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PostedNovember 20, 2010
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I understand the need to make certain cuts when a book is made into a movie. Thus far in the HP series, I have been fairly pleased with those editorial decisions; not so for this last one. I truly disliked it and wished I had not seen it. If you are just a fan of the movies and haven't read the books, I suppose it is a nice little action-packed film. But if you read the book, I guess I can't believe you are so uncritical. Are you all just so in love with Harry Potter that a half-naked kissing scene (were they Adam and Eve? What the heck was going on there?) and an oddly and uncomfortably erotic Bella/Hermione scene (since when did Bella forget how to use the cruciatis curse?), perhaps that was enough for you.
Where was Voldemort's dramatic appearance at Godric Hollow? In what way was the story made better or the scene made shorter by NOT having Hermione and Harry actually drink polyjuice potion before visiting (like they do in the book) or changing back into themselves before at the Ministry of Magic? Not grabbing Moody's eye, but instead just letting the toad keep it? None of those things would have taken extra time. And what was this nonsense about Harry just skipping about, out in public when we all know the only other prevalent character in the 7th book was his invisibility cloak?! What will they make up now so that they can explain the magical appearance of the sword? They can't use the real explanation of the picture of Headmaster Black in Hermione's purse. I guess the theme that Snape was looking out for them all the time and not really a complete arse is irrelevant... And apparently Harry is now versed in ESP because somehow the goblin knew to lie to Bellatrix? And the addition of Doby killing/maiming Wormtail....yea, not so found of that. It seems strange to have Doby kill anyone, and if he's just maimed, well I better not see him anywhere else in the second movie because I will get up and walk out. And I'm really glad Hedwig saved the day in that first big scene; wouldn't want to remind people that Harry's tell-tale sign is expelliarmus. Nah, why keep that fresh in people's mind's so that his final encounter with Voldemort will be all that much more dramatic and poignant - Voldemort always goes for the kill, Harry, simply to disarm. Oh, and when, EVER does Harry simply just get scared of Voldemort and start calling him "You-Know-Who"? That was maybe one of the most frustrating and upsetting parts of the movie. The books work very hard to lay down that thought- that Harry and Dumbledore are the only people who have always spoken his name. The taboo would have taken two seconds to mention (it could have taken the place of the two seconds used for Hermione's ridiculous "Oh Harry, we made you a cake...." crap). It was just so disappointing to see this sudden switch without any explanation and to pass it off as normal. It was like a slap in the face to both Dumbledore and Harry Potter.
All in all, if you've never read the book, you'd probably like it. The scenery is gorgeous and the special effects truly special. But, please, true Harry Potter fans, I ask that you not let yourself be won over by these pretty lights and sweeping music; the author carefully constructed this book and built up these characters and plots for the first page of the very first book. Don't let yourself be dazzled and ignore the significant and often unnecessary changes that were made. Making a movie from a book is difficult, but it has a pre-made script, one that you should do the utmost to stick to.
Where was Voldemort's dramatic appearance at Godric Hollow? In what way was the story made better or the scene made shorter by NOT having Hermione and Harry actually drink polyjuice potion before visiting (like they do in the book) or changing back into themselves before at the Ministry of Magic? Not grabbing Moody's eye, but instead just letting the toad keep it? None of those things would have taken extra time. And what was this nonsense about Harry just skipping about, out in public when we all know the only other prevalent character in the 7th book was his invisibility cloak?! What will they make up now so that they can explain the magical appearance of the sword? They can't use the real explanation of the picture of Headmaster Black in Hermione's purse. I guess the theme that Snape was looking out for them all the time and not really a complete arse is irrelevant... And apparently Harry is now versed in ESP because somehow the goblin knew to lie to Bellatrix? And the addition of Doby killing/maiming Wormtail....yea, not so found of that. It seems strange to have Doby kill anyone, and if he's just maimed, well I better not see him anywhere else in the second movie because I will get up and walk out. And I'm really glad Hedwig saved the day in that first big scene; wouldn't want to remind people that Harry's tell-tale sign is expelliarmus. Nah, why keep that fresh in people's mind's so that his final encounter with Voldemort will be all that much more dramatic and poignant - Voldemort always goes for the kill, Harry, simply to disarm. Oh, and when, EVER does Harry simply just get scared of Voldemort and start calling him "You-Know-Who"? That was maybe one of the most frustrating and upsetting parts of the movie. The books work very hard to lay down that thought- that Harry and Dumbledore are the only people who have always spoken his name. The taboo would have taken two seconds to mention (it could have taken the place of the two seconds used for Hermione's ridiculous "Oh Harry, we made you a cake...." crap). It was just so disappointing to see this sudden switch without any explanation and to pass it off as normal. It was like a slap in the face to both Dumbledore and Harry Potter.
All in all, if you've never read the book, you'd probably like it. The scenery is gorgeous and the special effects truly special. But, please, true Harry Potter fans, I ask that you not let yourself be won over by these pretty lights and sweeping music; the author carefully constructed this book and built up these characters and plots for the first page of the very first book. Don't let yourself be dazzled and ignore the significant and often unnecessary changes that were made. Making a movie from a book is difficult, but it has a pre-made script, one that you should do the utmost to stick to.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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