Way Ahead for Deathly Hallows Movie(s)

[FlashMemory]

I'm not sure if this has been discussed before but do we know whether Snape's story will be hinted at throughout the film(s), as it was with Draco's task in the Half Blood Prince film, or will be kept hidden until he gives the memories to Harry?

I think that if some obvious clues are given as to Snape's true identity from the beginning it'll make the movie a lot easier to follow for people who haven't read the books, however, it might ruin the suspense and lessen the importance of the moments when we find the truth.

They could even do it so that we know Snape is attempting to help the trio, eg. see him planting the sword, talking to Dumbledore's portrait and just find out his motivations for it at the end.

If they stick rigidly to the book we would know pretty much nothing until the very end when there would most likely have to be a flashback, which could be sort of tacky and confusing.

I can see it working any way but was just wondering which you think would be better. Again, sorry if this has been discussed before or is in the wrong place.

[decarus]

I have been looking through videos and such lately and i found these two of the filming at shell cottage. They have a little bit of a problem keeping the camera steady, but i don't remember seeing these. I do remember seeing one where they shoot the close ups, but not this view.

I thought this looked great. The emotional part of this scene for me was always Hermione being tortured. It looks like Harry runs over to Hermione who is laying on the ground with Ron holding her. Hermione then gets up as Harry runs toward Dobby, but then she falls back onto the ground as Luna and Bill run up. Bill looks over at Harry then goes and puts his hand on Ron's shoulder to check if they are okay. Luna kneels down next to Harry and Dobby. Looks great. Very emotional.

[Lennon]

Couldn't watch more than a few seconds of those clips (i want to), I only have so much hp left to look forward to though. Discluding fan fics, that is a big scene in the movie for me to so...

[Bella_Crucio_U]

Yeah I agree^ I stopped after the first few seconds. My sister and I vowed not to watch ANY clips before the movie. The only thing we can watch is the trailers. We watched so many for HBP and we don't want that to happen with DH too.

[MasterOfDeath]

Ironically, I agree. I went overboard with HBP. Creating a list detailing every single update, watching every single trailer and clip about a million times each, etc etc.

I'm planning on going into DH only having seen the official trailers a few times. HBP would have better if I hadn't memorized the clips. Knowing about it didn't hurt, but seeing so much footage really did.

[lcbaseball22]

Yeah, but that is just on the set filming. It's going to look completely different in the actual film. If I refrain from anything it will be the real footage. However, I didn't really feel like watching all the stuff from HBP lessened the experience of seeing it in theatres for the first time.

That being said I think once college starts again I'll stop participating in the thread and just check the HP news sites for updates on the production. I guess I'll miss out on any script leaks and such but maybe someone can continue the DH list which I'll read occasionally

Cause you know, Snitchseeker, Leaky, MGnet, etc can only post "official" info I still wonder if they even knew about the script leaks

[JR637]

Originally Posted by Lennon

Couldn't watch more than a few seconds of those clips (i want to), I only have so much hp left to look forward to though. Discluding fan fics, that is a big scene in the movie for me to so...

I agree. Because I don't want to spoil myself too badly and the camera work is just terrible, I stopped after only a little bit.

So since it had pretty much been confirmed that the split will be right after the capture/before we get to Malfoy Manor, Dobby's death will be probably at about the first hour mark with more deaths to follow . Talk about the 8th film being the darkest.

-JR

[MasterOfDeath]

I really don't see how that's going to work...how could you start a film with a climax? The beginning of part two is just going to feel tacked-on IMO.

[AccioHP]

Just ssaw the two videos. Nothing really revealing. We basically saw what was going on in the photos we got.

[Dommm4]

I can't wait for the Gringotts scene, if they get it right, it'll look AMAZING.

[lunasdouble]

I can't really watch anything till the movie comes to theater. I would rather be surprised by how good or bad they make the scene. I will read stuff however though on the scenes they are putting in the movie. That way I can keep my imagination alive somewhat.

[lcbaseball22]

Originally Posted by AccioHP

Just ssaw the two videos. Nothing really revealing. We basically saw what was going on in the photos we got.

I know, I don't understand why everyone is so reserved. It really doesn't reveal much...just some on set filming. I could understand if it were actual finished footage that would be appearing in the film. I think people are going way overboard on trying to stay unspoiled

[bookworm13]

I can't wait to see Malfoy manor, and to learn more about how Draco got so mean. though I am wonder how they are going to incorporate Dobby back in or how else they are going to get out of there.

[LumosSempra]

Originally Posted by bookworm13

I can't wait to see Malfoy manor, and to learn more about how Draco got so mean. though I am wonder how they are going to incorporate Dobby back in or how else they are going to get out of there.

You can't wait to see how Draco got so mean? He's been mean since Sorcerer's Stone!

[JR637]

Originally Posted by MasterOfDeath

I really don't see how that's going to work...how could you start a film with a climax? The beginning of part two is just going to feel tacked-on IMO.

I think someone important on DH has confirmed that the Snatchers scene will be where the split takes place. Having Dobby die an hour into the first movie isn't really starting off with a climax is it?

-JR

[LumosSempra]

Originally Posted by JR637

I think someone important on DH has confirmed that the Snatchers scene will be where the split takes place. Having Dobby die an hour into the first movie isn't really starting off with a climax is it?

-JR

I think maybe he meant that Malfoy Manor is the climax.

[JR637]

Originally Posted by LumosSempra

I think maybe he meant that Malfoy Manor is the climax.

Is it though? It is a very important scene but I don't consider it a climax.

-JR

[MasterOfDeath]

It's the one scene I feel is best suited to be a climax. Btw, if they split at the snatchers, Dobby's death won't be an hour into DH2...I don't think the Malfoy manor sequence will be an hour long...I'd say 15-20 minutes at the most making Dobby's death barely a half-hour into the movie.

[JR637]

Originally Posted by MasterOfDeath

It's the one scene I feel is best suited to be a climax. Btw, if they split at the snatchers, Dobby's death won't be an hour into DH2...I don't think the Malfoy manor sequence will be an hour long...I'd say 15-20 minutes at the most making Dobby's death barely a half-hour into the movie.

This is the way I am picturing it and this is based on nothing but my own opinion :

Movie one ends with Harry saying Voldemort and you hear the snatchers outside the tent. Movie two opens with Harry being "disguised" and the snatchers snatching the trio and off we go to Malfoy Manor.

BTW, do you think movie two will have a "recap" or we just go into it? I vote no recap but who knows?

-JR

[Perlidia]

Originally Posted by JR637

I think someone important on DH has confirmed that the Snatchers scene will be where the split takes place. Having Dobby die an hour into the first movie isn't really starting off with a climax is it?

I presumed the burring of Dobby would be the end of the first film, or something similarity poignant. I think this is were the book becomes more focused - Harry takes command and focuses his search for the Horcruxes.

The Snatchers outside the tent is more of a cliff hanger ending ....next on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows....When we left off last time our trio were in trouble....not good.