Harry Potter

[Mamoon]

Dude dumby was always supposed to be soft , imo Richard Harris was perfect. I hated his voice though

The greatest wizard alive could be soft to an extent only.

Dumbledore was very powerful and therefore, must have had an aggressive side to him.

Can you picture Harris' Dumbledore dueling with Voldemort? I can't.

He was too much of a baby face but was perfect for portraying the "calm" Dumbledore.

 

[Mamoon]

Can't help loving all things Potter. It has such a radiant national identity, quintessentially English. Just one of a hundred reasons why I would much rather sit down with a Potter film or book than a Tolkien one. His prose is so dour and emotionally uninvolved.

I've never enjoyed Tolkien's work but perhaps that's because I have a low intellect level probably..

It felt boring and he didn't pace it well. Too slow at times.

Rowling has this magic. You get lost in her world immediately.

 

[Mamoon]

ooh.. that's some news. Hope they don't turn the brilliant Harry Potter series lame for money

Hopefully.

 

[Mamoon]

The overall casting of the characters was a bit dubious but Alan Rickman and Maggie Smith were simply outstanding in their roles. Just brilliant.

A reboot can't work in this era at least. Maybe after 30 years.

What can work and would be amazing IMO is a TV show.

Each season can represent a year at Hogwarts. It could really focus on the details that the movies left out and be a 100% proper adaptation.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

A tv show wouldnt work imo unless it involved the day to day life of a minor character or followed Harrys dad and his friends, my reaaoing it that Daniel Radcliffe etc took the potter identity and claimed it, reading the later books I imagined the characters as the actors so wouldnt be comfortable seeing others play the role. A movie about Voldemort with a 15 certificate that involves torture and mutilation, showing his rise to power would be incredible. They got him really wrong in the movies IMO.

The dark magic should have been way scarier and evil.

 

[endymion248]

Endymion and other haters , stay away from this thread please

Called the wolf?

I am not a hater, just being realistic about the qualities and lacks of the books. Otherwise, it is what got me into reading and I still remember how awesome it felt. I first read 1 at 8, then 4 (my older cousin's), 3 (bought from that time on), 5, 6, 7. Which actually made for an awesome reading order I think. Especially 6 and 7, waiting for them to be released, I was jumping with expectation (10 and 12). And I was in a really melancolic and sad phase when I read them so I don't think any book has had the same emotional response from me. How in 6, Harry is older, his happy past behind him with Sirius death, Voldemort's return and his years at Hogwarts (his only home) ending. And when I got 7, I didn't want to finish it because it would feel like closing a chapter of my life. And I was a pretty nostalgic kid at the time of 7 so it meant a lot that I would never be waiting for a book to release like I had at the ages of my life that wouldn't come back and that I thought were my happiest (yeah, I know, stupid to think that at 12, I realize)

Thankfully, I was not of the crowd whose sexuality woke the same time as Harry's
I had lost interest by the time the last movies released but I remember fondly 3 and 6, which had some nice images. And the deathly hollows animated story was pretty awesome.

 

[James]

I've never enjoyed Tolkien's work but perhaps that's because I have a low intellect level probably..

It felt boring and he didn't pace it well. Too slow at times.

Rowling has this magic. You get lost in her world immediately.

You don't have a low intellect level at all. He just isn't that great a writer. LotR gets nowhere near taught undergrad programmes with good reason.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

The Dark Matter trilogy is better than both LOTR and HP. Those books are deep.

 

[James]

His Dark Materials mate.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Blame Android

Meant Dark Materials

 

[endymion248]

You don't have a low intellect level at all. He just isn't that great a writer. LotR gets nowhere near taught undergrad programmes with good reason.

He isn't a great writer from the perspective that the academic world judges a good writer from.
For the interested crowd, Harry Potter and the methods of rationality or The Sacrifices arc are better than Harry Potter. And why not? There are objective qualities to a book but, when a book doesn't really excel in those qualities despite focusing on them, another series that is mediocre under those criteria but excellent under what it was intended to cater to, you could say that the second is better than the first.

 

[akamaka]

Ahh Harry Potter , the memories. Waiting years for the new book to come out, then rushing and waiting in line release day, opening up the book and then reading start to finish without a break, miss that feeling

 

[kingusama92]

HP will forever be a huge part of my childhood. The greatest series I might ever read.

 

[TM Riddle]

The greatest wizard alive could be soft to an extent only.

Dumbledore was very powerful and therefore, must have had an aggressive side to him.

Can you picture Harris' Dumbledore dueling with Voldemort? I can't.

He was too much of a baby face but was perfect for portraying the "calm" Dumbledore.

Yes he had an aggressive side and m sure Harris could have shown it as well but sadly he died and acted only in first two movies therefore we assumed that he was no better than Santa Claus . Michael Ganbon had great voice but overall acting sucked , you remember that scene in goblet of fire when Harry's name comes out of the goblet , I was completely shocked at gambon's reaction , he was agitated when confronting Harry . Sorry mate but real Dumbledore would never speak to harry like that .

 

[Mamoon]

You don't have a low intellect level at all. He just isn't that great a writer. LotR gets nowhere near taught undergrad programmes with good reason.

Well I had some problems understanding his vocab and methods.

Not a good read as far as I'm concerned.

 

[Mamoon]

Called the wolf?

I am not a hater, just being realistic about the qualities and lacks of the books. Otherwise, it is what got me into reading and I still remember how awesome it felt. I first read 1 at 8, then 4 (my older cousin's), 3 (bought from that time on), 5, 6, 7. Which actually made for an awesome reading order I think. Especially 6 and 7, waiting for them to be released, I was jumping with expectation (10 and 12). And I was in a really melancolic and sad phase when I read them so I don't think any book has had the same emotional response from me. How in 6, Harry is older, his happy past behind him with Sirius death, Voldemort's return and his years at Hogwarts (his only home) ending. And when I got 7, I didn't want to finish it because it would feel like closing a chapter of my life. And I was a pretty nostalgic kid at the time of 7 so it meant a lot that I would never be waiting for a book to release like I had at the ages of my life that wouldn't come back and that I thought were my happiest (yeah, I know, stupid to think that at 12, I realize)

Thankfully, I was not of the crowd whose sexuality woke the same time as Harry's
I had lost interest by the time the last movies released but I remember fondly 3 and 6, which had some nice images. And the deathly hollows animated story was pretty awesome.

Harry potter for some reason, has been stereotyped as something that is for kids only. You couldn't be wrong. Many adults enjoy it as well.

I convinced my Dad to give it a go and he found it fascinating and was proper hooked by the time he finished the second book.

My brother on the other hand has fallen into this misconception as well. He thinks Tolkien work is for real men while HP is for kids.

 

[Mamoon]

Yes he had an aggressive side and m sure Harris could have shown it as well but sadly he died and acted only in first two movies therefore we assumed that he was no better than Santa Claus . Michael Ganbon had great voice but overall acting sucked , you remember that scene in goblet of fire when Harry's name comes out of the goblet , I was completely shocked at gambon's reaction , he was agitated when confronting Harry . Sorry mate but real Dumbledore would never speak to harry like that .

I agree with that. Gambon's Dumbledore was a bit too eccentric and didn't look sincere.

 

[TM Riddle]

LOTR movies> LOTR books

 

[Mamoon]

I found the movies boring as well.

 

[TM Riddle]

Movies were good yaar , CGI was definitely very good and graphics were excellent . but its all nothing compared to twilight )

 

[Saqs]

Harry Potter is haram

 

[TM Riddle]

Robert Pattinson lost all respect from me when he decided to act in that trash

 

[TM Riddle]

Harry Potter is haram

what makes you say that?

 

[Saqs]

The Dark Matter trilogy is better than both LOTR and HP. Those books are deep.

Yeap HDM was very good.

But LOTR is still the top of my list followed by Magician series, and then HDM and HP

 

[Mamoon]

Movies were good yaar , CGI was definitely very good and graphics were excellent . but its all nothing compared to twilight )

Definitely better than the books but still boring overall.

CGI was awesome though.

 

[TM Riddle]

what happened to that encyclopedia Rowling was planning to write ? any news

 

[Mamoon]

what happened to that encyclopedia Rowling was planning to write ? any news

I think she's working on it.

 

[endymion248]

what happened to that encyclopedia Rowling was planning to write ? any news

She still has enough money so she is not in a hurry to milk the cow.

Harry potter for some reason, has been stereotyped as something that is for kids only. You couldn't be wrong. Many adults enjoy it as well.

I convinced my Dad to give it a go and he found it fascinating and was proper hooked by the time he finished the second book.

My brother on the other hand has fallen into this misconception as well. He thinks Tolkien work is for real men while HP is for kids.

No, I mean as in I was younger than that.

 

[leatherface58]

Endymion atleast doesn't bash HP without reading it. I know some who don't even know what HP's about and bash it for being kiddish to feel like hipsters.

 

[endymion248]

It's a guilty pleasure.

TM Riddle, stop derailing the thread.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Going to watch a screening of Prisoner of Azkaban in IMAX right now. Excited

 

[TQ89]

My favorite book series of all time. Kids today will never know what it was like to wait for the next harry potter book.

I started it in late 2005 & had to finish all six parts in two years because of deathly hallows. Men I would do strange things to get a couple of pages everyday. Would even read it during my board exams. In desperation would keep book with me in bed at night time & use torchlight to read cause nobody in my house would let me read it during the day else i would get scolded for not paying attention to my studies.

Ah those Nostalgic times

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Loved watching prisoner of azkaban in IMAX. Brought back so many memories. My favourite movie in the franchise

 

[Poseidon]

[Pic] Lahore's Government College University turns into Hogwarts for week-long Harry Potter festival

Magic wands, letters from Hogwarts, the Marauder’s Map, the Sorting Hat, benches, spells and potions, Dementors, brooms, house scarves. Sounds familiar? It would to any self respecting Potterhead.

All of this is what one would find at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and for a few days at Lahore’s glorious 156-year-old Government College University that has recreated the Harry Potter universe for a week-long festival that began on campus on November 29.

https://images.dawn.com/news/1188933

You can watch Pakistan's first fan-made Harry Potter film at Lahore's very own Hogwarts.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Actress Dame Maggie Smith dies at 89​

Actress Dame Maggie Smith, known for the Harry Potter films and Downton Abbey, has died at the age of 89, her family has said.

A legend of British stage and screen, she won two Oscars during her career - for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie in 1970 and California Suite in 1979.

She had four other nominations, and received eight Bafta awards.

A statement from her sons Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin said: "It is with great sadness we have to announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith.

"She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday 27th September. An intensely private person, she was with friends and family at the end. She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother.

"We would like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful staff at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their care and unstinting kindness during her final days.

"We thank you for all your kind messages and support and ask that you respect our privacy at this time."

Hugh Bonneville, who co-starred in Downton Abbey with Dame Maggie, paid tribute, saying: “Anyone who ever shared a scene with Maggie will attest to her sharp eye, sharp wit and formidable talent.

"She was a true legend of her generation and thankfully will live on in so many magnificent screen performances. My condolences to her boys and wider family.”

Some of her other most memorable roles include the 1985 Merchant Ivory film A Room With a View, in which she played the chaperone Charlotte Barlett, accompanying Helen Bonham Carter's Lucy Honeychurch to Italy.

The role won her nominations for an Oscar and a Golden Globe.

Her career began in theatre, but she gained her first Bafta nomination in the 1958 melodrama, Nowhere to Go.

By 1963, she was offered the part of Desdemona by Laurence Olivier, to star opposite his Othello, at the National Theatre, and two years later, it was made into a film with the original cast, with Smith being nominated for an Oscar.

Actress Dame Maggie Smith dies at 89

She won two Oscars and starred in the Harry Potter films and Downton Abbey.

www.bbc.com

 

[hassan918]

Tributes paid to 'true legend' Dame Maggie Smith​

Tributes have been paid by the King and prime minister, as well as numerous co-stars from her long career.

King Charles described her as "a national treasure", while Sir Keir Starmer said she was "beloved by so many for her great talent".

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe fondly remembered her "fierce intellect" and "gloriously sharp tongue".

Miriam Margolyes said she was "the best of the best", who combined "ferocity, a glint of mischief, delight and tenderness".

"And enormous courage. I've been in awe of her, as all her colleagues are," Margolyes told BBC News.

"I saw what a kind person she could be - as well as absolutely terrifying."

Paying tribute, Radcliffe said: "She was a fierce intellect, had a gloriously sharp tongue, could intimidate and charm in the same instant and was, as everyone will tell you, extremely funny.

"I will always consider myself amazingly lucky to have been able to work with her, and to spend time around her on set.

"The word legend is overused but if it applies to anyone in our industry then it applies to her. Thank you Maggie."

Emma Watson said she didn't quite appreciate that young Hermione was sharing the screen "with a true definition of greatness" until her adult years.

Posting on Instagram, she remembered the star for being "real, honest, funny and self-honouring".

"Maggie, there are a lot of male professors and by God you held your own."

In a statement, the King and Queen said: "As the curtain comes down on a national treasure, we join all those around the world in remembering with the fondest admiration and affection her many great performances, and her warmth and wit that shone through both off and on the stage."

The prime minister agreed that Dame Maggie was "a true national treasure whose work will be cherished for generations to come".

She "introduced us to new worlds with the countless stories she acted over her long career", Sir Keir said.

Hugh Bonneville, who played the Earl of Grantham in Downton Abbey, said: “Anyone who ever shared a scene with Maggie will attest to her sharp eye, sharp wit and formidable talent.

"She was a true legend of her generation and thankfully will live on in so many magnificent screen performances."

Source: BBC

 

[Bhaijaan]

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