the thread starter is a stupid idiotic moron. he's too addictic in his harry potter world. all his posts in this thread is petty and insignificant.Originally posted by philia:I started my comparison in response to the author's comment about how "boring movies" suck and the newspapers should give higher ratings to Harry Potter.
Anyway, I did say that my opinions on Harry Potter are solely on a personal level and that different people have different taste.
Yep! I am the biggest fan around. And around in this forum is what i mean. Bet you can't find a bigger fan around here. Maybe except Iveco.Originally posted by Gordonator:u are a bloody asshole u know that? fine u like harry potter movies i understand, and i respect that. but must u go around creating all those threads? can't u just all your stuffs in 1 single thread?
must u go around telling everybody u are going to watch it again today, watch it again on monday, watch it over and over again?
just what are u trying to prove? what's is your point in all this? what do u want all of us to think of u?
Originally posted by philia:It is also my right to say that Harry Potter is for audience who are incapable of appreciating art films and find enjoyment in some kid flying on a broom.
Here are some of the reasons why HP deservers its low-rating:
- lack of depth - how can 7 books be lack of depth???
- failure to relate its theme to the society - no? its talking about society and values and school values, like kid no stupid etc....
- character development is rock bottom - even TODAY says this particular movie by another director who did this HP movie on this particular bk 4 has MORE character development than the rest!
- inane monster vs humans - what about LOTR? also have monsters rite?
- unconvincing and empty plot -if empty plot can last until 4th movie and 7 books mah?
- good ol' good guy vs bad guy good guy wins and happy ever after - yesh, isnt that for most stories or movies, not just HP?
- there is little directional skill since the majority of movie is made up of SFX.
The world does not revolve around a broomstick and silly magics.
And I am fortunate that I did not see any of the Hairy Porter.
right. say all these and den say dun care. well. listen up.Originally posted by philia:It is also my right to say that Harry Potter is for audience who are incapable of appreciating art films and find enjoyment in some kid flying on a broom.
Philia means that there are less violent HP movie fans than LOTR ones.Originally posted by philia:nightzip, I was commenting about the movie. Not the book so I do not see any reason why you should speak about the book. Moreover, this topic is about Harry Potter therefore I am not going to criticize other movies which share similar themes such as LOTR; unless of course if you insist, I will write one. However it would only piss off close-minded fans of LOTR. To each his own.
Nah.. I did not piss off fans. The thread author was confused as to why those "boring movies" receive higher rating as compared to Harry Potter. Therefore I gladly try to bring out some points.Originally posted by launtpc:Since you said "to each his own" then why piss off fans at the first place?
uh-huh...Originally posted by hyperactivechatterbox:I think the books are slightly better than the books...
When you comment about the movie, you talk about the plot. When you talk about the plot, you talk about the book.Originally posted by philia:nightzip, I was commenting about the movie. Not the book so I do not see any reason why you should speak about the book. Moreover, this topic is about Harry Potter therefore I am not going to criticize other movies which share similar themes such as LOTR; unless of course if you insist, I will write one. However it would only piss off close-minded fans of LOTR. To each his own.
Of course. Lots of things were cut in the films. Some were vital plot devices.Originally posted by hyperactivechatterbox:I think the books are slightly better than the books...
Originally posted by philia:In a sense, all movies are make-believe fantasies. What happens in a movie such as Chinatown, or Knife in the Water, or Rashomon, is not anything which correlates to actual events; in fact, their plots can be considered quite improbable in real life.
If you have a problem with art movies, please point out their weak points. Using adjectives like "anal" only highlight your level of intelligence and maturity. I have never deem people who find pleasure in watching make-believe fantasy as anal. Such vulgar display of arrogance by you is atrocious.
Relax lah.Originally posted by Gordonator:u are a bloody asshole u know that? fine u like harry potter movies i understand, and i respect that. but must u go around creating all those threads? can't u just all your stuffs in 1 single thread?
must u go around telling everybody u are going to watch it again today, watch it again on monday, watch it over and over again?
just what are u trying to prove? what's is your point in all this? what do u want all of us to think of u?
Yes iveco.Originally posted by BizarreRocksD12:Yep! I am the biggest fan around. And around in this forum is what i mean. Bet you can't find a bigger fan around here. Maybe except Iveco.![]()
















































































Drama:Originally posted by monoslayer:so philia, wats ur fav movies may i ask?
so i assume none of the above movies have these characteristics u mention??Originally posted by philia:Drama:
Ju Dou
Huozhe
Raise the Red Lantern
Farewell My Concubine
American History X
Riri Shushu no subete
Romance:
In the Mood for Love
Love Letter (Shunji Iwai)
Oasis
Ima Ai ni Yukimasu
Addicted
War:
Schindler's List
The Pianist
Untergang, Der
Life is Beautiful
Thriller:
Memento
The Usual Suspects
Oldboy
City of God
Animated:
Ghost In the Shell 2: Innocence
Grave of Firelies
Spirited Away
Berserk
Mind Game
Surrelism/Horror:
Eraserhead
Gozu
Bizita Q
Onibaba
Ringu
Director:
Zhang Yimou
Park Chan Wook
Mamoru Oshii
Shunji Iwai
Wong Kar Wai
Kim Ki Duk
Chen Kaige
Takashi Miike
Originally posted by monoslayer:I do not quite understand your question.
so i assume none of the above movies have these characteristics u mention??
[b]- lack of depth
- failure to relate its theme to the society
- character development is rock bottom
- inane monster vs humans
- unconvincing and empty plot
- good ol' good guy vs bad guy good guy wins and happy ever after
- there is little directional skill since the majority of movie is made up of SFX
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