Saw Harry Potter Part Two — Page 4

I don't know that there is too much more to be seen of Emma Thompson's role. As I recall she had some heavy scheduling conflicts with the next Nanny McPhee and it was a pleasant surprise that they could get her in for the couple of days. There's probably a bit more, but I don't think we'll get to see her power-serving crystal balls over the walls of Hogwarts.

Saw it today in 3 D. Surprisingly there were no crowds

I have not read any of the books but have seen all the films as Mrs R is a Potter fan. We have all the DVDS so one day we will watch them all for a potterthon

It was one of the best if not the best of the series.Not sure if 3D made that much of a difference. Truth be told none of the rash of new 3D films have really done it for me. I really enjoyed the ones in the 50's more

The effects were eyepopping. A fitting end to the series.

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At least one of the Boston theaters played the film on all 11 (or so) of it's screens at the midnight showing.

We went today (2D) and the theater was MAYBE 1/4 full -- but it was a beautiful day out, and I'm guessing tonight they will be packed. (Which is why we went midday -- to avoid crazy fandomness.)

I've enjoyed all the book and movies, but I'm not in the camp of "I can't believe it's over." Everyone knew it was a finite story. (Not trying to judge those that are more emotionally wrapped up in it.) Thought it was GADS better than Part I -- but some of the editing was poor, and all the circling of characters (For the 3D, I'm assuming) drove me nuts. I did cry a few times, and cheered along on a few outbursts. My kids simply loved it.

Favorite line:
I've always wanted to do that spell -- McGonagle.

I'll agree with a few things: Maggie Smith has always been one of my favorite actresses (from The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, 1969 -- not that I saw it in '69) and yes, Alan Rickman was incredible.

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I loved Part 1 but Part 2 was like night and day, and thank goodness for that. Maybe it is because I try to apply Star Wars into my everyday life as much as possible but this movie reminded me a lot of Return of the Jedi, in a good way, of course.

Another one of my favorite scenes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4JVQd6r2zI

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That scene is one of my favorites! I love the look Molly gives her. lol

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The Voldemort hug was awesome. I was talking about that yesterday, complete with demonstration of the awkwardness. It was probably the first hug he'd ever given.

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OK, this never happens, but I actually want to go see the movie again just to see what I missed the first time.

I guess the movies was that satisfying that I want to go for another ride!

...completely forgot I already expressed that opinion in this thread. And since the board has been denying me the ability to edit, I now double post.

I guess it was worth repeating.

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Updated foreign total . . . $307,000,000

means updated Worldwide total . . .

$475,550,000!

Bigger WOW!

I must say that Professor M's scene was one of my favorites. She reminds me of Sister Jamesine my favorite history teacher in high school. She was a bit of a bad a$$ herself! (Gawd I hope I don't get into too much trouble for thinking that. Catholic guilt runs real deep. Even for those of us who opted to excommunicate ourselves)

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Like I have said,the movies and the books have to be judged separately. What I would love to see them do later down the road is a mini series. I can see the BBC doing each book as a 6-10 part mini series. This way they won't leave anything out from the books that the films had to.

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I think many here will enjoy reading this.

http://www.deadline.com/2011/07/can-harry-potter-finally-crack-oscars-best-picture-race/#more-147887

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