Harry Potter Fans

flyersfan35 wrote:

bones206 wrote:Fave. book: OOTP
Fave. Movie (so far): POA

The 6th movie was a good movie, but I don't think that to stuck to the plotline very well. (explained a little more n my post aboive from about a year ago...)

That's exactly how I feel. The movie itself was really good, but I was disappointed with how much they left out...things that had me scratching my head because they help explain what happens in Deathly Hallows. Of course, that didn't stop me from seeing it twice in the theatre...lol

hehe... I saw it three. 1 for my B-day @midnight, at my friends b-day, and then I forced my parents to take me to the Imax... fun times, fun times...

See I look at it this way. I started reading the books after the first movie. I loved all the books, her style is fantastic. My favorite book was the third one. I was so excited for the third movie, but then I saw it and absolutely hated it. They ruined that third movie (in my opinion). The third book was supposed to be something that wasn't as dark, almost like a transition story that bridged the gap as Harry got older and she set up for the return of Voldemort. But they made the movie this dark, worthless film. They didn't show them winning the Quidditch Cup... I don't know, I just absolutely hated it. Since then, I've taken the movies as something different, almost like they didn't come from a book. To me they are pure entertainment and I do not think that they can even be compared to each other properly. That way, I allow myself to enjoy the movies. At least I should... I hope.

That's exactly why my daughter loves the movies...she's never read the books, so she has no preconceived notions. And actually, the second time I watched it, I enjoyed it more since I was focusing just on the movie itself, and not comparing it to the book. It's still not my favorite, though...I think I enjoyed the first two more. But I'd say it's third.

Well, I myself have always disliked the Quidditch scenes (mainly movie) so I wasn't that upset that they left out the Quidditch Cup.

I was more upset that they left out S.P.E.W. in the 5th movie. In fact they wanted to leave out Kreacher (prior to DH book release), but J.K. wouldn't let them.

I liked SPEW, but I think it would have just wasted time in the movie. It would have been fun to see it, though.

I enjoy the Quidditch scenes...probably because I wish I could fly! lol

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I'd LOVE to know where I can get a shirt just like Hermione's.

They probaly sell them at the Wizarding World...

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I'd LOVE to know where I can get a shirt just like Hermione's.

They probaly sell them at the Wizarding World...

Haha, they probably do...

Actually, just an FYI, but the museum exhibit is in Toronto at the moment. I saw it when it was in Boston, and it was great. I can't remember if they sold those particular shirts there or not, but they did have a lot of things.

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Ugh, SPEW. I hated that part of the book. I wish I could smack Hermione in those parts haha.

I loved Kreacher in the seventh book... I wish he wasn't so damned ugly though...

flyersfan35 wrote:Actually, just an FYI, but the museum exhibit is in Toronto at the moment. I saw it when it was in Boston, and it was great. I can't remember if they sold those particular shirts there or not, but they did have a lot of things.

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The link doesn't seem to work for me...

bones206 wrote:

flyersfan35 wrote:Actually, just an FYI, but the museum exhibit is in Toronto at the moment. I saw it when it was in Boston, and it was great. I can't remember if they sold those particular shirts there or not, but they did have a lot of things.

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The link doesn't seem to work for me...

Sorry about that. It does take awhile to load on my computer, but then again, my computer is crap, lol. Just google harry potter exhibition...maybe it will come up that way?

House Elves are supposed to be ugly, I guess, lol. I'm anxious to see him in DH, though..

flyersfan35 wrote:

bones206 wrote:

flyersfan35 wrote:Actually, just an FYI, but the museum exhibit is in Toronto at the moment. I saw it when it was in Boston, and it was great. I can't remember if they sold those particular shirts there or not, but they did have a lot of things.

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The link doesn't seem to work for me...

Sorry about that. It does take awhile to load on my computer, but then again, my computer is crap, lol. Just google harry potter exhibition...maybe it will come up that way?

Or try this one, without the Default. Not sure why it came up that way.

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I love Harry Potter! I read the first five books right after the other. I haven't read the last two books, but I meaning to do it. (maybe I'll read them this summer ) But I'm going to the midnight premiere of the 7th movie when it comes out in November and my friends and are going to dress up.

Oi! You've gotta read the last two books! The seventh book is fantastic! If not for nothing other than the closure. Then again, I'm sure you've heard what happens in the series by now anyway. But they are totally worth the read

Going to see the Harry Potter exhibition on Friday! Woo!

Oh, and the new trailer: FUCKING EPIC!

I watched it like 4 times this morning.

Hey try to get some pics if your allowed!

flyersfan35 wrote:That's exactly why my daughter loves the movies...she's never read the books, so she has no preconceived notions. And actually, the second time I watched it, I enjoyed it more since I was focusing just on the movie itself, and not comparing it to the book. It's still not my favorite, though...I think I enjoyed the first two more. But I'd say it's third.

I have a friend that's watching the movies this way and after she's seen the last movie she says she'll consider reading the books, the reason why is because she saw the first movie before she'd ever heard about the books and she doesn't want to change her perception of the movies by reading the books. I went the opposite way and read every book I could get my hands on after the first move LOL

bones206 wrote:Hey try to get some pics if your allowed!

I will do my best!

By the way, can't wait for this part!

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I saw the first 2 movies on VHS (yeah, that long ago) then I saw the 3rd in theatres before I decided to read the books. My Aunt kept trying to get me to read the books, but I kept telling her, "No, I only want to see the movies!" But then I decided to read the books. The best decision I ever made.

willgirl wrote:By the way, can't wait for this part!

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I don't quite remember this part being in the book...

I miss Zeddie... She and I used to have the best Harry Potter talks...

Zeddie wrote:This is an article about Harry Potter in Time Mag from 2003. It's about the Real Magic in Harry Potter. it's really good.

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I thought I might "bumb" or "re-post" this article that Zeddie posted. It really is a touching story about Catie.

willgirl wrote:

bones206 wrote:Hey try to get some pics if your allowed!

I will do my best!

Sadly, pictures are not allowed. There was one thing in the Museum lobby that we could take pictures of, but we weren't allowed to take cameras in the actual exhibit. It's a shame, because it really was awesome.