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This is me, a 16 year old, harping on about Harry Potter. And well deserved it is too. I loved this film. I enjoyed every bit of it.
The cinema trip started out an a fantastic note, as instead of being confronted by posters of weak Disney films, I saw a poster for a film by my all time favourite director – Kevin Smith. It was of Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, which looks like as awesome film. This put me in a good mood.
So I got my Wizarding hat and Harry Potter popcorn… (only kidding, well, about the hat part)
I was captivated by the Lord of The Rings trailer that they cruelly showed without letting me, and me personally, see the whole film right then. This film looks AMAZING. Those of you who have seen me rant will know I love Lord of The Rings, and this trailer make me grin in the darkness of the cinema.
“ Evil Will Rise”, said the tagline. Damn straight it will, and I’ll be waiting with ticket in hand, and a Wizarding hat on my head, Lord of The Rings popcorn in the other hand.
Well, anyway, onto the film. I shall shortly brief you on the plot, for you uneducated hole living monkeys who have somehow missed the Potter craze of the last four years. Harry Potter’s parents were murdered by a Dark Wizard called Voldemort, who fell from power trying to kill Harry. He is taken to live with his Muggle parents. 11 years later, he is summoned to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, in order to learn his parent’s craft. He meets the loyal Ron Weasley and the smart Hermione Granger. These three friends uncover a plot to steal the Philosopher’s Stone, a mystical artefact that has the power to grant eternal life. Voldemort is trying to steal the Stone, with help from a Hogwarts teacher. The friends believe this to be Professor Snape, an evil teacher who dislikes Harry. Their belief is reconfirmed when Harry’s broomstick acts violently during a Quidditch match, and Snape is spotted mumbling some strange words. Then, when serving dentention in the Forbidden Forest, Harry is confronted by a dark hooded stranger sucking the blood from a unicorn. He is saved by a centaur, but is told Voldemort is growing in strength. When the protector of the Stone, Headmaster Dumbledore, is called away, Harry is convinced Snape will strike. He and his friends bypass a series of increasingly challenges – A three headed dog, a man-eating vine, a room of killer keys and a violent chess board – which leaves only Harry to face the unknown enemy, a teacher with the back of his head possessed by the spirit of Voldemort. The fight for the Philosopher’s Stone is amazing, and I won’t reveal the details for those of you not lucky enough to see the advanced preview ;-)
Right, that’s the film. Some terms may be unfamiliar? Let Stryke be your guide:
Muggles – Ordinary people who don’t have the ability to use magic.
Hogwarts – School where witches and wizards are educated. A boarding school with a twist.
Quidditch – A dangerous sport played on broomsticks. It involves three balls – The Quaffle, two Bludgers and the Golden Snitch. The Three Chasers get the Quaffle and try to score a goal through three Golden Hoops. The Keeper guards these hoops. A goal is worth 10 points. Two Beaters try to hit the Bludgers towards the opposing team, in order to knock them from their broomsticks. There is also a Seeker, who tries to catch the Golden Snitch. This is worth 150 points and ends the games. There, simple, eh? Like to see David Beckham play it… ;-)
Forbidden Forest – A dark wood where weird creatures live, like unicorns, werewolves, centaurs and Goatboy.
There, now you understand more about the world of Harry. Now, I have to harp on about the quality of the acting. It really was amazing. Daniel Radcliffe, the young lad who plays Harry Potter, is a born actor. He plays the part to perfection, armed with a superb little wry smile. His back-up is also stunning. Rupert Grint, who plays Ron Weasley, provides the comedy, and I actually laughed at the little redhead in places. Emma Watson is very smug and cocky as the genius Hermione Granger, and together these three kids carry a film on their small shoulders. Brilliant to see them carry it off in style, where older and more seasoned actors have failed. The back up comes from a wealth of British stars – Maggie Smith, John Cleese, Zoe Wanamaker, Richard Harris and, most importantly, Alan Rickman. I am a huge fan of this actor, as he has starred in two of my favourite films – Die Hard and Dogma. In this he plays a character very similar to his snivelling Sheriff of Nottingham from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, and carries it off excellently. His portrayal of Snape is everything a Harry Potter fan could have dreamed of. So full marks to the casting staff, and to JK Rowling for keeping a British cast. This shows how Bridget Jones Diary could have benefited. Another young star of this film worth mentioning is Tom Felton, who plays Harry’s arch-rival, Draco Malfoy. He carries off the sneering and spoilt child to perfection. Something else worth mentioning is Dustin Hoffman’s cameo as the ghost of Bloody Baron. He looks and acts exactly the same as he did in Hook.
Speaking of J K Rowling, she deserves all the credit she gets. She is up there with authors such as Enid Blyton and Roald Dahl, who could captivate the entire country’s youth with their words. I grew up with the Famous Five, and began serious reading with Tolkien’s Hobbit, and now I revert back to childhood by eagerly awaiting the next instalment of Harry Potter. Should I be ashamed? Well, probably, but I’m not. Books rule, so do films, and combining them perfectly has yielded this gem. As soon as SR add this beauty of a film on DVD, I will be pre-ordering.
So that is my guide. This film was brilliantly acted and I loved every single minute of it. The Lord of The Rings trailer is enough reason to go and see it, anyway. If you live in the Milton Keynes area, beware of the smiling 16 year old going into the cinema with a Wizarding hat and armed with Harry Potter popcorn. Honestly, I’m joking about the hat part…
“ There is no good or evil. There is just power, and those too weak to seek it.”
Cheers, Stryke.
The cinema trip started out an a fantastic note, as instead of being confronted by posters of weak Disney films, I saw a poster for a film by my all time favourite director – Kevin Smith. It was of Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, which looks like as awesome film. This put me in a good mood.
So I got my Wizarding hat and Harry Potter popcorn… (only kidding, well, about the hat part)
I was captivated by the Lord of The Rings trailer that they cruelly showed without letting me, and me personally, see the whole film right then. This film looks AMAZING. Those of you who have seen me rant will know I love Lord of The Rings, and this trailer make me grin in the darkness of the cinema.
“ Evil Will Rise”, said the tagline. Damn straight it will, and I’ll be waiting with ticket in hand, and a Wizarding hat on my head, Lord of The Rings popcorn in the other hand.
Well, anyway, onto the film. I shall shortly brief you on the plot, for you uneducated hole living monkeys who have somehow missed the Potter craze of the last four years. Harry Potter’s parents were murdered by a Dark Wizard called Voldemort, who fell from power trying to kill Harry. He is taken to live with his Muggle parents. 11 years later, he is summoned to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, in order to learn his parent’s craft. He meets the loyal Ron Weasley and the smart Hermione Granger. These three friends uncover a plot to steal the Philosopher’s Stone, a mystical artefact that has the power to grant eternal life. Voldemort is trying to steal the Stone, with help from a Hogwarts teacher. The friends believe this to be Professor Snape, an evil teacher who dislikes Harry. Their belief is reconfirmed when Harry’s broomstick acts violently during a Quidditch match, and Snape is spotted mumbling some strange words. Then, when serving dentention in the Forbidden Forest, Harry is confronted by a dark hooded stranger sucking the blood from a unicorn. He is saved by a centaur, but is told Voldemort is growing in strength. When the protector of the Stone, Headmaster Dumbledore, is called away, Harry is convinced Snape will strike. He and his friends bypass a series of increasingly challenges – A three headed dog, a man-eating vine, a room of killer keys and a violent chess board – which leaves only Harry to face the unknown enemy, a teacher with the back of his head possessed by the spirit of Voldemort. The fight for the Philosopher’s Stone is amazing, and I won’t reveal the details for those of you not lucky enough to see the advanced preview ;-)
Right, that’s the film. Some terms may be unfamiliar? Let Stryke be your guide:
Muggles – Ordinary people who don’t have the ability to use magic.
Hogwarts – School where witches and wizards are educated. A boarding school with a twist.
Quidditch – A dangerous sport played on broomsticks. It involves three balls – The Quaffle, two Bludgers and the Golden Snitch. The Three Chasers get the Quaffle and try to score a goal through three Golden Hoops. The Keeper guards these hoops. A goal is worth 10 points. Two Beaters try to hit the Bludgers towards the opposing team, in order to knock them from their broomsticks. There is also a Seeker, who tries to catch the Golden Snitch. This is worth 150 points and ends the games. There, simple, eh? Like to see David Beckham play it… ;-)
Forbidden Forest – A dark wood where weird creatures live, like unicorns, werewolves, centaurs and Goatboy.
There, now you understand more about the world of Harry. Now, I have to harp on about the quality of the acting. It really was amazing. Daniel Radcliffe, the young lad who plays Harry Potter, is a born actor. He plays the part to perfection, armed with a superb little wry smile. His back-up is also stunning. Rupert Grint, who plays Ron Weasley, provides the comedy, and I actually laughed at the little redhead in places. Emma Watson is very smug and cocky as the genius Hermione Granger, and together these three kids carry a film on their small shoulders. Brilliant to see them carry it off in style, where older and more seasoned actors have failed. The back up comes from a wealth of British stars – Maggie Smith, John Cleese, Zoe Wanamaker, Richard Harris and, most importantly, Alan Rickman. I am a huge fan of this actor, as he has starred in two of my favourite films – Die Hard and Dogma. In this he plays a character very similar to his snivelling Sheriff of Nottingham from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, and carries it off excellently. His portrayal of Snape is everything a Harry Potter fan could have dreamed of. So full marks to the casting staff, and to JK Rowling for keeping a British cast. This shows how Bridget Jones Diary could have benefited. Another young star of this film worth mentioning is Tom Felton, who plays Harry’s arch-rival, Draco Malfoy. He carries off the sneering and spoilt child to perfection. Something else worth mentioning is Dustin Hoffman’s cameo as the ghost of Bloody Baron. He looks and acts exactly the same as he did in Hook.
Speaking of J K Rowling, she deserves all the credit she gets. She is up there with authors such as Enid Blyton and Roald Dahl, who could captivate the entire country’s youth with their words. I grew up with the Famous Five, and began serious reading with Tolkien’s Hobbit, and now I revert back to childhood by eagerly awaiting the next instalment of Harry Potter. Should I be ashamed? Well, probably, but I’m not. Books rule, so do films, and combining them perfectly has yielded this gem. As soon as SR add this beauty of a film on DVD, I will be pre-ordering.
So that is my guide. This film was brilliantly acted and I loved every single minute of it. The Lord of The Rings trailer is enough reason to go and see it, anyway. If you live in the Milton Keynes area, beware of the smiling 16 year old going into the cinema with a Wizarding hat and armed with Harry Potter popcorn. Honestly, I’m joking about the hat part…
“ There is no good or evil. There is just power, and those too weak to seek it.”
Cheers, Stryke.
Heh, when Hagrid turned up, I wanted him to say:
'Evening Goatboy. Whats happened?'
'Evening Goatboy. Whats happened?'
LOL @ the Goatboy thing! LOL :-D
I loved the film to bits, too. It was great.
LOL
I loved the film to bits, too. It was great.
LOL
Stryke wrote:
> This is me, a 16 year old, harping on about Harry Potter. Forbidden Forest – A dark wood
> where weird creatures live, like unicorns, werewolves, centaurs and
> Goatboy.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, lol.
I saw an advanced preview yesterday, and this review is spot on, oh, and I'm sure Goatboy must live in the Forbidden Forest too :D.
LOL!!
> This is me, a 16 year old, harping on about Harry Potter. Forbidden Forest – A dark wood
> where weird creatures live, like unicorns, werewolves, centaurs and
> Goatboy.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, lol.
I saw an advanced preview yesterday, and this review is spot on, oh, and I'm sure Goatboy must live in the Forbidden Forest too :D.
LOL!!
This is me, a 16 year old, harping on about Harry Potter. And well deserved it is too. I loved this film. I enjoyed every bit of it.
The cinema trip started out an a fantastic note, as instead of being confronted by posters of weak Disney films, I saw a poster for a film by my all time favourite director – Kevin Smith. It was of Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, which looks like as awesome film. This put me in a good mood.
So I got my Wizarding hat and Harry Potter popcorn… (only kidding, well, about the hat part)
I was captivated by the Lord of The Rings trailer that they cruelly showed without letting me, and me personally, see the whole film right then. This film looks AMAZING. Those of you who have seen me rant will know I love Lord of The Rings, and this trailer make me grin in the darkness of the cinema.
“ Evil Will Rise”, said the tagline. Damn straight it will, and I’ll be waiting with ticket in hand, and a Wizarding hat on my head, Lord of The Rings popcorn in the other hand.
Well, anyway, onto the film. I shall shortly brief you on the plot, for you uneducated hole living monkeys who have somehow missed the Potter craze of the last four years. Harry Potter’s parents were murdered by a Dark Wizard called Voldemort, who fell from power trying to kill Harry. He is taken to live with his Muggle parents. 11 years later, he is summoned to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, in order to learn his parent’s craft. He meets the loyal Ron Weasley and the smart Hermione Granger. These three friends uncover a plot to steal the Philosopher’s Stone, a mystical artefact that has the power to grant eternal life. Voldemort is trying to steal the Stone, with help from a Hogwarts teacher. The friends believe this to be Professor Snape, an evil teacher who dislikes Harry. Their belief is reconfirmed when Harry’s broomstick acts violently during a Quidditch match, and Snape is spotted mumbling some strange words. Then, when serving dentention in the Forbidden Forest, Harry is confronted by a dark hooded stranger sucking the blood from a unicorn. He is saved by a centaur, but is told Voldemort is growing in strength. When the protector of the Stone, Headmaster Dumbledore, is called away, Harry is convinced Snape will strike. He and his friends bypass a series of increasingly challenges – A three headed dog, a man-eating vine, a room of killer keys and a violent chess board – which leaves only Harry to face the unknown enemy, a teacher with the back of his head possessed by the spirit of Voldemort. The fight for the Philosopher’s Stone is amazing, and I won’t reveal the details for those of you not lucky enough to see the advanced preview ;-)
Right, that’s the film. Some terms may be unfamiliar? Let Stryke be your guide:
Muggles – Ordinary people who don’t have the ability to use magic.
Hogwarts – School where witches and wizards are educated. A boarding school with a twist.
Quidditch – A dangerous sport played on broomsticks. It involves three balls – The Quaffle, two Bludgers and the Golden Snitch. The Three Chasers get the Quaffle and try to score a goal through three Golden Hoops. The Keeper guards these hoops. A goal is worth 10 points. Two Beaters try to hit the Bludgers towards the opposing team, in order to knock them from their broomsticks. There is also a Seeker, who tries to catch the Golden Snitch. This is worth 150 points and ends the games. There, simple, eh? Like to see David Beckham play it… ;-)
Forbidden Forest – A dark wood where weird creatures live, like unicorns, werewolves, centaurs and Goatboy.
There, now you understand more about the world of Harry. Now, I have to harp on about the quality of the acting. It really was amazing. Daniel Radcliffe, the young lad who plays Harry Potter, is a born actor. He plays the part to perfection, armed with a superb little wry smile. His back-up is also stunning. Rupert Grint, who plays Ron Weasley, provides the comedy, and I actually laughed at the little redhead in places. Emma Watson is very smug and cocky as the genius Hermione Granger, and together these three kids carry a film on their small shoulders. Brilliant to see them carry it off in style, where older and more seasoned actors have failed. The back up comes from a wealth of British stars – Maggie Smith, John Cleese, Zoe Wanamaker, Richard Harris and, most importantly, Alan Rickman. I am a huge fan of this actor, as he has starred in two of my favourite films – Die Hard and Dogma. In this he plays a character very similar to his snivelling Sheriff of Nottingham from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, and carries it off excellently. His portrayal of Snape is everything a Harry Potter fan could have dreamed of. So full marks to the casting staff, and to JK Rowling for keeping a British cast. This shows how Bridget Jones Diary could have benefited. Another young star of this film worth mentioning is Tom Felton, who plays Harry’s arch-rival, Draco Malfoy. He carries off the sneering and spoilt child to perfection. Something else worth mentioning is Dustin Hoffman’s cameo as the ghost of Bloody Baron. He looks and acts exactly the same as he did in Hook.
Speaking of J K Rowling, she deserves all the credit she gets. She is up there with authors such as Enid Blyton and Roald Dahl, who could captivate the entire country’s youth with their words. I grew up with the Famous Five, and began serious reading with Tolkien’s Hobbit, and now I revert back to childhood by eagerly awaiting the next instalment of Harry Potter. Should I be ashamed? Well, probably, but I’m not. Books rule, so do films, and combining them perfectly has yielded this gem. As soon as SR add this beauty of a film on DVD, I will be pre-ordering.
So that is my guide. This film was brilliantly acted and I loved every single minute of it. The Lord of The Rings trailer is enough reason to go and see it, anyway. If you live in the Milton Keynes area, beware of the smiling 16 year old going into the cinema with a Wizarding hat and armed with Harry Potter popcorn. Honestly, I’m joking about the hat part…
“ There is no good or evil. There is just power, and those too weak to seek it.”
Cheers, Stryke.
The cinema trip started out an a fantastic note, as instead of being confronted by posters of weak Disney films, I saw a poster for a film by my all time favourite director – Kevin Smith. It was of Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, which looks like as awesome film. This put me in a good mood.
So I got my Wizarding hat and Harry Potter popcorn… (only kidding, well, about the hat part)
I was captivated by the Lord of The Rings trailer that they cruelly showed without letting me, and me personally, see the whole film right then. This film looks AMAZING. Those of you who have seen me rant will know I love Lord of The Rings, and this trailer make me grin in the darkness of the cinema.
“ Evil Will Rise”, said the tagline. Damn straight it will, and I’ll be waiting with ticket in hand, and a Wizarding hat on my head, Lord of The Rings popcorn in the other hand.
Well, anyway, onto the film. I shall shortly brief you on the plot, for you uneducated hole living monkeys who have somehow missed the Potter craze of the last four years. Harry Potter’s parents were murdered by a Dark Wizard called Voldemort, who fell from power trying to kill Harry. He is taken to live with his Muggle parents. 11 years later, he is summoned to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, in order to learn his parent’s craft. He meets the loyal Ron Weasley and the smart Hermione Granger. These three friends uncover a plot to steal the Philosopher’s Stone, a mystical artefact that has the power to grant eternal life. Voldemort is trying to steal the Stone, with help from a Hogwarts teacher. The friends believe this to be Professor Snape, an evil teacher who dislikes Harry. Their belief is reconfirmed when Harry’s broomstick acts violently during a Quidditch match, and Snape is spotted mumbling some strange words. Then, when serving dentention in the Forbidden Forest, Harry is confronted by a dark hooded stranger sucking the blood from a unicorn. He is saved by a centaur, but is told Voldemort is growing in strength. When the protector of the Stone, Headmaster Dumbledore, is called away, Harry is convinced Snape will strike. He and his friends bypass a series of increasingly challenges – A three headed dog, a man-eating vine, a room of killer keys and a violent chess board – which leaves only Harry to face the unknown enemy, a teacher with the back of his head possessed by the spirit of Voldemort. The fight for the Philosopher’s Stone is amazing, and I won’t reveal the details for those of you not lucky enough to see the advanced preview ;-)
Right, that’s the film. Some terms may be unfamiliar? Let Stryke be your guide:
Muggles – Ordinary people who don’t have the ability to use magic.
Hogwarts – School where witches and wizards are educated. A boarding school with a twist.
Quidditch – A dangerous sport played on broomsticks. It involves three balls – The Quaffle, two Bludgers and the Golden Snitch. The Three Chasers get the Quaffle and try to score a goal through three Golden Hoops. The Keeper guards these hoops. A goal is worth 10 points. Two Beaters try to hit the Bludgers towards the opposing team, in order to knock them from their broomsticks. There is also a Seeker, who tries to catch the Golden Snitch. This is worth 150 points and ends the games. There, simple, eh? Like to see David Beckham play it… ;-)
Forbidden Forest – A dark wood where weird creatures live, like unicorns, werewolves, centaurs and Goatboy.
There, now you understand more about the world of Harry. Now, I have to harp on about the quality of the acting. It really was amazing. Daniel Radcliffe, the young lad who plays Harry Potter, is a born actor. He plays the part to perfection, armed with a superb little wry smile. His back-up is also stunning. Rupert Grint, who plays Ron Weasley, provides the comedy, and I actually laughed at the little redhead in places. Emma Watson is very smug and cocky as the genius Hermione Granger, and together these three kids carry a film on their small shoulders. Brilliant to see them carry it off in style, where older and more seasoned actors have failed. The back up comes from a wealth of British stars – Maggie Smith, John Cleese, Zoe Wanamaker, Richard Harris and, most importantly, Alan Rickman. I am a huge fan of this actor, as he has starred in two of my favourite films – Die Hard and Dogma. In this he plays a character very similar to his snivelling Sheriff of Nottingham from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, and carries it off excellently. His portrayal of Snape is everything a Harry Potter fan could have dreamed of. So full marks to the casting staff, and to JK Rowling for keeping a British cast. This shows how Bridget Jones Diary could have benefited. Another young star of this film worth mentioning is Tom Felton, who plays Harry’s arch-rival, Draco Malfoy. He carries off the sneering and spoilt child to perfection. Something else worth mentioning is Dustin Hoffman’s cameo as the ghost of Bloody Baron. He looks and acts exactly the same as he did in Hook.
Speaking of J K Rowling, she deserves all the credit she gets. She is up there with authors such as Enid Blyton and Roald Dahl, who could captivate the entire country’s youth with their words. I grew up with the Famous Five, and began serious reading with Tolkien’s Hobbit, and now I revert back to childhood by eagerly awaiting the next instalment of Harry Potter. Should I be ashamed? Well, probably, but I’m not. Books rule, so do films, and combining them perfectly has yielded this gem. As soon as SR add this beauty of a film on DVD, I will be pre-ordering.
So that is my guide. This film was brilliantly acted and I loved every single minute of it. The Lord of The Rings trailer is enough reason to go and see it, anyway. If you live in the Milton Keynes area, beware of the smiling 16 year old going into the cinema with a Wizarding hat and armed with Harry Potter popcorn. Honestly, I’m joking about the hat part…
“ There is no good or evil. There is just power, and those too weak to seek it.”
Cheers, Stryke.