Comments on: Great Big Goblet of Fire Review Round-up

By: The Anchoress

The Anchoress — Tue, 29 Nov 2005 10:00:27 +0000

That said – the best of the movies thus far, although I did miss much of the detail of the book. Lashawn Barber has the best review and link round-up I’ve seen, and I if anyone is interested, I agree with her theories on Dumbledore and Book 6!

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 29 Nov 2005 01:06:32 +0000

I was disappointed in this movie.

And that is my review.

Oh yeah, the new Dumbledore is horrible, the ‘hey I hit puberty and I like girls now’ factor was disturbing and.. why were 5 year old kids allowed to see this?

By: Robin

Robin — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 15:08:10 +0000

Oh, I completely agree that Gambon is terrible as Dumbledore. That character needs to be rethought and quickly, before they film Book 6. I would prefer casting someone else who is more compelling… larger in stature. Richard Harris was so perfect. I was thinking that Christopher Lee would be great, actually. He has amazing eyes and great presense.

Who else?

Imelda Staunton is going to be Professor Umbridge in Five and I can’t see Gambon competing on screen with her.

By: Robin

Robin — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 14:58:55 +0000

My son found this to be his favorite of the Harry Potter films, though HP and the Chamber of Secrets remains his favorite book of the series.

What made the film so compelling for me was its “British-ness.” Finally, that elusive quality was captured in the film series. The terrific Mad Eye Moody, Miranda Richardson’s quick quote quill toting freelance reporter, the painfully awkward pairing up of the main characters for the Yule Ball, all are captured in that understated manner that is just so British. A look or a mumble is sometimes all that is necessary. This bodes well for the humor in Book 6 in my opinion. However, the contrast with the action sequences is a little unnerving, but at the same time the pacing of the storyline worked. I found that my imagination had created a much scarier graveyard scene, as had my son’s, and we were not overwhelmed by the ending.

By: swordofgryffindor.com

swordofgryffindor.com — Sat, 26 Nov 2005 14:19:28 +0000

La Shawn Barber has done a lot of excellent work on Harry Potter, collecting lots of links, Goblet of Fire reviews, and Book 6 theories. I’m looking forward to digging into the conversation there.

By: Travis Prinzi

Travis Prinzi — Sat, 26 Nov 2005 01:07:39 +0000

I found you on a technorati search. When your new fantasy site is launched, I’ll definitely link from SoG.

By: La Shawn

La Shawn — Fri, 25 Nov 2005 23:49:02 +0000

Thanks for visiting LBC, Travis. What brought you here? A search on HP theories? I’m still getting hits from that post.

John Granger and I have exchanged e-mails, and I’m very impressed with his extensive research and current projects. I’m also very interested in your site and will review it in detail. I’m creating either a separate domain or subdomain of this site that will focus on fantasy fiction for Christians, and your blog will definitely be linked.

By: Travis Prinzi

Travis Prinzi — Fri, 25 Nov 2005 21:46:21 +0000

LaShawn, excellent work here on this blog, and I am so glad to see other Christians reacting intelligently and responsible towards the Harry Potter series. I'm looking forward to digging into all the theories listed here. In interacting with John Granger and others, I think the "stoppered death" theory that you mention may have some merit. In any case, the movie rocked, aside from the fact that Gambon doesn't get Dumbledore. I wrote an initial review of the movie.

By: shari

shari — Thu, 24 Nov 2005 17:15:33 +0000

Christians want to burn the author? that is extremem and i havent heard of that. again i say in the uk the pagan society hasmore children drawn to them because of the books. its all apart of the way all evil and sin is being marketed as normal. w hen y ou children start being into wicca dont be suprised.

By: al

al — Thu, 24 Nov 2005 16:07:56 +0000

I was passing when I noticed this hot topic! I like this article as well! http://thebookofshadow.blogspot.com/2005/11/some-christians-read-harry-potter.html

By: Alli

Alli — Thu, 24 Nov 2005 06:15:19 +0000

I think my favorite part of the books is the theme of “doing what is right not what is easy”.

Thanks for the round-up. Have a great thanksgiving, LaShawn.

By: Mom 2 Mom Connection

Mom 2 Mom Connection — Wed, 23 Nov 2005 22:32:14 +0000

What do people think of the new Harry Potter movie? Once again, I send you to La Shawn Barber’s blog where she’s compiled a round-up of blogger and media reviews. I have to thank her for mentioning Mom 2 Mom Connection in her list. Here’s how she quoted me: Mom to Mom Connection links to a review and addresses the occult controversy: â€œWe havenâ€™t gotten into the Harry Potter books yet â€” a Bible Study teacher I had once told us to keep our children away from them because of the wizardry. She used the example of Saul displeasing the Lord by consulting a mediumâ€¦â€

By: Dan Hamilton

Dan Hamilton — Wed, 23 Nov 2005 22:02:14 +0000

Questions -

14 year old girl dating 17+ maybe 18+ year old boy?

14 year old boys dance?

Girls don’t understand 14 year old boys don’t dance.

Death eaters attack a huge camp and don’t get smashed?

Everybody runs away then the elders come back to fight? Why is everybody running it isn’t like they are unarmed. They have their wands. Don’t these people have any back bones?

Don’t get me wrong it’s a great film.

But MORE 14 year old girls looking at dating 17+ year old men?

Of course it is understandable most 14 year old boys aren’t really human they are close but no girl would want to date one. May be a year or so older but not 3+ years.

Best line – ‘How do you get one alone. They are always in groups!’