DH Movie Speculation

[Cat]

--- In HPFGU-Movie at yahoogroups.com, "stephab67" <stephab67 at ...> wrote:
>snip< 
> 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.  

Cat writes:
Quite true about the directorial changes. However, Cuaron went too 
far overboard in putting his "signature" on the movie and the changes 
were far more drastic than they have been since. In terms of "what 
difference does it make?" It makes  a great deal of difference to the 
audience that is expecting certain visual and thematic consistances 
in a sequel. Gradual changes are to be expected and truly anticipated 
because the films (as are all the charaters) are growing up. 

Steph wrote:
<snip>
>but there were so many other wonderful shots, such as the flower 
>that freezes up as the dementor goes by. 

Cat writes:
What purpose did it serve? It was already established that there was 
a drastic temperature drop when the Dementors approached. I site the 
train scene when the windows frosted up and one could see the breath 
of the Trio.

Steph wrote:
>snip<
 >The trio's acting was the best out of the first three films as 
well. 

Cat writes:
Well, that is to be expected, they were older and already had two 
movies under their respective belts. Their acting chops have improved 
with every single outing. 

Steph wrote:
<snip>
>The story moved along with out any dead spots.

Cat writes:
Every "season change" scene with the Whomping Willow was a dead spot.
 
>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.  

Cat Writes:
The job of a Producer has to do with the $. They usually do not weigh 
in on "artistic" or "directorial" decisions (nor do they usually have 
the right) unless it compromises the budget.

Steph wrote:
>Paint and lighting is good if you want the movie to appear to have 
>taken place at night.

Cat writes:
Set Design, Lighting Design, Costume Design, Cinematography do a lot 
more than establish day and night. As a recent example of "changing 
mood with color" look at Doloris Umbridge's costume progression in 
Order.

>snip<
> 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 writes:
I reread your original post and I saw no reference to "Children of 
Men" ... Did I miss it?
 
Steph wrote:
> We certainly can agree to disagree about Cuaron.

Cat writes:
Yes, it seems we will.

Cat