Ruins the imagination

Rating: Null/10 (23 November 2001)

Overall Harry Potter was a good movie. It was well put together,
faithful to the book, entertaining and had excellent actors/actress'.
After I got out of the theater I was raving about it with my friend,
talking about our favorite parts and how good it was. Then, I got
home and decided I'd read the book over again to see if I could
spot any more major changes. As soon as I finished the first
paragraph I realized how big of a mistake it was to see that movie.
All the wonderful images I used to have in my head were replaced
by what I'd seen in the movie, it was horrible. I love having the
imagination I do, I've seen other movies that have been based on
a book and it's ruined the pictures in my head when I read the
book over again, but this was the first movie that I actually was very
mad at what it had done. I hated seeing my imagination replaced
by TV images. The world revolves enough around television, but
when it replaces a kids imagination, thats too much for me. The
books have accomplished an amazing feat, making kids want to
read instead of sit in front of a TV or play video games, now that
has all been ruined. Basically what I'm saying is do NOT see the
movie, and if you have children, dont take them, it's not worth it.