[HPFGU-Movie] Digest Number 1352

[jellocat at comcast.net]

> I know that the book is too big to fit in a 2 hour and a half movie,
> but I think they could explain better the plots in the movie. They
> shouldn't assume that everybody who go to see the movie has already
> read the books, because that's not true, and they are probably loosing
> potential readers that may be interested in read the books is the
> actually understood what is HP all about from the movies.
> JMHO
> Sionwitch
> 
I have a feeling, at this point, they're not at all concerned with book sales since the two are completely different animals. Since the movie has made over 500 million worldwide I think the producers are probably dancing, singing, tap dancing and saying Hallelujah all the way to the bank. Amazing.

> > 
> > I also love the scenes showing Harry dancing with Parvati as it's so 
> > charmingly awkward and funny at the same time.
> > 
> > Diana L.
> > dianasdolls
> >
Dad did a brilliant job with his body language in this film, he really did. I love those scenes and those moments more than some of the others simply because you really get a sense of how awkward it is to be a teenager. Grint did a wonderful job at it as well. For instance, I love the little eyebrow movement Ron gives when Hermione is reading Rita's column in the Great Hall about how she's courting Krum.

> bboyminn:
> 
> Whether, you particularly like Dan as an actor in this movie or not,
> you have to admit he has improved greatly, and certainly shows the
> potential to be a great actor. 

Definitely! I think he's going to be the next... hmm... Hugh Grant, perhaps? Could Dan be that suave?

> 
> One of the problems I have with the /short/ versions of the movies is
> that so many great kid actors don't really get a chance to shine.
> Seamus/Devon probably has great potential as an actor, but we really
> don't get a chance to see it. 

I'd love to see him do more films. I think he's fantastic, as well. I also love the twins, but hard to see if they could do anything beyond the HP films. Felton is very good, as well, and Matthew, too. They've done an incredible job casting these films with unknowns. I'm highly looking forward to seeing who they find for Luna and the adult characters. I wasn't overly thrilled with Katie as Cho, but then again, she didn't have much to do in this film other than give Harry a few looks and speak a couple of lines. Love the Scottish accent, though.

> 
> I am anxious to see both Dan in 'December Boys' and Rupert in 'Driving
> Lesson', though I have my doubt as to whether they will show up on
> this side of the pond. For the record, I think Rupert did an excellent
> job in 'Thunder Pants' of creating an engaging and very non-Ron
> character. The movie itself was somewhat lacking, but his portrayal of
> his character was excellent. Sadly, I confess that I didn't see the
> moive, only the trailers which are no longer available on-line, but I
> saw enough to see a completely new and very believable fun and funny
> character (in the context of an otherwise absurd movie plot).
> 
> Steve/bboyminn

Given the immense popularity of both actors I'd be surprised if they didn't have theatrical runs in the U.S. There are trailers for Thunderpants located here: http://sitesforyou.com/thunderpants/trailer.htm. Rupert looks so different in a perm and glasses!

> Alora:
> I've been following the interviews/info on Dan's new movie he's 
> shooting right now.  Will this be released here (US) at all, do you 
> think?  Or is this something we will have to wait on for DVD?  Any 
> ideas?

I'm sure it'll definitely be released in the U.S. because of the fame of the actors. I hope so, at any rate!


> 
> 
> Definitely have to see that one, too.  I am most interested in 
> seeing how Rupert does with completely different cast members, 
> although isn't one of the HP cast in it?  Julie Walters?  I can't 
> remember...anyway, it'll be fun to see them in completely different 
> roles.
> 
> Alora 

Yes, it's Julie Walters - I can't wait to see her do this film to see her character outside of Molly Weasley!

> 
> I hope they keep the opening of OoP.  I want to see Harry rescued by 
> everyone, and hear Tonks ask Moody, "Who do you know who's lost a 
> buttock?"  
> 
> Do you all think they will take this part out or leave it in?  I'm 
> thinking they can fit it in quickly and get Harry to #12 within the 
> first 15 min at least.  What do you guys think?
> 
> Alora 

Would love to see that scene - they have to keep that part in, they just have to! <G> I wonder how much of St. Mungo's they'll keep in. Will they bring back Brannagh? Will they show us Neville's family?
> 
 "alora67" <chrisnlorrie at y...> wrote:
> >
> > I hope they keep the opening of OoP.  I want to see Harry rescued by 
> > everyone, and hear Tonks ask Moody, "Who do you know who's lost a 
> > buttock?"  

I wonder, as well, if they'll keep the scenes within the ministry with Ron yelling 'I've seen Uranus...'

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