So I just saw the final Harry Potter film (it was great by the way) and I cannot believe that the media sensation has finally come to a close, I first picked up a copy of the original book in 1998 at a school book fair, and since then I have been completely with the series. This was the major media franchise of our generation. What are your thoughts on the series as a whole, good bad, how do you feel now that it's over...discuss
(yeah we all knew this topic was comming)
Harry Potter
my family has been obsessed with it but its always just been another book to me (^ lol what?)
- #4
- 15 July 2011 - 06:59 PM
well maybe my sister... but the rest of us are just heathens (lol)
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- #6
- 15 July 2011 - 07:21 PM
Kaxbe, on 15 July 2011 - 06:28 PM, said:
Harry Potter is Satanic bullshit and you shouldn't be reading/watching it.
Hahahah oh God, you just reminded me of this hilarious moment...
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- #7
- 15 July 2011 - 07:26 PM
- Tensa Zangetsu
- Special Ed
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I own one of the books Harry Potter and the order of the Phoenix
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- #8
- 15 July 2011 - 07:29 PM
hahaha i love people like that
me and my friends will laugh at this for hours (we are terrible people)
me and my friends will laugh at this for hours (we are terrible people)
This post has been edited by korrupt god: 15 July 2011 - 07:32 PM
- #9
- 15 July 2011 - 07:29 PM
In all seriousness though, I never quite got into the series. I mean, I really liked the first movie because it introduced the audience to Harry's universe, but after that I just sorta didn't care. Maybe I'll give the movies another chance sometime in the future when I have the time.
- #11
- 15 July 2011 - 07:35 PM
o god i really am a satanist 
(none of my friends will be very suprised)
(none of my friends will be very suprised)
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- #12
- 15 July 2011 - 07:35 PM
- Tensa Zangetsu
- Special Ed
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I never understood but I still read the books and watched the movies
- #13
- 15 July 2011 - 07:49 PM
- Borg Lord
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And I don't care what kind of hero they are, they're an enemy of God.
I never thought the religious right would so directly admit to why they're so terribly flawed. I suppose recognizing their mistakes is the first step to fixing them, so that's good.
Also, I hardly ever use the dark magic I learned from Harry Potter. Everybody knows that only the weakest magics can be written down in books. The good stuff you need to be taught directly, generally by playing D&D.
- #14
- 15 July 2011 - 08:36 PM
Borg Lord, on 15 July 2011 - 08:36 PM, said:
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And I don't care what kind of hero they are, they're an enemy of God.
I never thought the religious right would so directly admit to why they're so terribly flawed. I suppose recognizing their mistakes is the first step to fixing them, so that's good.
Also, I hardly ever use the dark magic I learned from Harry Potter. Everybody knows that only the weakest magics can be written down in books. The good stuff you need to be taught directly, generally by playing D&D.
Not gonna lie, I lol'd. Hurreh pottuh is da devil.
And yeah, so what if he's protecting all the people of the world from the worlds darkest wizard? He's evil! These 4000 year old books that have possibly been tampered with over all this time says so!
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- 15 July 2011 - 10:35 PM
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Marshmallow, on 15 July 2011 - 07:26 PM, said:
Hahahah oh God, you just reminded me of this hilarious moment...
*video*
*video*
Anyone else find it hilarious that their sins are being washed away with bottled water?
On topic:
I feel like three things:
1) The series has been overwith for a while now, because there are books. You acknowledge this, but others don't, so I decided to mention it.
2) I feel that there was a distinct lack of erotic scenes.
3) I feel like a human being (how else am I supposed to feel?).
- #16
- 16 July 2011 - 12:46 AM
I for one am glad that they didn't fuck up the films. I expected them to throw them together as yet another WB cash cow, but in reality they were very enjoyable.
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- #17
- 16 July 2011 - 01:49 AM
- Taeshi
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Man I remember seeing a poster of it in 7th grade and my teacher recommending it as a new thing that is very good.
It just totally exploded in fame, I was never into it but I totally appreciate it and feel happy for the writer getting so far.
It just totally exploded in fame, I was never into it but I totally appreciate it and feel happy for the writer getting so far.
- #18
- 16 July 2011 - 03:44 AM
- Tensa Zangetsu
- Special Ed
Banned
I care little for this series but still I read so meh what're you gonna do
- #19
- 16 July 2011 - 03:46 AM
Read every book at least twice, seen every movie.
Is a good series, the books will always outstrip the movies by far in my mind though.
Is a good series, the books will always outstrip the movies by far in my mind though.
- #20
- 16 July 2011 - 05:50 AM
- Dr Noyd
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It's weird how I was in about 2nd grade when the first or second book came out... I just got the last one last week (granted it's been out for over a year); I'm a 19 year old college sophomore...
Also have no urge to read the damn thing, I'm on page 3. I need gas money anyways, time to return it.
Also have no urge to read the damn thing, I'm on page 3. I need gas money anyways, time to return it.
- #21
- 16 July 2011 - 08:37 AM
- Supah
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Marshmallow, on 15 July 2011 - 07:26 PM, said:
Kaxbe, on 15 July 2011 - 06:28 PM, said:
Harry Potter is Satanic bullshit and you shouldn't be reading/watching it.
Hahahah oh God, you just reminded me of this hilarious moment...
That bible camp stuff is really freaky.
- #22
- 16 July 2011 - 12:48 PM
- Carcharocles
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Marshmallow, on 15 July 2011 - 07:26 PM, said:
No wonder Nestle water is so bland. It's full of self-righteousness.
On Topic: bought the first Deathly Hallows movie on OnDemand about a month ago. It's one of two of the movies I enjoyed.
- #23
- 16 July 2011 - 01:54 PM
- Rukral
- Moderator
I just saw the last film myself. It was very well carried out, though left out some things in the book I'd have preferred to see. Overall it's nice to see this come to an end, and a fine ending at that. I couldn't stand Harry Potter when I first heard of it, but once I saw the first movie I was intrigued. I read the books, and quite enjoyed the middle ones, though never did enjoy the final. The ending killed it for me personally, I think a much better and emotionally stirring ending would have been found in a bittersweet, Harry saves the world but actually dies for it. That's my personal belief though.
Like I said, overall a fantastically well-down film. It was the last loose-end of many a childhood of a generation, I know many of my friends have enjoyed this series since we were starting to learn more then 1+1. They could have tried to pull the emotion in some of the moments a little better, really pulled at the heartstrings of viewers when surveying the dead. They did well in trying however when delving into the memories of Snape, that I found to be one of my more favourite moments of the film.
Like I said, overall a fantastically well-down film. It was the last loose-end of many a childhood of a generation, I know many of my friends have enjoyed this series since we were starting to learn more then 1+1. They could have tried to pull the emotion in some of the moments a little better, really pulled at the heartstrings of viewers when surveying the dead. They did well in trying however when delving into the memories of Snape, that I found to be one of my more favourite moments of the film.
- #25
- 16 July 2011 - 06:46 PM
- esalaka
- Banned
Rukral, on 16 July 2011 - 06:46 PM, said:
The ending killed it for me personally, I think a much better and emotionally stirring ending would have been found in a bittersweet, Harry saves the world but actually dies for it. That's my personal belief though.
Are you saying the moviemakers should've completely ignored the books?
Well, to be frank that could've been a good idea. A remake / alternate version instead of adaptation of the books. Sort of like HHGTTG (Every version from several radio versions, the book series, tv series, movie... are different) or Evangelion (Manga version has loads of amusing stuff not found in the anime and then there's the whole deal of Rebuild)
- #27
- 16 July 2011 - 07:01 PM
- Silhouette
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Saw the midnight screening, it was the best! I thought the movie followed the book reasonably well, without going overboard. Some were complaining that the timing of the scenes was messed up, but personally, I am just happy to see a fantastic series come to a good end.
- #28
- 16 July 2011 - 08:36 PM
- Luminaria
- Member
Just seen the film... Aaaaaaaa 
Overall, it was a good film. Obviously they couldn't fit all of it in, it was running at 130 minutes anyway. I feel it was certaintly the best way to end the series after its long and successful run. J.K Rowling must be set for life if she wasn't already.
TL;DR SNAPE X LILY MOMENTS WERE AWESOME. PAGE 552 OF THE LAST BOOK. (In my copy anyhow)
Spoiler
(Plus cause I love Snape X Lily
with the cape swirl and the fact HE NEVER AIMED A SPELL AT MCGONAGALL
Just brilliant!
Overall, it was a good film. Obviously they couldn't fit all of it in, it was running at 130 minutes anyway. I feel it was certaintly the best way to end the series after its long and successful run. J.K Rowling must be set for life if she wasn't already.
TL;DR SNAPE X LILY MOMENTS WERE AWESOME. PAGE 552 OF THE LAST BOOK. (In my copy anyhow)
This post has been edited by Luminaria: 17 July 2011 - 07:32 AM
- #29
- 16 July 2011 - 09:34 PM
GARRR! I wanted to start this thread right after the midnight showing but I zonked. Ah well.
Anyways!
Book Series: Awesome! J.K. can write like no other! I loved everything from the books: the adventures it took me on as a child, the hope and wonder of "What if it's real? I'm 12! WHERE'S HAGRID?!?!", the feeling that I was a close friend to everyone in the books, and all the extras it came with after it became a cultural trope like the tests of what house you would be in, dressing up while going and buying the newest books the days they came out, and then of course the movies!
Movie Series: I was blown away when the first movie came out after the 4th book came out. Granted I was still young and so didn't have a great taste in movies but still, as my memory serves, it was great! As the series progressed I was increasingly more satisfied with the series since it was generally keeping to the books well (again as my memory serves). Really the first time that I was slightly disappointed with any of the movies was during the last "book", both pt. 1 and 2. I'm won't go into detail because it's been a really really long time since I've read any of the books and so I'm not in much of a position to get cranky.
That being said the overall feeling of the whole trope is "FUCKING AWESOME!!" That's just my bit. If you haven't given the books a chance I would highly suggest it, especially if you're a younger person. If you don't like it just return it, just give it a try (as if my influence would really mean anything
oh well.)
As a final note "GO RAVENCLAW!"
Anyways!
Book Series: Awesome! J.K. can write like no other! I loved everything from the books: the adventures it took me on as a child, the hope and wonder of "What if it's real? I'm 12! WHERE'S HAGRID?!?!", the feeling that I was a close friend to everyone in the books, and all the extras it came with after it became a cultural trope like the tests of what house you would be in, dressing up while going and buying the newest books the days they came out, and then of course the movies!
Movie Series: I was blown away when the first movie came out after the 4th book came out. Granted I was still young and so didn't have a great taste in movies but still, as my memory serves, it was great! As the series progressed I was increasingly more satisfied with the series since it was generally keeping to the books well (again as my memory serves). Really the first time that I was slightly disappointed with any of the movies was during the last "book", both pt. 1 and 2. I'm won't go into detail because it's been a really really long time since I've read any of the books and so I'm not in much of a position to get cranky.
That being said the overall feeling of the whole trope is "FUCKING AWESOME!!" That's just my bit. If you haven't given the books a chance I would highly suggest it, especially if you're a younger person. If you don't like it just return it, just give it a try (as if my influence would really mean anything
oh well.)As a final note "GO RAVENCLAW!"
This post has been edited by keninja86: 16 July 2011 - 11:03 PM
- #31
- 16 July 2011 - 11:01 PM
- Camille
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A couple of years back I was like a die hard Potter fan, I still remember how my friends and I would pretend to be witches and wizards, but it has cooled down a bit. I still really like the books and they were the reason I started reading fantasy.
My mom actually read the first and the second books out loud since I couldn't read at that time, and then my mom got book three and I read that one all by myself. So, Harry Potter has always been a great part of my childhood.
I was never really fanatic about the movies, I watched them, because that's what you do, and the the ten-year old me scolded people for not reading the books and only watch the movies
Anyway, I really liked the seventh movie, even though it left out a bit and changed some things - it worked
My mom actually read the first and the second books out loud since I couldn't read at that time, and then my mom got book three and I read that one all by myself. So, Harry Potter has always been a great part of my childhood.
I was never really fanatic about the movies, I watched them, because that's what you do, and the the ten-year old me scolded people for not reading the books and only watch the movies
Anyway, I really liked the seventh movie, even though it left out a bit and changed some things - it worked
- #32
- 17 July 2011 - 09:45 AM
- ILB
- secretly a man
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I have not yet seen the last bit, but from what I have seen of part one, there are several disappointing aspects - such as very much important subplots being left out, and other edits being made that whisked away characterisation and the reasons for their actions. Although, of course, putting all of them in would likely have pulled the whole thing out into four parts. The additions (such as the Harry and Hermione dance, for instance) were quite well pulled off, though, so I cannot complain about that even though I am saddened that they may have taken away time from some things I felt were vital parts of the book.
Among the things that I wished were not so in the first part:
Still, it was a... Laudable effort. They left out many pieces that had great importance, but the main story holds its ground in the middle, which is - after all - the vital thing. I have to watch the last one, and see if anything happens there to change my mind.
Among the things that I wished were not so in the first part:
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Still, it was a... Laudable effort. They left out many pieces that had great importance, but the main story holds its ground in the middle, which is - after all - the vital thing. I have to watch the last one, and see if anything happens there to change my mind.
- #33
- 17 July 2011 - 03:40 PM
- Rukral
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esalaka, on 16 July 2011 - 07:01 PM, said:
Rukral, on 16 July 2011 - 06:46 PM, said:
The ending killed it for me personally, I think a much better and emotionally stirring ending would have been found in a bittersweet, Harry saves the world but actually dies for it. That's my personal belief though.
Are you saying the moviemakers should've completely ignored the books?
Well, to be frank that could've been a good idea. A remake / alternate version instead of adaptation of the books. Sort of like HHGTTG (Every version from several radio versions, the book series, tv series, movie... are different) or Evangelion (Manga version has loads of amusing stuff not found in the anime and then there's the whole deal of Rebuild)
I'm not saying that at all. I'm saying JK Rowling wrote a bad ending in my opinion. At least this was a book to movie adaptation that followed true to the book in most cases, yes. I was starting the end of the series itself, both book and movie could have had far more impact if written in this alternate manner.
- #35
- 17 July 2011 - 07:03 PM
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Movies are so mainstream.
On a more serious note, I will have to watch the last movie someday. Hope it will be as accurate as the first 4 movies.
Also, books are awesome. (I guess I'm a bookworm. Give me a book I like -> I can give it back to you tommorow if it's under 1600 pages.)
On a more serious note, I will have to watch the last movie someday. Hope it will be as accurate as the first 4 movies.
Also, books are awesome. (I guess I'm a bookworm. Give me a book I like -> I can give it back to you tommorow if it's under 1600 pages.)
- #36
- 17 July 2011 - 07:57 PM
- esalaka
- Banned
Rukral, on 17 July 2011 - 07:03 PM, said:
esalaka, on 16 July 2011 - 07:01 PM, said:
Rukral, on 16 July 2011 - 06:46 PM, said:
The ending killed it for me personally, I think a much better and emotionally stirring ending would have been found in a bittersweet, Harry saves the world but actually dies for it. That's my personal belief though.
Are you saying the moviemakers should've completely ignored the books?
Well, to be frank that could've been a good idea. A remake / alternate version instead of adaptation of the books. Sort of like HHGTTG (Every version from several radio versions, the book series, tv series, movie... are different) or Evangelion (Manga version has loads of amusing stuff not found in the anime and then there's the whole deal of Rebuild)
I'm not saying that at all. I'm saying JK Rowling wrote a bad ending in my opinion. At least this was a book to movie adaptation that followed true to the book in most cases, yes. I was starting the end of the series itself, both book and movie could have had far more impact if written in this alternate manner.
HP is largely aimed at children.
Killing him off would've been a dumb idea.
- #37
- 17 July 2011 - 09:27 PM
- DarkfoxSoldier
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Fun series, still prefer the books over the movies.
- #38
- 17 July 2011 - 10:53 PM
- ChewySmokey
- BCI Member
While it is a good series, I could care less about it.
- #40
- 17 July 2011 - 11:52 PM
- ILB
- secretly a man
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I actually think the ending Harry Potter already has was the best there could possibly be. As in, I really do not mind him surviving because every single thing built up to that ending. His character, the events that occurred, the information that was gathered to create conclusions only in the very end, all of that said that it would work. While I am not against a bittersweet ending, the one that came about here worked out perfectly well - besides, there are already a whole lot of stories that end with a lot of loss, and have tragic heroes. ^_^
Spoiler
- #41
- 18 July 2011 - 12:26 AM
- SushiJaguar
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Not to mention,
Spoiler
- #42
- 18 July 2011 - 01:24 AM
- Rukral
- Moderator
esalaka, on 17 July 2011 - 09:27 PM, said:
HP is largely aimed at children.
Killing him off would've been a dumb idea.
Killing him off would've been a dumb idea.
The thing is, many of the children who are the core fans of the Harry Potter series have since grown up. The books each became darker and darker as time went on, I don't believe the final is a novel for the same 8 year old child the first is. I see writing as a way to make people feel, and what better way to tug heart-strings then to make this figure we've seen and watched grow as many readers grew along with him make a sacrifice he was not immediately redeemed from? Watch this boy make a sacrifice and pay a legitimate toll for it. Yeah sure, others died but it doesn't hit home as much as it would if the person you've watched for over a decade lose it all and save the day? This is my personal belief though. An ending with an impact that leaves a mark emotionally with the reader is better then one they can say "Oh, that was good!" then pick up the next. You know this character died, and died for what they wanted and what they believed in. This makes their struggles seem to have so much more impact then they get the happy ending. You want to stop them, save them, and it will leave a lasting mark on you as a result which I believe an author should strive for, touching the emotions of the readers.
And besides, I know I'm not the only one that read (Not watched in the movie, but read in the book) that 19 years later crap and felt it was a badly written Fanfic.
- #43
- 18 July 2011 - 02:01 AM
- Silhouette
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SushiJaguar, on 18 July 2011 - 01:24 AM, said:
Not to mention,
Spoiler
Not sure if this qualifies as a spoiler, but oh well:
Spoiler
- #44
- 18 July 2011 - 02:58 AM
- Skylar
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Luminaria, on 16 July 2011 - 09:34 PM, said:
Just seen the film... Aaaaaaaa
Overall, it was a good film. Obviously they couldn't fit all of it in, it was running at 130 minutes anyway. I feel it was certaintly the best way to end the series after its long and successful run. J.K Rowling must be set for life if she wasn't already.
TL;DR SNAPE X LILY MOMENTS WERE AWESOME. PAGE 552 OF THE LAST BOOK. (In my copy anyhow)
Spoiler
Overall, it was a good film. Obviously they couldn't fit all of it in, it was running at 130 minutes anyway. I feel it was certaintly the best way to end the series after its long and successful run. J.K Rowling must be set for life if she wasn't already.
TL;DR SNAPE X LILY MOMENTS WERE AWESOME. PAGE 552 OF THE LAST BOOK. (In my copy anyhow)
I think I agree with every part of what you said.
The want part pissed me off to the max. AND THE END, Y U LOOK DA SAME!?
Good movie though, I liked it a lot c:
- #45
- 18 July 2011 - 03:52 AM
- SushiJaguar
- Internet Tough Guy<br>P.S. I roleplay as a medieval furry
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No, Sil. You miss the point. In both book and film, Hedwig was pretty much tossed aside in the same vein as Moody was. However, Hedwig didn't get her eye stuck in a door to become a plot point. I'm just saying, we had to put up with that redundant fucking bird for six fucking stories. IF you're going to kill it, have her guts explode across Potty Wee Pothead's glasses.
- #46
- 18 July 2011 - 04:21 AM
- OneLonelyPickle
- Member
Movies are good. I could care less about the books.
- #48
- 18 July 2011 - 09:26 AM
I read all the books, and enjoyed them (especially the 7th). However, I have never been a fanatic about the series. I didn't go to any midnight releases, and the only movie I've seen end-to-end is Goblet of Fire.
One thing that just kept bugging me though: Why the hell didn't someone just shoot Voldemort? I mean, it's not as if magic is bulletproof, (unless it is, in which case, I stand corrected), so why doesn't someone just end him with a high-powered rifle? (Repeat as necessary until he runs out of horcruxes.)
One thing that just kept bugging me though: Why the hell didn't someone just shoot Voldemort? I mean, it's not as if magic is bulletproof, (unless it is, in which case, I stand corrected), so why doesn't someone just end him with a high-powered rifle? (Repeat as necessary until he runs out of horcruxes.)
- #50
- 18 July 2011 - 03:45 PM