Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows - Part 2

[Speedball]

Maybe they're druids? They do say Christmas in the films, but not sure about the books.

 

[cabel]

They say Christmas in the books

 

[Marvolo]

Most people celebrate Christmas even if they are not religious. Usually the ones who don't celebrate it have another religious holiday or their religion forbades its celebration. Also, alot of christmas tradition is based on pagan icons and the Roman celebration of Saturnalis which fell at the same time. You dont have to be christian or necessarily religious to celebrate it. At this point in our culture it has sort of become the default holiday and surrounds you during that time of year. I think she included it because it is a big part of english society irregardless of its religious basis.

 

[Thundercrack85]

Well, I don't think it's much of a stretch for Dumbledore to introduce a muggle holiday to the school to be more inclusive. Why the Weasley's would celebrate it, is another question entirely.

 

[Marvolo]

Well, I don't think it's much of a stretch for Dumbledore to introduce a muggle holiday to the school to be more inclusive. Why the Weasley's would celebrate it, is another question entirely.

Well like I said christmas isn't exclusively christian. Its a solstice holiday that has been around in different forms for thousands of years and long before Christ. Wizards are surrounded by muggles. Naturally they would celebrate at the same time since at that time of year christmas is every where. Wizards would naturally celebrate at the same time. Its just the natural thing to do. Its a time for family and gathering. I'm not religious, but I couldn't imagine not celebrating at christmas time. Its been a yearly thing since I was born so when December gets here I naturally start thinking about christmas, presents, carrols, and feasts. You can't help but to get swept up in the holiday.

 

[chaseter]

Well that's more bias than opinion.

What are White's reviews? He is either trolling or his bias is incredibly idiotic. No one actually thinks Toy Story III was an awful movie and Inception was a hack job by Christopher Nolan. His reviews are blatantly polarizing. When you read his reviews, you either laugh or your jaw drops in disbelief at the lengths he goes to bash things. Even a review for First Class, I can't remember who wrote it, never once critiqued the movie but went on a long rant about how all summer movies are awful. How some of these people have jobs, I have no idea.

 

[Doctor Jones]

I also hate when a movie is obviously sold out and people still need to leave an open seat between them and the people next to them. Some theaters I go to have had a manager there to make sure all of the seats are filled so the empty seats that are left are the closest to the aisle - that way anyone who comes in late can just take those seats instead of stepping over everyone to take the empty seats.

As far as how early to show up, I have tickets for a 1:10 show on Saturday and was told to get there at 90 minutes to 2 hours early.

We're going to watch DH1 on the iPad while we wait.

I would go 90-120 minutes before a big movie like this. If you go an hour or less before the movie starts, you are going to get a crappy seat on the sides or up front.

Also...I hate how people show up 10 minutes minutes before the movie starts on opening day and they stand down at the bottom looking for a seat up top. The walk up and down the aisles asking people if that seat is taken if someone is out getting snacks or in the bathroom. That's what you get for coming late Then you see them sadly walk to the front with their friends or their g/f HAHAHAHAHA.

Christ that long? Because I showed up about an hour early to the first part and we were one of the first in line. Do you think that would change for this part?

And I ask because my friend doesn't want to wait with us for more than an hour. I told him we might have to. He got mad. I can understand not wanting to wait that long, but that's what sometimes happens. Well tough ****, he'll drive himself and waste his gas then.

 

[Marvolo]

What are White's reviews? He is either trolling or his bias is incredibly idiotic. No one actually thinks Toy Story III was an awful movie and Inception was a hack job by Christopher Nolan. His reviews are blatantly polarizing. When you read his reviews, you either laugh or your jaw drops in disbelief at the lengths he goes to bash things. Even a review for First Class, I can't remember who wrote it, never once critiqued the movie but went on a long rant about how all summer movies are awful. How some of these people have jobs, I have no idea.

I would say White and people like him have jobs because they draw attention.

 

[spideyboy_1111]

Yes it's definitely Christmas. They give presents. While it's true that the tree tradition are of pagan origin, the ones they use in the movies are clearly based on the modern Christianized version (the star of Bethlehem on the top). The suits of armor also sing carols.

They have a Yule Ball though.

giving presents does not equal Christmas either though....

 

[Thundercrack85]

giving presents does not equal Christmas either though....

Children waking up on Christmas morning and opening presents is a relatively new Christmas tradition. Not that I see why it's an issue, they literally say "Merry Christmas" to each other.

Short of Dumbledore dressing up in a Santa suit and chucking toys at kids, I don't see how much more Christmasy they can get. There's even a Christmas track on the original score of the first movie apparently.

 

[chaseter]

I would say White and people like him have jobs because they draw attention.

I would agree. I think he purposely trolls. I just have no idea why RT hasn't wised up and booted him. No one would care about him anymore and he would either have to actually do his job or he would be kicked out on the street.

 

[chaseter]

Children waking up on Christmas morning and opening presents is a relatively new Christmas tradition. Not that I see why it's an issue, they literally say "Merry Christmas" to each other.

Short of Dumbledore dressing up in a Santa suit and chucking toys at kids, I don't see how much more Christmasy they can get. There's even a Christmas track on the original score of the first movie apparently.

They celebrate Christmas in the books. However, they celebrate Halloween much larger In the books, they even say Merry Halloween and Happy Christmas instead of the traditional Merry Christmas and Happy Halloween.

Plus Santa has to be a magical being chamon!

 

[Thundercrack85]

I believe it depends on the translation. Since, Happy Christmas is the typical British greeting. I don't know which version I read, it's been a while. I haven't seen the movie in ages, but I recall them saying "Merry Christmas" in the movie.

 

[Marvolo]

They celebrate Christmas in the books. However, they celebrate Halloween much larger In the books, they even say Merry Halloween and Happy Christmas instead of the traditional Merry Christmas and Happy Halloween.

Plus Santa has to be a magical being chamon!

In Britian it is Happy Christmas instead of Merry Christmas. Happy and Merry have interchangeable meanings though so neither is indicative of the importance of the holiday.

 

[hame4479]

Any word on the 3d in this film, I would prefer to see 2d but I am scared that I am going to have to see it in 3d if I wanna c it tom night.

 

[danoyse]

I believe it depends on the translation. Since, Happy Christmas is the typical British greeting. I don't know which version I read, it's been a while. I haven't seen the movie in ages, but I recall them saying "Merry Christmas" in the movie.

Hermione says "Happy Christmas" in the first movie. Plus the books mention things like crackers and paper hats, which I believe is part of Christmas tradition in Britain. I saw a whole section of crackers in a Christmas shop the last time I was in London, which we don't have in the US.

I have the British versions of the books, and the spelling of "Halloween" is different too: it's "Hallowe'en" in my copy of Philosopher's Stone.

I don't remember any "Merry Halloween" being said in the books, though.

 

[spideyboy_1111]

Any word on the 3d in this film, I would prefer to see 2d but I am scared that I am going to have to see it in 3d if I wanna c it tom night.

cinemablend says don't bother, it's not a full on action movie, the 3D isn't great, and it got a 2/5 for "cardboard cut out look factor"

 

[Thundercrack85]

Hermione says "Happy Christmas" in the first movie. Plus the books mention things like crackers and paper hats, which I believe is part of Christmas tradition in Britain. I saw a whole section of crackers in a Christmas shop the last time I was in London, which we don't have in the US.

I have the British versions of the books, and the spelling of "Halloween" is different too: it's "Hallowe'en" in my copy of Philosopher's Stone.

I don't remember any "Merry Halloween" being said in the books, though.

I could be wrong, but I remember that there were several words they changed in the American version (plus the title). I'll take you word on the movie though.

 

[Ponyboy]

8.5/10 on the movie. I would've given it a 9 but there's just a few minor things that were dealt with in a way I would've liked to see different. I may be taking an early leap here, but I think it's probably the best film of the series. Order of the Phoenix and Azkaban were my favourites prior to today's viewing. It has a great ending... and make sure you bring a box of tissues for your wife (or GF)

 

[Symbiotic]

Forgive me if this has been asked already guys, but does the epilogue come before or after the credits?

 

[danoyse]

Forgive me if this has been asked already guys, but does the epilogue come before or after the credits?

Before.

 

[Marvolo]

I could be wrong, but I remember that there were several words they changed in the American version (plus the title). I'll take you word on the movie though.

In the first one Dudely's first word was changed from "shan't" to "won't", "football" was changed to "soccer", and "jumper" was changed to "sweater". Also, the word "sneakers" is used for shoes in the US version. These are just some I can think off. Various words are spelt different, and punctuation is different between the two.

 

[danoyse]

I could be wrong, but I remember that there were several words they changed in the American version (plus the title). I'll take you word on the movie though.

The first book was the most "American-ized" as far as the language. The kids all say "mom" instead of "mum," a Quidditch bat is described as looking like a "small baseball bat," where in Philosopher's Stone it's described as looking like a "rounders bat."

It's mostly small things - Dudley gets a cinecamera instead of a video camera for his birthday, and his parents take him "to the cinema" instead of "to the movies" on his past birthdays. Also, Harry was supposed to go to "the local comprehensive" instead of "the local public school" before he got his Hogwarts letter.

The biggest dialogue change in the first book is during the first Quidditch match, after a foul Dean yells "Red card!" and Ron says "This isn't football, Dean."

In the American version, Dean adds what a red card means, and Ron says "This isn't soccer, Dean."

My favorite change is in Prisoner of Azkaban, when Hermione says "pop my clogs" instead of "kick the bucket" when they're talking about what the grim symbol meant.

 

[danoyse]

In the first one Dudely's first word was changed from "shan't" to "won't", "football" was changed to "soccer", and "jumper" was changed to "sweater". Also, the word "sneakers" is used for shoes in the US version. These are just some I can think off. Various words are spelt different, and punctuation is different between the two.

"Sneakers" are "trainers" in the British books ( and I think in the later American versions as well).

Also, Fred and George's response when they find out Harry ended up in Knockturn Alley in Chamber of Secrets is "Brilliant!" instead of "Excellent!"

 

[redhawk23]

I believe it was Hermione in DH (may have been someone else) who says "Oh thank God." in the book of Deathly Hallows. Someone definitely did because I remember thinking how almost offhand but completely deliberate the line's inclusion was.