Harry Potter fans?

Some wag suggested as the title for this movie, "Harry Potter and the Strange New Feelings."

My friend wants us to meet at the theatre at 5pm!! It is 105 today, im not sitting in that heat no matter what, unless she brings a mister and a huge umbrella . Im excited to see it. I havent read all the books yet, but love the movies. Someday I will read them all.

We will certainly see it eventually, but have no taste for the long lines involved with premiers. We'll let the numbers settle a bit and then go. But we wouldn't miss it.

My boyfriend got tickets for tonight but I can't go!! I feel bad because he told me it's wednesday and I assumed it's wednesday night- but apparently he meant midnight tuesday This sux because he will probably go with his friend and give him my ticket

I am going to see it while I am here in Cali. My parents are the only ones I trust to watch Jaiden. Eric gets in tomorrow night and we are going to shoot for an early showing.

52 More minutes until it starts!! (well here anyways)

Im going to watch it this weekends with my friends... cant wait also

We went to see "Up" last night, and when we went into the theatre at about 9:20 , the lineup for Harry Potter (a very lively lineup ) was already well formed. When we came out two hours later, it was long enough that Rob wondered aloud if they were going to show it in all three threatres. I'd bet on it. I'm not sorry we decided to wait .

I've read all the books, but I don't think I've seen any of the movies all the way thru. I'm probably in the minority here, but I like Draco Malfoy .

Originally Posted by Natalie_ca

IMHO none of the movies were children oriented. I know if I had kids I wouldn't be letting them watch any of the Potter movies.

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Would you let kids read the books? I'm curious what it is that you consider inappropriate for kids because I can't see it.

Originally Posted by Mollysmom

I'm one of the biggest Harry Potter fans you'll ever meet, and I want to see it soooooooo, but I can't for several reasons.

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You sure (about being the biggest fan)? Do you have all the books in hardback, paperback, and audio? And the British version of each book in hardback? We do!

Originally Posted by mrblanche

You sure (about being the biggest fan)? Do you have all the books in hardback, paperback, and audio? And the British version of each book in hardback? We do!

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Aside from the Brit version... I do!!! and I read all the books 2x!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE Harry Potter!!!!!

I am waiting until it comes up on Imax though - there is nothing like watching the movie for the 1st time in an IMAX... The second time on I can on a regular theater

I can't freakin wait to see it! Next week though, when the lines die down, I used to go to the premieres all dressed up! But I just don't have time these days!

I'll be seeing the movie this afternoon; have to wait for DH to get home from work. I can't wait!

As for taking young kids to see this----I just re-read the book, obviously haven't seen the movie yet, so don't know how this part is handled. When Harry and Dumbledore are trying to retrieve the Horcruix (I probably spelled that wrong) and are attacked by the Inferii (probably spelled that wrong, too), I thought to myself, "that could be awfully scary for a younger kid."

I don't see how anyone could have a problem with the "drug use" in this film. Haven't Harry and friends been making and using potions all along?

Anyway, can't wait to see it today!

i definitely WILL be going to see this, but i avoided last night intentionally to avoid the fans... i'm hoping to go this saturday.

Originally Posted by yam102284

ETA: I just went on the IMAX website, and it says that the 3D Harry Potter won't open till the 29th. Maybe we'll just go see it in the regular theaters until then.

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the IMAX version will be 3D? hmm... may have to go there, then!

Originally Posted by ut0pia

Would you let kids read the books? I'm curious what it is that you consider inappropriate for kids because I can't see it.

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My kids were little (K and 3) when the books came out. I think my oldest was 2nd grade when the 1st movie came out. We all saw it, and it was fine. Mind you, this is the FIRST book.

Second was a little more scary- but nothing that a 10 year old couldn't handle.

Third wasn't bad either. Though the dementors could scare some little kids (under 5).

4th & 5th movie (both were PG-13 I think) I wouldn't take a kid under 10 (and that's pushing it). We let my youngest see it (I think she was 4th grade) and that last scene in the maze scared the heck out of her.

Their main dissapointment has been (and mine) the fact that they haven't been "true" to the books as they've gone on. The 4th movie only focused on the Triwizard Tournament, and there were other things that went on in that book.

Still good entertainment. We've got all the books (and the kids have read every single one) and all the movies so far.

Oh the books- well, we started reading them to dd when she was in K. She really didn't "get" it at that point, so Harry went away for a few years. Around 2nd grade we pulled the book out during the summer and she LOVED it. She was a really good reader, but there wasn't much that motivated her to read. Until Harry. After we read the first one, she did the 2nd, 3rd etc by herself.

I know of parents who won't let their kids read Harry b/c of the witchcraft stuff. BUT- then they turn around and let them read the Twilight series, and that just really confuses me

Yes! I saw it last night. Everybody at work made fun of me because I preordered tickets like a month ago, .

I absolutely loved it!! Definitely the best movie yet. They did a really good job in sticking close to the book. I was really worried about this movie but they kept all the necessary stuff and even had many things I wasn't expecting to make the movie cut! I was very very impressed.

Originally Posted by CatNurse22

Yes! I saw it last night. Everybody at work made fun of me because I preordered tickets like a month ago,

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I absolutely loved it!! Definitely the best movie yet. They did a really good job in sticking close to the book. I was really worried about this movie but they kept all the necessary stuff and even had many things I wasn't expecting to make the movie cut! I was very very impressed.

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So it's not like the 4th movie when my kids were VERY upset b/c they cut out Hermione's SPEW movement?
Cheryl

I was thinking the final duel would be scary for kids as well. Depending on the ages. My kids are well old enough, although I really doubt my 17 year old son would go see it...

I am scraping out the change jar. I finally found enough quarters, so I am going to see the matinee tomorrow! So excited! I love Harry Potter, and I was really sad because I was afraid I wasn't going to be able to afford to go. Huzzah, dollar in the bottom of my purse!

I think it will help cheer me up a lot.