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Forum: General Movie Discussion 07-20-09
Replies: 31
Movies Based On True Stories
Posted By SnoozleToo
Re: Movies Based On True Stories

Does HBO count? The Gathering Storm is one of our favorite historical dramas. Albert Finney as Churchill and Vanessa Redgrave as Clemmie. Fantastic.
Forum: Movie Reviews 07-20-09
Replies: 29
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
Posted By SnoozleToo
That supports what I suspect, that enjoyment of...

That supports what I suspect, that enjoyment of the films goes way down if you've read the books first. I really liked the first five movies, and I hadn't read any of the books beforehand. Then after...
Forum: Movie Reviews 07-17-09
Replies: 29
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
Posted By SnoozleToo
Re: Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

One other thing I have to mention (ok--maybe I'll have ten other things)--I sure wish the score composer had felt he was up to the task of writing Fawkes' song into the score. I cried in the book...
Forum: Movie Reviews 07-17-09
Replies: 29
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
Posted By SnoozleToo
I sure did! And the thing is, I read the books...

I sure did! And the thing is, I read the books through twice and I am still confused about the wand succession, so I paid close attention to it in this movie. I know it's going to matter.

I know...
Forum: Movie Reviews 07-17-09
Replies: 29
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
Posted By SnoozleToo
Re: Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

I'm glad you made mention of Broadbent's performance. His eyes--yes, his sadness and shame and fear are all there. That was very well done.

And I agree completely about the tower scene. I'm sure...