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scant (04/15/2014) [-] 
I can only imagine what the movies would have been like if Richard Harris hadn't died and been replaced by Gambon. For all the fact that Michael made a pretty good Dumbledore, I don't think he really portrayed the serene calmness that I got a sense of in the books.
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scant (04/16/2014) [-] I suppose that's probably true. I wasn't a fan of Yates' directing style overall, I guess. A couple of other comments said they liked the fiery Dumbledore more because it made him seem more human, but that's the complete antithesis of what Dumbledore was supposed to be, IMO.
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scant (04/15/2014) [-] To be honest, I wasn't much of a fan of any movies after the Goblet of Fire, and I haven't seen the final 2. They started getting progressively more angsty and edgy until eventually I just couldn't take them seriously, because I didn't feel like it accurately reflected the atmosphere of the books.
Plus they made Kreacher a minor character. He's pretty much single-handedly responsible for the death of Sirius, and they give him a cameo. The **** , screenwriters?
Plus they made Kreacher a minor character. He's pretty much single-handedly responsible for the death of Sirius, and they give him a cameo. The **** , screenwriters?
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mewcubed (04/15/2014) [-] I understand there were a lot of details in the books and things had to be cut out, but at the same time I feel like they could have included a lot of little things that were major. One thing that really upset me was that they changed Snape's final words to Harry. It wasn't a big deal but it meant so much more.
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scant (04/15/2014) [-] I could have lived with the detail changes if they hadn't changed the overall 'feel' of the series.
The first 4 movies did a great job of it, they made me feel like I was almost re-reading the books.
But then everything got all bitchy and angsty, and Harry pretty much turned into an edgy morose dullard.
TL;DR, Books > Movies by a long shot.
The first 4 movies did a great job of it, they made me feel like I was almost re-reading the books.
But then everything got all bitchy and angsty, and Harry pretty much turned into an edgy morose dullard.
TL;DR, Books > Movies by a long shot.
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mewcubed (04/15/2014) [-] Yeah...I felt the last two movies were really good compared to the last few (and I cried like a little bitch 70% of the time) even though they took out a lot of details and changed Snape's quote. On another note, I hate how lots of movies are adapting the "let's make two movies from the final book!" thing. I was okay with it for HP because there was so much and the book was decently long, but I really am not looking forward to seeing two Hunger Games movies for one book. Those books were pretty short.
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anon (04/15/2014) [-]
I'm too lazy to login, but I agree. I can't stand watching past that. They aren't the same to me, sure I hold a special nostalgic feeling towards the first ones. But I just think they didn't do as well with the latest ones. Not saying they're bad movies. But they're not my cup of tea.
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theroflcer (04/15/2014) [-] "Did you put your name into the Goblet of Fire, Harry!" He asked Furiously.
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theguywhoaskswhy (04/15/2014) [-] Yeah.... Because that was the biggest issue between the books and the movies....
What about the House Elf Winky? A major factor in the release of Barty Crouch Jr.
Or Professor Snapes protection beneath the trapdoor?
Or the fact the entire series seemed to down play Quidditch?
AND WHERE THE **** IS PEEVES???? HOW CAN YOU HAVE HOGWARTS WITHOUT SCHOOL SPIRIT?
What about the House Elf Winky? A major factor in the release of Barty Crouch Jr.
Or Professor Snapes protection beneath the trapdoor?
Or the fact the entire series seemed to down play Quidditch?
AND WHERE THE **** IS PEEVES???? HOW CAN YOU HAVE HOGWARTS WITHOUT SCHOOL SPIRIT?
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hopeadope (04/15/2014) [-] Goddamnit! I forgot Peeves even existed for a while!! It's been so long since I read any of the books and all I watch are the movies now. He was my favorite ************ from that series. And I forgot about him...
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eezo (04/15/2014) [-] I actually like him being angry about it better
Makes him more human when he shows emotion
Makes him more human when he shows emotion
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meathooksodomy (04/15/2014) [-] Me too, it makes it look like he's really worried about Harry to the point he almost loses his **** .
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theguywhoaskswhy (04/15/2014) [-] But Dumbledore isn't human.... He's an all seeing, all knowing wizard God, feared and revered throughout the community.
Dumbledore doesn't freak out, he handles everything in a calm, slightly amused manner, as though he's always one step ahead of the enemy.
Dumbledore doesn't freak out, he handles everything in a calm, slightly amused manner, as though he's always one step ahead of the enemy.
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sirbrentcoe (04/15/2014) [-] which is why Richard Harris was the best Dumbledore. He looked like a frail old man, but when he yelled 'SILENCE!' every ************ in that great hall stopped mid-scream. and one of the reasons i didn't much like the 3-7th films.
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anon (04/15/2014) [-]
Are we forgetting that they BURNT DOWN THE WEASLEY HOUSE in film 6? it was supposed to be safe until Bill and Fleur's wedding, not burnt down by Bellatrix and Greyback.
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melolicious (04/15/2014) [-] **melolicious rolled image** cuz that is the only part that doesn't look like the book... stupid fat americans strike again
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pxthreezerothree (04/15/2014) [-]
No, I think it's because it's completely out of character for Dumbledore. And doubt Americans are the only ones who thought it was odd.
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theluppijackal ONLINE (04/15/2014) [-] oh no, a movie that is fairly faithful to the book took some liberties
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theluppijackal ONLINE (04/15/2014) [-] I thought he did it fine
I mean, think about it, harry coulda ******* died. Even the most calm of people would've been a little panicked
I mean, think about it, harry coulda ******* died. Even the most calm of people would've been a little panicked
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theluppijackal ONLINE (04/15/2014) [-] >You have an opinion, therefore you are stupid
Most book/film adaptations are panned because they aren't faithful to the book.
Liberties is tiny things like that. It wasn't like 'alright instead of harry fighting a dragon he totally has to have a fist fight with ron'
Most book/film adaptations are panned because they aren't faithful to the book.
Liberties is tiny things like that. It wasn't like 'alright instead of harry fighting a dragon he totally has to have a fist fight with ron'
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theluppijackal ONLINE (04/15/2014) [-] >Liberties is tiny things like that. It wasn't like 'alright instead of harry fighting a dragon he totally has to have a fist fight with ron'
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deathlos (04/15/2014) [-]
in my opinion This was the worst out of all of the movies... cut out so much of the books it was barely watchable.
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kennyh (04/15/2014) [-] Like Peter Jackson says, "there is a difference between what works in a book, and what works in a movie"
