Harry and I have been great friends for quite some time now. At first, I had little interest in him. Though I have always been a book-a-holic, the fantasy genre never appealed much. I had heard about the series for years before I actually picked up the first book. However, I was determined to read the first book before I saw the first movie, so I caved in. I read a chapter and was hooked.
I read the first four books within weeks and waited rather impatiently for the rest to come out. I distinctly remember the feeling of picking up my pre-ordered copy of the Half Blood Prince, and being disappointed because (at 652 pages) it was so small!
I like to dissect books, and as I have done so with the HP series have developed a great respect for J.K Rowling as an author. It is amazing to see how she was able to weave a story together with so many different layers, and tiny details in early books that completely change the outcome of later books. I also love that you are able to see so many parallels between events in the books and real life. They are great books.
Though it is small in size, the sixth book ties for my favorite of the series (with #4), so I was excited to see the movie. I definitely don't enjoy the movies nearly as much as the books, but it is still fun to see someone else's interpretation. The previews looked good, and I hoped for the best.
I went last night with my family and I was not disappointed. No, they can't fit everything in (which usually means most of my favorite parts get cut) but they did well. Fred & George are still my favorites (in both the books and the movies), The actor who played Tom Riddle was fantastic, and I almost cried when Dumbledore died. I don't generally cry in movies, so that's a big deal.
Would I have been able to follow the movie if I hadn't read the book previously? Hard to say, since I know the books ridiculously well. But I for one found it enjoyable. Now I just have to wait another year for the next one!
“Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.”
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I am so anxious to see it. I'm going to try to see it in IMAX 3D. I love the whole series and yeah, I'll probably cry when Dumbledore dies.
I really enjoyed the movie and didn't feel lost at all (having not read the sixth book yet) I think they did a pretty good job with it. And I have to say I love the character casting!
I liked the movie, too. I thought the photography was beautiful and the movie wasn't as "dark" as some. J.K. Rowling is a great author. What an imagination!
I to loved the movie. It was a great movie. The movies and the books are separates, but both great!
I agree with you completely. I thought the movie was good, even though it did leave out some of my favorite parts of the storyline (like EVERYTHING involving the Ministry of Magic, the Lupin/Tonks romance, and all of the details of the romances). That all aside, I really did think it was a fun movie, with some great special effects, and look forward to seeing the rest of the series.
What! Dumbledore DIES???? I need to read the books and/or go to the movies in a timely manner, don't I? (Yes, I do know what "spoiler" means. I am just always so curious!)
I have to admit - I, too, didn't read Harry Potter for the longest time. One of my HS english teachers practically through it at me - but I read it in two days and then asked to borrow the second. I'm AMAZED at how well JK Rowling wove in all the seemingly unimportant details (one of my favorite aspects of Book 7). Yes - I thought 6 was a good movie. I made the mistake of starting the book Sunday - and then seeing the movie Monday. It was almost TOO fresh in my mind to thoroughly enjoy the movie. My biggest let-down......I wanted the big battle at the end of book 6!!!
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