Harry Potter - Page 4

**luna** · 07-20-2005, 12:51 AM

But even his voice makes him sound like he's stoned. He had way too many words to the wise that don't really have anything to do with anything, although I will say that after Hermione and Harry returned from using the time turner, his one little line there was rather perfect. (Hell if I remember what it was, but I remember chuckling.)

BATMAN. · 07-20-2005, 01:11 AM

Quote:

DUMBLEDORE

Well?

HARRY

He's free -- Sirius. We... we did
it.

DUMBLEDORE

Did what?

Whats so funny?

Uchiha Obito · 07-20-2005, 05:12 AM

I'd have to say it's funny b/c it's a good translation of the character from book to movie. Dumbledore always has that tendency to pretend he knows far less than he does, and it was just a small line that helped complete the character.

Root · 07-21-2005, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by luna

I fully agree on the Dumbledore casting- it's such a shame the first actor died. He really gave me that warm and fuzzy feeling that I expect from Dumbledore. This new guy gave me the impression that Dumbledore was a hippie lunatic.

Ian McKellan (Gandalf) was originally going to play him. It was announced in the grown up newspapers over here, but I guess they didn't offer him enough money or something.

Root

**luna** · 07-21-2005, 11:23 AM

I had heard that too, Root. I wonder what happened?

And Batman, Uchiha covered it, exactly. He plays dumb like a pro.

Root · 07-21-2005, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by luna

I had heard that too, Root. I wonder what happened?

We'll probably never know. There's so much rumour and counter-rumour around the HP books and films. All I know is the new guy isn't as good as the old guy, or as good as McKellan would have been.

Root

**Apophis** · 07-21-2005, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Rincewind

Another awesome way to take in the Harry Potter books is listening to them on CD. The books are unabridged and read by the fantastic Jim Dale (he is simply the best narrator I've ever heard). If you spend a lot of time driving to visit family or vacations, this is an excellent way to get the whole family to hear the story. Just be prepared for 21 hours of driving

I've listened to all 5 of them on CD. I used to have a long commute and would spend 2+ hours a day in the car. It was a great way to pass the time. Jim Dale is an excellent choice for the books-on-cd.

**luna** · 07-21-2005, 12:03 PM

And oh man, you should have heard Apo before he got his hands on the book on CD. "Harry Potter is a kid's book- I have no interest in it whatsoever." We went to see HP2 in the theater, and I felt like I had brought him to a tupperware party. I half expected him to tell me he'd meet me in the lobby when it was over.

After he got the CD's, we went to see the Prisoner of Azkaban, and he actually cracked a smile and lightly applauded when he saw Hagrid at the staff table.

BATMAN. · 07-21-2005, 12:18 PM

Apo the Toy's R Us' kid turn around.

BATMAN. · 07-22-2005, 12:30 AM

Spoilers are not appreciated.

**luna** · 07-22-2005, 12:52 AM

You are an absolute ***hole, man.

Fetch · 07-22-2005, 01:11 AM

That's really gutless. ATLEAST PUT ***SPOILER*** IN CAPS SO IT CATCHES PEOPLES ATTENTION. Giving away endings is extremely annoying and unhumourous. It totally ruins the book for somebody if they haven't read it yet.

**Quarath** · 07-22-2005, 02:34 PM

I agree the audio Cd's Are great he has the characters down well.

**Quarath** · 07-22-2005, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Spyder

Heh, watched all the movies, but skipped on the books. Read alot of that type of stuff, and the HP books are just geared too much for kids for me to enjoy them (not saying they're kids books, but authors write differently based on their audience)

You are tottally wrong here. The movies are nothing but cool visual treats for the millions of people who read the books. The Books may have inittially been marketed towards children but they are in now way Just childrens books. Especially as they progress characters get older not only in age but are forced to really grow up fast due to life circustances. And times get darker.

No One who has not read the books first can go to the movie and have as poitive opinion about it as someone who has read it first.

**Apophis** · 07-22-2005, 02:50 PM

The stories are targeted towards children. As is the marketing when it comes to the movies and action figures.

Shrek and Shrek2 were also targeting children, but I laughed as hard as anyone when I saw both of those movies.

Just because something was designed for one demographic doesn't mean it can't be enjoyed by another.

07-20-2005, 12:51 AM	#46 (permalink)
luna Join Date: May 2003 Location: Rhode Island Age: 29 Posts: 4,087	Re: Harry Potter But even his voice makes him sound like he's stoned. He had way too many words to the wise that don't really have anything to do with anything, although I will say that after Hermione and Harry returned from using the time turner, his one little line there was rather perfect. (Hell if I remember what it was, but I remember chuckling.) __________________ Resurgent's New Motivational Motto: "Now train harder! Live inside your character! If it dies, YOU DIE! Focus!" Jesus had a soulstone.

07-20-2005, 05:12 AM	#48 (permalink)
Uchiha Obito Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Age: 25 Posts: 345	Re: Harry Potter I'd have to say it's funny b/c it's a good translation of the character from book to movie. Dumbledore always has that tendency to pretend he knows far less than he does, and it was just a small line that helped complete the character. __________________

07-21-2005, 11:23 AM	#50 (permalink)
luna Join Date: May 2003 Location: Rhode Island Age: 29 Posts: 4,087	Re: Harry Potter I had heard that too, Root. I wonder what happened? And Batman, Uchiha covered it, exactly. He plays dumb like a pro. __________________ Resurgent's New Motivational Motto: "Now train harder! Live inside your character! If it dies, YOU DIE! Focus!" Jesus had a soulstone.

07-21-2005, 12:03 PM	#53 (permalink)
luna Join Date: May 2003 Location: Rhode Island Age: 29 Posts: 4,087	Re: Harry Potter And oh man, you should have heard Apo before he got his hands on the book on CD. "Harry Potter is a kid's book- I have no interest in it whatsoever." We went to see HP2 in the theater, and I felt like I had brought him to a tupperware party. I half expected him to tell me he'd meet me in the lobby when it was over. After he got the CD's, we went to see the Prisoner of Azkaban, and he actually cracked a smile and lightly applauded when he saw Hagrid at the staff table. __________________ Resurgent's New Motivational Motto: "Now train harder! Live inside your character! If it dies, YOU DIE! Focus!" Jesus had a soulstone.

07-21-2005, 12:18 PM	#54 (permalink)
BATMAN. Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Diego,California Posts: 517	Re: Harry Potter Apo the Toy's R Us' kid turn around. __________________ "Hate is baggage. Life's too short to be pissed off all the time."

07-22-2005, 12:30 AM	#55 (permalink)
BATMAN. Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Diego,California Posts: 517	Re: Harry Potter Spoilers are not appreciated. __________________ "Hate is baggage. Life's too short to be pissed off all the time."

07-22-2005, 12:52 AM	#56 (permalink)
luna Join Date: May 2003 Location: Rhode Island Age: 29 Posts: 4,087	Re: Harry Potter You are an absolute *hole, man. __________________ Resurgent's New Motivational Motto: "Now train harder! Live inside your character! If it dies, YOU DIE! Focus!" Jesus had a soulstone.**

07-22-2005, 01:11 AM	#57 (permalink)
Fetch Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 44	Re: Harry Potter That's really gutless. ATLEAST PUT *SPOILER* IN CAPS SO IT CATCHES PEOPLES ATTENTION. Giving away endings is extremely annoying and unhumourous. It totally ruins the book for somebody if they haven't read it yet.

07-22-2005, 02:34 PM	#58 (permalink)
Quarath Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah Age: 36 Posts: 736	Re: Harry Potter I agree the audio Cd's Are great he has the characters down well.

07-22-2005, 02:50 PM	#60 (permalink)
Apophis Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Rhode Island, USA Age: 35 Posts: 8,778	Re: Harry Potter The stories are targeted towards children. As is the marketing when it comes to the movies and action figures. Shrek and Shrek2 were also targeting children, but I laughed as hard as anyone when I saw both of those movies. Just because something was designed for one demographic doesn't mean it can't be enjoyed by another. __________________ Diplomacy is the art of saying "good doggie" while looking for a bigger stick.

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