I didn't like itHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
March 7th 2008 05:25
I have to admit that I was never a Harry Potter fan until I watched this last movie.
I've watched every single movie but up until recently had never read more than the first sentence of the first book. I had glossed through the first book but could not get into it as I found it a little too childish. Yes I know the first book was popular amongst adults, but I just could not get past that first sentence.
It all changed after I watched Order of the Phoenix. While the first four films had been satisfying enough for someone who has never read any of the books, there were too many gaps in Order of the Phoenix. For example, I wanted to know more about Kreacher, how the Order of the Phoenix were able to stay in Sirius' house without people finding them or what Percy was doing with the ministry? I also wanted more character development and this was something that could not be fully explored in the book because they crammed so much into a three hour long movie.
So, I started reading Harry Potter 6 after watching Harry Potter 5, only to realise that I needed to have read Harry Potter 5 before Harry Potter 6. I've since read all of the Harry Potters but I'm still really looking forward to the movies.
I may not find the films as satisfying as I did before, but there's always the book to supplement. I think the films were made so that people could read the books to fill in the gaps. For example - they didn't introduce the older Weasley brothers, but they are part of the family portrait in Prisoner of Azkaban. It'll be interesting to see if or how they are introduced in latter movies.
I've watched every single movie but up until recently had never read more than the first sentence of the first book. I had glossed through the first book but could not get into it as I found it a little too childish. Yes I know the first book was popular amongst adults, but I just could not get past that first sentence.
It all changed after I watched Order of the Phoenix. While the first four films had been satisfying enough for someone who has never read any of the books, there were too many gaps in Order of the Phoenix. For example, I wanted to know more about Kreacher, how the Order of the Phoenix were able to stay in Sirius' house without people finding them or what Percy was doing with the ministry? I also wanted more character development and this was something that could not be fully explored in the book because they crammed so much into a three hour long movie.
So, I started reading Harry Potter 6 after watching Harry Potter 5, only to realise that I needed to have read Harry Potter 5 before Harry Potter 6. I've since read all of the Harry Potters but I'm still really looking forward to the movies.
I may not find the films as satisfying as I did before, but there's always the book to supplement. I think the films were made so that people could read the books to fill in the gaps. For example - they didn't introduce the older Weasley brothers, but they are part of the family portrait in Prisoner of Azkaban. It'll be interesting to see if or how they are introduced in latter movies.
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Comment by Theresa
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In my family I am known as a 'Potterhead", so, there's a chance of bias here
I have really enjoyed both the books and movies. I like the messages (well hidden behind good plots and characters) for kids. Themes like loyalty, friendship, and dislike of bigotry (filthy mudbloods being the theme of villians).
I agree that the books really add to the understanding and enjoyment of the films. But, I found the last film to be my least favorite. For me it lacked the charm, warmth, and humor of the previous movies. But, a lot of folks disagree, saying that the darkness reflected where the story has gone so far (on film). And where it will be going in the future.
Thanks for bringing out all these ideas.
Theresa