HBP movie related question (SPOILERS)

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> Does gambin give the Harry /Dumbledore rapport enough jelling so that you
> really feel awful when he dies or is his portrayal the usual par?  I always
> felt that if Richard Harris had been able to continue the role, I would have
> probably cried when Dumbledore dies.  But when Gambin took over, I sort of
> felt that I wouldn't miss him, if you know what I mean.
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Alla:

I do not feel awful when he died for the reasons that have nothing (or little to do) with Gambon's portrayal, as I mentioned on Movie the scene lost poignancy for me after the reveal of what really happened in DH.

But if you were to ask whether in general I feel Gambon has enough rapport with Harry, my answer will be absolutely.

In fact, I thought that change was perfect especially in PoA where I feel that for Harry Dumbledore starts slowly have human traits instead of Godlike if that makes sense.

No, I did not like Dumbledore shaking Harry in GoF, or as Jen noted chatting with Harry about his girlfriends, but I mean, he does what screenplayer writes and what director tells him to, so I do not feel that it is his fault at all. In short he is very much as I would imagine Dumbledore appearance like and in many ways as he would have acted (although not always of course oy).

And while I am at it, I always found the idea that Gambon or any actors should read the books to be strange.

I mean, really, do not get me wrong if they decide to do it, good for them, however I am convinced that the only thing that actors should read is the screenplay, because this is what will become a movie and yeah, screenplay should be good.

But what good for example would do to Alan Rickman if he reads about Snape giving the Prophecy, if it is not in the movie? He cannot portray it anyway and no, as far as I know usually screenwriters and producers do not care about what actors think (with some very very few exceptions).

Sorry, I know I went on to ramble.

JMO,

Alla