Return to Hogwarts
Saw the first midnight showing of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire at the Graumann's Chinese Theater in Hollywood yesterday with some friends including Fig and Courteney. Was fun, we ate and drank at the CPK in the Hollywood & Highland complex around 9pm, then headed over to the theater at 11pm. Just in time, too because there was a huge line and seats were scarce. It wasn't a total geek fest, but there were a lot of people with Hogwart's scarves and Potter glas
ses and other miscellany running around. Was a fun atmosphere. The Heat showed up and I couldn't tell if she was freaked out by all the nerdly goings on or if she enjoyed it. Sometimes I forget these things can be pretty bizarre from the outside looking in. She pretty much fit right in though, feverishly playing Bejeweled on my Treo for the high score, which ranks pretty high on the nerd-o-meter. Apparently, she's not a complete muggle.
Anyway, I think I'll delay a review until I see the movie again this Saturday.Quick impressions though, although feelings may change, about last night's viewing:
As of now, I'm liking the previous film in the series, Prisoner of Azkaban, better. I really liked the Potter universe Alfonso Cuaron created in that one and the story felt more cohesive than in Mike Newell's vision. I remember the kids being "cooler" in Azkaban, too. In this one, their hair, dress and attitude seemed awkward, and I realize they're in their "awkward" growing-up years in this one, and that's not what I mean. I was also disappointed that, except fo
r a tiny, cg spot, Gary Oldman's Sirius Black wasn't in this one all that much.I did like Goblet though, and am excited to see it again. I'm having a Potter fest tonight, watching the three previous movies before seeing Goblet again on Saturday. Should be fun.
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Speaking from the outside looking in- I loved going with a group on opening night. I had intended to go opening show on Friday evening specificallly for the purpose of being surrounded by all the Potter fanatics energy. Had there been an extra griffin'scarf, I would have worn it proudly. (Don't tell John.hehe)- Heat
It's like I don't even know who you people are anymore
don't worry - i won't tell john.
Harry Potter is magic, just like Sarah Siverman.
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