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Sillycalimomma
Member
11-13-2003
| Tuesday, November 22, 2005 - 11:54 pm
saw it for the second time today. I have to say that I caught much more. Maybe because the first time I saw it was at midnight! Lol. Great movie.....noticed so much more that was missing...or different than the book though...
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Wednesday, November 23, 2005 - 10:07 am
I do read the books, once, when they come out, so I honestly can't remember a darn thing about the story when the movie finally comes out. I think this really helps me appreciate the films as they are. I really enjoyed this one -- the kids are doing great. I find their acting quite acceptable. And Harry is cute as ever. These movies always leave me wanting more. I feel like they are a chapter in a story rather than a complete story themselves. I want the see the next movie now! And it makes me want to go back and watch the first movies... if only I could find the time. Two thumbs up!
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Cndeariso
Member
06-28-2004
| Wednesday, November 23, 2005 - 10:44 am
i keep reading that everyone is having a hard time believing these kids are only 14. according to mugglenet.com filming started in march of 2004. daniel radcliffe's birthday is july 1989. so, he was only 14 when the filming started. and, have you noticed what 14 year olds look like now days? my nephew will turn 13 friday. he is 5'10" and passes for 16!
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Wednesday, November 23, 2005 - 12:18 pm
One thing: I love that Maggie Smith is not ashamed of her wrinkles and agrees to be seen umteen feet high and showing the world that wrinkles are nothing to be ashamed of. She is beautiful...not artificial.
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Thursday, November 24, 2005 - 4:58 pm
I've never read the books. I thought the movie was ok. I liked Rent a lot more.
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Kaili
Member
08-31-2000
| Monday, November 28, 2005 - 6:45 am
We finally went and saw it last night in a theater with about 15 people total in it. I liked it, but I didn't. I think this director focused too much on the sweeping scenery scenes, on dramatic events like the boat coming out of the water, etc. it had a different feel to it than the other ones. At the same time, they skipped over so, so much and rushed through so much. I felt they went through the last task and the time in the labrynth too fast. They could have cut Moaning Myrtle trying to get a peek at Harry in the tub and rubbing up on him in exchange for more in the labrynth. The learning to dance scenes too. The fireplace head...Sirius being in the ashes was not how I pictured that. Aren't their heads supposed to spin? It kind of had a Disney movie feel with the music they used, the way it was filmed, the kids from the other schools and their little routines... So I liked it, but I think they could have done a much better job with it.
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Schoolmarm
Member
02-18-2001
| Monday, November 28, 2005 - 6:50 am
I loved it, to. I went with my Dad on Thanksgiving and there were only about 10-15 people there. He really liked the scene when the interior of the tent was revealed. I thought that the quidditch scenes were great. The director left out lots from the book, or I would still be in the theater. I think that you have to read the books to "get" everything. There was also lots of time spent on little "gags" like the little music teacher getting stabbed by Hagrid at the dinner....and Myrtle in the bathtub, etc. It DID have a different feel.
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Monday, November 28, 2005 - 5:12 pm
Myrtle's got spirit 
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 1:03 pm
Ok the kid and I are going to see this in a few mins.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 3:25 pm
Just got back from seeing it. I enjoyed it but there was so much left out. I realize that they can only fit so much into the movie. These kids have really grown and become these characters! I love seeing the characters visualized.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 5:50 pm
Another great movie. I didn't expect it to have everything the book did cause there was alot in the book and the movie would've ended up being 6hrs long lol. I love how the characters are growing up.
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Saxywildcat
Member
05-30-2005
| Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 7:10 pm
DH and I saw it this afternoon. We both enjoyed it. Yes, there was a lot missing, but, I expected that. The movie would never end if it included all. I kinda thought that leaving out the house elves sucked and Rita Skeeter.. That didn't develop as much as i thought.
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Tess
Member
04-13-2001
| Sunday, December 04, 2005 - 1:46 am
We went to see this today also. DH has read all the books so far and loved it. DD is 9 years old and loved it. I know very little about Harry Potter except for seeing the 4 movies and I loved it! The only one of us who was scared during any part of the movies was ME! DD had brought a stuffed kitty to hold just in case she did get scared. At one point she handed the kitty to me saying, "Here Mom, I think you need this." Woulda cracked me up if I wasn't so freakin' SCARED!! 
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Sunday, December 04, 2005 - 11:30 am
Lol Tess! Oh I forgot to say that I'm liking the new Dumbledore more and more.
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Cdbga
Member
10-04-2004
| Thursday, December 08, 2005 - 6:58 am
I saw it for the second time last week (this time in IMAX). I have to say I liked a lot more on second viewing. I caught a few things I'd managed to miss the first time around (just bits of dialogue here and there). I've been playing catch-up and reading the books since the first time I saw it...and I've rewatched parts of the other movies, too. I think that helped tremendously as I felt more immersed in the world of Harry Potter.
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Clutterfree
Member
10-24-2003
| Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 10:51 pm
Wonder if someone can help me out? I THOUGHT I arrived on time for the 7:05 showing tonight, but even though few cars in the parking lot, they didn't have enough ticket sellers and a LONG line for a Wednesday night...by the time I got inside the theater it was about 7:12 or so and already into the movie! I was astounded, because I thought I would luck out with a lot of previews shown of other films. This was the last showing of the night, too, so couldn't stay to see next show... Anyway, as I walked in, they were in the midst of big tournament, Malfoy Sr. on screen full face, and very shortly after that (I was trying to adjust to what was going on!), a fire sweeps through the tents. How much and what did I miss, please? Also, my disappointments were not seeing Sirius Black (other than fireplace) in film and not seeing house elves at all. Liked seeing Hermione dressed up for ball, enjoyed the lad (memory blank here on name) who gives Harry the underwater plant--was good to see him in a positive light, also with his dancing skills, liked Myrtle! Wanted more of Hedwig and the cat and Sirius Black; less of the sweeping scenes; probably could have done without that first tournament scene that I missed half? of, although maybe it was needed for setting something up. At this point, I think my favorite film in series so far was #2.
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Cndeariso
Member
06-28-2004
| Thursday, January 12, 2006 - 6:07 am
clutter, it's been awhile since i saw it but hope i can help you here. the movie starts with harry meeting up with ron's family and finding hermione already there. then the kids all go with ron's father to a hilltop where they meet up with a friend of ron's dad's. there is a boot on the ground which they all grab hold of and it tellaports them to the world cup quidditch match. ron's dad sets up a tent that looks very small on the outside but is hugh on the inside for them to all camp in. then the deatheaters show up and all hell breaks loose. that's about all i can remember.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Thursday, January 12, 2006 - 8:21 pm
They do show the first quidditch match between Ireland and ??? as well so we're introduced to Victor Krum. It's AFTER the match when they return to the tent that the deatheaters come.
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Clutterfree
Member
10-24-2003
| Friday, January 13, 2006 - 12:33 am
Thanks, Cndeariso and Teachmichigan!
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Jedisan
Member
01-11-2002
| Saturday, January 14, 2006 - 8:10 am
Woo-Hoo! Going to see HP tonight at the IMAX. Should be fun.
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Jedisan
Member
01-11-2002
| Sunday, January 15, 2006 - 3:08 pm
Actually CN, the movie opens with the death of the caretaker at the house where Voldemort and his hench men are staying - we never see V. at this point, only the snake, Wormtail and Crouch Jr (although we aren't yet supposed to know who that is). Harry sees this in his dreams, and is woken up with a start, where he finds himself at the Weasley's with Hermione, etc... You admitted much time had passed since you saw it, so I simply hoped to jog your memory - I know I will see it again on DVD, just to see that Cedric Diggery! He is a cutie.
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Cndeariso
Member
06-28-2004
| Sunday, January 15, 2006 - 3:11 pm
sorry, i saw it the first night it opened and i have a terrible memory. you are most correct. and, i don't read the books either. i do like the movies though and find them entertaining. sounds like you liked it!
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Jedisan
Member
01-11-2002
| Tuesday, January 17, 2006 - 5:40 pm
I did CN. That Cedric Diggery made me want to be a "14" year old again. I heard this morning that HPGOF is being released in early March with loads of extras. The studio is also releasing a set of the first four movies. You should read the stories now, even after the fact. The first one is very easy to get through, and it really does leave you wanting more even if you know what will happen.
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Deanofwords
Member
09-13-2005
| Tuesday, January 17, 2006 - 6:05 pm
i saw it awhile ago -theatre was cold so we got a free pass for next time. I did enjoy it -3 stars out of 4 .
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Reiki
Member
08-12-2000
| Sunday, February 26, 2006 - 4:10 pm
DVD release date is March 7, 2006. There will be a 2-disc special edition. They are also releasing movies 1-4 in a box set, but I don't think you get any additional material if you already have movies 1-3.
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Lycanthrope
Member
09-19-2002
| Wednesday, March 15, 2006 - 12:09 pm
Just got a chance to see it on DVD. Thought it was the best movie of the series so far. They did leave a lot out and after watching the extras, they admitted adding two scenes that weren't in the book(can't remember which ones they were at present), but that's okay 'cause they added talking shrunken heads in the 3rd film that weren't in the book. Extras: The interviews were pretty typical, and only with the main 3 this time. There was a making of that really showed how close the cast has gotten. Really funny conversation about how mortified Emma was during the filming of the first film that she had to hug Dan(a boy), and now look at them... Deleted scenes that probably wouldn't have added much, and games to play for the kiddies... One extra was all about preparing for the Yule Ball, and that was amusing. And now I must give my copy of the DVD to my niece, and I won't see it again until it's on cable.
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Saggkl
Member
07-17-2002
| Friday, March 17, 2006 - 9:05 pm
Who plays the new Dumbledor? I haven't seen this one yet. Read all the books seen all the movies except this one. will have to see the DVD this time. Wish they would have shown it at our IMax.
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Lycanthrope
Member
09-19-2002
| Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 10:45 pm
Michael Gambon is the new Dumbledore. Can't wait to see who they cast as Luna Lovegood...
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Rissa
Member
03-20-2006
| Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 6:06 am
CHeck out the www.harrypotter.com site, namely the Daily Prophet They have a very short biography with a photo.
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