Originally Posted by Sundizzle
Watching the movie it is hard to truly comprehend that it is over. This is one of the few times I don't think I can really judge a movie. Watching them look so much older than when they started just really brings a lot of thoughts to your head. I remember the first time my mom brought home one of the books when I was a youngin, and how eventually I was in college and left a party to make the midnight release of a book release. I thought the movie was excellent. I thought overall the fight scenes were timid compared to the depth they could of gone to. Considering they had giants, etc, etc they really could of done quite a bit more with that I thought.
Additionally, only one line really stood out at me that was completely 100% wrong. When it starts to get crazy and McGonogall calls the castle to defend itself, she completely breaks character and says I've always really wanted to use that spell or some other garbage. Given her nature, the seriousness of the situation and her overall command of the situation it seemed really odd.
Also though Voldemort was a bit weaksauce in this with his magic etc. Hard to say though. Definitely can't wait to rewatch it.
Cyriaque Lamar — If J.K. Rowling's boy wizard got all dolled up for a Criterion Collection release, these charming mock-ups by Patrick Sullivan — who made these for his senior portfolio at Cooper Union — would make for excellent stylistic inspiration.
