Wild about Harry- Potter that is!

[Queen Bonnie]

 I thought it was well done. Some things in the book probably did not translated as well in a movie.
The Burrow scent puzzled me too. Although Molly will get even! We were the only ones in garb- but who cares? We had fun! Var will post a picture!
I want to see it again and of course get the DVD when it comes out!  Wow! The movie was long but went by fast!

[Taffy Saltwater]

I loved getting to actually see the Burrow - a crazy quilt of a house.  Rupert was marvelous in the quidditch scene.  As far as added and deleted scenes, I just have to tell myself they're movies, made for a broader base of entertainment.  I'm just glad they were made, even if they weren't 100% canon & even if there were changed, added, shortened, or deleted scenes.  So I'm thinking the bridge scene will be in 3D?

[maelstrom0370]

Ok...
I just saw the new movie and, having never read the books, I have 2questions:
1. What's the significance of the text book?
2. What's the significance of Snape being the Half Blood Prince?

Thought the movie was ok, but aside from Dumbledore dying, it didn't seem to further the over-all story

[Zaubon]

Ok...
I just saw the new movie and, having never read the books, I have 2questions:
1. What's the significance of the text book?
2. What's the significance of Snape being the Half Blood Prince?

Thought the movie was ok, but aside from Dumbledore dying, it didn't seem to further the over-all story

Spoiler alert!
If you haven't seen the movie or read the book yet stop now. I'm not going to say anything that really helps in enjoying the movie, just answering the questions asked. Go watch the movie and then ask your questions.
Move along! There's nothing to see here. 


The text book has long been held by a truly brilliant potions expert. He started modifying the recipes when he was a student, and because of his love of potions, he used the book as his notebook for other spells and incantations he found or developed on his own.
Death Eaters hate half-bloods. Many old wizarding families hold half bloods and the muggle born in general in complete contempt regardless of their demonstrated talent and abilities. Snape's mother was a muggle named Prince. Thus he turned the ridicule he received as a student into a title of honor.
There were subtleties that were shown that are necessary for the continuation of the story in the next two films. Some of the details that were left out of this one costing them real money on the next two. Two things to think about are the fact that three Horcruxes have been destroyed, that still leaves four to be found before Voldermort can die.  Also think about the fact that Harry has decided and announced that he won't be returning to Hogwarts.

[maelstrom0370]

Thanks, Z! You kinda rock a little!! And don't get me wrong, I like the movies, but every series suffers from at least one that's not as exciting as the rest. The one that really only serves to set up the next step. I think I may hafta break down and give the books a shot!

[*Teach*]

Double perspective in our house.
I have not read the books and wont until the last movie is out. To me that makes the movie more enjoyable because I don't worry about things added or left out. (Never fear, I fully intend to read them all as soon as the movies are finished)
The Lovely Lady Trinn on the other hand is a devotee. Not only had she read the books countless times, but she reads tons of other things from JKR. Every interview, short story.... everything Potter she can get her hands on is consumed voraciously. Also listens to Harry Potter podcasts and has read several HP philosophy books. We also have plans to attend the 2011(?) LeakeyCon.

My perspective- Really enjoyable movie. The funniest one of the bunch so far i thought. I knew some things that would be happening going in, but not enough that I was missing anything or hoping to see any one thing. I liked it as well as the rest (I and really really like these movies)

Her perspective- The movie was good but... Disappointed in some changes made because they didn't make sense to her. She believed the book this time was to large a scope to be contained in a single movie and that it missed out because of that. Overall, still a worthy addition to the movie series.

*I am still waiting to see the kids getting busted for sneaking rum into school, but that may be a lost cause*

[maelstrom0370]

LOL! I dunno, Teach! With all the "Butter Beer" being tossed back in this one, it might be closer than you think!

[Taffy Saltwater]

A love letter of a review from Salon.com - this one made me cry:  http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/review/2009/07/15/harry_potter_review/index.html

[LadyShadow]

A very wonderful review.

[Tygrkat]

...We also have plans to attend the 2011(?) LeakeyCon...


*I am still waiting to see the kids getting busted for sneaking rum into school, but that may be a lost cause*

How did I not know about this LeakeyCon    !?!?  must.find.info!

*starts saving pennies and getting ready*

[Rani Zemirah]

(sigh)  I have yet to see it, and the way things are going, it may just be a while... but I've read all the books, so I'm not worried about spoilers.  Sounds like there are pretty mixed opinions on this one, though I've noticed a really darkening trend in the books as they near the end of the story.  Not anywhere nearly the amount of lighthearted fun that there was in the early books, but maybe that signifies the whole growing-up process... matters become more weighty the older you get, I suppose.  Still, I miss the sheer exuberance of the early movies...

Oh!  Which in no way detracts from my desire to see, or my enjoyment of, said movies!!!  LOL

[LadyElizabeth]

I haven't read the 6th book since the week it came out which was years ago now.  So honestly I don't remember the exact differences.   That's the way I do my book/movies, read the book first, but make sure to read it well in advance of when the movie comes out so I can forget the small detail differences...  Anyhow, I loved the movie, thought it was missing some, but ALL of the books are missing some.  They did not sheer off from the main plot or anything like that, just left some out.  I agree with Rani on the fact that the movies/books get darker the later it goes.  I think it's just to build to the final climax of the whole series, but definitely part of the growing up process too!

[maelstrom0370]

Another thing I noticed is, if I didn't already know about Ron and Hermoine, I never woulda guessed it! I assume this is more of a "saw it coming" thing in the books, but I never really saw a hint of it till HBP, so it was kind of a shock to see her get all "crushy" on him all of a sudden.

[Rani Zemirah]

Yeah... it was a bit of a surprise, except for the whole thing about them at the Ball in "Goblet of Fire". Of course, there have been the little looks between them, all the times they've fallen on top of each other then scrambled apart once they realized where they were, hands touching accidentally... all those little things can add up to romance, I guess, especially if you throw in the whole "come closer - no, go away - no, really, come closer" vibe they've been putting off since the first book/movie. 

At first I thought Hermione was going to fall for Harry, but then I realized that that would leave Ron out of the mix altogether, except as a third wheel, and that would never do for a major character, so what better way to both keep them on the same footing and still keep Harry on a bit higher pedestal than to have the two best friends fall in love?  Plot problem solved!  LOL

[LadyElizabeth]

I agree with Rani, there have definitely been signs ALL throughout, you just have to look for them.  Like when Hermoine comes back from being frozen in book 2 and she runs in and hugs Harry, but then she and Ron just stand there akwardly not knowing what to do...  And the whole Goblet of Fire thing was a dead give away to their feelings, Hermoine flat out said "well you should ask me to the dance next time first instead of as an after thought."  Just look at the difference between the affection btwn Harry and Hermoine and btwn Ron and Hermoine, then it's easy to see.