Harry's Bane
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pen_gruntThis weekend I watched "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" for the first time since seeing it in theaters (really, with my guy, we HAD to see it in the theater).
Meh.
While I agree that the movies are generally getting *better* as the series progresses (as are the books), the fourth installment lacked a sense of imagination. The first two movies were basically scene-by-scene snapshots of the book (which was unimaginative, but worked), the third movie was very creatively done but wasn't an accurate portrayal of the book (which also worked). This movie is neither a snapshot of the book (which would have pushed the movie to 5 hours, I'm sure) nor was it particularly creative. I'm not a picky critic--I liked it--but I think I'm over it.
That, and Hermione was just about the most annoying creature EVER in this particular flick. I understand that the characters are aging and are supposed to be getting progressively more angst-ridden. However, Emma Watson decided to play Hermione always on the verge of hysterics. Breathless dismay and shouting prevailed--and got old quickly.
Derrick will probably watch it 67 more times...this year.
I'm listening to Rufus Wainwright AGAIN. Dang. I can't really believe that I haven't discovered his stuff until very recently.
My path to monsieur Wainwright was kinda strange, and therefore worth note. I picked up a CD of Civil War songs from the library. On that CD was Kate and Anna McGarrigle's "Was my brother in the battle." I liked their sound and started searching for their songs online. I ran into their Christmas album review, stating that the CD featured guest singers Martha and Rufus Wainwright. I learned that Rufus and Martha Wainwright were the children of Kate McGarrigle and Loudon Wainwright. I was curious if either child had the beautiful sound of their parents. So I downloaded a bunch of stuff. I'm pleased.
Meh.
While I agree that the movies are generally getting *better* as the series progresses (as are the books), the fourth installment lacked a sense of imagination. The first two movies were basically scene-by-scene snapshots of the book (which was unimaginative, but worked), the third movie was very creatively done but wasn't an accurate portrayal of the book (which also worked). This movie is neither a snapshot of the book (which would have pushed the movie to 5 hours, I'm sure) nor was it particularly creative. I'm not a picky critic--I liked it--but I think I'm over it.
That, and Hermione was just about the most annoying creature EVER in this particular flick. I understand that the characters are aging and are supposed to be getting progressively more angst-ridden. However, Emma Watson decided to play Hermione always on the verge of hysterics. Breathless dismay and shouting prevailed--and got old quickly.
Derrick will probably watch it 67 more times...this year.
I'm listening to Rufus Wainwright AGAIN. Dang. I can't really believe that I haven't discovered his stuff until very recently.
My path to monsieur Wainwright was kinda strange, and therefore worth note. I picked up a CD of Civil War songs from the library. On that CD was Kate and Anna McGarrigle's "Was my brother in the battle." I liked their sound and started searching for their songs online. I ran into their Christmas album review, stating that the CD featured guest singers Martha and Rufus Wainwright. I learned that Rufus and Martha Wainwright were the children of Kate McGarrigle and Loudon Wainwright. I was curious if either child had the beautiful sound of their parents. So I downloaded a bunch of stuff. I'm pleased.
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Date: 2006-03-15 12:59 pm (UTC)We have all 4 - I know I am such a geek.