Harry Potter Books vs. Movies

Geek · 11-11-2008, 08:41 AM

I live my Harry Potter books, but I really dislike the Dumbledore they have in the movies. He seems so uncalm. Almost manic. I really liked the first one who passed away.

Anybody else frustrated by this dude?

Gwydion · 11-11-2008, 09:15 AM

My fiance was. Considering I never watched the movies between official releases, I didn't even know they were different until she mentioned it.

donbarzini · 11-11-2008, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Geek

I live my Harry Potter books, but I really dislike the Dumbledore they have in the movies. He seems so uncalm. Almost manic. I really liked the first one who passed away.

Anybody else frustrated by this dude?

Yeah, I think Ian McKellen would have been better. He played Magneto in the "X-Men" movies.

*kris31280* ^(Premo) · 11-11-2008, 11:45 AM

Yeah, the actor they have now isn't quite as good.

I'm rereading the entire series in preparation for the new movie release... the end of this month, right?

Nickel · 11-11-2008, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kris31280

Yeah, the actor they have now isn't quite as good.

I'm rereading the entire series in preparation for the new movie release... the end of this month, right?

Heck no, they rescheduled the release months ago. July 17 now.

*kris31280* ^(Premo) · 11-11-2008, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Nickel

Heck no, they rescheduled the release months ago. July 17 now.

Dammit. I'm on book 4 now and I started a month ago

Maybe they'll stick in my head until July.

WidowLady06 · 11-11-2008, 12:27 PM

No, I think the Dumbledore is absolutely awful. I enjoy the movies, but I always have a problem watching movies after I read the book. The characters are never quite what I had imagined and they always have to cut so much out. Of course, it would make sense that I don't read the books first, but I can't seem to do that.

my-thyme · 11-11-2008, 12:32 PM

I'm sitting here listening to "Deathly Hallows" right now. Jim Dale has read all 7 books for audio release, and he does a great job.

Hope none of the other actors croak before the last movies are complete, because I've never been happy with the "new" Dumbledore...

(and I'm tickled that they're making DH into 2 movies, I would have hated to see any of that book left out of the movie...)

11-11-2008, 08:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
Geek Drink You Alive Member Since: Nov 2005 Location: Fantasyland Posts: 11,431 Blog Entries: 1	Harry Potter Books vs. Movies I live my Harry Potter books, but I really dislike the Dumbledore they have in the movies. He seems so uncalm. Almost manic. I really liked the first one who passed away. Anybody else frustrated by this dude? __________________ .·:¨¨:·. .·:¨¨:·.If you are not having a good time, it's your own damn fault .·:¨¨:·. .·:¨¨: Drink You Alive- My Fiction Story here on somd.com! Poughkeepsie by Geek
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Gwydion Registered User Member Since: Nov 2006 Location: Annapolis Posts: 2,739	My fiance was. Considering I never watched the movies between official releases, I didn't even know they were different until she mentioned it.
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kris31280 ^(Premo) I'm Not an Angel Member Since: Jul 2007 Location: Where the white rock ends... Posts: 8,875	Yeah, the actor they have now isn't quite as good. I'm rereading the entire series in preparation for the new movie release... the end of this month, right? __________________ Get on your knees And let the games begin Bow to your queen And I will crown your head Cause I can make you every inch a king Before I do it, tell me Tell me what's in it for me I need someone young, willing and able You need someone old enough to know better I want you to... Do my dirty work Do my dirty work Let me be your labor of love My royal garden needs a hired man Plant your seed, sow it My rose's all in your hand
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WidowLady06 lost in the numbers Member Since: Jul 2008 Location: Lusby Posts: 984	No, I think the Dumbledore is absolutely awful. I enjoy the movies, but I always have a problem watching movies after I read the book. The characters are never quite what I had imagined and they always have to cut so much out. Of course, it would make sense that I don't read the books first, but I can't seem to do that. __________________ Do Not Give Up The Ship!
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11-11-2008, 12:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
my-thyme ..if momma ain't happy... Member Since: Oct 2006 Location: south Posts: 735	I'm sitting here listening to "Deathly Hallows" right now. Jim Dale has read all 7 books for audio release, and he does a great job. Hope none of the other actors croak before the last movies are complete, because I've never been happy with the "new" Dumbledore... (and I'm tickled that they're making DH into 2 movies, I would have hated to see any of that book left out of the movie...)
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