It’s always so interesting to compare HP movie fans to HP book fans. I see some distinct differences. My sister is a movie fan, and has not read any of the books, yet loves the franchise. I, on the other hand, am a Harry Potter nerd (the kind who wouldn’t talk to anyone until they’ve finished the latest book, even if it means being locked in a room for almost 12 hours).
Before the HBP book came out in 2005, I, along with many other fans in the Potterverse, were dying, dying, to know who the Half Blood prince was. It was driving us mad. Movie fans are mildly curious, and the way the screenwriters showed this in the movie, reflects their knowledge of the difference in fans.
I attended on the premiere night with my sister, Sarah (hasn’t read the books, but loves the movies), my friend Kate (massive fan of books and movies, like me) and my other friend Kirsten (hasn’t read the books, watched some of the movies). We had planned to go for months, and were highly excited. After a quick dinner and recap of all the most important Harry Potter information for Kirsten, we were off.
I could nit pick all the ways the movie was different to the book, but I’m sure most people already know this. So, I will just point out the most obvious, stupid differences.
One – The Burrow burning. Surely there could have been some other way to show movie fans how impenetrable the Death Eaters are getting? I know they wanted an attack scene, but really, the Burrow? This certainly messes some things up in the next book/movies, doesn’t it? *Sigh*.
Two – Discussion of the Horcruxes. Dumbles couldn’t find two minutes to explain to Harry his theories on what the other horcruxes might be? I know they left out the other memories, but surely Dumbles could have slipped in a “I destroyed the ring, you destroyed the book, I think the others may be Hufflepuffs Cup, something of Ravenclaw or Gryffindor’s, oh, and have you noticed that snake? Highly suspicious.” *Annoyed Sigh*
Three – Harry just stood there. There are DEATH EATERS above you, an unarmed Dumbledore, and you’re just gonna stand there, because Dumbledore told you to? Really? Kinda goes against everything you’ve done before, don’tcha think? How hard wuld it have been for Dumbles to tell Harry, slip on your cloak, in comes Draco, Harry is immobilised, and bam, take it from there. *Angry Sigh*
Now, onto the good stuff. I am a shipper, I won’t lie, the shipping stuff in the movies is always my favourite thing to look for. And as most of us knew going in, this one was jam packed with hints and teases. So I won’t lie, I loved the romance. Even though it was out of order, it didn’t explain WHY Ron just started snogging Lav, making him look like a REAL jerk, but yes, I liked it.
Could have done with a few more memories, but hey, I’m not gonna keep complaining J
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Hi Kylie! I totally agree with the 3 points that you brought up.
ReplyDeleteThe burrow burning was so unnecessary! They should have shown more of Ollivander's abduction or shown Hannah Abbott being taken out of class because of her mother's murder. I get that they were trying to show the Death Eater's cruelty, but sheesh! What's going to happen with Fleur and Bill's wedding now?!
I also really disliked the fact that Dumbledore had this revelation about the Horcruxes. Um, yeah, Dumbledore had no idea about what Tom Riddle was up to? Not likely. This was one of the things that bugged the crap out of me. Epic fail for the screen writers.
Why, why, WHY, did they not have Dumbledore put a Petrificus Totalis spell on Harry instead of watching Harry be passive? So out of character and disappointing.