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I finally was able to read this thread. I saw the movie on sunday. And I thank god that I created this thread or I might have been a little disappointed if I had read this before the movie.
OVERALL I really enjoyed this movie. The art direction and special effects were great.
As some who has read the book twice I really disappointed about how much he left out. So many things that are critical to the story like the relationship between Sirius and Harry towards the end, Quidditch, Cedric, Crookshanks and Scabbers, The Mauader's Map, well you know. I feel the direct just gave the jist of the story and this was really to benefit those who hadn't read the book.
I went with my mum to see the movie and she's seen the first 2 movies but hasn't read any of the books. She wasn't confused at all. She followed along with the story nicely, but was disappointed to find out the Harry wouldn't be living with Sirius at the end. I was angry that we didn't see Sirius give Harry permission to visit Hogsmede next year and to see Harry threaten the Dursley's.
The choppiness didn't bother me.
I like the adrker feel that this movie had has the book was much darker. However I don't feel that he should direct the 4th book. I don't know if it was the writers that chose to leave so much out or the director but I think he left too much out, especially things that I thought were crucial to the story.
I'm curious to know what Ms. Rowling thought of the film. Does anyone know what she has said about it or where I can read her comments?
Also, I read somewhere that they were think of doing The Goblet of Fire in 2 movies but had decided against it. I can't remember if I read that on imdb.com or The Leaky Cauldron. At first I thought it could be done in 1 movie but if you have Curaon (is that how you pell his name?) directing GoF I really think it should be done in 2 movies so he doesn't leave too much out.
Again, well worth the $13.50. Well actually it was free thanks to my mum's premier movie pass. Movies for 2 for a year. FREE! (Thanksyou Coca-Cola...I forgive you about the stupid vending machine).
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