Re: Harry potter 2

Arvon · 11-15-2002, 12:21 PM

I saw a news item that stated the kids in Jolly Ol' didn't care for the movie(s) as well as the books. It seems they prefer to imagine the magic as to see the special effects. The publisher stated they wouldn't even use photos from the films on the book jackets.

/)eathKiller · 11-15-2002, 05:40 PM

I'd have to agree... i didnt picture harry or malfloy or the slithern or anyone to look quite like they appared int he film, and they left alot of details out...

SirTristram · 11-15-2002, 07:36 PM

From my friend who works at the theatre:
"It sucks, I'm not in the angersome mood" Damn I was hoping he'd give me something good to write... On to plan two, I'll remind him that his shift starts at 7am cause of that damn movie:
"Yes I know" goddamn lol. oh well, I'll try again later

Arvon · 11-15-2002, 08:50 PM

Having thought about it since I wrote the original post...isn't this true for most books made into movies? If you read the book first you then KNOW how each character looks, how the landscape looks and so on. The movie is rarely like you envisioned it. I think we are loosing something by relying on tv and the movies for our recreational information.

Thoran · 11-15-2002, 09:13 PM

I've yet to read the books but I believe the movies are very good... without having my opinion clouded by preconceptions. It's very difficult to make a movie out of a book in the first place... to do so and be 100% faithful to the book would be virtually impossible.

Just got back from seeing CoS... it was even better than the first movie imo, solid acting, better plot and of course great effects.

Triconan · 11-16-2002, 12:25 AM

A girl in my class left early to go to that. Personally I'm a little po'd that the new book hasn't come out yet.

(edited for spelling)

[ 11-16-2002, 12:25 AM: Message edited by: Triconan ]

11-16-2002, 04:17 AM

As they say in the simpsons, Television kills your Imagination.
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Harkoliar · 11-16-2002, 07:42 AM

i didnt know that harry potter is 2 and 1/2 hrs long. man it was standing room when i first watched it in the movie house. my legs ached when i got out.

11-15-2002, 12:21 PM	#1
Arvon Unicorn Join Date: October 4, 2001 Location: Kingdom of the West,..P.o. Cynagus Posts: 4,212	I saw a news item that stated the kids in Jolly Ol' didn't care for the movie(s) as well as the books. It seems they prefer to imagine the magic as to see the special effects. The publisher stated they wouldn't even use photos from the films on the book jackets. __________________ 53.7% of all statistics are made up

11-15-2002, 05:40 PM	#2
/)eathKiller Dracolisk Join Date: January 5, 2002 Location: Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Age: 38 Posts: 6,043	I'd have to agree... i didnt picture harry or malfloy or the slithern or anyone to look quite like they appared int he film, and they left alot of details out... __________________ [img]\"http://membres.lycos.fr/th8or/ZeroSigForIronworks.gif\" alt=\" - \" /> o.o;

11-15-2002, 07:36 PM	#3
SirTristram Manshoon Join Date: November 2, 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta Age: 37 Posts: 155	From my friend who works at the theatre: "It sucks, I'm not in the angersome mood" Damn I was hoping he'd give me something good to write... On to plan two, I'll remind him that his shift starts at 7am cause of that damn movie: "Yes I know" goddamn lol. oh well, I'll try again later __________________

11-15-2002, 08:50 PM	#4
Arvon Unicorn Join Date: October 4, 2001 Location: Kingdom of the West,..P.o. Cynagus Posts: 4,212	Having thought about it since I wrote the original post...isn't this true for most books made into movies? If you read the book first you then KNOW how each character looks, how the landscape looks and so on. The movie is rarely like you envisioned it. I think we are loosing something by relying on tv and the movies for our recreational information. __________________ 53.7% of all statistics are made up

11-16-2002, 12:25 AM	#6
Triconan Zhentarim Guard Join Date: June 1, 2002 Location: Mukilteo, WA Age: 34 Posts: 307	A girl in my class left early to go to that. Personally I'm a little po'd that the new book hasn't come out yet. (edited for spelling) [ 11-16-2002, 12:25 AM: Message edited by: Triconan ] __________________ <br /><br />If I got smart with you how would<br /> you know? <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[hehe]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/hehe.gif\" /> <br />Happiness is just a Flaming-Moe away <img border=\"0\" title=\"\" alt=\"[Big Grin]\" src=\"biggrin.gif\" />

11-15-2002, 09:13 PM	#5
Thoran Galvatron Join Date: January 10, 2002 Location: Upstate NY Age: 56 Posts: 2,109	I've yet to read the books but I believe the movies are very good... without having my opinion clouded by preconceptions. It's very difficult to make a movie out of a book in the first place... to do so and be 100% faithful to the book would be virtually impossible. Just got back from seeing CoS... it was even better than the first movie imo, solid acting, better plot and of course great effects.

11-16-2002, 04:17 AM	#7
Slizerio Guest Posts: n/a	As they say in the simpsons, Television kills your Imagination. [img]graemlins/bart.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/homer.gif[/img]

11-16-2002, 07:42 AM	#8
Harkoliar Jack Burton Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Philippines, but now Harbor City Sydney Age: 41 Posts: 5,556	i didnt know that harry potter is 2 and 1/2 hrs long. man it was standing room when i first watched it in the movie house. my legs ached when i got out. __________________ Catch me if you can..

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