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MAY 8, 2004 at 6:54 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Various via The Leaky Cauldron
for pointing out two new interviews with Harry Potter director Alfonso Cuarón. In the interview from the Mexican edition of Rolling Stone magazine he talks about his relationship with the young stars of the movie and in the other interview from AZCentral.com he discusses how he obsessed over the most minuscule of details.
From Rolling Stone magazine:
RS: Did you feel intimidated doing the third part of Harry Potter because of the unavoidably comparison?
Cuarón: No. When they sent me the script, I was very ignorant about Harry Potter. I hadn’t read any of the books or seen any of the movies, until producer David Heyman asked me to please read it, so I did, and I saw great possibilities. I had a conversation with Guillermo del Toro, since I was having doubts about doing it, so he told me that I should do it if I could serve the material completely. In a way it was an interesting exercise for my ego. This time I tried to understand the story and the material. The cool thing was that the universe that it was all ready created made me feel very happy and very calm. The same thing with the cast, that it was already established. Better yet, the cool thing was to make the evolution of the series.
Thanks to Vale from Potter Incantatem for the translation of the intervew from Rolling Stone magazine.
From AZCentral.com:
"This is pretty much a film about identity," Cuarón said in his easy but heavily accented English. He had returned to his office down the hall in the SoHo building where post-production work was proceeding feverishly. The shoes were off again. Raking his fingers through his slightly demonic beard, he slumped on one of the sofas, near a huge pile of toys he keeps on the floor for his toddling daughter and any other children who happen to drop by.
"It's about a kid trying to come to terms with being a teenager, with being 13 and having an awareness of things," Cuarón continued. "It's the moment when you realize that the monster is not under the bed or in the closet, but inside you - and the only weapon to fight that monster also resides inside you."
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Witch
Points: 884
sirius trouble says:
From what we have seen so far in the previews... this is going to be the best HP movie ever, I think. I was quite excited to see Daniel actually ACTING! (not to offend people there, but you have to admit, his acting skills were less that perfect up to this point.) So hopefully, we shall all see it on June 4 and be overly excited because it was fantastic. (crosses fingers)
Posted May 8, 2004 at 10:26 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 327
HPPOA13 says:
I haven't seen anyother of Cuarons movies so i can't judge him but from the stuff in trailers and pics i think its going to be great! Can't wait to see the movie!
Posted May 8, 2004 at 10:39 PM EST
Points: 7828
Rococoed says:
Like Choralee, how Cuaron views the books with such depth, particularly how he views the third as the darkest in the series, goes against the major view of the fans yet still has given the final product of the third film a great substance in the direction. As much as I want the movies to capture the books in the purist of ways, I embrace how he knew to concentrate on the heart of book three, Harry's parents and the Marauders. Who really cares whether a few scenes in regard to the subplots have been combined as long as the main theme of the book remains in the final cut? Any fan who considers the third novel as their favorite ought to know where the heart of the third installment lies... And Cuaron has told us that he focused on that in this film, according to these interviews. This fills my appetite for loyalty to the books.
From the trailers I know that this film holds much more cinematic dignity than the first two did under the direction of Cuaron... Also, from the stills and trailers we have, we know that most of the scenes in the novels still exist in the film, though some have been combined in order to avoid repetition. Note to those who hate Cuaron's direction of the third film: ever heard of Steve Kloves? He's the one most, if not entirely, responsible for the changes in terms of the changes to the story within the film. Please quit criticizing for the minor departures by waiting until June fourth to see how well he has done with the third film.
Posted May 8, 2004 at 10:49 PM EST
Snape's Woman
(Moderator)
Points: 5392
Prof. Andaxia Moonstar says:
"It's the moment when you realize that the monster is not under the bed or in the closet, but inside you - and the only weapon to fight that monster also resides inside you."
Very well-said. This is the main theme of the books, and I'm glad to see Cuaron understood that. The more I hear, the more I get excited to see POA. It sounds like he has done a wonderful job in translating this part of the story.
Posted May 8, 2004 at 11:22 PM EST
Witch
Points: 548
hogwarts_girl_4ever says:
I haven't seen any of Cuaron's movies either, but the previews do look really great. He does have a very different style though, but i think it'll still be really great. From the little i've seen, and the lot's of information i've read and heard, i think this will be a great addition to the other two films.
Posted May 9, 2004 at 12:29 AM EST
Squib
Points: 128
tamar says:
I think he's much better then Columbus. Columbus butchered the books!
Posted May 9, 2004 at 4:05 AM EST
Gryffindor Chaser
Points: 3637
Angelina Johnson says:
I kinda like him, we'll have to wait and see how he made the movie. Judging by the trailors, i'm sure it's going to be great!
Posted May 9, 2004 at 4:28 AM EST
The Chosen Hobbit
Points: 2447
Enisnitch Baggins says:
I just hope the movie will be great. Cuaron saw the opportunity, and i hope he used it well.
Posted May 9, 2004 at 5:45 AM EST
Student
Points: 287
CoRdUrOy_benji says:
I think alfonso rocks,he made the best potter movie yet!
Posted May 9, 2004 at 6:27 AM EST
Student
Points: 225
missdmalfoy says:
I agree with Minnie20 he does add random stuff but...
1.This random stuff is gonna make PoA the best HP film so far
2.He's obviously allowwed to put this random stuff in (meaning JK her self has said he could)
3.His style suits the dark, unique film this one is going to be
Sorry, for putting my views accross but i think it needs to be sed
Thank You :D
Posted May 9, 2004 at 7:05 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 401
munnii says:
Hadn't even read the books or seen the films?! Is he bloody mad?! No need to answer that, he is!
Posted May 9, 2004 at 10:59 AM EST
Student
Points: 277
hp_freak_23 says:
Is it just me, or has Alfonso been doing a LOT of interviews??
Posted May 9, 2004 at 12:45 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4040
Dan's no.1 fan 4ever says:
alfonso seems like a great director and that is why i am soooooo excited about Harry potter 3!!
Harry potter is the best creation ever!!! thank-you JK Rowling!
Posted May 9, 2004 at 1:09 PM EST
Heir of Slytherin
Points: 5499
Spazzingduck says:
I think he did an excellent job with it! I can't wait until June 4th--it will be interesting to see how his directing style compares with Chris Colombus's!
Posted May 9, 2004 at 2:07 PM EST
Points: 2593
Stella_ says:
Cuaron is a strange man, but he is without a doubt a man with a vision, and from what I've seen of PoA so far that seems to be a good thing.
I'm glad he did PoA; it doesn't seem as... well, childish as the others. There's more for the grown-up audiences in this one, and I love that.
Posted May 9, 2004 at 2:47 PM EST
Witch
Points: 660
Draco's little secrete says:
Ok what ever i cant wait to see the movie though. 25 more days to go and i am going to watch the abc thing tonight.
Posted May 9, 2004 at 3:25 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1158
Moonbake says:
I love that cuaron is so direct with his answers he just tells it like it is!
Posted May 9, 2004 at 3:50 PM EST
Student
Points: 254
Bethaners says:
Blargh. I don't really know. A lot of stuff when I read the movie sounds good, but then when I look at the pictures and trailers and stuff...all the changes. There's too many of them I don't like.
Posted May 9, 2004 at 5:09 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 463
Erika Potter says:
Wow!!! Cuaron is just the best director ever!!!! this is going to be the best harry potter movie ever!!!! I can't wait to june 4th!!!
Saludos.
Posted May 9, 2004 at 7:01 PM EST
Hufflepuff Princess
Points: 24832
Waddi Wasi says:
"RS: Did you feel intimidated doing the third part of Harry Potter because of the unavoidably comparison?"
THERE IS NO COMPARISON. ALFONSO IS SO MUCH BETTER.
Posted May 9, 2004 at 9:33 PM EST
Student
Points: 205
Hermione!!! says:
He is so cute!! I mean the way he talks
Posted May 9, 2004 at 11:34 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 40
Snape_is_God says:
Well, i love Alfonso, i dont know if any of you have had the opportunity to see any of his movies... I love Y TU MAMÁ TAMBIEN, and i also love Great Expectations. However, i am wondering something: He says he is deeply inlfuenced by the Dogma 98 movement (which is one of my fav movements, i mean, i love Dancer In The Dark). I wonder if some of that influence will be shown in PoA... THAT WOULD BE REALLY INTERESTING. Just imagine: All of the shots made Camera-in-hand, the only light in the movie being that which has in the natural environment while shooting, the same with sound, strong emotions portrayed by the characters... WOW IT WOULD BE AMAZING!!! ALFONSO TE AMO ERES D LOS MEJORES DIRECTORES MEXICANOS, ES UN ORGULLO SER TU PAISANA...
NO HAY MAYOR ORGULLO QUE SER UN CHAROLASTRA (am i wrong Alfonso?)
Posted May 10, 2004 at 12:14 AM EST
Professor of Astronomy
Points: 3288
Prof Aurora Sinistra says:
Great interview!!! I can't wait to see his film!!!! He's a really great director.
Posted May 10, 2004 at 1:37 AM EST
Squib
Points: 150
BeckyMalfoy says:
yayayayayya good interview. sooo excited for hp 3!!! ayya HARRY POTTER FOR LIFE
Posted May 10, 2004 at 9:59 AM EST
Squib
Points: 145
edenvirg says:
That's the idea! Never give way to comparison! Way to go!
Posted May 10, 2004 at 11:33 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1347
Ripley Turner says:
From what I've seen it appears that Alfonso is a great director and that he's done an excellent job with Prisoner of Azkaban.
Posted May 10, 2004 at 1:13 PM EST
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