We finished our all-day Harry Potter marathon on Thursday. (To be honest, I had to watch the end of the 5th movie on Friday morning because I fell asleep Thursday night.) We went to a matinee today to see #6. (warning: spoilers below)
I liked the movie, but was a little disappointed in the ending because they left so much out, especially with the invasion of the castle. I also wish they had shown more of Snape and Voldemort's pasts because I think it's important to the development of the story. And I guess there's some stuff they'll just leave out altogether because of the way they developed this movie (i.e. Bill's wedding).
I understand that there isn't room in a movie to include everything that's in the book, but I'm not sure why they would add stuff that's not in the book (i.e. burning down the Weasley's home).
Overall, I did like it. I'm glad I didn't re-read the book before going to the movie because I think it would have frustrated me. I'm in a Harry Potter mood now and want to re-read all the books, but I don't think I'm ready for the time commitment involved. Isn't it amazing how JK Rawlings has shaped the world? She has added words to our vocabulary right from her imagination (i.e. quidditch, muggle, dementor).
2 comments:
So, did you see it on Harry's birthday then?
We see all the Potter movies on opening night. I really loved it. I thought it captured the feeling in the book. I was disappointed with the same things you were however.
I've never really gotten into the Harry Potter craze, but I take a movie for what it is for...entertainment. But here is my little thought. You can be a book person or you can be a movie person but you can't be both. It just seems that after a book all movies are dissappointing, which is an awesome thing to say for the human imagination! I know one day I will read the series, but for now, my lack of Potter knowledge could make a true fan cry... :)
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