[HPFGU-Movie] Re: Tolerance and the Last Movie

[Valerie Flowe]

>  They have an opportunity to make HP an all time classic, but
>  only if they stay true to the story. There were certain
>  compromises in the previous movies that I could and do
>  critisize, but I forgave them (to a degree) because without
>  and ending they didn't know what was important and what
>  was not. But that excuse isn't there anymore. We know the
>  story, we know what is important, we know the factors that
>  give meaning and depth to the story. I only hope that the
>  movie makers are equally aware, other wise the movies are
>  nothing but and excuse for the actors to run around play
>  their characters. Playing characters is not enough. To be
>  satisfying and to truly be successful on a grand scale,
>  the movies need to tell the core story as it exists in
>  the books, otherwise, what's the point?
>  Steve/bboyminn
>
> Valerie:
One can only hope that the director/writer has thoroughly read the last 
2 books and understands these key plot elements! I have been happy with 
Yates overall, and would be happy if he directs the final film as well 
(3 HP films in his resume...not too shabby!) I am fearful of a new 
director coming in and wanting to put his unique, creative stamp on the 
project. Like you said, the final book is about tying together all the 
loose ends. JKR had the burden of doing that in 800-some pages; if the 
director is additionally having to play catch-up of the lost plot 
points in the previous 5 movies...well, that will make for a clunky, 
fact-heavy movie. It will be a challenge regardless, no doubt. Let's 
just hope they do Harry justice!