tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132206171945839649.post6350153550313135387..comments2024-02-13T11:11:28.246+00:00Comments on Bishop Alan’s Blog: Onward to PotterdämmerungBishop Alan Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13879516755776951638noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132206171945839649.post-8214986003863305652010-12-04T17:09:02.483+00:002010-12-04T17:09:02.483+00:00I saw the latest Potter film under-expecting, but ...I saw the latest Potter film under-expecting, but I still came away disappointed. I was lost, because I had missed 4 movies in between the first two and "Deathly Hallows", and I'd read only the first book.<br /><br />To me, a movie should stand on its own, unless the filmmakers advertise in the trailer that one should not spend one's money unless one has seen all the movies or read all the books. <br /><br />I remember the first movie as somewhat dark, with terrific special effects and a lot of fun. The second movie was not so enjoyable nor as much fun, which is the reason I skipped the next 4 films.<br /><br />I'd give the movie a 2 out of 5. May the wrath of true-blue Potter fans not come upon me!June Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01723016934182800437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132206171945839649.post-66773864498028922642010-11-30T15:07:55.356+00:002010-11-30T15:07:55.356+00:00Finally trudged up to the Detroit (a 75-year old m...Finally trudged up to the Detroit (a 75-year old movie house cut in half longitudinally, complete with a near non-existant heat and peeling wallpaper) to see it. With hands wrapped in my John's scarf it did keep me spellbound for a good 2 1/4 hours. The action sequences are breathtaking and the character development between the three leads is very poignant.<br /><br />What differs from the past films is twofold: Firstly, it's about the truest to the book and by splitting the book in half the pace of dialogue is slower, especially for He who must not be named, no longer flitting about a cauldron and throwing his lines a mile a minute.<br /><br />One scene dear to my heart was left out, the 'memorial' that only wizards and witches could see at Goderic's Hallow. That could have been a calming moment after the snake encounter at Bagshot's house.<br /><br />4 1/2 out of 5.Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00878086886816560424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132206171945839649.post-17913572617105563342010-11-24T18:50:48.597+00:002010-11-24T18:50:48.597+00:00Our newspaper reviewer gave the latest Potter film...Our newspaper reviewer gave the latest Potter film 3 1/2 stars of 4, calling it "the best of the franchise to date". You've dampened my enthusiasm a bit, Bishop Alan, but not to worry. I'd rather see a movie under-expecting and be pleasantly surprised, rather than over-expecting and come away disappointed. I'll get back to you once we've seen the movie.June Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01723016934182800437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132206171945839649.post-16748782077355161612010-11-24T10:14:23.725+00:002010-11-24T10:14:23.725+00:00Personally I loved it - it's the best Potter f...Personally I loved it - it's the best Potter film since PoA, and I thought the animated fairy-tale sequence was inspired.<br /><br />Dumbledore's body was apparently incorrupt - S. Albus of Hogwarts, anyone?anchorholdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16732184436769618170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132206171945839649.post-25274117094116011652010-11-24T08:27:58.998+00:002010-11-24T08:27:58.998+00:00so you didn't much like it but gave it 4/5... ...so you didn't much like it but gave it 4/5... ??Maggi Dawnhttp://maggidawn.comnoreply@blogger.com