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- First reviewMay 3, 2008
- Last reviewJuly 3, 2010
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Disappointing to Fans
PostedJuly 3, 2010
ShallowMonkey
from Loveland, CO
Fans of the TV series will be sorely disappointed by this movie. Night removed all humor, personality, and light from the story (in order to churn through the first season in under two hours.)
The special effects were poorly choreographed with the actors (or visa versa.)
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Half Blood Prince, Half the Book
PostedJuly 16, 2009
ShallowMonkey
from Loveland, CO
The producers had to cut major portions of the book to make a movie palatable to moviegoers. In so doing, they emphasized the interpersonal relations (aka snogging) which isn't bad in and of itself but they appeared to do it in lieu of covering more of the story detail.
The editing lead to some rather ugly / rapid transitions.
I do like what they did with Hogwarts architecture in this installment. The art direction and cinematography was well done.
But I can't overlook the poor choice they made to make short work of a major portion of the book and essentially scrapping half the book to merely jump to the dramatic conclusion.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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No Rust, Great Baddie
PostedMay 3, 2008
ShallowMonkey
from Loveland, CO
Jeff Bridges is excellent in a laid back but over-the-top bad guy (and it's hard to be both of those things.)
Excellent performance by Tony's cave mate as well.
Gratuitous skin and intercourse in the opening dulled my appreciation for the movie (considerably.)
Excellent performance by Tony's cave mate as well.
Gratuitous skin and intercourse in the opening dulled my appreciation for the movie (considerably.)
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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