So I went to see the fifth of the Potter flicks, as I’ve already invested a lot of time in the four first ones. And I have to admit, it does get rather difficult to remember which one is which, since the story behind each Potter movie is basically a variation of the same theme: Harry goes to Hogwart, where Voldemorts (the Darth Vader of Harry Potter films) helper plots against Harry, Harry plays some quidditch and finally there is a showdown with Voldemort and his posse that Harry wins with the help of his friends. The end.
So you really know what you get. However, the think I liked about the previous Potter films, was that it was very charming movies, with elements for both children and adults. And they had a very good plot, and the mystery to be solved gained momentum throughout the film, ending in a grand final (in form of a battle with a monster or Voldemort). Although The Order of The Phoenix was enjoyable, it had a darker mood then the previous ones and the plot lacked a bit of the direction that other ones had. But it does have Gary Oldman in it. As a good guy!
In short, if you've seen all the other Harry Potter movies, you can go see this one as well. If you haven't, I'll suggest you start with one of the others.
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..so to translate - "If this is the kind of movie you like, you'll probably like this movie".
Thanks a lot - much appreciated.
Seriously though - I haven't seen any of the HP movies, as they seem overly formulaic. Harry Potter and the _space for rent: your name here____. I'm half expecting there to be commercials incorporated, like "Harry Potter and the New Awesome Smell from Axe", or whatever target audience this kind of movie has. Maybe "Harry Potter and the New Lipstick From L'Oreal" - because you're worth it.
..so to translate - "If this is the kind of movie you like, you'll probably like this movie".
Well. More like: The previous ones were great movie, both for adults and children. This one is darker, not suitable for the youngest kids and only a medium good movie. If the next one doesn't improve, it could be a sign that the Potter movies are going "Police Academy"...
The other movies are actually much better. They have premiered about the same time as the Lord Of The Rings movies, and I liked the first Potter movies nearly as well as those.
Cool; I'll try and check the first one out.
So; no truth in that it's basically Harry Potter and the (a)Teletubbies, b)Wizard, c)Pop-Tarts, d)Enemy, e)Dark Overlord) from (1) Zha-hadum, 2)Hell, 3)Al-Jazeera, 4)Some Scary Place, 5)The shop around the corner)?
'Cause if so, I'd like to start writing the legendary tales of a young wizard apprentice named Parry Hotter and go all Barbara Cartland over it.
Naw, the first one is quite enjoyable. Feelgood movie, made for children, but viewable for the adults that still has some of the inner child left. Or some bogus like that...
it's quite strange cause the books are gettin better while it's the opposite for the movies !!!
Will watch it anyway.
We've started watching all the Harry Potter movies.
I'm getting a strong urge to write scripts about the young and promising Barry Potter who goes to an enchanted grad school and fights evil ukranians.
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