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First of all, I look forward to this film because the novel is second to Chamber Of Secrets as my favorite of the series and because Alfonso Cuaron is an awesome director. His Y Tu Mama Tambien is, for me, among the top five foriegn films within the last few years.
I've heard somewhere though that this installment will be somewhat shorter than the other ones...=(
But oh well. I think Alfonso knows what he's doing.
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I can't wait either. I saw a preview of it the other night on one of the news channels and it looked awsome. They were iterviewing the cast and director and showing some clips I hadn't seen before. I'll be there opening night all by my lonesome. I've done this for the first two as well.
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" am looking forward to it because I love Gary Oldman as an actor."
Truly, so am I. What made the second film for me was the delicious performance by Kenneth Branagh as Gildroy Lockheart. Perhaps Oldman's performance will in a similar fashion be my favorite of the film's.
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I agree with all the Gary Oldman comments. He is a very tallented actor. I'm very excited to see him in action as Sirius. Plus it looks like it may not be nearly a hacked up as the first two were. I mena, I love HP, so I enjoyed them but there just wasn't much pow behind the performances, the direction, the action. It was like they just got really good sets and costumes and ignored the rest, thinking fans will be happy with just the eye candy. But Cuaron looks like he is really trying to make a good film, not just a neat fanflick.
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My first date with my fiancee was to the first Harry Potter movie, the week after it came out. I don't care how bad these get - I'll always go see them with her for sentimental reasons.
That being said, this is looking like the best one yet.
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Gary Oldman is seriously the man. He's been everything from Dracula to Beethoven. Did you know he's going to be Lt. Gordon in the new Batman movie, too? Just found that out.
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I don't know what it is about the casting, but they've hit dead-on for every movie. I think so, at least.
I'm really really excited to see PoA, and I'm going to the IMAX for my first time. I have a sinking suspicion it will make all subsequent viewings pale in comparison, but, well, it's worth it. Add to that the fact that I get to hang out with some girls with whom I spent the semester in Athens, and it's a no-brainer
If you want more pre-Potter partying, I think Dan Radcliffe will be on Conan tonight.
Edit to add: If you want to hear the entire soundtrack, go here
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I just finished reading book five again, in order to get me back in a Harry Potter mood, so I'm all ready to go...
I've also been at J K Rowling's Website, which, other than being amazingly entertaining, offers all sorts of information about Harry Potter, Ms. Rowling's original ideas and book six.
I am also really looking forward to Gary Oldman as Sirius, but I'm also aching to see Emma Thompson as Trelawney. She looks fantastic!
*anticipates*
EDIT: Thanks for the music, Carrie. It's wonderful. *dies*
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I am also brimming with anticipation. I've been on the Mugglenet website quite a bit to keep up to date with casting and other tidbits. From all of the previews and trailers I've seen this movie is going to be incredible. My friends have all said that the clips they've seen are much closer along the lines of what they pictured in their heads while reading than the first two movies. I'm also getting really curious about how the fourth movie will turn out.
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I believe the the third movie will instantly be great, but what I'm worried about is how they'll handle the fourth one. Parts of the book that we loved will most likely disappear in that one.
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quote:... what I'm worried about is how they'll handle the fourth one. Parts of the book that we loved will most likely disappear in that one.
Amen to that. There was a fan movement to make it two movies a while ago, but that never did anything. Last I heard, the Dursleys were completely out of the picture, as was most of the World Cup. I fear they'll cut out, oh, most of the fun stuff in the book as well (Gred and Forge sprouting beards anyone?)
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I'm so antsy for this movie to come out! And yes, I am, in fact, *deep breath* dressing up for this one. There I said it. I'm a nerd. I'm going to basically finish sewing my Hogwarts robes tomorrow! *bounce* I'm going as a Gryffindor and my friend is going as a Ravenclaw...Yes yes, I know I'm completely lame, but at least the little kids will all love us (and be completely jealous ). Posts: 1635 | Registered: Aug 2002
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I'm excited about Gary Oldman, Emma Thompson, and I'm hoping to catch a glimpse of Jason Isaacs.
There were bits and pieces of POA shown on Dateline on Sunday, and I thought it looked incredible.
I watched Chamber of Secrets the other day, hoping to get revved up for Prizoner of Azkaban, and I was surprised at how disappointed I was. It was much better than the first, granted, but after seeing what can be done with a movie adapted from a fantasy book (Lord of the Rings and Peter Pan, for instance), my expectations are much higher.
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My ticket's waiting for me at the movie Theatre... I'm going to smuggle in chocolate and cashews and maybe I'll buy popcorn even though I only half like it. It's going to be fun. It better be good...
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My son and my nephews are all demanding that I take them on Friday. They are all in the 12-14 range now and tell me that they want to see this movie because (their words) "Hermione is hot."
I personally want to see Emma Thompson and the dementors.
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I'm sorry, but I'm waiting until Monday to see this. I can't imagine spending $25 and getting a babysitter just to go sit in a room with a hundred screaming kids. NO WAY.
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args. Is school out? It better not be hyper crowded... But then again, kids screaming will hide my own unadultlike enthusiasm.
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Not here. Here school won't be out for two weeks.
Anyway, I'm thinking a late-night showing Saturday night or Sunday night might not be too kid-crowded. Might do that. Might wait an extra week so I can use my free passes.
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Well, here they can't afford to air condition the schools after mid-May, when it gets to be 100-110 degrees out there. The result is very long summer breaks, with almost no holidays during the rest of the year. (Except Rodeo Weekend. Can't forget Rodeo Weekend. Yes, we get a four-day weekend when the rodeo comes to town, but we don't get MLK Day off. *shakes head sadly*)
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The reviews for this movie are amazing. Critics say this is the best one yet, and that even people who have never heard of Harry Potter would enjoy this movie.
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Saying that it's the best one yet is not that high of praise. I look forward to seeing it Saturday, though.
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Yeah, critics praise does not a good movie make. But Alfonso Cuarón is a brilliant choice for this movie.
A Little Princess is the most beautiful film I've seen in recent years. Combine the beauty of that film with the latent sexuality explored in Y tu mamá también and you have a perfect combination.
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24 hours to go for me. I'm reading online critical reviews, which seem favorable for the most part. Some, however, are not.
If you have a weak stomach, don't read below.
quote:Azkaban the novel gets mixed reviews from Potter maniacs -- some say it's their favorite book; others say it's the worst. However, if my research is correct, it is the worst-selling of the five books to date, and it will probably go down in history as the worst of the movies, too. (But I've been wrong before, of course.)
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Well, I am taking The Boy to see it, in Imax, but not until thr end of thr month ($$). But we have to borrow the first twoo first, we have not seen them yet. The previews they showed during The Simpsons look great.
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What? Is this person NUTS? the 3rd one is one of my favourites! Especially that excellent part towards the end. It's just... Brilliant.
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I saw it last night too, along with JaneX and Narrativium. Wasn't an amazing movie, but a lot better than the previous two.
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