Thursday, July 16, 2009

Harry Potter 6 (Brodie)

(Brodie)

I really liked it. I had just finished hearing the book read aloud in my house, so I was more keen to the differences in the story. However, some of the changes were slight improvements and others were acceptable and understandable. There were a few things that I had wished they'd done differently, but that's to be expected.

The characters are still really enjoyable to watch and their interactions as endearing as ever. The "bad guys" are not as present as they are in the other films, but their threat looms--at least I thought so. I'd have to hear from people who haven't read the books, I think. Daniel Radcliff's and Emma Watson's acting isn't the greatest, but they're still able to involve me in their stories so can't complain.

The ending is intense and hard to rate objectively after having just read the book, so again I'd like to hear from the movie-only viewers who didn't know what was going to happen. Also, being such a fan, it's not likely that I'll be confused by things, but I wonder if some parts were not well explained.

It seems The Deathly Hollows (the seventh and final book) will be split into two movies being released in 2010 and 2011. With the same director and screenwriter who did this film working on the final two, I greatly look forward to them.
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  1. WuJuly 20, 2009 at 12:29 AM

    So... I've never read the books... I've watched every movie (not in the theatre)... loved the movie. First off, i always enjoy the little effects. The creative subtleties that create the world of HP(not the computer company). The pieces that are insignificant to the plot but envelope you in their environment.
    Without giving away too much, I must agree that the ending was intense! As I walked out of the theatre I noticed a certain tone among everyone. I would say it was a powerful ending.
    I enjoyed the playful progression of relationships. It's always very proper and polite and hints at notions rather than saying them. It humorous and understandable. At the same time, it leaves enough unanswered for leeway for future scenes/movies.
    Even if you're not a huge fan, you should see the movie. I'd advised if you haven't seen the previous movies that you should watch them. As a stand alone, I'm not sure how the movie would fair. It's tough to disregard all your memories concerning the past movies though I don't have a vivid memory of all of them... only bits and pieces and a general plot.

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