I love the Harry Potter novel series.
But the movie on Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was... wtf?
Left for JP immediately after school on Thursday with Herwen, Victor, Qisheng, Shawn, Jiahao, Christina and Angie. Herwen and I bought the tickets on Monday, lol.
I WAITED SOME 2 YEARS FOR THIS MOVIE ALRIGHT.
Ok, so we went to JP, had our lunch, bought snacks and went into the theatre. Herwen and I sat together, all the others were separated as well, lol. When the movie started I thought I was gonna cry. My wait had finally been paid off!
So after 2hours and 30minutes, the movie ended. And I hve to say I was pretty... disappointed.
And I wasn't the only one. QiSheng was complaining too.
So, for those who hve watched the movie (I've watched it twice since the first 2 days of debut alr HAHA), or are planning to watch the movie, here are some of the changes made. Well, SOME is an understatement, taking into consideration the differences between the movie and the novel by J.K.Rowling.
SPOILERS ALERT
1. The opening part of the movie was NOT included in the book. It was mentioned, but not explained in detail. Also, the bridge mentioned by J.K.Rowling is the Brockdale bridge, which doesn't exist in real life. The Millennium Bridge was used in the movie. However, The Millennuim Bridge was only built in 1998 and completed in 2000, whereas Rowling's timeline of the story was earlier than that of the construction of the Millennium Bridge. Which means, the bridge should not hve been there at all then. I wonder why the director didn't just rename the bridge.
But the special effects on the bridge were fantastic, that I must admit.
2. Olivander was not kidnapped in HP6. Besides, the movie showed he was, and did not mention that incident again in the movie. I believe it had left many people who did not read the book puzzled. Bad planning there...
3. The scene at the subway was not included in the book. Something extra added into the movie that was totally useless.
And I dont see how a wizard can be careless enough to be reading the Daily Prophet with moving pictures on it in a Muggle world.
4. When Narcissa Malfoy (Draco's mother) and Bellatrix Lestrange (Sirius's cousin) visited Severus Snape at his house, it was supposed to be late in the night. Ok, that's just something trivial I noticed...
5. The whole conversation between the Muggle Prime Minister and the Minister For Magic, Cornelius Fudge, had been taken away. It had been replaced by the somewhat pointless scene in the subway.
6. In the book, Professor Dumbledore picked Harry up at the Dursley's. Harry is not supposed to be wandering outside the Dursley's, as he can only be protected by his mother's sacrifice from danger in a relative's house, until he reached seventeen years old. Overlooked information there I guess...
7. Aboard the Hogwarts Express, it was Tonks who found Harry in the Slytherin room after being temporarily petrified by Draco's Petrificus Totalus. However, in the movie, it was someone else who saved Harry. What a meaningless change...
8. I don't think Cormac McLaggen was supposed to be so good looking as he was in the movie. Lol
9. Malfoy was supposed to be 'dating' Pansy Parkinson. He laid on his lap on the Hogwarts Express. Oh well...
10. Many parts of the memories that Harry is supposed to see during his private 'lessons' with Professor Dumbledore had been cut away, including the memory at the House of Gaunt. Such an important one, and they took it away. Damn.
11. I can't remember if Aragog really died in the book, but I know it isn't as small as it is depicted in the movie. That one in the movie was so minute as compared to the one shown in the Chamber Of Secrets.
12. Bill Weasley was attacked by Fenrir Greyback and became a half-werewolf. He was also getting married with Fleur Delacour. It was not mentioned in the movie at all.
13. Bellatrix Lestrange and Fenrir Greyback did not attack the Weasley's house. But the effects were fabulous still.
14. Tonks and Remus Lupin did not get married until HP7. Yet, in this movie, it is noticed that Tonks called Lupin "Sweetheart".
15. I don't think Professor Dumbledore was agitated enough when he drank the potion in order to retrieve the locket which they thought to be a Horcrux. In the book, it was mentioned he was blaming himself for his sister, Ariana's death.
16. AND HOW COULD THEY HAVE POSSIBLY DID SO LITTLE OF PROFESSOR DUMBLEDORE'S DEATH!? I was so angry when they just showed him falling down the Astronomy Tower after being hit by Snape's Killing Curse and blah blah blah... Hello, the greatest wizard of all time who defeated Gellert Grindewald and whom Voldemort feared all these time had just died. Even Rowling can use her extraordinary grasp of English to describe the sorrow and the impact, I don't see why motion pictures can't do better!
17. AND THEY DIDN'T SHOW A SINGLE BIT OF PROFESSOR DUMBLEDORE'S FUNERAL. NOT A SINGLE BIT.
18. The ending sucks. Ron looked like some calefare.
Too many differences to mention. Please, people, READ THE BOOK.
Other than that, the movie was fine. The special effects for this movie was particularly good.
Ron (Rupert Grint) improved alot on his acting skills. Especially the part when he ate the chocolates filled with love potion.
Frank Dillane, who acted as Tom Riddle at 16 years old, was so... handsome. Lol
Draco Malfoy (Tom Felton) is getting so much better. My, I'm in love. HAHA.
The guy who acted as Cormac McLaggen was surprisingly good looking, I thought they'd get some fat bloke to take up the role. In the book, Cormac is this super big-sized asshole. Lol
Narcissa Malfoy (Helen McCrory) is such a gorgeous lady. Too bad she's a pure-blood hysterical, like her husband. But she also save Harry's life in the end. *Winks*
Do watch the movie still, people. It's humourous and pretty good. I'm just angry with all those scene selections, they made the story rather condensed. For those who didn't read the book, you will enjoy it. For those who did, well... I dunno.
Maybe I got my hopes too high, but hey, it's HARRY POTTER we're talking about! A must-watch NO MATTER WHAT.
Now, Part I of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be out next end of year. Oh yay, another year and a half of waiting! Damn.
Since they're separating it into 2 parts, I hope they'll not take away too much of the story, because every single part of this last sequel is very, very important. For those who didn't read HP7, FYI there'll be no Hogwarts until the very end. Talking about the end... It's really very sad.
Hope I don't get sued for my spoilers and comments. Afterall, I'm just another Potter fan. :D
But the movie on Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was... wtf?
Left for JP immediately after school on Thursday with Herwen, Victor, Qisheng, Shawn, Jiahao, Christina and Angie. Herwen and I bought the tickets on Monday, lol.
I WAITED SOME 2 YEARS FOR THIS MOVIE ALRIGHT.
Ok, so we went to JP, had our lunch, bought snacks and went into the theatre. Herwen and I sat together, all the others were separated as well, lol. When the movie started I thought I was gonna cry. My wait had finally been paid off!
So after 2hours and 30minutes, the movie ended. And I hve to say I was pretty... disappointed.
And I wasn't the only one. QiSheng was complaining too.
So, for those who hve watched the movie (I've watched it twice since the first 2 days of debut alr HAHA), or are planning to watch the movie, here are some of the changes made. Well, SOME is an understatement, taking into consideration the differences between the movie and the novel by J.K.Rowling.
SPOILERS ALERT
1. The opening part of the movie was NOT included in the book. It was mentioned, but not explained in detail. Also, the bridge mentioned by J.K.Rowling is the Brockdale bridge, which doesn't exist in real life. The Millennium Bridge was used in the movie. However, The Millennuim Bridge was only built in 1998 and completed in 2000, whereas Rowling's timeline of the story was earlier than that of the construction of the Millennium Bridge. Which means, the bridge should not hve been there at all then. I wonder why the director didn't just rename the bridge.
But the special effects on the bridge were fantastic, that I must admit.
2. Olivander was not kidnapped in HP6. Besides, the movie showed he was, and did not mention that incident again in the movie. I believe it had left many people who did not read the book puzzled. Bad planning there...
3. The scene at the subway was not included in the book. Something extra added into the movie that was totally useless.
And I dont see how a wizard can be careless enough to be reading the Daily Prophet with moving pictures on it in a Muggle world.
4. When Narcissa Malfoy (Draco's mother) and Bellatrix Lestrange (Sirius's cousin) visited Severus Snape at his house, it was supposed to be late in the night. Ok, that's just something trivial I noticed...
5. The whole conversation between the Muggle Prime Minister and the Minister For Magic, Cornelius Fudge, had been taken away. It had been replaced by the somewhat pointless scene in the subway.
6. In the book, Professor Dumbledore picked Harry up at the Dursley's. Harry is not supposed to be wandering outside the Dursley's, as he can only be protected by his mother's sacrifice from danger in a relative's house, until he reached seventeen years old. Overlooked information there I guess...
7. Aboard the Hogwarts Express, it was Tonks who found Harry in the Slytherin room after being temporarily petrified by Draco's Petrificus Totalus. However, in the movie, it was someone else who saved Harry. What a meaningless change...
8. I don't think Cormac McLaggen was supposed to be so good looking as he was in the movie. Lol
9. Malfoy was supposed to be 'dating' Pansy Parkinson. He laid on his lap on the Hogwarts Express. Oh well...
10. Many parts of the memories that Harry is supposed to see during his private 'lessons' with Professor Dumbledore had been cut away, including the memory at the House of Gaunt. Such an important one, and they took it away. Damn.
11. I can't remember if Aragog really died in the book, but I know it isn't as small as it is depicted in the movie. That one in the movie was so minute as compared to the one shown in the Chamber Of Secrets.
12. Bill Weasley was attacked by Fenrir Greyback and became a half-werewolf. He was also getting married with Fleur Delacour. It was not mentioned in the movie at all.
13. Bellatrix Lestrange and Fenrir Greyback did not attack the Weasley's house. But the effects were fabulous still.
14. Tonks and Remus Lupin did not get married until HP7. Yet, in this movie, it is noticed that Tonks called Lupin "Sweetheart".
15. I don't think Professor Dumbledore was agitated enough when he drank the potion in order to retrieve the locket which they thought to be a Horcrux. In the book, it was mentioned he was blaming himself for his sister, Ariana's death.
16. AND HOW COULD THEY HAVE POSSIBLY DID SO LITTLE OF PROFESSOR DUMBLEDORE'S DEATH!? I was so angry when they just showed him falling down the Astronomy Tower after being hit by Snape's Killing Curse and blah blah blah... Hello, the greatest wizard of all time who defeated Gellert Grindewald and whom Voldemort feared all these time had just died. Even Rowling can use her extraordinary grasp of English to describe the sorrow and the impact, I don't see why motion pictures can't do better!
17. AND THEY DIDN'T SHOW A SINGLE BIT OF PROFESSOR DUMBLEDORE'S FUNERAL. NOT A SINGLE BIT.
18. The ending sucks. Ron looked like some calefare.
Too many differences to mention. Please, people, READ THE BOOK.
Other than that, the movie was fine. The special effects for this movie was particularly good.
Ron (Rupert Grint) improved alot on his acting skills. Especially the part when he ate the chocolates filled with love potion.
Frank Dillane, who acted as Tom Riddle at 16 years old, was so... handsome. Lol
Draco Malfoy (Tom Felton) is getting so much better. My, I'm in love. HAHA.
The guy who acted as Cormac McLaggen was surprisingly good looking, I thought they'd get some fat bloke to take up the role. In the book, Cormac is this super big-sized asshole. Lol
Narcissa Malfoy (Helen McCrory) is such a gorgeous lady. Too bad she's a pure-blood hysterical, like her husband. But she also save Harry's life in the end. *Winks*
Do watch the movie still, people. It's humourous and pretty good. I'm just angry with all those scene selections, they made the story rather condensed. For those who didn't read the book, you will enjoy it. For those who did, well... I dunno.
Maybe I got my hopes too high, but hey, it's HARRY POTTER we're talking about! A must-watch NO MATTER WHAT.
Now, Part I of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be out next end of year. Oh yay, another year and a half of waiting! Damn.
Since they're separating it into 2 parts, I hope they'll not take away too much of the story, because every single part of this last sequel is very, very important. For those who didn't read HP7, FYI there'll be no Hogwarts until the very end. Talking about the end... It's really very sad.
Hope I don't get sued for my spoilers and comments. Afterall, I'm just another Potter fan. :D
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