Remember this love that I have? Well the movie finally came out and I went and saw it ... at 5:30 am. Crazy? Maybe a little. Fun? Always.
I consider myself to be somewhat of a Harry Potter expert. I love the books, I've read them all multiple times. I love the stories, the characters, the twists and turns, and Hogwarts. I also love the movies. They are different from the books (some are worse than others). This I think can be expected when the books are SO full of details and the movies are already getting close to three hours. Things will be left out. So I have learned to go in expecting not to see every scene that was in the book.
Anyways ...
Half-Blood Prince. I love it. The cast is outstanding. This Dumbledore finally convinced me that he knew how to be Dumbledore. I laughed out loud through many parts of the movie. I know, I know, it doesn't take much for me to laugh out loud, but still this movie was funnier than all the other ones. Much appreciated too. Drace Malfoy was impressive. I actually wanted to like him, wanted to help him figure out a different way, and was sympathetic with his situation. Don't even get me started on Hermione. I mean we all know how I love her.
This movie is a build up for the next two. Which I can't wait to have come out. But I do have an issue with the movie. This actually isn't just with this movie, but with all of them. It is this:
She's yet to portray what I feel is the true character of Ginny. Ginny is beautiful, sassy, intelligent, and an awesome witch, but I just feel that in the movies she's just there. And what's with her being taller than Harry? Ugh. I guess when you cast everybody pre-puberty it's a gamble you have to take. Anyways, it's really not that big of a deal just a personal wish that she was able to capture the awesomeness of Ginny. Oh well.
Summary: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is excellent. See it. Does it fall short of the book? Of course, but when has Hollywood ever been able to make a movie based on a book better than the actual book?
8 comments:
Amen, sista! I looooovvvveee Book!Ginny so much, but I agree that she's just "there" and kinda popped up out of nowhere in this movie (despite having a leetle more of a profile in the last). Yeah, what's with the height? Also--the tying of the shoelace? I cringed. Literally. I love HP. I could talk about the books and debate them all day. I could. I have. And this comment is over. :D
Loved the movie. And I loved that we had a blast going at 5:30 in the morning. When should we go see it again?? :)
Seriously Marianne!?! How much can you get out of a movie at 5:30 AM! I have to hand it to you, you are more dedicated than I would have been! Hopefully things work out with work and I will see you in two weeks!!
I am so excited to see the movie! I must admit that I have not read any of the books but do love the movies. I'm glad to hear that in the books Ginny is amazing because I didn't know how to feel about Harry liking her--but since you say she is amazing--I'll beleive you! :)
PS. I think Pride and prejudice (with Kiera Knightly) is the closest movie to being better than the book!!!
I'm glad you got to go and enjoy this! Perhaps someday I will catch up on the movies and see it. :)
i completely agree with you about ginny. she bothered me a lot in this movie. i felt like all the scenes with harry were so awkward... oh well.
I totally felt the same way! Loved the movie, miffed with Ginny. But, you can't get everything right when you are casting 10 year olds. Love Love Love Hermione.
You're funny Mare :] I loved the movie & will probably see it again soon!
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