Titti (![[info]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} titti) wrote,@ 2004-06-04 21:49:00 |
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I went to see PoA with amireal. I didn't wear robes, but I did wear gray skirt and gray/black shirt with a witch on it, and my Slytherin scarf. No one remarked on it. I doubt most people realized that it was indeed a Slytherin scarf, but what the hell, it's all about House pride.
There were some things that I liked:
1. Yes, Cuaron actually managed to convince Dan that he should at least attempt to act. You know, it would actually make sense if you're an actor. Still even Cuaron couldn't make me believe that crying/snivelling after the Three Broomsticks. It's bad acting and terribly OOC. Cuaron, go read the books.
There were nice touches as well:
- The kids all in disarray at the Care of Magical Creatures class except for Draco, who was perfectly groomed. So very Malfoy of him
- Draco's ring.
- In that same class, when Harry flew the Slytherins stayed compact on the other side, never looking up. Score for my Slytherin.
2. I have mixed about the wardrobe department.
I have to say that whoever had the idea of using 2003 hip clothes on a film set in 1993 should be shot dead. I don't like Muggle clothes on the kids, especially when they look like they are coming out of the Paris Fall collection. That pink shirt!?! Someone kill me now.
The one reason, I'm not screaming for loss of life and/or limb are the robes. God, they looked so much more like robes: thicker, swirler (I know I made up a word). The darker uniforms were also a great idea (Yes, I'm still pissed that they have a Catholic school uniform when we KNOW from canon that they ONLY wear robes.)
3. I know people are raving about Cuaron and his brilliancy, and maybe it's not his fault. Maybe he was handed a script and he had no fricking clue about HP, but there are things that can't be justified:
- The scene with aunt Marge turned into comic relief. Sorry, but that misses the point. Harry is angry, so angry that he performs unauthorized magic. When the anger disappears, he's scared that he's going to be expelled. At no time, he's happy or cheerful. However, the way it was filmed, it looked funny
- The Marauders. How could he not mention them? How difficult would have been for Pettigrew to say Moony, Padfoot, instead of Remus, Sirius? Why not explain the patronus? Bad, bad omissions.
- The 'prank'. That's such a vital part in explaining the antagonism Snape has for Sirius and his distrust of Remus.
- The potion. 'Nough said.
4. I liked Gambion as Dumbledore. He looked more eccentric and also more the manipulative bastard I believe Dumbledore to be.
5. I LOVE the Slytherins. Pansy looks adorable. I might have to write femslash just for her. Draco…There are no words to express my Draco love. I squeed every time he was on screen. Vince is too cute. I still don't understand why Greg wasn't there with Draco and Vince. He was in the movie. In fact, he was in the choir (I can't see Greg in the choir, but whatever). So why have the new kid (Blaise) with Draco? I'll have to look at the credits.
6. Gary Oldman as Sirius was really good, crazy enough, but still likable. I'm still undecided about Lupin. I'll probably know on further viewings. (although I'm in no rush to watch it again)
Harry's Room
Cuaron: Let's add something special, something creative. I know! Harry under the covers stroking his wand.
Assistant: Umm… I think this movie is PG
Cuaron: A man can't have any fun. All right, Harry under the covers studying.
Assistant: Much better.
Cuaron grins: Si, he's studying wand positions. *wriggles eyebrows*
Aunt Marge
Scary scene - Harry terrified
Cuaron: Nah, that's boring, the kids won't like it, the critics will think it's overdone. Let's make it into a comedy.
Assistant: Are you sure? I'm pretty sure the kid is worried there.
Cuaron: No, no es problema. Harry pulls the wand on an unarmed Muggle and everyone cheers. They'll love it.
Care of Magical Creature Class
Cuaron: Let's do something different. Harry flies.
Assistant: But sir, Harry's been flying since he got to Hogwarts. All the kids have. It's not such a big deal.
Cuaron: Then we make it bigger, longer, more Hollywood like. I know, just tell Celine that we need her to sing My heart will go on
Assistant: I think that's the Titanic
Cuaron: You worry too much. No one will remember.
The Entire Movie
Assistant: Sir, you do know that Ron Weasley is actually one of the main characters, right?
Cuaron: Ron, who?
Assistant: Ron Weasley, Harry's best friend.
Cuaron: Oh, supergirl's would be boyfriends. Hermione will take care of him.
More Entire Movie
Cuaron: And Hermione kills Voldemort
Assistant: I'm sorry, Sir, but Voldemort isn't in this movie.
Cuaron: All right, then she saves the Hippogriff, saves Sirius, defends him in court, sets him free, captures Pettigrew, stops the Dementors, and ends world hunger
Assistant: …??
Cuaron: Damn, but I really, really like her *whines*
Assistant: She's a minor
Cuaron: Fine, but can she act like a totally psychotic bully and punch Draco because he doesn't like the hipposomething?
Assistant: If you insist… *rolls eyes*
Map Scene
Assistant: Sir, but if Lupin knows about Pettigrew, why doesn't he tell Dumbledore so that they can detain him, and they can set Sirius free.
Cuaron: Because he doesn't trust Dumbledore
Assistant: But Sir, Dumbledore kept his secret when Lupin was a student, Dumbledore hired him when no one else would, Dumbledore protected Sirius after the nutjob tried to kill Snape, Dumbledore told Snape to make the potion.
Cuaron: Again with this potion. Fine, we'll take all of that out and now he doesn't trust Dumbledore. Okay?
Assistant: *mumbles*
Shack Scene
Cuaron: I need to prove my insightfulness. Snape wastes time by making slashy remark.
Assistant: But we already wasted time with the flying scenes, and skipped the potion, and Harry doesn't think that Snape is trying to poison his favorite professor or that his father was one of the Marauders. Wouldn't it make sense to use the time for that?
Cuaron: I must prove that I'm a genius.
Assistant: *cough* Of course.
Werewolf Scene
Assistant: Sir, this didn't happen
Cuaron: But it looks good, and Sirius and Remus get to touch each other.
Assistant: But Sir, wouldn't Lupin know about the moon? And when did Hermione learn to howl? Why does he look like a man?
Cuaron: Details, details
Assistant: Mmm, Sir? Did Sirius just mention a potion? But the potion was recently invented. How does he know if he's been in Azkaban for 12 years?
Cuaron: Potion? What potion? Oh who care!
Ending
Cuaron: This was a great movie
Assistant: Yes, I believe it is, Sir. Here, I got something for you. Just a little thing.
Cuaron: Gracias. What is it?
Assistant: It's Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. You might want to read it. *mutters* Thank God it's over.
amireal. I didn't wear robes, but I did wear gray skirt and gray/black shirt with a witch on it, and my Slytherin scarf. No one remarked on it. I doubt most people realized that it was indeed a Slytherin scarf, but what the hell, it's all about House pride.There were some things that I liked:
1. Yes, Cuaron actually managed to convince Dan that he should at least attempt to act. You know, it would actually make sense if you're an actor. Still even Cuaron couldn't make me believe that crying/snivelling after the Three Broomsticks. It's bad acting and terribly OOC. Cuaron, go read the books.
There were nice touches as well:
- The kids all in disarray at the Care of Magical Creatures class except for Draco, who was perfectly groomed. So very Malfoy of him
- Draco's ring.
- In that same class, when Harry flew the Slytherins stayed compact on the other side, never looking up. Score for my Slytherin.
2. I have mixed about the wardrobe department.
I have to say that whoever had the idea of using 2003 hip clothes on a film set in 1993 should be shot dead. I don't like Muggle clothes on the kids, especially when they look like they are coming out of the Paris Fall collection. That pink shirt!?! Someone kill me now.
The one reason, I'm not screaming for loss of life and/or limb are the robes. God, they looked so much more like robes: thicker, swirler (I know I made up a word). The darker uniforms were also a great idea (Yes, I'm still pissed that they have a Catholic school uniform when we KNOW from canon that they ONLY wear robes.)
3. I know people are raving about Cuaron and his brilliancy, and maybe it's not his fault. Maybe he was handed a script and he had no fricking clue about HP, but there are things that can't be justified:
- The scene with aunt Marge turned into comic relief. Sorry, but that misses the point. Harry is angry, so angry that he performs unauthorized magic. When the anger disappears, he's scared that he's going to be expelled. At no time, he's happy or cheerful. However, the way it was filmed, it looked funny
- The Marauders. How could he not mention them? How difficult would have been for Pettigrew to say Moony, Padfoot, instead of Remus, Sirius? Why not explain the patronus? Bad, bad omissions.
- The 'prank'. That's such a vital part in explaining the antagonism Snape has for Sirius and his distrust of Remus.
- The potion. 'Nough said.
4. I liked Gambion as Dumbledore. He looked more eccentric and also more the manipulative bastard I believe Dumbledore to be.
5. I LOVE the Slytherins. Pansy looks adorable. I might have to write femslash just for her. Draco…There are no words to express my Draco love. I squeed every time he was on screen. Vince is too cute. I still don't understand why Greg wasn't there with Draco and Vince. He was in the movie. In fact, he was in the choir (I can't see Greg in the choir, but whatever). So why have the new kid (Blaise) with Draco? I'll have to look at the credits.
6. Gary Oldman as Sirius was really good, crazy enough, but still likable. I'm still undecided about Lupin. I'll probably know on further viewings. (although I'm in no rush to watch it again)
Harry's Room
Cuaron: Let's add something special, something creative. I know! Harry under the covers stroking his wand.
Assistant: Umm… I think this movie is PG
Cuaron: A man can't have any fun. All right, Harry under the covers studying.
Assistant: Much better.
Cuaron grins: Si, he's studying wand positions. *wriggles eyebrows*
Aunt Marge
Scary scene - Harry terrified
Cuaron: Nah, that's boring, the kids won't like it, the critics will think it's overdone. Let's make it into a comedy.
Assistant: Are you sure? I'm pretty sure the kid is worried there.
Cuaron: No, no es problema. Harry pulls the wand on an unarmed Muggle and everyone cheers. They'll love it.
Care of Magical Creature Class
Cuaron: Let's do something different. Harry flies.
Assistant: But sir, Harry's been flying since he got to Hogwarts. All the kids have. It's not such a big deal.
Cuaron: Then we make it bigger, longer, more Hollywood like. I know, just tell Celine that we need her to sing My heart will go on
Assistant: I think that's the Titanic
Cuaron: You worry too much. No one will remember.
The Entire Movie
Assistant: Sir, you do know that Ron Weasley is actually one of the main characters, right?
Cuaron: Ron, who?
Assistant: Ron Weasley, Harry's best friend.
Cuaron: Oh, supergirl's would be boyfriends. Hermione will take care of him.
More Entire Movie
Cuaron: And Hermione kills Voldemort
Assistant: I'm sorry, Sir, but Voldemort isn't in this movie.
Cuaron: All right, then she saves the Hippogriff, saves Sirius, defends him in court, sets him free, captures Pettigrew, stops the Dementors, and ends world hunger
Assistant: …??
Cuaron: Damn, but I really, really like her *whines*
Assistant: She's a minor
Cuaron: Fine, but can she act like a totally psychotic bully and punch Draco because he doesn't like the hipposomething?
Assistant: If you insist… *rolls eyes*
Map Scene
Assistant: Sir, but if Lupin knows about Pettigrew, why doesn't he tell Dumbledore so that they can detain him, and they can set Sirius free.
Cuaron: Because he doesn't trust Dumbledore
Assistant: But Sir, Dumbledore kept his secret when Lupin was a student, Dumbledore hired him when no one else would, Dumbledore protected Sirius after the nutjob tried to kill Snape, Dumbledore told Snape to make the potion.
Cuaron: Again with this potion. Fine, we'll take all of that out and now he doesn't trust Dumbledore. Okay?
Assistant: *mumbles*
Shack Scene
Cuaron: I need to prove my insightfulness. Snape wastes time by making slashy remark.
Assistant: But we already wasted time with the flying scenes, and skipped the potion, and Harry doesn't think that Snape is trying to poison his favorite professor or that his father was one of the Marauders. Wouldn't it make sense to use the time for that?
Cuaron: I must prove that I'm a genius.
Assistant: *cough* Of course.
Werewolf Scene
Assistant: Sir, this didn't happen
Cuaron: But it looks good, and Sirius and Remus get to touch each other.
Assistant: But Sir, wouldn't Lupin know about the moon? And when did Hermione learn to howl? Why does he look like a man?
Cuaron: Details, details
Assistant: Mmm, Sir? Did Sirius just mention a potion? But the potion was recently invented. How does he know if he's been in Azkaban for 12 years?
Cuaron: Potion? What potion? Oh who care!
Ending
Cuaron: This was a great movie
Assistant: Yes, I believe it is, Sir. Here, I got something for you. Just a little thing.
Cuaron: Gracias. What is it?
Assistant: It's Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. You might want to read it. *mutters* Thank God it's over.
