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Prisoner of Azkaban

Awesome film. Awesome adaption. Just...yeah.

Scattered thoughts. I'll have to see it again before I can really hone in.

* Still not liking the look, but Remus was wonderful. He was so mentor-y! Can he please come back in the next film so he and Harry can be all Giles and Buffy? And the music was really cool.

* I adored the scene with all the Gryff boys hanging out in their dormitory. Just so nice to see them so relaxed and friendly.

* Dear god, the Remus/Sirius just dripped off the screen! A good proper embrace. And "old married couple". And when Sirius is holding Remus as he transforms, telling him -- what was the line? Something about who he is in his heart. Guh.

* On the other hand, movie!Remus seems to have a tendresse for Lily. Odd. Also, ick.

* Ron was such a cutie. His spider nightmare!

* Maybe I've just been reading and writing too much fanfic, but when Harry was casting spells under the sheets, it did seem a bit...metaphory. *g*

* Not to mention when the shot in this icon came up and the camera started a pan downwards, I actually thought we were going to see Harry and Ron clutching at each other across Hermione. It's hard to shake the fanfic brain.

* Uh, what were Harry and Remus doing hiking through the woods? And why would Remus go on a five mile hike and then say that can't teach Harry because he has to rest?

* Having the Harry-Snape-Remus confrontation in a dark hallway was very nice indeed. I tried to keep my ears open for exclamations from any Harry/Snape shippers in the audience, but I didn't hear any. (There was a bit of Harry/Draco commotion earlier though.)

* Dear god, Draco's little ~~kiss~~ note to Harry! So funny! I can't wait til I get the DVD so I can get a proper look at it.

* I thought the movie was really well focused. Lean and mean.

* But it was odd that they never came right out and said who MWPP were.

* I thought I would cry when Sirius told Harry that "the ones we love never really leave us." Sirius! Wah! Mean film makers!

* Such a nice touch at the end with the music when Harry takes off on his Firebolt. Just like his first flight. And that ending shot was priceless.

* NIfty credits! And nice bit at the end.

Forgetting all sorts, I'm sure. Ah well.

So, I hear JKR said that the movie had inadvertently foreshadowed some things from books 6 and 7. What do you suppose they are?

* Some revelation about Remus and Lily?

* The return of Sirius? Re his heartrending line.

Hey, if you've posted a PoA review in the last week, I'd love it if you'd link me here. I'd like to read a bunch, but find the idea of skipping back through so much LJ daunting.

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In the scene where Hermione comes up to invisible crying Harry and pulls off his cloak, there's a long shot of them -- Harry and Hermione crouched together, then Ron standing straight and far away -- and it made me think suddenly: Ron is going to betray them. I hope that's not true. And I suppose if it is foreshadowing, it could just be romantic. But. It affected me strongly.

See, I didn't notice that when I saw it, but now that you mentioned it, it's setting off warning bells. When the line fuss was all about, my view on it was Hermione will play a more prominant role in 6 & 7. I wasn't sure what, but man, if it's that Ron ends up betraying them I will cry. A lot. And then applaud JKR for doing a brilliant job at continuity and the idea of true friendship that has so been shattered in both Harry's generation and his parents previously by Voldemort.

I would cry a lot too. Ron is my fave. He must be good and kind and noble and true!

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Here you go. And looking at it again, I realise it's obvious now that Harry and Ron are groping each other, just we can't see it because it's behind.

My sleep-deprived commentary from 16 hours ago, for what it's worth.
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http://www.livejournal.com/users/florahart/85604.html

I started bookmarking (http://www.livejournal.com/tools/memories.bml?user=yonmei&keyword=HP_PoA+reviews&filter=all) reviews of PoA before I went to see it,and I've been keeping on doing it just because it's kind of interesting seeing all the different kinds of reactions.

Interestingly, those who went to see it earliest seem to have liked it least. Presumably the book-enthusiasts see all the changes from the book. (Or possibly the Snape fans disappointed at the lack of Snape, though what there was, was excellent.)

Hmm, interesting thoughts. I think that some people were quite disappointed by the adaption. I learned from LotR that I can't get too invested in "book vs movie" comparisons because I start getting pissy that my favourite scenes were cut. *g* And there are things I still wish hadn't been missed. But, really, I'm quite satisfied on the whole.

And thanks for the link!

I saw that too, but That Will Not Happen. My entire worldview will shatter if that happens. He may be tempted, but he will not fall. Period.

Amen. <3s RON!

This is something I realised in the new screen caps. Am now obsessed with Ron. Talk like that TERRIFIES me.

I need a new Ron!Icon.

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I know! Ron! But... *sniff* Maybe I'm just trying to prepare myself in case.

As a bashful yet unrepentent H/H shipper, I'm intrigued by your idea. And more impatient than ever for Book 6.

My review, a little sleep-deprived and Emma Watson-heavy, is here (http://www.livejournal.com/users/double_helix/302438.html).

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I find myself not impatient for book 6. I think that's because unlike a TV fandom, we get the canon doled out in these massive universe shattering chunks and I'm just not ready for another paradigm shift. If I weren't writing fanfic, I'm sure I'd be dying for it. Weird!

Hm. No, that makes perfect sense. I think that's what's really kept me from being able to write or read HP fic regularly -- I need the constant flow of canon, and get kind of inspirationally dried out between chunks with the waiting. Ditto for movie fandoms.

Did the movie inspire you like a new book would, though? It's such a radical shift in interpretation from the previous two.

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http://www.livejournal.com/users/biichan/162748.html

My babbly review. In which I wax hyper on Alfonso Cuaron and the sex appeal of Remus, Sirius, and Dean Thomas. *blush*

Maybe I've just been reading and writing too much fanfic, but when Harry was casting spells under the sheets, it did seem a bit...metaphory. *g*

Oh, I thought that was both blatant and adorable in a puppyish way. A 13-year-old boy playing with his wand under the sheets (making it light up, no less *g*); when I write it out in words, it makes it sound dirty, but I thought it was an incredibly cute metaphor for his growing up.

I really like that way of looking at it. Just makes it so normal, which, of course, it totally is. And not purient. Thank you!

it's going a little far to call this a review but reaction to POA is here:

http://www.livejournal.com/users/cesario/67805.html

I don't think Ron will betray them because he's based on one of Rowling's closest friends and I don't think she'd do that with the character as a result (although what do I know?! LOL!). But now I'm intrigued by this inadvertent foreshadowing! Might have to go and see it again just to see if I can garner any clues...

My review is here: http://www.livejournal.com/users/xanthefic/8694.html#cutid3
But I'm not in the fandom at all - I really enjoy the books so I'm coming to it from that angle.

You're going all meta on me here! *g* I wonder -- I think she'd do it if the plot demanded it.

And, oh, becasue apparently I couldn't sleep until I'd said my bit: http://www.livejournal.com/users/sanj/120833.html#cutid1 (http://www.livejournal.com/users/sanj/120833.html#cutid1)

http://www.livejournal.com/users/louiselux/165720.html#cutid1

Here's mine. It's quite long, and a fairly random collection of thoughts.

So, I hear JKR said that the movie had inadvertently foreshadowed some things from books 6 and 7. What do you suppose they are?

Ron/Hermione. Okay, there's a bit of that in the books, but not as much as in the movie. It's the only thing I can think of, but I have to see it again and oay closer attention. But I like the idea about Ron betraying them. It would give the book an even sharper edge. And I always liked fics with Ron as a death eater. Not that there are many. Still, I don't think she is going to do that. Harry Potter has been about the power of friendship from the very beginning, and I really don't think that JK Rowling would tear apart Harry/Ron/Hermione. The betrayal will come from Percy. Sure, it would be more interesting if Ron was betraying them, and Percy would be the one to discover it, nobody believing him because of the things he did in book 5 etc. But that's stuff for fanfic, I don't think it will happen in the books.

I don't know -- Percy seems to obvious a choice. I think he'll reconcile with his family soon.

The whole thing with MWPP and friendships being torn apart is too strong a theme for it not to be echoed in the main story line, I think.

But I guess we'll see. :) I certainly don't *want* my ickle Ronniekins to turn againt them.

I've been collecting PoA film-related posts in a memories category here (http://www.livejournal.com/tools/memories.bml?user=elke_tanzer&keyword=HP+PoA+film+stuff&filter=all). :-)

* In the scene where Hermione comes up to invisible crying Harry and pulls off his cloak, there's a long shot of them -- Harry and Hermione crouched together, then Ron standing straight and far away -- and it made me think suddenly: Ron is going to betray them. I hope that's not true. And I suppose if it is foreshadowing, it could just be romantic. But. It affected me strongly.

There is that possibility, of course, but if you look at Hagrid's scene where he tells the kids Buckbeak's going to be executed, you see Ron and Hermione standing on one side, and Harry on the other.. the distance between them so obvious..

oh, and, my review wasn't that interesting, since I just mainly squealed a lot, but, you might want to read my latest post (https://www.dreamwidth.org/users/mylexie/)(and *please*, mentio it in your LJ, I want to make sure as many people as possible read this!)

There is that possibility, of course, but if you look at Hagrid's scene where he tells the kids Buckbeak's going to be executed, you see Ron and Hermione standing on one side, and Harry on the other.. the distance between them so obvious..

Aieee! And Harry was dressed in black in that scene! Wah!

yup.

I've also asked people to post links to their reviews on Fandom History (http://www.livejournal.com/community/fandom_history/21864.html)...

http://www.livejournal.com/users/alfirin_kirinki/102811.html

Mine.

PWEASE DON'T HURT TEH RON!

That is all.

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I have some I liked here:

http://www.livejournal.com/tools/memories.bml?user=infinitemonkeys&keyword=PoA+etc&filter=all

Including a negative one, which is rare in this forum

Mine (http://www.livejournal.com/users/dorrie6/250127.html).

I posted a review here (http://www.livejournal.com/users/justacat/20077.html).

http://www.livejournal.com/users/roxannelinton/23888.html

Very detailed, very snarky.

I just posted mine here (http://www.livejournal.com/users/kiss_me_hard/27967.html). It's creepily long. I need a life.

Uh, what were Harry and Remus doing hiking through the woods? And why would Remus go on a five mile hike and then say that can't teach Harry because he has to rest?

way to make a good point, yo.

I loved it. My one wish is that they had made it clear who MWPP were - I don't think you could have gotten that without reading the books. Even having Sirius mention Moony at the end, and having Harry look at the map and make the connection would have worked for me - something subtle. But, oh my god! How cute are the Trio? I want to squeal over them forever. I'm seeing it again tomorrow, and I can't wait.

I agree -- that was one of the coolest bits about the book. And yay for Trio love. :)

So, I hear JKR said that the movie had inadvertently foreshadowed some things from books 6 and 7. What do you suppose they are?
* The return of Sirius? Re his heartrending line.

Oh Christ, don't get my hopes up like that! I've never yet been WAAAH OMG HOW COULD THEY HAVE KILLED HIM! over a character (see, not even Qui-Gon or Anya or, um, yeah), but with Sirius I am this close, and only not there yet because of a serious case of denial.

Aw, there, there. *pats your back* Er, I'm sure he'll stay dead. (Was that what you wanted to hear?)

Denial's a lovely place to have a small holiday, but I guess I really should start crawling back to reality. Gently, though -- ease myself back into it, like. (And false hope! Is not the way to go!). Perhaps I should even attempt another reading of OOtP...

Hello! You don't know me or anything, but I do like reading your livejournal. You wondering about Ron made me wonder if you've ever seen this article (http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=638&ncid=638&e=1&u=/nm/20040527/en_nm/arts_potter_dc_1). It's nothing definitive, but it is amusing.

Thanks for that. :) I'd seen a few mentions of that floating around. And it must be *way* more interesting to play an evil character.

Here (http://bluekaffee.com/comments.php?event_id=107402) was my review of PoA.

Here (http://www.livejournal.com/users/auster/133081.html).

Fair warning: mostly negative. Good movie, lousy adaption.

Uh, what were Harry and Remus doing hiking through the woods? And why would Remus go on a five mile hike and then say that can't teach Harry because he has to rest?

Oh, good, I'm glad I'm not the only person who thought that! It seemed somewhat ridiculous, having him be too tired and then go prancing about the forest, which, fresh air aside, doesn't seem like the best way to get into shape simply because well, if you need a cane to walk, you probably don't want to be walking around the rough forest floor.

* NIfty credits! And nice bit at the end.
Wait, does that mean that next time I go see it I should stay in the theater after the credits? There's something at the end?

Uh, what were Harry and Remus doing hiking through the woods?

Also, why were the woods lush and spring-like when the scene before the Whomping Willow sheds all its leaves?

There's no extra video at the end, just some nice voice-over. I'm glad I saw it, but it's not so exciting that you should force yourself if you don't like sitting through the credits (I almost always stay for them).

Well, I did like the credits (they were actually rather nifty!), but the other people I was with didn't care much for them. Maybe next time, perhaps...

It seemed somewhat ridiculous, having him be too tired and then go prancing about the forest, which, fresh air aside, doesn't seem like the best way to get into shape simply because well, if you need a cane to walk, you probably don't want to be walking around the rough forest floor.

Maybe he meant he needed his magic to recover? Maybe the werewolf transformation slams his magic. Just a thought.

For what it's worth, here's my take on the film (http://www.livejournal.com/users/jood/159068.html).

I think we could easily come up with reasons to justify it, but really, we shouldn't have to. Which isn't to say that everything in film or literature should be plain and straightforward, but this just seemed incongruous to me, to the point where it yanked me out of the moment to wonder about it.

Just a small complaint, though. The film was marvellous over all.

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