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FeedMeTV · 10th November 2002, 04:20 PM

I went to an early screening of COS and I thought the film was excellent!

The acting was much better (I felt Daniel was a little wooden in the first film

)
Has anyone else seen it?

sarah2040 · 18th November 2002, 12:58 PM

It was fantastic!! a lot better than the first (considering i loved that one it's saying something!)

FeedMeTV · 21st November 2002, 06:55 PM

In case anyone hasn't seen the film and is reading this thread, SPOILERS!! and if you are reading it STOP!!

When the basilisk was listening out for Harry and he was trapped in that little grated off passage way and the basilisk was right near him I was actually almost holding my breath even though I knew that nothing was going to happen to him because I'd read the book!
The Quidditch match was also a little better, this time I didn't notice any computerized players!

Arwen · 22nd November 2002, 07:38 PM

I was watching an HBo first look on the Chamber of Secrets and it looks so great... but I was curious and if someone could PM me with the answer

Who is Tom Riddle in the movie?

Dave · 25th November 2002, 01:08 AM

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Originally posted by Arwen
Who is Tom Riddle in the movie?

According to IMdB it is Christian Coulson.
http://uk.imdb.com/Name?Coulson,%20Christian

Everyone I spoke to that had seen this said that it was better than the first. I also found that hard to believe, but it's true.

I agree about the wooden acting in the first film. They have more experience now, but there is the problem of them getting a bit too old now.

The sequence you described in the Chamber of Secrets scared my 7 year old son, but that was the only part. I guess that's why it's a PG certificate.

Go and see it now, if there are any seats left. I've not seen cinemas that packed out for quite a while.

Highlander II · 15th July 2003, 03:49 PM

Saw the movie before the book - and wasn't really comparing it to the 1st one - I saw them both the same weekend - gotta love Netflix! - anyway -

there's a discussion in the 1st book/movie thread about Draco Malfoy and if he was presented well -- and it got me thinking about something as I was reading COS --

Lockhart -- did Kenneth Brannagh have this guy down to a T or what? He's such a dork in the book, and KB had that 'such a dork' just right in the movie -- (of course, seeing the movie first might have altered my perception - but, I stand by my opinion on this

)

Anyway -- I have one chapter in the book to read - then I'll be back to post more ----

where's everyone else??

Annette · 15th July 2003, 04:32 PM

You're right there H2. Kenneth Brannagh was exactly the right person for the role of Lockhart. He was fantastic. I had read the book before seeing the film but thought the film was quite true to the book. You obviously use your imagination while reading the book ie:- spiders, Aragog, Ron and his panic at the spiders. It just brought it all to life. I've seen the film quite a few times now. Love it that much!!!! (so does my 5 year old daughter) LOL

annette

timdgreat · 15th July 2003, 08:09 PM

well even though i didnt like this book taht much compared to the others, the movie was great, loved how it followed the book so well:rolly2:

Highlander II · 15th July 2003, 08:20 PM

you know - I think my fave part, though, is when Harry hands the diary back to Lucius Malfoy and then throws the sock/book (book/movie) at Dobby -- that's just the funniest thing - and I don't really know why -- maybe it's the 'gotcha' of the 'bad guy' thing by Harry - but I just thought it was funny --

timdgreat · 17th July 2003, 08:55 PM

oh that was good, but i thought it was funny seeing malfoy sprawled on his back

:rolly2:

Highlander II · 18th July 2003, 04:33 PM

you mean when Dobby magic-smacks him? yeah - that was good too!

Though - in the book Lucius gets tossed down a flight of stairs - in the movie he's just sent sliding down a hallway - I know, I know - money and stunt doubles - but still --- watching him fall down the stairs might have been a bit more 'satisfying' for Harry - but I think it was still good to see the guy go flying --- :evil:

I'm still rolling from watching Kenneth Brannagh as Lockhart - b/c that is just about the best I've seen him in a long time. He does comedy so well - (Watch "Much Ado About Nothing" - that was really good too!) -- KB is quite talented and seems to get 'left behind' -- but, he had that role in "Wild Wild West" (who's idea WAS that movie?) - and that might have hurt him a smidge - but I think the HP role was quite good for him -- and I think if I'd been reading the book before I saw the movie, I might have pictured him in that role --- he's just so fun!

timdgreat · 20th July 2003, 06:30 PM

yeah lockhart was good, i really liked his humor too, was much better then i thought it was in the book, but then seeing a movie is a much diffrent experience then reading

:rolly2:

Annette · 23rd July 2003, 07:01 PM

I'll say it again too Kenneth Brannagh was absolutely fantastic as Lockhart. Fitted the part soooooooooooo well. :lol:

annette

10th November 2002, 04:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
FeedMeTV The Fifth Member of SG-1 Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 809	Chamber Of Secrets I went to an early screening of COS and I thought the film was excellent! The acting was much better (I felt Daniel was a little wooden in the first film ) Has anyone else seen it?

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timdgreat For the Emperor Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,093	oh that was good, but i thought it was funny seeing malfoy sprawled on his back:rolly2:

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timdgreat For the Emperor Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,093	yeah lockhart was good, i really liked his humor too, was much better then i thought it was in the book, but then seeing a movie is a much diffrent experience then reading:rolly2:

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18th November 2002, 12:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
sarah2040 Shipper Queen Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,491	It was fantastic!! a lot better than the first (considering i loved that one it's saying something!)

21st November 2002, 06:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
FeedMeTV The Fifth Member of SG-1 Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 809	In case anyone hasn't seen the film and is reading this thread, SPOILERS!! and if you are reading it STOP!! When the basilisk was listening out for Harry and he was trapped in that little grated off passage way and the basilisk was right near him I was actually almost holding my breath even though I knew that nothing was going to happen to him because I'd read the book! The Quidditch match was also a little better, this time I didn't notice any computerized players!

22nd November 2002, 07:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Arwen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,184	I was watching an HBo first look on the Chamber of Secrets and it looks so great... but I was curious and if someone could PM me with the answer Who is Tom Riddle in the movie?

15th July 2003, 03:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
Highlander II There can be only one!! Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 9,630	Saw the movie before the book - and wasn't really comparing it to the 1st one - I saw them both the same weekend - gotta love Netflix! - anyway - there's a discussion in the 1st book/movie thread about Draco Malfoy and if he was presented well -- and it got me thinking about something as I was reading COS -- Lockhart -- did Kenneth Brannagh have this guy down to a T or what? He's such a dork in the book, and KB had that 'such a dork' just right in the movie -- (of course, seeing the movie first might have altered my perception - but, I stand by my opinion on this ) Anyway -- I have one chapter in the book to read - then I'll be back to post more ---- where's everyone else??

15th July 2003, 04:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
Annette This is Star - my honey!! Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,942	You're right there H2. Kenneth Brannagh was exactly the right person for the role of Lockhart. He was fantastic. I had read the book before seeing the film but thought the film was quite true to the book. You obviously use your imagination while reading the book ie:- spiders, Aragog, Ron and his panic at the spiders. It just brought it all to life. I've seen the film quite a few times now. Love it that much!!!! (so does my 5 year old daughter) LOL annette

15th July 2003, 08:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
timdgreat For the Emperor Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,093	well even though i didnt like this book taht much compared to the others, the movie was great, loved how it followed the book so well:rolly2:

15th July 2003, 08:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
Highlander II There can be only one!! Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 9,630	you know - I think my fave part, though, is when Harry hands the diary back to Lucius Malfoy and then throws the sock/book (book/movie) at Dobby -- that's just the funniest thing - and I don't really know why -- maybe it's the 'gotcha' of the 'bad guy' thing by Harry - but I just thought it was funny --

18th July 2003, 04:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
Highlander II There can be only one!! Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 9,630	you mean when Dobby magic-smacks him? yeah - that was good too! Though - in the book Lucius gets tossed down a flight of stairs - in the movie he's just sent sliding down a hallway - I know, I know - money and stunt doubles - but still --- watching him fall down the stairs might have been a bit more 'satisfying' for Harry - but I think it was still good to see the guy go flying --- :evil: I'm still rolling from watching Kenneth Brannagh as Lockhart - b/c that is just about the best I've seen him in a long time. He does comedy so well - (Watch "Much Ado About Nothing" - that was really good too!) -- KB is quite talented and seems to get 'left behind' -- but, he had that role in "Wild Wild West" (who's idea WAS that movie?) - and that might have hurt him a smidge - but I think the HP role was quite good for him -- and I think if I'd been reading the book before I saw the movie, I might have pictured him in that role --- he's just so fun!

23rd July 2003, 07:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
Annette This is Star - my honey!! Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,942	I'll say it again too Kenneth Brannagh was absolutely fantastic as Lockhart. Fitted the part soooooooooooo well. :lol: annette