Movies

Rating: Null/10 (10 June 2004)

What I've noticed is that every person who likes the movie always first says "the special effects were great!" When did special effects make a movie?
I LOVE HARRY POTTER! And I HATE THIS MOVIE! I think it's the worst adaptation ever. I understand that the book can't be adapted directly but the moviemakers have to realize that if you please the readers, you'll probably please non-readers.
I don't think that either director captured the magic of Harry Potter. Both directors have a good idea in certain ways. Columbus directed the pace and story of the film beautifully. But there was nothing really magical. The movies were really plain. His visuals were unoriginal and overdone.
Cuaron had an incredible visual idea of Harry Potter. (So what if it's dark! THE BOOKS ARE SUPER DARK! What are people going to say about the ending of Goblet of Fire?!) However, his rushed scenes and lack of character growth totally destroyed the movie. I thought movies were about drawing emotions in people. Things rushed by so quickly I couldn't empathize with any characters. Also, the movie was beyond sappy. Ther were moments I wanted to scream. So many of these lines are sooooo unoriginal and unrealistic!
So anyway... hopefully we can find a director that can combine both the visual and acting/character development/story development magically and everyone can enjoy the next movie.