Harry Potter: the Prisoner of Azkaben

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1. Wow, it was in the IMAX. I never saw a movie there before but it was way cool. And comfortable seats! Surprisingly enough the crowd was quiet.
2. That's not Lupin. I was trying to remain open because I really believe the actor might be able to pull it off but it just wasn't him.
3. I had too high hopes.
4. There are so many things missing in the movie. A lot doesn't get explained and if you haven't read the book I think it would be really confusing.
5. Alan Rickman remains a genius. He *is* Snape.
6. This new Dumbledore lacks authority. He's a very grey figure and just isn't able to convince me.
7. Emma Thompson was great.
8. The dementors were very scary. It wasn't quite how I imagined them but dude, they were really creepy.
9. The werewolf was a bit disappointing. As was the partonus spell.
10. The actors are too old. I don't know how they're going to manage the next movie as they've already outgrown their parts.
11. I'm a Ron/Hermione shipper but there definitely is something about Harry/Hermione in this movie. I guess the actors just have a nice chemistry.
12. Petter Pettigrew was great. I imagined him more bald for some reason but this worked.
13. The Marauders Map was really cool.

Conclusion: My expectations were too high. I should have known it and been a lot more skeptical as I would have been alright then. There were just a lot of things missing or they were just slightly off.

Comments

[nostalgia-lj.livejournal.com]

Dude, she looks so much like Ezri Dax in that icon!

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Hmmmmm, now that you say it I see some resemblance.

[kgibraldi12.livejournal.com]

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[yamadara.livejournal.com]

4. There are so many things missing in the movie. A lot doesn't get explained and if you haven't read the book I think it would be really confusing.

Not really confusing. But it's turning out to be interesting hearing what was left out.

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Not really confusing. But it's turning out to be interesting hearing what was left out.

I don't know, they never explain why Lupin can read the Marauders Map which leaves out a lot of history. I also find that Peter Pettigrew's betrayel is insufficiently explained and you don't really get a firm grasp on the why and how he framed Sirius. Which to me seem to be very important storylines.

[yamadara.livejournal.com]

You know what it was for me? That stuff with Lupin and the guys in the past wasn't really the main storyline, so it didn't bother me that they didn't go much into detail about it. The focus on the movie was more on Harry. I actually preferred this movie with less details and more action then the previous two movies that had more detail.

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Perhaps it's not the main storyline but I find it fundamental in the understanding of the story. They didn't even bother explaining about how Peter was the only one who knew where the Potters were and how he betrayed them to Voldemort. Which to me is something really big.

I don't know, if I didn't know about the Marauders map I might have wondered how come Lupin was able to use it.

LOL, don't worry I'm always like this. I just have to compare movie and book while I know it will annoy me. I did enjoy the movie =o)

[tv-elf.livejournal.com]

I actually thought that was subtly hilarious. Harry is dense sometimes. He never thought to ask Lupin how he knew how to work the map. Ron's brothers told Harry that it could only be read if you knew the phrase, and Harry just forgot. Lupin all but spelled it out to Harry... I expected him to start dancing and singing "I'm Mooney."

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He never thought to ask Lupin how he knew how to work the map.

I know! At one point Harry turned around and I thought "Oooooooo, he's gonna ask!" and nothing!

Lupin all but spelled it out to Harry... I expected him to start dancing and singing "I'm Mooney."

*giggles at that image*

Well I'm glad that this new image from Lupin has turned away my muse. *happily continues writing her Lupin fic*

[ellory1.livejournal.com]

10. The actors are too old. I don't know how they're going to manage the next movie as they've already outgrown their parts.


This was one my thoughts as I watched. I think they are reaching the point where they aren't going to be believable in their roles.

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This was one my thoughts as I watched. I think they are reaching the point where they aren't going to be believable in their roles.

Yeah, it's sad. Maybe they should just skip one or two movies and film a later movie with them and at the same time film the ones in between with another cast. But I'm not sure the fans will buy that. =oS

[elly427.livejournal.com]

6. This new Dumbledore lacks authority. He's a very grey figure and just isn't able to convince me.


I like the new Dumbledore because I felt like the previous oine was too old, too stiff. Ultimately, I always felt like Dumbledore should be old, but he should be spry, if that makes any sense. But I haven't thought about it in relation to the sense of authority he conveys. Huh.

11. I'm a Ron/Hermione shipper but there definitely is something about Harry/Hermione in this movie. I guess the actors just have a nice chemistry.

I'm a reluctant Ron/Hermione shipper in the sense that I'm almost positive they'll end up together in the end and that'll be good and fine. However, this movie? Harry/Hermione is nearly canon. Great chemistry. Squee!

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I like the new Dumbledore because I felt like the previous oine was too old, too stiff. Ultimately, I always felt like Dumbledore should be old, but he should be spry, if that makes any sense. But I haven't thought about it in relation to the sense of authority he conveys.

I can't see this Dumbledore as the wise man from the books. The other Dumbledore was great, he was exactly what I had in mind. He was funny, authoritive and mysterious. This one is kinda grey, flat, doesn't strike me as wise or demanding respect. Well, that was how I felt it anyway.

I am a reluctant Ron/Hermione shipper in the sense that I'm almost positive they'll end up together in the end and that'll be good and fine.

I just love them in the books =o)

However, this movie? Harry/Hermione is nearly canon. Great chemistry. Squee!

Definitely agree for the movie. But maybe that has to do with Ron being more of a stereotype in this movie too.

[budgiebird88.livejournal.com]

This has nothing to do with anything except to say that I saw your icon in the Wolf and Lady community and wanted to tell you I love it, then I saw your entire journal was all stargate, and that made me very happy. Alright, I've already forgotten what I was talking about. Love your livejournal though!

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Hee! Thank you, the icon on the community was made by nhawk78 and angelic_mexx made the banner on my lj =o)

*looks at journal* I might have a slight Stargate obsession going on here.

[angst-angel.livejournal.com]

That's not Lupin.

Oy. That's all I have to say on that...except that my sister was VERY amused when I said that watching the movie was ruining my entire impression of Lupin (she being the sister who likes Sirius and therefore makes fun of Lupin ;)). *g*

There are so many things missing in the movie. A lot doesn't get explained and if you haven't read the book I think it would be really confusing.

Heh. Totally agree with you on that, too. :D

I'm a Ron/Hermione shipper but there definitely is something about Harry/Hermione in this movie. I guess the actors just have a nice chemistry.

I loved when she slapped his hand from the Time-Turner. *g*

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Oy. That's all I have to say on that...except that my sister was VERY amused when I said that watching the movie was ruining my entire impression of Lupin (she being the sister who likes Sirius and therefore makes fun of Lupin ;)). *g*

*thwaps sister*

I loved when she slapped his hand from the Time-Turner. *g*

Hermione rocks *g*