Comments on: Harry Potter 5: The Book Vs. The Movie http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2007/07/18/harry-potter-5-the-book-vs-the-movie/ Stuff by geeks, about geeks, for geeks. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:56:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: billjmcateer http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2007/07/18/harry-potter-5-the-book-vs-the-movie/comment-page-2/#comment-1599326 billjmcateer Wed, 13 Jul 2011 06:19:00 +0000 http://geeksofdoom.com/2007/07/18/harry-potter-5-the-book-vs-the-movie/#comment-1599326 If Harry's mother was a muggle then she wouldn't have been able to go to HOGWATS. She wouldn't have met James, and wouldn't have married him. Harry is considered half-blood purely because his ancestors are not all pureblood. If Harry’s mother was a muggle then she wouldn’t have been able to go to HOGWATS. She wouldn’t have met James, and wouldn’t have married him. Harry is considered half-blood purely because his ancestors are not all pureblood.

]]> By: Cornflower http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2007/07/18/harry-potter-5-the-book-vs-the-movie/comment-page-2/#comment-1417812 Cornflower Mon, 09 Aug 2010 22:49:28 +0000 http://geeksofdoom.com/2007/07/18/harry-potter-5-the-book-vs-the-movie/#comment-1417812 Would it have killed the movie-makers into filming the offical "first" battle of the Second Wizarding War (not to mention the 2nd "offical" battle which the movie-makers foolishly left out)? I mean they filmed the Part 1&2 7th movie in 3D!!! So if they are willing to do something like film movies in 3D they could have actually filmed the actually battles. Would it have killed the movie-makers into filming the offical “first” battle of the Second Wizarding War (not to mention the 2nd “offical” battle which the movie-makers foolishly left out)? I mean they filmed the Part 1&2 7th movie in 3D!!! So if they are willing to do something like film movies in 3D they could have actually filmed the actually battles.

]]> By: Cornflower http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2007/07/18/harry-potter-5-the-book-vs-the-movie/comment-page-2/#comment-1417472 Cornflower Sun, 08 Aug 2010 22:35:13 +0000 http://geeksofdoom.com/2007/07/18/harry-potter-5-the-book-vs-the-movie/#comment-1417472 You have two problmes one) the Weasly twins were ALSO banned from Qudditch but you didn't explain why (Malfoy taunting the Weasly's family "Weasly is Our King" song and than a bit later Potter's family and that got Harry& one of the Weasly twins into a fight the other twin was being held back by team members). 2) Ron had nothing to do in PoA with saving Buckbeak since he had a broken leg-remember. 3) Only Slytherin used the "Weasly is Our King" song (until Gryfindor team won the last game with Ron as the "superstar"). @the others Bill&Fleur are in BOTH books 5&6 since in Book 6 they are engaged. You have two problmes one) the Weasly twins were ALSO banned from Qudditch but you didn’t explain why (Malfoy taunting the Weasly’s family “Weasly is Our King” song and than a bit later Potter’s family and that got Harry& one of the Weasly twins into a fight the other twin was being held back by team members).

2) Ron had nothing to do in PoA with saving Buckbeak since he had a broken leg-remember.

3) Only Slytherin used the “Weasly is Our King” song (until Gryfindor team won the last game with Ron as the “superstar”).

@the others Bill&Fleur are in BOTH books 5&6 since in Book 6 they are engaged.

]]> By: Josh http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2007/07/18/harry-potter-5-the-book-vs-the-movie/comment-page-2/#comment-1400582 Josh Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:08:22 +0000 http://geeksofdoom.com/2007/07/18/harry-potter-5-the-book-vs-the-movie/#comment-1400582 I only had issues with a few things in the translation of book to film. 1. They really undermined the Order of the Phoenix, which didn't make the rise of Voldemort nearly as stressful. There could have been SO MANY things that could have stayed in the movie, even if they would've been subtle, to assist the growth of Lupin, Moody, and especially Tonks. 2. They made everything Umbridge was doing at Hogwarts comical and light hearted, with a small exception. The things this woman did were horrible, and you never really got to see that. Plus, they showed the clips out of order which kept her from having a slow build as a vicious character. And WHY did they leave out the part where she had the students attack the teachers? I thought that was HUGE! 3. They didn't make Hagrid missing much of a mystery. I remember reading the book and feeling seriously concerned about what had happened. The film just made it seem like "Hagrid will not be here for a while, but will be back soon." and just made it seem like Harry was sad he wasn't there. 4. Which leads me to Harry. The biggest thing about this book was Harry's internal struggle and being left alone. This book was WAY more internal than any of them. It was just grazed in the film. 5. The importance Neville and his history with Bellatrix. I found Neville and Harry's connection fascinating, and they didn't build up Bellatrix enough. Plus, when you have an actress like Helena Bonham Carter making Bellatrix more than anyone thought she could, you really should get more. 6. The fight. It was a big let down! I actually enjoyed the Dumbledore/ Voldemort fight, but hated the fight with the kids and the death eaters. I wanted to see really life or death fighting... not the smoke monster from LOST. I only had issues with a few things in the translation of book to film.

1. They really undermined the Order of the Phoenix, which didn’t make the rise of Voldemort nearly as stressful. There could have been SO MANY things that could have stayed in the movie, even if they would’ve been subtle, to assist the growth of Lupin, Moody, and especially Tonks.

2. They made everything Umbridge was doing at Hogwarts comical and light hearted, with a small exception. The things this woman did were horrible, and you never really got to see that. Plus, they showed the clips out of order which kept her from having a slow build as a vicious character. And WHY did they leave out the part where she had the students attack the teachers? I thought that was HUGE!

3. They didn’t make Hagrid missing much of a mystery. I remember reading the book and feeling seriously concerned about what had happened. The film just made it seem like “Hagrid will not be here for a while, but will be back soon.” and just made it seem like Harry was sad he wasn’t there.

4. Which leads me to Harry. The biggest thing about this book was Harry’s internal struggle and being left alone. This book was WAY more internal than any of them. It was just grazed in the film.

5. The importance Neville and his history with Bellatrix. I found Neville and Harry’s connection fascinating, and they didn’t build up Bellatrix enough. Plus, when you have an actress like Helena Bonham Carter making Bellatrix more than anyone thought she could, you really should get more.

6. The fight. It was a big let down! I actually enjoyed the Dumbledore/ Voldemort fight, but hated the fight with the kids and the death eaters. I wanted to see really life or death fighting… not the smoke monster from LOST.

]]> By: KMD http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2007/07/18/harry-potter-5-the-book-vs-the-movie/comment-page-1/#comment-1105163 KMD Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:42:55 +0000 http://geeksofdoom.com/2007/07/18/harry-potter-5-the-book-vs-the-movie/#comment-1105163 In the first part of the movie (Order of the Phoenix) when Harry and his escorts arrive at 12 Grimwauld place. Tonks is wearing a Crusader's cross on her left breast when they are at the table. This is the only scene in the movie that she is wearing one. Why is that? KMD In the first part of the movie (Order of the Phoenix) when Harry and his escorts arrive at 12 Grimwauld place. Tonks is wearing a Crusader’s cross on her left breast when they are at the table. This is the only scene in the movie that she is wearing one. Why is that?
KMD

]]> By: Matthew http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2007/07/18/harry-potter-5-the-book-vs-the-movie/comment-page-1/#comment-178651 Matthew Fri, 14 Mar 2008 05:51:47 +0000 http://geeksofdoom.com/2007/07/18/harry-potter-5-the-book-vs-the-movie/#comment-178651 Just like to say, good job on the differences. But, to help you with some of them, about when Umbridge, Harry and Hermione are in the forest, I do not think the Centaurs were gonna attack Hermione and Harry in the movie. I think they were just going to attack Umbrdige because of how she was acting. Next thing is about Bellatrix and the final battle. In the movie, she did not Disapparate but went into a fireplace to use the floo network to leave. Last thing is about Sirius and being "killed." When I read the book, I took it that Sirius was killed when he went through the Veil. I do not believe he was killed by the Avada Kedavra. As someone else pointed out in the comments, he would not have been able to widen his eyes in shock had he been hit with the killing curse, which is instant death (again, as mentioned). Again, thanks for taking the time to do this though. -Matt Just like to say, good job on the differences. But, to help you with some of them, about when Umbridge, Harry and Hermione are in the forest, I do not think the Centaurs were gonna attack Hermione and Harry in the movie. I think they were just going to attack Umbrdige because of how she was acting.

Next thing is about Bellatrix and the final battle. In the movie, she did not Disapparate but went into a fireplace to use the floo network to leave. Last thing is about Sirius and being “killed.” When I read the book, I took it that Sirius was killed when he went through the Veil. I do not believe he was killed by the Avada Kedavra. As someone else pointed out in the comments, he would not have been able to widen his eyes in shock had he been hit with the killing curse, which is instant death (again, as mentioned).

Again, thanks for taking the time to do this though.
-Matt

]]> By: danny http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2007/07/18/harry-potter-5-the-book-vs-the-movie/comment-page-1/#comment-131080 danny Sun, 20 Jan 2008 03:32:17 +0000 http://geeksofdoom.com/2007/07/18/harry-potter-5-the-book-vs-the-movie/#comment-131080 I loved the books but the movies did no justice. I sincerely hope that J.K. doesn't stop with only 7 books. it was a really good series and I am upset that they had to end. I can't imagine another series that could match them. As for the review thank you because my wife is in college and has a compare and contrast report on a book that is also a movie so you have helped her out greatly Danny I loved the books but the movies did no justice. I sincerely hope that J.K. doesn’t stop with only 7 books. it was a really good series and I am upset that they had to end. I can’t imagine another
series that could match them. As for the review thank you because my wife is in college and has a compare and contrast report on a book that is also a movie so you have helped her out greatly

Danny

]]> By: cindy http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2007/07/18/harry-potter-5-the-book-vs-the-movie/comment-page-1/#comment-98075 cindy Sun, 16 Dec 2007 19:02:36 +0000 http://geeksofdoom.com/2007/07/18/harry-potter-5-the-book-vs-the-movie/#comment-98075 also ron and hermionie didnt seem that scarred when the were riding on the threseals...in the book they were freking out cause they couldnt see what they were riding. also ron and hermionie didnt seem that scarred when the were riding on the threseals…in the book they were freking out cause they couldnt see what they were riding.

]]> By: cindy http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2007/07/18/harry-potter-5-the-book-vs-the-movie/comment-page-1/#comment-98073 cindy Sun, 16 Dec 2007 19:01:22 +0000 http://geeksofdoom.com/2007/07/18/harry-potter-5-the-book-vs-the-movie/#comment-98073 wasn't ron and hermionie prefects in this book or was it the fourth?? ahh i get them so comfused cause nothing was in the movies!! also ginny had a boyfriend and ron got gelouss.. and ron made quidditchh. wasn’t ron and hermionie prefects in this book or was it the fourth?? ahh i get them so comfused cause nothing was in the movies!! also ginny had a boyfriend and ron got gelouss.. and ron made quidditchh.

]]> By: neo http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2007/07/18/harry-potter-5-the-book-vs-the-movie/comment-page-1/#comment-67508 neo Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:49:35 +0000 http://geeksofdoom.com/2007/07/18/harry-potter-5-the-book-vs-the-movie/#comment-67508 i watched the movie again...and i couldn't help but notice...the six of them who went into the ministry...doesn't that look a hell of a lot like a teenage version of 'Friends'? c'mon humor me... ron and ginny, brother and sister, that's ross and monica ginny ends up with harry, who would be chandler ron ends up with hermione, who would be rachel neville, not so bright, and neither is joey and loony lovegood is just plain phoebe...weird girl i watched the movie again…and i couldn’t help but notice…the six of them who went into the ministry…doesn’t that look a hell of a lot like a teenage version of ‘Friends’?

c’mon humor me…
ron and ginny, brother and sister, that’s ross and monica
ginny ends up with harry, who would be chandler
ron ends up with hermione, who would be rachel
neville, not so bright, and neither is joey
and loony lovegood is just plain phoebe…weird girl

]]> By: I Like The Movies http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2007/07/18/harry-potter-5-the-book-vs-the-movie/comment-page-1/#comment-66386 I Like The Movies Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:43:14 +0000 http://geeksofdoom.com/2007/07/18/harry-potter-5-the-book-vs-the-movie/#comment-66386 [...] read more | digg story [...] [...] read more | digg story [...]

]]> By: rstareatton http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2007/07/18/harry-potter-5-the-book-vs-the-movie/comment-page-1/#comment-64581 rstareatton Sun, 21 Oct 2007 23:33:10 +0000 http://geeksofdoom.com/2007/07/18/harry-potter-5-the-book-vs-the-movie/#comment-64581 [...] read more | digg story [...] [...] read more | digg story [...]

]]> By: JON http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2007/07/18/harry-potter-5-the-book-vs-the-movie/comment-page-1/#comment-62073 JON Wed, 17 Oct 2007 11:10:33 +0000 http://geeksofdoom.com/2007/07/18/harry-potter-5-the-book-vs-the-movie/#comment-62073 spoil (book 7) Dumbledore x Voldemort was pitfull in the movie, it seemed, to me, that Voldemort was wining. That is just stupid, Dumbledore was on the top almost every time, and he was using the Eldest Wand, the unbeatable wand hed had taken in a duel. So he won the duel against it and won it, Voldemort desire it and harry easily killed him just because it was his in the end. So how could Voldemort have been almost wining the duel? For me its because The-Ones-That-Spoil-The-Book (those who write the movie)thought it would be more exciting if everyone that didnt read the book thought He was better. I hate them! spoil (book 7)
Dumbledore x Voldemort was pitfull in the movie, it seemed, to me, that Voldemort was wining. That is just stupid, Dumbledore was on the top almost every time, and he was using the Eldest Wand, the unbeatable wand hed had taken in a duel. So he won the duel against it and won it, Voldemort desire it and harry easily killed him just because it was his in the end. So how could Voldemort have been almost wining the duel?
For me its because The-Ones-That-Spoil-The-Book (those who write the movie)thought it would be more exciting if everyone that didnt read the book thought He was better. I hate them!

]]> By: neo http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2007/07/18/harry-potter-5-the-book-vs-the-movie/comment-page-1/#comment-58386 neo Thu, 11 Oct 2007 05:35:14 +0000 http://geeksofdoom.com/2007/07/18/harry-potter-5-the-book-vs-the-movie/#comment-58386 Lily Potter was a mudblood...i'll skip ahead to book 7...watch out...major spoiler coming... Snape dies...but not before giving his memory to Harry...from which he was able to see his mother and Snape being friends before Howgwarts...she was muggle born i love book 7...total vindication for Snape as for ootp...way too long if you wanna squeeze evrythng to one movie...they could have had 2 part movies...or a miniseries while you're at it...and that would really suck Lily Potter was a mudblood…i’ll skip ahead to book 7…watch out…major spoiler coming…
Snape dies…but not before giving his memory to Harry…from which he was able to see his mother and Snape being friends before Howgwarts…she was muggle born
i love book 7…total vindication for Snape
as for ootp…way too long if you wanna squeeze evrythng to one movie…they could have had 2 part movies…or a miniseries while you’re at it…and that would really suck

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