I am. People think HP and think all cutesy...but that's some seriously dark ****.

 

I have yet to see the most recent movie. Gotta get on that.

And when I do see it, I'll be there for the premier.

See if you can spot me there.

 

Nah, man. I'll pass. Gotta get this pool of urine ready to swim in.

 

hp is cutesy even if it is somewhat dark. Having said that I quite enjoy the movies.

 

:no:

 

The movies are entertaining and fun.

What gets me is the dumbing down of our culture, that adults are reading these books and acting like they read Beowulf.

They're books meant for children, folks; young adults at best. Get cracking on something meant for people your age.

It is heartening that lots of children who otherwise might have gone their entire childhoods without reading anything not assigned for school are reading at all, and might just become lifelong readers because of it.

But if you're an adult and your exposure to literature the past few years has been limited to this and the Sookie Stackhouse books—take stock, for God's sake. Challenge yourself.

 

The movies themselves? I said right up front that they're terrific.

 

Challenge myself? What kind of stupid *** comment is that? I spend 10-12 hours a day pushing my damn brain on a job you could not possibly fathom doing and I enjoyed the hell out of the HP series. You think I have to read Plato and Herodotus to challenge myself? Any book that stretches your imagination is a good book and isn't just limited for kids. I read the series when my wife was first pregnant, and now I am enjoying the heck out of reading them with my daughter for the first time 8 years later. Good stories like these can do more for a child's brain than any amount of schoolwork. So, feel free to come down of your imaginary soapbox, because you are makin yourself look stupid

 

Damn, I thought you were going to cast a spell on Nabo at the very end.

Nabo should feel very fortunate that you didnt.

 

It has more to do with someone snidely telling others what they should and should not be reading. Books are like artwork, movies, tv shows or any other entertainment. To each their own. I know some incredibly smart people, geniuses, that still read fantasy books because it pushes the imagination. Doesn't mean they don't read adult books as well

 

Well then, if you are a fan of Fantasy then might I suggest meeting others from ThePhins, or more exactly their alter egos/screen names at a very edgy Dolphin fan site?

Oh and you are right. Nabo is indeed snide. That MoFo.

 

BTW, that was funny

 

Eh the books are overrated and read like the goosbumps series. I've never understood the love affair people have with them.

 

The HP Books like many other examples thoughout history are far better and have more depth of character, more storyline, than the movie versions - certainly that's to be expected based on Novels vs Screenplays and movie time, etc. Now, the HP Movies are entertaining in their own right.

Personally, loved reading them with both my daughters and discussing them and watching the movies too and comparing to the books. Great family bonding.

Also, just did Universal this past vacation and frankly they nailed HP world, what a blast. Amazing detail and enjoyment. Butterbeer @ the 3 broomsticks for the win!

Sick, after you go, want you to tell me your thoughts of the Hippogriff's ride....you need to build up the anticipation and then tell me your thoughts after the experience is over. Too funny!

The dueling dragons ride, and the HP world Hogwarts ride are over the top cool.

 

Another thing about the books (in most book-to-movie adaptations). The musical score. So much better and it's not even close.

 

Books are definitely better than the movies, they hold more secrets than the movies could ever reveal. And, i like adult books just as much as the next person, but the HP series is like brain candy, its makes you happy and they are smooth and easy.

 

I kid you not....the wait on the line for the both the Dragons ride and the Hogwarts/Forbidden Jorney ride are so worth it - then you get to experience the ride for each....Universal did it right for sure with those two rides and line experience.

 

Hey, hey , hey.....that's MY job!!!!

Sick...it's quite possibly the greatest ride ever created. Blurs the line between ride and reality. You'll be blown away.

And oh yea...do NOT leave without having a frozen butterbeer!

 

I'm going in August. definitely looking forward to it.

 

Didn't hear about that coaster. I'll have to look into that. I'm kinda bummed they're doing away with Toontown. I used to love to relax there and watch kid's faces when they thought they were actually walking into Mickey's house. :)

Speaking of which...man, did they strike gold with having babes dress as Tinkerbelle and her friends to pose for pictures!!!

 

I can't wait for the final movie. I'll be going to Universal with my son the week before the movie comes out.

I loved the books. IMO that series is among the best book series ever. I think people see them as kid's book but the underlying themes are universal and timeless and the subtlety and depth is impressive. I actually enjoyed them much more than the LOTR series, which IMO is the best movie trilogy ever.

 

So when you go home with glitter on your clothes you can tell your wife you were just at disneyland?

 

It's pixie dust, not glitter.

Stoopid.

 

OMG the ride at universal is special...the wait for the ride is very well themed...the epic fail is the fact that you have to get a locker before going on the ride because you cant have any bags at all. The lockers are not placed well (claustraphobia city), they are fingerprint reliant, so if the machine doesnt recognize your fingerprint, you cant get your bag back until a helper comes over, and there arent enough....The whole diagon alley/hp experience is awesome, but in my opinion they scaled it to small....

Get a frozen butterbeer!

 

Call me Old Fashioned.. but Harry Potter blows.

 

I agree. We seem to be in the minority though. :confused2:

 

I can't believe I looked "Muggle" up... I now dislike Harry Potter even more.

 

Love the Potter books. Read them multiple times.

Excited enough about the final movie that I will be willing to drive a hour plus to actually see it in IMAX.

If ya like Potter try out the "Hunger Games" series. Kind of reads the same way, but it isn't near the "experience" Potter is. Comes with the JimToss stamp of approval.
Which means if you don't like it..
then go **** yourself.