More on Gambledore + the score (was: GOF - Starjackson's View)

[cubfanbudwoman]

starjackson wrote:
<<I don't like Michael Gambon as Dumbledore.>> 

Valerie:
> I liked the way in GOF that D said that he was sorry that he put 
> Harry in great danger. That was the closest that Gambon has come to 
> showing the sensitivity that Harris did so well. I so miss the 
> performances such as ³alas, earwax!!² The twinkle, the knowing 
> looks that he would give Harry. Gambon needs to soften his 
> portrayal a little, imo.


SSSusan:
I've stated here and elsewhere that I preferred Harris' portrayal to 
Gambon's, as well.  However, I have to say after watching GoF for the 
4th time last night (and I was the ONLY person in the theater -- 
*that* was a wacky feeling!), that Gambon is growing on me.  I 
thought, not just the comment about being sorry he'd put Harry in 
terrible danger, was good, but the whole dormitory scene was good.  
He seemed quite believable to me when he touched Harry on the side of 
the head and reinforced to Harry that he has *friends* at Hogwarts.

I also liked his Cedric speech very much, and a few other random 
moments, such as when he said, "Miss Granger, what are YOU doing 
here?" <g>

The other surprise for me is that the score is also growing on me.  
I've purchased & loved each John Williams score (esp. the innovative-
in-spots PoA score) but 'til now had felt no compulsion to buy the 
Doyle score.  Now I'm thinking I just might....

Siriusly Snapey Susan