Re: Harry Potter and the Thread of Two Releases
I thought the movie was boring and had too many cuts during scenes that looked like they should have been a minute longer. I understand that they were trying to trim the fat and keep the movie at a watchable length, but if you want to have any chance at fending off comments like, "The book is always better!" you need to make a real good movie. Subplots don't need attention, but there were at least 2 or 3 scenes that would have probably left the casual non-reader confused. (Like...when Harry dreamed about Ron's dad). I never did enjoy the Harry Potter movies because I think they have done the books a major disservice...the books kind of evoke this fun fantasy. Even the first few movies got the fun of the magic right, even if they fell a bit short. Overall I thought it was a decent adaptation, but if you really are a Harry Potter fan you are better off sticking with the books and avoiding the blunders of the movie. That or you wait till they released the uncut DVD with all the missing scenes that they cut.
On a happier note I will read the book and probably enjoy it.
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