WARNING: SPOILERS [was: GOP Review]

[faura2002]

--- In HPFGU-Movie at yahoogroups.com, "little_blue_pupooh"
<little_blue_pupooh at y...> wrote:
>
> The GOP opens in the Philippines today (Nov. 16) with a General 
> Patronage rating. Personally, I find the book far better than its 
> movie adaptation. Listed below are significant changes in the movie 
> plot that had destroyed the book's spirit somewhat and that has 
> possible consequences in the next movie.
> 
> <large snip>

> Any reactions...


Yes, kabayan, you should have put "SPOILER" in your subject line and
SPOILER SPACE before your post proper. We were the first ones to watch
the film and should allow the others to have a go-see before we
inflict our comments on them. Newbie?

now, my random thoughts....


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I like this movie better than all the others. However, it is not for
kids, especially the last part from the maze until the graveyard
scene. It is something that might give young children nightmares
afterwards...

The first 30-minutes or so is a roller coaster ride on hyperspeed. If
you have not read the book, you'll be confused. And I wish the
dialogue was tighter. I got the feeling sometimes that it was hanging
and needed a bit more additional lines to it.

I really don't like this Dumbledore. Sorry for Michael Gambon fans,
but his portrayal lacks the "presence" it should have, especially in
the light of Books 5 and 6. He seems so weak as a headmaster.

Yes, they deviated a bit from the book to show the connection of Barty
Crouch Jr. to Voldemort since there was not to be any Winky side of
the story. Barty Crouch Sr. also seems to be a weak character, in
complete contrast to his portrayal in the book.

I love the special effects, especially the mini-dragons. They seem so
real! And the "magic" at the beginning of the movie [during the
Quidditch World Cup] sets the mood so right. As Harry said "I really
love magic!"

Surprise! Surprise! Where was Hermione? She is no longer
Heroine!Hermione and Ron finally got his fair share of the story. And
funny, I think most of Hermione's scenes were with the twins. Hehe.

The comic relief? It's Filch. Whatever they did with Filch? But hey,
it works for me! And Snape? They really had to think of a scene for
him, did they? What was it, study hall? I can't believe it was a
Potions class since the twins were there too.

And what was Padma the other twin doing in the Gryffindor's common
room? She came from Ravenclaw right? And Flitwick? I like the
appearance of the original one better.

Yes. They corrected the gravestone. And the cinematography was
fabulous. Correct setting, correct lighting, correct mood.

Moody was creepy all throughout. He frightened me, I wouldn't want to
meet him. More so with Barty Crouch Jr., he is maniacal, a psycho.
Ralph Fiennes did a good job with Voldemort. He is physical yet still
seemed to be spirit, even during the battle. And he is luminous,
marble white. Just like in the book.

The dead Cedric gives me the chills. I like this Neville --- he loved
to dance! 

Of the trio, it still is Rupert who is tops when it comes to acting.
Emma at first was "acting" but as the movie progressed, her acting
became more relaxed and natural. I liked the scene at the conclusion
of the Yule Ball. Ron is just so full of angst. And the twins? They
were having the time of their lives.

Daniel was ok. He did show some skin in the prefect's bathroom. Myrtle
was hilarious! 

Anyway, I will watch it again. And hopefully I will have a better
review of it.

All in all, it was a movie worth watching. I just hoped they made it
longer for it to have unfolded better and not seemed rushed.

my two cents.

faura

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"No dragons were harmed in the making of this movie."  - GOF Credits