What trio? /was" HP Flubs"

[susanbones2003]

--- In HPFGU-Movie at yahoogroups.com, Susanne <siskiou at ...> wrote:
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> Hi,
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> Wednesday, July 5, 2006, 1:19:52 PM, rkdas at ... wrote:
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> > One of my favorite from 
> > GOF was when Harry emerged from the lake, safely, and Hermione in 
her
> > relief gives him that wonderful kiss on his forehead. It was 
perfect!
> 
> Well, I have to admit I hardly remember that scene. It
> didn't leave much of an impression on me. <g>
> 
Jen here,
When I go to these HP films, I try to look for the memorable things, 
the good things, the things that connect with the thrill the books 
all gave me. Now of course there was no such kiss in the book, but it 
seemed so natural, such an honest reaction that I loved it. No, it 
isn't a "BIG" moment but it struck me as much more believeable than 
the confrontation scene between Hermione and Ron after the Yule Ball. 

> In my opinion Dan has improved quite a bit in his acting
> ability, though I wish they'd have him do a little less
> screaming and more acting in some scenes.

-Again, your criticism is apt and it isn't the first time someone's 
said it. Some of the acclaim he's gotten must have to do with the 
fact that we are all so relieved to see Dan get to express some 
strong emotion! Every time in the past when the book narrative would 
call for something beyond a wistful look, poor Dan was denied the 
opportunity to (at the very least) try to bring forth the proper 
emotion. Did the directors find him incapable? Who knows? I would 
have loved to seen him try. (Notice I am ignoring that very 
odd "crying" scene in POA. The less said about that the better...)


> I liked Rupert's acting very much in movie one, but it may
> have not served him well since he was cut down quite a lot
> in subsequent movies.

-I was thrilled at his ability to shine even with the smallest of 
bits! Remember when Cedric puts his name in the Goblet and Ron/Rupert
tries for friendly eye contact, only to fail? It was small but he 
made it funny and memorable. Not to mention his wonderful scene 
recounting the attempted invitation to Fleur! If you listen to that, 
even when Harry's gone over to ask the Patel twins, you can hear Ron 
continuuing his riff and it's a great bit!
> 
> Emma has remained about the same to me in acting ability
> (she tends to overdue it a bit with her facial expressions,
> but maybe the director/s want this, since they are asking
> the same of Rupert?), but I have not liked her character in
> the movies as much as I like her in the books.
> She's just not really Hermione for me, maybe because they
> don't show her insecurities and mistakes at all anymore.
> I'll cringe forever at that werewolf howl, and her swinging
> in the Whomping Willow, picking up Harry with one hand.

-I found that bit very odd, didn't bother me, just seemed hopelessly 
contrived as did much of that film!
> 
> The first movie will always be my favorite (unless the last
> 3 are very different from what we've gotten so far). It may
> have been boring and too close to canon for many, but for me
> it was magic and showed the trio actually close and
> interacting.
> Nowadays, special effects seem to be more important than
> characterization!
> I fear what DD will be like in the next movie!

-As per usual, they seem to make the films so they are accessible to 
the casual fan, not us nutjob fans, and it does feel like a "Reader's 
Digest Condensed" version  but as I said, I try my best to find the 
good in them. Not always much to work with, but 3 of the 4 are films 
I can watch again, with pleasure. But you know how Hollywood works. 
It would be very difficult to change course now and get interested in 
character above action. But we can hope. 
Jen D.
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> -- 
> Best regards,
>  Susanne                           mailto:siskiou at ...
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