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Re: Leaving to see Harry Potter in 52 minutes!!!!!
« Reply #15 on: July 26, 2011, 03:37:11 AM »
I read the first book as at the time you couldn't have a conversation if you hadn't, but thought her writing was formulaic and predictable (didn't really enjoy it truth be told).  I watched the first 3 films and can't deny that they were mildy entertaining, but I have struggled making it through any of the others to date. "The half blood prince" I still haven't managed to get past the first 20 minutes.

Personally, I'll take Tolkien any day and any of the film adaptations.
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Re: Leaving to see Harry Potter in 52 minutes!!!!!
« Reply #16 on: July 29, 2011, 04:41:21 AM »
I read the first book as at the time you couldn't have a conversation if you hadn't, but thought her writing was formulaic and predictable (didn't really enjoy it truth be told).  I watched the first 3 films and can't deny that they were mildy entertaining, but I have struggled making it through any of the others to date. "The half blood prince" I still haven't managed to get past the first 20 minutes.

Personally, I'll take Tolkien any day and any of the film adaptations.

You'll find the books improve as they go along (with maybe the exception of "The Order of the Phoenix" which I found dull). "The Half Blood Prince" flick had loads missing that was in the book, including a huge battle at the school which all the students participate in. Hmed's right about the films leaving out lots of explanations and if you read "The Half Blood Prince" before watching it, then you might be able to make it to the end (plus the book's way more enjoyable than the film anyway). 

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Re: Leaving to see Harry Potter in 52 minutes!!!!!
« Reply #17 on: July 30, 2011, 01:06:18 AM »
Well, it is a children's book after all. Her writing is streets better than, say, Dan Brown. Kids want a story, and characters, and HP gives them both. It sorta ain't aimed at grown-ups (even if lots have actually taken to it).

That's true too, I actually forgot about that. I remember with the 4th book it became darker and more cynical and that was the biggest complaint with parents with the added level of violence and etc. In my opinion though, the last few books, the last 2 in particular are more geared towards the young adult/adult audience.

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Re: Leaving to see Harry Potter in 52 minutes!!!!!
« Reply #18 on: July 30, 2011, 04:09:19 AM »
Well, it is a children's book after all. Her writing is streets better than, say, Dan Brown. Kids want a story, and characters, and HP gives them both. It sorta ain't aimed at grown-ups (even if lots have actually taken to it).

It was actually given/lent (same difference eh) to me by a quite eminent GP from a Kensington surgery.  He really enjoyed it so I suppose I expected more from it from the outset, but in all honesty, I found it a bit of a chore.
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« Reply #19 on: August 02, 2011, 07:49:32 AM »
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Re: Leaving to see Harry Potter in 52 minutes!!!!!
« Reply #20 on: September 06, 2011, 03:39:37 PM »
I read the first book as at the time you couldn't have a conversation if you hadn't, but thought her writing was formulaic and predictable
Personally, I'll take Tolkien any day and any of the film adaptations.
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Re: Leaving to see Harry Potter in 52 minutes!!!!!
« Reply #21 on: September 06, 2011, 10:03:59 PM »
+1 my ass! This is a kids book and was written, both books and scripts, brilliantly!!

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Re: Leaving to see Harry Potter in 52 minutes!!!!!
« Reply #22 on: September 11, 2011, 07:52:51 AM »
+1 my ass! This is a kids book and was written, both books and scripts, brilliantly!!

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Re: Leaving to see Harry Potter in 52 minutes!!!!!
« Reply #23 on: September 11, 2011, 08:41:49 AM »
i gave up on them after 100 pages or so.
nothing grabbed me , not my scene i'm afraid.
as stated by christ  , for the kids no matter how big they are  :) :) :) :)

but the best thing about the books was the fact it made kids / people start to read again.
that is the most important thing, what will fill the gap now ???
i would say she has to wright more just to help the next generation read books

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Re: Leaving to see Harry Potter in 52 minutes!!!!!
« Reply #24 on: September 11, 2011, 09:45:34 PM »
+1 my ass! This is a kids book and was written, both books and scripts, brilliantly!!

well....  I guess you liked it more than I did! LOL

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Re: Leaving to see Harry Potter in 52 minutes!!!!!
« Reply #25 on: September 13, 2011, 01:58:54 PM »
Well, it is a children's book after all. Her writing is streets better than, say, Dan Brown. Kids want a story, and characters, and HP gives them both. It sorta ain't aimed at grown-ups (even if lots have actually taken to it).

I really liked the Nome/Bromeliad Trilogy, and they were targetted at a younger audience I believe.  Not a lot of accompanying hype either.
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Re: Leaving to see Harry Potter in 52 minutes!!!!!
« Reply #26 on: September 14, 2011, 07:18:31 AM »
I really liked the Nome/Bromeliad Trilogy, and they were targetted at a younger audience I believe.  Not a lot of accompanying hype either.
not too bad a series

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Re: Leaving to see Harry Potter in 52 minutes!!!!!
« Reply #27 on: December 28, 2011, 11:11:02 PM »
My two teenage daughters went to see it straight from school. They told me it was the best of the Potter films and Alan Rickman should get an Oscar.  :o
RIGHT ON!! I totally agree. It was a masterpiece. Of course different strokes applies to this as well as anything else but I dont see how you couldnt love this book series. Ill always be a fan.

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Re: Leaving to see Harry Potter in 52 minutes!!!!!
« Reply #28 on: December 29, 2011, 12:58:16 AM »
Hehe, I just actually watched DH: Part 2 tonight.  I thought it was great.  I also ordered the complete collection of the movies on Blu-Ray for $52.45 (from amazon.co.uk).
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Re: Leaving to see Harry Potter in 52 minutes!!!!!
« Reply #29 on: December 29, 2011, 09:26:47 AM »
not too bad a price for the entire collection.
have just ordered as well
i guess blue rays are region free