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Does anyone read Harry Potter? I just got into it this summer. I've read all the books that are out and saw the first three movies. I don't think the movies did any justification to the books. The books were really good. Movie number four is coming out in a few weeks. I saw at our local theatre that tickets are already on sale for the midnight show the day it comes out! Yikes. I'm not that into it. Although I must say, I've never been one to rush to a movie as soon as it comes out like that. I'm more like let everyone else go sit in a crowded theatre and I'll just wait a bit... But I really enjoyed the books. |
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In a message dated 10/29/2005 11:59:36 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
I don't think the movies did any justification to the books.
i think that they did....i began to read book 5-6..but after awhile i lost interest..i want to see the movies more then the books..it's sad to think that there's only going to be one more after this...eeks
but..i think that the movie more or less plays just like the book does....
i love the books and the movies.....even if i dont 'always read them
my two neices, the older one..she starts to read the books..but doesnt' keep up the interest..but i do know that she'll be one of the first to see the new movie coming out......i think that daniel..(can't remember his last name) does an absolutelyl great jobb as harry, as do all the cast......
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In a message dated 10/29/2005 11:59:36 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
I saw at our local theatre that tickets are already on sale for the midnight show the day it comes out!
llol..they'll probably be that way here too....i wouldnt' wait until midnight to go and see it........lol...just like the midnight parties they have for the book launches
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In a message dated 10/29/2005 11:59:36 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
. I'm more like let everyone else go sit in a crowded theatre and I'll just wait a bit... But I really enjoyed the books.
me too..i'd rather wait until the hype dies down.....lol..either that or until my neices get the dvd's...for them......
but the movie i want to see other then harry is dreamer..i love horse racing stuff and it looks like a great family movie..and i've always loved kurt rusell...and dakota fanning so reminds me of my younger neice..i think she's making a great actress.....and she seems so natural
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I love Harry Potter as well. But if my husband and I go to the show around
here, there's not too many kids that go to the late shows. So since we're
considered "senior citizens - over the age of 55), we get in at a reduced
rate anyway. Can't wait. Am trying to finish the Goblet of Fire before it
opens. Only about 800 pages, depending on which book your reading!
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Yes, the books are long. I started them in July and have read all six of the books that are out thus far. A bunch of fans asked the writer if she would write a series based on Dumbledore's life before Harry came along and she said she would. So maybe we'll have that to look forward to after Harry Potter is over. Allison |
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Great news!! I'll pass it along to all of kids who love the books.
Yes, the books are long. I started them in July and have read all six of
the books that are out thus far. A bunch of fans asked the writer if she
would write a series based on Dumbledore's life before Harry came along and
she said she would. So maybe we'll have that to look forward to after Harry
Potter is over. Allison
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In a message dated 10/29/2005 5:48:24 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
. A bunch of fans asked the writer if she
would write a series based on Dumbledore's life before Harry came along and
she said she would. So maybe we'll have that to look forward to after Harry
Potter is over. Allison
cool allison..i hadn't heard of that.......way to go JK......
i've heard that alot of kids dont' want to read anything else after harry......they're trying to do other stuff along that genre...like my local bookstore is trying to resell the chronicles of narnia.......but...i'm not so sure if the kids are reading them...that's what they have in their window right now........but, it's basically JK and lord of the ring type books that they want......
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i should reorder them from the library...i'll be there again on tuesday...so....
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In a message dated 10/29/2005 3:37:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
. So since we're
considered "senior citizens - over the age of 55),
cool..yeah it's that way here too......the offical seniors age is 65..but you still get some discounts if you're 55...
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I'm also a Harry Potter fan. I haven't read the latest book yet - I wanted the hype to die down a bit before I bought it - but I've really enjoyed the series so far.
I think the movies have been pretty good, to be honest. There's no way that the script for such a movie could be completely faithful to the book (for one, the movies would be way too long), but so far, they've been alright.
When I read JK Rowling, however, I am reminded of the fact that as an author, she borrows VERY heavily from other authors (including Tolkein - there are a number of "Lord of the Rings" references in the Harry Potter books). She weaves many literary stories and myths into Harry's adventures - it makes for an interesting read. |
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| | From:  RaeLe10 | Sent: 11/1/2005 6:31 PM |
The books were really good. I got into the books about 4 or so years ago... I think they are amazing... I don't know how kids stomach them (they are so dark)! It's funny after the first 3 books the story is still relatively happy but when I finished book 4 (the movie that is about to come out) I walked around my apartment ranting about the end. I hate that I have to wait a year between books. I don't think I'll rush to the theater but I am one of the people who pre-orders the books so I'll have them on publishing day. However, I do think the movies are good - the books contain so much information that the movies can't cover all of it - but nevertheless, they do a great job. |
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In a message dated 11/1/2005 1:32:37 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
. However, I do think the movies are good - the books contain so much information that the movies can't cover all of it - but nevertheless, they do a great job.
it's not only that...alot has to go missing because of the time aspect of the movies too
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My roommate and I are going to see the new Harry Potter movie tomorrow. He's a big fan, I'm kind of indifferent but its better than doing homework or watching TV in the dorm. I'll give it a rating after I see it. -Jeff |
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Sorry gang. I had my days wrong the movie debuted today. I just got back from seeing it with the roomie. I'm not a follower of the books so I can't compare but the storyline and special effects were great! My roommate said it was very loyal to the fourth book. -Jeff |
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