Guess what I saw today?!!!!!

[Theresa]

Hey all!
I went to visit the in-laws in Tucson this weekend and my sister-in-
law asked if I wanted to take her 8 year old so she and her hubby 
could pack for their camping trip and my two boys to see Harry 
Potter - they had won 4 free passes on the radio last Thursday. So, 
at 11:30 I headed to the theater with the three boys and their 
gameboys to keep them occupied since it was a 2 pm show. We already 
had like 30 people in front of us but it was worth the wait. It was 
awesome. Alfonso is most definitely different than Chris. I love the 
first two movies but I think I like Alfonso's style better so thank 
you, Mr. Heyman for hiring him - you are definitely now my favorite 
producer now. 
I will try not spoil it for any of you but I will give you all one 
piece of advice - go in thinking of seeing a great film about Harry 
Potter and try not to compare it to the book like I kept doing 
subconsciously - had to tell myself to stop it about half way 
through - as there are LOADS of differences. Some good some well just 
different. Seems to be a bit more than the first two films even but 
still it was awesome - way better than the first two.  The dementors 
were brilliant. Way scarier and more brilliantly done than the Ring 
Wraiths if you ask me. I loved the punch scene - Go Hermione Go! The 
Shrieking Shack scene and the time turner scenes were my favorites. 
David Thewlis and Gary Oldman were brilliant as Remus and Sirius. 
Remus seemed a little more like he is in book 5 - he was a very 
comforting person. I know there has been loads of discussion about 
Gary not being good looking enough for Sirius but he is Sirius and 
you could still see a handsome man underneath his scruffy dirty 
appearance. (Except his teeth - man needs a toothbrush big time 
before I would kiss him).Timothy Spall as Pettigrew was really creepy 
and rat like - perfect. The trio have definitely improved as actors. 
Seemed to really act naturally this time around - nothing seemed 
forced and they really seemed to BE Harry, Ron and Hermione. Still 
cannot decide who Hermione likes. Michael Gambon makes a great 
Dumbledore - funny, a strong presence and full of great wisdom and 
understanding but yes is different than Richard Harris who was 
Dumbledore as I had envisioned him when reading the books. I had one 
minor disappointment but if I say anything now it will spoil it for 
everyone so suffice it to say it is a small thing relating to the map 
and after everyone sees it we can decide if it really is an important 
thing or not. I am sure it will come up on this list anyway. And yes 
I will honestly say I do still plan to see it again on the 4th. (and 
maybe a few more times after that). Anyway, hope this didn't spoil 
anything for you all, I was just so excited about seeing it, I had to 
let everyone know it is absolutely brilliant.

Theresa
PS: Sorry one tiny spoiler - yes the choir is in there but it is ok 
where they placed it.