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SPOILERS: So, who has seen OotP?
I can't believe I'm the only member of CoS who has seen OotP. C'mon folks, let's get discussing. What did we think? Favourite parts? Strengths, weaknesses etc?

I'm interested in discussing the film with fans.


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You have seen OotP? How was it? Better than the previous four?


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I'd say it's definitely the best film so far. I really thought it was great. I didn't like any of the four previous films (PoA was quite good, GoF was a bit meh), but I really thought this one hit every note. The direction and scripting were spot on. The acting is improving, verging on good (Watson is still a bit frantic in parts).

I did avoid a lot of the hype, though, and went in not expecting a great deal. I think this probably had a lot to do with my enjoyment of it.


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I am getting more and more excited for this movie, but trying not to get my hopes up too high!

Were the new actors excellent? Umbridge, Luna, Tonks.. And oh, how was the whole Sirius veil death scene?

(Sorry for all the questions. I am very excited. )


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Imelda Staunton is amazing. Her characterisation of Umbridge is spot on. Tonks is barely in it (she's in, maybe three scenes?) and doesn't have much dialogue; Luna is really, really good (especially considering the girl has never acted before).

The death scene was interesting. The final battle in the Ministry was not as long as I would have liked.
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Plus, they clarified Sirius's death -- Bellatrix Avada Kedavras him; you see him die; and then fall back through the "veil". In the film, however, the veil isn't a veil, it's sort of a see-through film thing. It's very effective though. Much creepier than drapery.


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Hurray for Imelda and Evanna!

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Bellatrix AKs him?! I was kind of worried they'd do that. Ah, I am so glad they have the veil in there though!


Is Grawp in there? How was the Pensieve scene with the Marauders? Thank you for answering all these questions.


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Grawp is in it and he's fine. He's quite lovely, really. The one thing that did disappoint me in OotP was the CGI -- it seemed to amateurish compared to a lot of other films I've seen recently. The Howler in the beginning was so pathetically fake. Grawp is a definite improvement to the troll in PS and he comes in handy towards the end, but he's not in it that much.

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Bellatrix Avada Kedavra-ing Sirius works well. It eliminates the obscurity of his death. Plus Gary Oldman does a nice die. Still, I would have liked the battle to have gone on for a while longer.

Snape doesn't use a Pensieve in the film -- Harry just invades his mind through the power of Legilimency. The scene with the Marauders is really quick, but the point is made -- James was an arse.


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Sounds good. Seems like they used time very well this time, or at least tried to, so I hope it was worth it.

Do we see a lot of Neville? More importantly, is the Mungo's hospital scene with the Longbottoms in there? *twitches*


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Plus, they clarified Sirius's death -- Bellatrix Avada Kedavras him; you see him die; and then fall back through the "veil". In the film, however, the veil isn't a veil, it's sort of a see-through film thing. It's very effective though. Much creepier than drapery.
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So we can take that for canon that Bella Avada Kedavras him and it wasn't just a stunner?


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Hmm ok tell me how it opens like the wb logo, the title, color scheme, presentation and what we see like in the minute after. Sorry, i like to know how it opens i'm just intrested!
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So we can take that for canon that Bella Avada Kedavras him and it wasn't just a stunner?
I don't think Jo thought of it to be too important or else she would have clarified it (either in the books or asked the movie people to change it?). I was hoping Bellatrix wouldn't AK him .. but I guess it does not matter.


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Well, Bella AKing him FINALLY silences all the people who insist Sirius is still alive! YAAAY! (There's no way JKR would have let them get away with putting that in if he was still alive).


2 days....curse you lucky Brits...


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Do we see a lot of Neville? More importantly, is the Mungo's hospital scene with the Longbottoms in there? *twitches*
There's quite a bit of Neville.
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No St Mungo's though. I can understand why it was taken out. Neville explains what happens to his parents in the film and it's all very clear who did what. Plus we see a picture of Frank and Alice in the original Order. It's quite poignant, really. And sad.



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: So we can take that for canon that Bella Avada Kedavras him and it wasn't just a stunner?
Remember films are a visual medium that are limited by time.
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Yates and Goldenberg obviously wanted to make it very clear that Sirius was DEAD, as opposed to sucked into another dimension or "alive" on the other side of the veil. I'm sure they ran it past JKR who approved. It's a very minor difference to the book.


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Hmm ok tell me how it opens like the wb logo, the title, color scheme, presentation and what we see like in the minute after. Sorry, i like to know how it opens i'm just intrested!
The colour scheme is steely grey. The camera zooms through the WB logo (as it has in the past) and focuses on a bright orb-like object (is it the prophecy?) that turns out to be the sun. The first couple of minutes involve several nicely framed shots through long grass of Harry walking along a parched path to a playground.


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The colour scheme is steely grey. The camera zooms through the WB logo (as it has in the past) and focuses on a bright orb-like object (is it the prophecy?) that turns out to be the sun. The first couple of minutes involve several nicely framed shots through long grass of Harry walking along a parched path to a playground.
Nice, I thought GoF was terrible in terms of cinematography compared to PoA.

Mind you, I thought everything was terrible about GoF...


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Oh I am so happy they included the Longbottoms story!

What did you think about the duel between Voldemort and Dumbledore? Was that bit short/fast too?

Do we see Dobby? Or does someone else suggest the Room of Requirement for the DA?


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What did you think about the duel between Voldemort and Dumbledore? Was that bit short/fast too? Do we see Dobby? Or does someone else suggest the Room of Requirement for the DA?
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I'll tell you what, MR, these Death Eaters have MAD powers. The battle between the DA and Lucius et al was really cool. I don't want to give anything away, but the Ministry scene was a definite highlight. Bellatrx is under-used. Helena Bonham Carter is so amazing. They could have done more with her.

The Dumbledore/Voldemort duel was pretty cool too. I've always preferred Michael Gambon as Dumbledore and I think he really shines in this film. Voldemort is suitably menacing. It was too short, though. I really wanted to see them belt the living daylights out of one another. Alas.

Dobby isn't in it. Kreacher is. Neville finds the Room of Requirement. Go Neville!


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Lunch was six dollars and thirty-one cents at the Lamplighter Inn, that's on Highway Two near Lewis Fork.
That was a tuna fish sandwich on whole wheat, slice of cherry pie, and a cup of coffee.
Damn good food. Diane, if you ever get up this way that cherry pie is worth a stop.
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How was the end scene in dumbledore's office? What about the Weasley Attack Scene? Um, oh is there anyhting special for the credits, because in POA and GOF we had cool credits.

-POA-Marauder's Map
-GOF-Flaming Parchment

Oh, is there anything in about the Malfoy Mansoin? i heard someone say in an interveiw they filmed something in there but it may have been cut!


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I'll tell you what, MR, these Death Eaters have MAD powers. The battle between the DA and Lucius et al was really cool. I don't want to give anything away, but the Ministry scene was a definite highlight. Bellatrx is under-used. Helena Bonham Carter is so amazing. They could have done more with her.

The Dumbledore/Voldemort duel was pretty cool too. I've always preferred Michael Gambon as Dumbledore and I think he really shines in this film. Voldemort is suitably menacing. It was too short, though. I really wanted to see them belt the living daylights out of one another. Alas.

Dobby isn't in it. Kreacher is. Neville finds the Room of Requirement. Go Neville!
Next weekend cannot come soon enough!! From all the trailers etc. I did think Bellatrix looked creepy and convincing. I am glad all these new actors are showing potential.

I've always loved the actor who plays Voldemort. He's brilliant. The MoM scene does sound brilliant. I am happy about Neville too!

Hmm what else.. Was the Harry-Luna convo after Sirius's death in? How is Kreacher? The book one cracks me up with his mutterings.

What would you say was your favorite part?


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Is it true that everyone hears the prophecy? And how much was the prophecy "altered"?...


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Oh, i've been wondering how kreacher's voice sounds! Does Hermione ever try to stick up for kreacher?
 
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