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[ksmith]

Did you ever have a lot to say, and absolutely no energy/will/urge to post any of it? It is late. Maybe I just need to get some sleep.

Did see HP7.2 today. I will admit that I shed a tear or three at various times, but even so, I was disappointed. The story arc went off the rails for me from Half-Blood Prince on, and never really got back on. Note to self--big moments for secondary characters do not make up for slapdash explanations and holes in plot. Got home in time to watch a good part of RotK, and the contrasts slapped me upside the head. The characters in the Ring trilogy developed over the course of the films; Harry, Hermione, and Ron seemed to diminish. I don't like saying that, because I still love the films. But something went missing along the way to the end, never to be found.

Oh well.

Saw Yo-Yo Ma Friday night. He was delightful.

Tired now.

Comments

[nephir.livejournal.com]

I agree to be honest. I was disappointed the last two films (Deathly Hallows) and was fairly underwhelmed with HBP. I love the characters but the films were just .... words desert me.

We watched all of the films in sequence before heading out to see DH2. It was amazing to watch the kids grow up before our eyes but many of the cast only did spot cameos that it was hard to connect with them.

[kristine-smith.livejournal.com]

I think that for the last few films, the characters fell victim to the careening storyline. No time for further development, and so much plot that you lost track anyway.

Azkaban will always be my favorite. The last three films are like S7 of Buffy.

[nephir.livejournal.com]

*nods* yeah, that sums it up right there.

I agree about Azkaban, I think it's the best out of the bunch.