PinkyGen
Paper copying intern
It's true. Harry Potter is the devil's work. The Onion told me so. 
http://www.theonion.com/onion3625/harry_potter.html
http://www.theonion.com/onion3625/harry_potter.html
Harry Potter....
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Achinz
Hermit of Huangshan
Intriguing! Looks like fools seldem differ or could it be that great men think alike? 
scorch
Legalize Pot
ok, what do youse think?
Doesn't matter if you are Christian or not, (you should all know the basic Christian beliefs), do you think that from a Christian perspective HP should be allowed? (no, not the printer
), I guess the basic arguement is, 'harry is evil, he is a witch etc' VS 'it's all in fun, just as fun as santa clause etc'
IMHO, i think HP should be allowed, i would rather kids read HP, than just watch TV. (of course, im only a kid myself)
Doesn't matter if you are Christian or not, (you should all know the basic Christian beliefs), do you think that from a Christian perspective HP should be allowed? (no, not the printer
), I guess the basic arguement is, 'harry is evil, he is a witch etc' VS 'it's all in fun, just as fun as santa clause etc'IMHO, i think HP should be allowed, i would rather kids read HP, than just watch TV. (of course, im only a kid myself
)
Simon Darkshade
Mysterious City of Gold
Right. Have seen the film, and read all the books in the past week, so now can fully comment. I do agree with Leowind's analysis of the novels as absorbing, entertaining, and well written. Compared with a lot the so called childrens fiction that is foisted upon young readers in this day and age, it is a veritable gem.
The books are not without faults, and I wouldn't go so far as to yet call them masterpieces on a par with the Ring cycle ( ), but, I will withhold that part of my judgement until later. In the latter books, however, Rowling does fall down a bit in the workings of the stereotypical love interest scenes, losing the innocent charm that it earlier had. If she avoids going too far down this hackneyed path in the next novels, the series will continue going strong. Counterbalancing this is the amusing portrayal of youthful political awakening and idealism in the crusade of hermione on behalf of the unwilling house elfs.
Overall, they are well structured, well written pieces of work that appeal to children and adults alike.
(And what is wrong with a public school for wizards? Nothing wrong with that system, me old mucker, keeps the poor in their place )
As to the film, I was impressed in how faithfully it held to the text, not only in character and setting, but also the thematic concepts that made the novel a success. The adult cast were all terrific in their roles, with Harris, Smith and Coltrane particularly notable, and John Cleese in a very short cameo was amusing. The child actors were quite remarkable in their mature portrayals of somewhat complicated characters, and did not really slip up into basic acting errors that are frequently observed of some performers of that age.Daniel Radcliffe in the title role did Harry Potter utter justice, combining wide eyed wonder, touching innocence and vulnerability, and wit with an inner steel and intelligence.
Therefore, one could be described as somewhat of a fan, having originally mainly been motivated to see the film because one will probably end up teching the book in the next two years or so, but this evil, hard bitter man was won over by a combination of childish innocence, wonder, and a free upgrade to a large popcorn.
The books are not without faults, and I wouldn't go so far as to yet call them masterpieces on a par with the Ring cycle (
), but, I will withhold that part of my judgement until later. In the latter books, however, Rowling does fall down a bit in the workings of the stereotypical love interest scenes, losing the innocent charm that it earlier had. If she avoids going too far down this hackneyed path in the next novels, the series will continue going strong. Counterbalancing this is the amusing portrayal of youthful political awakening and idealism in the crusade of hermione on behalf of the unwilling house elfs.Overall, they are well structured, well written pieces of work that appeal to children and adults alike.
(And what is wrong with a public school for wizards? Nothing wrong with that system, me old mucker, keeps the poor in their place
)As to the film, I was impressed in how faithfully it held to the text, not only in character and setting, but also the thematic concepts that made the novel a success. The adult cast were all terrific in their roles, with Harris, Smith and Coltrane particularly notable, and John Cleese in a very short cameo was amusing. The child actors were quite remarkable in their mature portrayals of somewhat complicated characters, and did not really slip up into basic acting errors that are frequently observed of some performers of that age.Daniel Radcliffe in the title role did Harry Potter utter justice, combining wide eyed wonder, touching innocence and vulnerability, and wit with an inner steel and intelligence.
Therefore, one could be described as somewhat of a fan, having originally mainly been motivated to see the film because one will probably end up teching the book in the next two years or so, but this evil, hard bitter man was won over by a combination of childish innocence, wonder, and a free upgrade to a large popcorn.
Flatlander Fox
Armed Cultural Consultant
I am in awe of a book that can get me to stop playing Civ to read it.
That's what the Harry books did. I went out and bought all of them and read them in about two weeks time.
Great books (Not on par with LOTR) but great in their own right.
The movie was excellent, but was a little boring at first, due to my prior knowledge of events to come.
P.S.: I am VERY leery of the LOTR movie. I think that you cannot possibly make a good movie from a book that is so detailed.
I only hope that it is half as good as the Harry adaptation was.
That's what the Harry books did. I went out and bought all of them and read them in about two weeks time.
Great books (Not on par with LOTR) but great in their own right.
The movie was excellent, but was a little boring at first, due to my prior knowledge of events to come.
P.S.: I am VERY leery of the LOTR movie. I think that you cannot possibly make a good movie from a book that is so detailed.
I only hope that it is half as good as the Harry adaptation was.
Simon Darkshade
Mysterious City of Gold
Ah, hello there again to our armed cultural consultant
I do agree that the knowledge of what was going to happen did remove some elements of anticipation, but this IMO was more than made up for by waiting to see how particular events, characters and themes would be portrayed.
My experience with the books was uncannily similar; great minds do think alike.
I do agree that the knowledge of what was going to happen did remove some elements of anticipation, but this IMO was more than made up for by waiting to see how particular events, characters and themes would be portrayed.
My experience with the books was uncannily similar; great minds do think alike.
CurtSibling
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I think the book is nothing special.
However...
The fact that 100 million people who bought it are reading a book
makes me happy.
I HATE television and welcome a product that makes people break
the programming.
Even if there is a huge Potter marketing blitzkrieg...
However...
The fact that 100 million people who bought it are reading a book
makes me happy.
I HATE television and welcome a product that makes people break
the programming.
Even if there is a huge Potter marketing blitzkrieg...
I saw the film last weekend and it was ....... surprisingly good. I esp like the humorous ways in which the students learn magic. Before you ask (if ever), nope, never seen the book(s?). On the epic side, a bit lame. After all, this is supposed to be for kids ......
I think I'll prefer the coming Lord of the Rings. Hope it won't let me down. Not too much anyway. And no, haven't seen the books either.
I think I'll prefer the coming Lord of the Rings. Hope it won't let me down. Not too much anyway. And no, haven't seen the books either.
