DH Movie Speculation

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Cat wrote:

Submitted for your consideration ... Please excuse the rant in advance 
but you struck a nerve! .... The mere thought of getting Cuaron back
is repugnant!
"Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" was an absolutely splendid 
BOOK! In Cuaron's hands it was the absolute worst movie! No contest!
It was the only HP movie that I only saw once in the theatre. I had
such high expectations BUT I was soooo disappointed!!! So much plot
and sub-plot was sacrificed for his self-indulgent "artistic"
decisions (among them that horrid shrunken head). I still find the
extensive remodeling of Hogwarts, Hagrid's hut, and the entire campus,
disconcerting and was totally unnecessary. Why couldn't he have just
let well enough alone? 

Steph:
Yes, PoA is a wonderful book.  No argument there.  But what difference
does it make if things are moved at Hogwarts?  Every director since
Columbus has done extensive remodeling, as you put it.  I didn't love
the shrunken head (but FWIW JKR said she wished she'd thought of it
herself), but there were so many other wonderful shots, such as the
flower that freezes up as the dementor goes by.  The trio's acting was
the best out of the first three films as well. The story moved along
with out any dead spots.

Cat:
> Chris Columbus did a marvelous job of visually establishing Harry's 
> World. Why did Cuaron feel it necessary to "fix" something that was
not broken? Yes, it did need to be "darker" BUT that can be done with
paint and lighting! Build on what has already been established.

Steph:
Columbus was the producer for PoA.  If he saw anything he hated he
probably would have mentioned it.  Paint and lighting is good if you
want the movie to appear to have taken place at night.  Cuaron's
direction reflected that the *story* was darker, no longer the
children's fantasy story that Columbus directed.  I do give props to
Columbus for taking on the first two (although I really disliked CoS)
and absolutely give him credit for great casting.  

Cat:
What impressive battle scenes? I saw nothing to be impressed by. 

Steph:
If you read my post you'll notice I was referring to "Children of
Men," which Cuaron directed.  He can direct great battle sequences.

Cat:
snip...that will give Yates time to recharge his batteries and take up
the reins for Deathly Hallows.

Steph:
As I mentioned, I said I wouldn't be opposed to Yates directing DH.  I
just like Cuaron better.  We certainly can agree to disagree about Cuaron.