[HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: Actors in HP movies

[bumbledore]

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Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: Actors in HP movies


> Anyway, I had a whole lot of trouble with David Thewlis as Lupin.  He
> was so not my idea of the character.  Now that I've seen the movie
> numerous times I've sort of come to accept him, but it took a lot of
> time.  I also had problems with the set.  In the book the kids cross
> the lawn to get to Hagrid's hut.  Oh well.  Big sigh.

Yeah, POA, IMHO was a near complete loss. It wasn't just the SET itself,
but a number of things. Purple and gold ties? I thought the Griffindor ties
were
scarlet and gold, not purple. The "dumb and dumber" humor of the fat lady
with the wine glass, the location of the fat lady's portrait, the castle
itself
(whats with this clock?), just to name a few things.
Lupid did come accross as I precived him though. Good job there. Buggart
scene
was great. Beyond that, It was the first time I had to stop myself from
leaving
the theater and demanding my money back. ONLY because it was a HP
film did I stop. Had it been anything else, I would have.


> I'm very nervous about GOF the movie.  What will Moody look like?  I
> guess I need to realize a book is a book and a movie will not be the
> book.  If anyone has any ideas to help me not be frustrated when I
> see a movie version of a book I've read, I'll be so glad to hear it.

I just hate the way they are (not)  following the book.
The basic story line is there, and of course the main actors.. beyond
that.. like you, I too am nervous about the GOF movie.. especally
since I, like many other fans, think it should be 2 movies, or one thats
at least as long as the first one.


> The only Movie I liked thoroughly that was made from a book
> was "Fellowship of the Ring".  The other LOTR movies were good, but
> the first did such a good job, it took my breath away.

LOTR movies set a new standard that WB is not interested in
maintaining. Too bad. Their loss (and the fans as well).