So I finally saw Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix last night. It was...good. I guess. There were moments where I was really excited to see what happened next and truly enjoyed the scene, but there were also a few things that I really missed. I guess that comes from reading the book. I know they can't put everything in the book in the movie, but I think the director/screenwriter missed some potentially poignant scenes. And they didn't use the amazing cast to their best abilities.
I love me some Snape in these movies--Alan Rickman was terrifically cast and every time he comes on screen, I enjoy every minute of it. There was much more of him in the book and I wish that had played out in the movie. And the climax of the movie just kind of...happened. It didn't showcase each of the kid's talents and show how they all fought the DeathEaters smartly and bravely.
I give it 3 stars out of 5. Good movie. But if you know the book, you'll see more of what was missing than what was there.
Oh, and Harry Potter is getting hot. And that's TOTALLY freaking me out. Ew.
So, I've decided not to write anything about the Harry Potter book on this blog--I don't want to be anything like my annoying roommate.But I CAN say...it was a fabulous book and will make an amazing movie. And while I'm sad that it's over, JKR wrote a spectacular series that will be given and read to my children (nephews, maybe?).Loved it. And I'll be reading the whole series again sometime soon.
I found a note this morning on the coffee table:
I've blurred it out because I'm NOT an ass. It's the "ending" of the new Harry Potter book. The note on the left is my response. It says:"If you were trying to ruin the ending for me, it didn't work. #1: I finished the book. #2: This [the note] is wrong."WHY would you do that to someone. And if you WERE going to do that, at least check your facts.
Dumbass.
A friend from work has asked that I post my mini-recaps online so I'm going to test the "white text" thing-a-majig to see if it works...This currently says nothing because I'm just testing...duh.So my question is...who of you out there will FREAK OUT if I do this? There are only about 2 of you reading, but if I put my thoughts and mini-recaps online, will you be able to handle it? I know I have a problem not reading stuff that's whited out, but that could just be me...I'll wait until tomorrow until I post anything at all. Hopefully I'll be done with the book by then. :)
I got the book yesterday and am currently about half-way through. This morning I SERIOUSLY considered calling into work today to finish it. I'm a little obsessed at the moment. But it's REALLY good so far. I'll post (non-spoilering) thoughts about it once I'm done.
I love me some Snape in these movies--Alan Rickman was terrifically cast and every time he comes on screen, I enjoy every minute of it. There was much more of him in the book and I wish that had played out in the movie. And the climax of the movie just kind of...happened. It didn't showcase each of the kid's talents and show how they all fought the DeathEaters smartly and bravely.
