Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows: Part 1
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AThornquist
Puritan Board Doctor
I heard the plot was spellbinding.
Ah hex, give me break - it's hard to find humor without cursing these days. Owl be going now.
Ah hex, give me break - it's hard to find humor without cursing these days. Owl be going now.
MLCOPE2
Puritan Board Junior
I went on Friday night to the midnight showing. I thought it was fantastic. I love how the series has progressed to its current dark and ominous form! Can't wait for the finale next year. What did you think about the part where the universes split and collided with the wizard underworld to form the perfect dimension?
... Just Kidding!
... Just Kidding!
21st Century Calvinist
Puritan Board Junior
Not seen it yet. Hopefully will do so before it comes out on DVD!
AThornquist
Puritan Board Doctor
While I stood in line in my Gryffindor robe (and I'm always dressed like that, so quit calling it a costume!) I caught the attention of a pretty girl because I was waving my wand and mumbling a love incantation in her direction. She thought it was charming. 
AThornquist
Puritan Board Doctor
Andres
Puritan Board Doctor
Scott Shahan
Puritan Board Sophomore
I liked it....!
Ivan
Pastor
Never met him.
Southern Presbyterian
Puritan Board Doctor
Will be seeing it this evening. Can't wait.
he beholds
Puritan Board Doctor
totally thought that was him!!!!
i haven't seen it yet. i'm a few movies behind, but the buzz of this one is getting to me. i usually don't like such fantastical movies, imagination-overload for me! but i love the book, so i'll eventually see it.
ericfromcowtown
Puritan Board Sophomore
Okay, I'll bite. Do none of you have any issues with Harry Potter? I understand that the books are well-written and that the movies are entertaining, but I'd hate to find one of my sons running around the basement pretending he's a wizard casting a spell or crafting a potion. As a child wrapped up in that fantasy world (even when parents do their best to distinguish between fantasy and reality) how could you not want to play like that?
At what point are we taking something that the bible says is evil and making light of it through the magic of hollywood?
And yes, I recognize the hypocrisy of some who point fingers at Harry Potter while waxing poetic about Narnia or Middle Earth. I don't have all the answers, but I know that Harry Potter is something I'm not comfortable with and wouldn't be taking my children to see.
At what point are we taking something that the bible says is evil and making light of it through the magic of hollywood?
And yes, I recognize the hypocrisy of some who point fingers at Harry Potter while waxing poetic about Narnia or Middle Earth. I don't have all the answers, but I know that Harry Potter is something I'm not comfortable with and wouldn't be taking my children to see.
JonathanHunt
Puritan Board Senior
Saw it today. It is the most 'threatening' film yet, and although under 12s are allowed to see it with an adult in the UK, I think it is very scary on the big screen for under 12s!
I just want to see the final bit right now!! Of course, I still maintain that no movie can compare to sitting down and reading the originals.
For those with issues relating to Potter and Witchcraft, I recommend this post by a friend of mine in the ministry:
Strict and Particular: A Plea for Discernment
I just want to see the final bit right now!! Of course, I still maintain that no movie can compare to sitting down and reading the originals.
For those with issues relating to Potter and Witchcraft, I recommend this post by a friend of mine in the ministry:
Strict and Particular: A Plea for Discernment
This isn't the point of the thread. If you want to have a conversation on the topic, please start another thread or review the archives.
Skyler
Puritan Board Graduate
Many people here have issues with Harry Potter. Most of us are keeping quiet to respect the wishes of the original post. If you review the archives you'll find at least half a dozen threads where we are not so silent.
Was it there? I looked and didn't see it.
Anyway, I thought the movie was great. I'm so glad they split it up into two parts; it's hard to imagine how it would have turned out had they tried to fit it all into two and a half hours.
Southern Presbyterian
Puritan Board Doctor
The logic here is irrefutable!
SolaScriptura
Puritanboard Brimstone
Indeed! I'm both awed and inspired by the clarity and precision of thought evidenced by this profound insight into the mechanical workings of Josh's mind.
I actually remember that from the books. While I'm still up in the air over whether Rowling is a believer (she's a practicing Anglican---which can mean any number of things), her work is clearly steeped in the fantasy language/imagery pioneered by Lewis and Tolkien, which is steeped in Christian symbolism (albeit, medieval Christian symbolism a la Dante, Arthurian Romance, etc).
I haven't seen it, and I probably won't. I watched a bit of one once - it seemed agonisingly predictable and clunky 
. Every single one of the films has been trailed as so much *darker* than the preceding one, by now the screen should be completely black.
The books are worse, if the one I read is anything to go by. The blurb was the most exciting thing about it. Please don't hit me
I hope at least I'm on topic!
. Every single one of the films has been trailed as so much *darker* than the preceding one, by now the screen should be completely black.The books are worse, if the one I read is anything to go by. The blurb was the most exciting thing about it. Please don't hit me
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