Best of the films, The magic of the first film Options

[Paladin]

I feel that the first film is the best one.

Why?

Because I feel that it introduces a whole host of new and exciting subjects, events, etc. Granted, it had to introduce the main characters and there's no way that the following films could do it, but there are so many other things that excite the senses.

The second and third films come up pretty close but I still feel that the first film edges them out.

Thoughts?

[grintsgurl]

i go the third film all the way

[cruticus]

[Courtney]

I loved 3rd the most although it was a little different from the books...it was much better than 1st and 2nd...though the 2nd wasn't bad either B)

[cruticus]

my opinion, you can't really say which is better because they are all different story lines. hope you get my drift.

[Courtney]

Well I'm saying the 3rd is better because there are better visual effects and the story is more conected then it was in the 1st...of course this is just my opinion :P

[WitchOfDenmark]

I'm not sure if I prefer the first or the third of the movies. If it was possible to merge the two it would be ideal - I mean take the surroundings, the quality of the effect from the third film and merge it with the first films more close relation with the book - and then you have it.
Anyway I will probably prefer the third film after watching it as many times as the first and second. I have a son, who prefer the first, a daughter who prefer the second and I'm in for the third
- anyway if going by the popularity of the books the fourth will be even better if they can manage without leaving too much of the essence out.

[Desdemona]

I think the first film is the best of all. All is new and if you see it for the first time you don't know what happens (I mean how it all looks...).

[Nina79]

I like the third one the best. :)

[baty4potter]

I really don't have a favorite one I guess. They all have a special place in my heart. SS/PS because it brought the Characters to *real* life, COS because we get to see the kids growing up, and POA because Lupin, and Sirius are brought into the picture, but also I liked the look of it. Just disappointed that POA was cut so short.

So I guess I can say they all are my favorite for different reasons. :D

[cruticus]

in conclusion = all films have a different aspect to the plot :P

[grintsgurl]

thats true
1st film: the sorcerers stone is what its about
2nd: the chamber of secrets
3rd sirius black and the azkaban darkness ;)

[cruticus]

and to me they were all great! :D

Honestly.I adored the third one.It was so dark and moody just
the type of story line that I liked. :hedwig:

[Dark_Aya]

well, if I'm honest I don't like the first movie that much.
It was to childish, I think. The actors, especially harry weren't really good in acting.
The second movie was much better and the 3rd movie really great ^^

[Jammin]

The first film was excellent in terms of the book being there on the screen. Most of it came across so close to how I had it in my mind and was cast so perfectly as well - especially the teaching staff. Quidditch was really well done. However, in terms of the actual quality of the film, I have to say that the best thing about it was the Lord of the Rings trailer that was on before it!

Chamber of Secrets was OK but never really excited me. I was never on the edge of my seat during the edge of you seat moments.

Both the first two were magical in a way but also a bit wooden and stilted.

POA was a definite step in the right direction. A much better 'film' than the other two, irrespective of the plot changes and ommisions. I loved the overall tone - much more grown up. I suppose it does help that POA the book was far and away better than the first two books. (ducks and runs!)

[grintsgurl]

i agree!

[Bunnyc]

Did anyone else watch the movie on Ch. 9 (Australia) tonight? I enjoyed seeing it again but unless I'm mistaken, a few scenes seemed different to my DVD version. I know they cut down the Platform 9 3/4 scene where Harry first meets the Weasleys. I'll check it out later.
That Dan is such a cutie.......I can't think of anyone who'd have played Harry better.

[baty4potter]

I agree Bunny, I think Dan was perfect for the job also. Watching him grow into his part has been great.

[cruticus]