|
OCTOBER 16, 2006 at 11:55 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: Various
While on a press junket for his new movie Tideland, director Terry Gilliam
answered questions as to why he hasn't directed a Harry Potter movie or if he will in the future.
When asked if he would direct any of the movies, he said:
No. It's a factory job, is what it is. I don't like that. It's a big operation the way they run it now, and it's so heavily controlled by the studio, considering the kind of work i want to do. But it doesn't stop people on the web fantasizing about me doing the last one.
According to Mr. Gilliam Prisoner was the best in the series so far:
MTV: What would your Potter have been like?
Gilliam: Alfonso Cuaron's [Prisoner of Azkaban] is really good, but the first two I thought were just shite. They missed the whole point of it; they missed the magic of it ... Alfonso did something much closer to what I would've done.
Thanks to Tim and TLC for the links.
Reader Comments (214)
Your Thoughts
click to write...
Copyright © 2002-2009 HPANA. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. 
HPANA is an unofficial fan site, in no way affiliated with J.K. Rowling,
Scholastic Books, Bloomsbury Publishing or Warner Bros. Entertainment. All
trademarks and copyrighted material are the property of their respective owners.
About HPANA | Movie 6 | Send a news tip | Contact us | Privacy policy
Custodian of Miracles
Points: 3264
MadamDumbledore says:
But it doesn't stop people on the web fantasizing about me doing the last one.
Oh peleeeeeze!
Posted Oct 18, 2006 at 4:20 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2077
D says:
I think, what Gillam is trying to say is that a movie has to be something more than just an illustration to the book it is based on, the director has to put his soul to it - otherwise from artistic point of view there isn't any justification to making one - it is just pure commerce.
Gillam knows what he is talking about: "12 monkeys", "Brazil", "Monty Puthon" etc speak for themselves.
Posted Oct 18, 2006 at 4:27 AM EST
Squib
Points: 161
Boxee says:
Well. I totally agree with him. PoA was definately the best movie. Too bad it didn't do well in the box office as the other movies!
Posted Oct 18, 2006 at 8:27 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1228
Hermy-ninny Granger says:
but the first two I thought were just shite. They missed the whole point of it; they missed the magic of it ...
I only have one thing to say...What the f***
Posted Oct 18, 2006 at 10:08 AM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2874
Chogiiiirl says:
To me, he sounds a little bit bitter. Maybe he really wanted to do a Potter movie, but they didn't ask him to, or they wouldn't give him the control he wanted for it. The reason WB puts so much control over the HP movies is that Jo wants to remain in some control as well. It has to be that way, to stay true to the books.
And as far as Cuaron's take on PoA, I think his take on the book was the worst one yet. Too many changes!
Posted Oct 18, 2006 at 10:24 AM EST
Prime Hunter
Points: 4332
Orbster says:
Actually i do have to say he is right. Half the time they don't capture the magic..especially in the first 2..the last 2 were better...but they need to be better as well. Its not always about visual effects. Its about the story. We'll see how the 5th will do.
Posted Oct 18, 2006 at 11:00 AM EST
Prime Hunter
Points: 4332
Orbster says:
Before you guys hate on Gilliam you should watch his movies. They are very innovative and beautiful. So i won't be biased in this case...I love Harry Potter...but i think those movies could have been at the LOTRs level. But they are not...and that's just sad. One day these movie will be redone and hopefully whoever does it is more faithful and respectful to the books.
Posted Oct 18, 2006 at 11:08 AM EST
Prime Hunter
Points: 4332
Orbster says:
auror weasley I doubt that's the case. He is a respectable director..and just because he wasn't asked to do Harry potter it doesn't mean he's bad or jealous. He is very critical..and the very critical ones are always the best in my opinion, because they are not afraid of speaking their mind and showing their vision.
Posted Oct 18, 2006 at 11:14 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1065
GeeMessy says:
Never heard of him. I do not agree with him
I thought the first two were really, really good, they captured the magic
the third was a mess that is just my opinion
Posted Oct 18, 2006 at 2:08 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 455
Krztyn says:
He seems like he knows what he's talking about, but ya know... just a bit cocky about the whole thing, isn't he. Wish he would direct a movie just so he'd have to live up to those grandiose criticisms.
Good stuff.
Posted Oct 18, 2006 at 3:37 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3647
Anastasia Popovick says:
Terry Gilliam, while truly talented as and actor and director doesn't strick me as one who could direct HP in the ways we have become acquainted. I'm sure the director that Warner Bros. has chosen will continue to do work comparable to the past movies.
Posted Oct 18, 2006 at 4:25 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 480
Geowitch says:
I absolutely agree with Gilliam in his opinion of the movies thus far. I was dissapointed by the first one especially. It was so flat and did not really reveal the existance of the magical very well. I also wanted it to be more magical.
Posted Oct 18, 2006 at 5:35 PM EST
Forgetful Werewolf
Points: 14831
Patronus_Potter says:
Very interesting, it's shame that he won't ever direct a Potter movie.
And for the record i agree with him about the first two movies, they were awful and Columbus clearly missed the point.
Posted Oct 18, 2006 at 6:22 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 570
minister of muggles says:
I liked Alfanso, so i guess I will like Terry Gillman's version if he does one.
Posted Oct 18, 2006 at 7:39 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1970
Jekca says:
I think I am glad now he didn't do it. I liked the first two and hated PoA. It made no sense and did not follow the story line.
Yeah for him not doing it. Stay off where you can mess with other stuff.
Bleg on him.
Posted Oct 18, 2006 at 9:14 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1457
Lexii*Chiita says:
I like the third one too...I mean there's so many intense part in it, I just love it :) it tell most of the story and the pictures are great, it's very dark and very good :D Alfonso did a fantastic job with it:)
Posted Oct 18, 2006 at 10:30 PM EST
Witch
Points: 827
crazyeme says:
I like the fact that this guy is very critical. I like people like that. However, I'm really not a fan of the HP movies, and I actually think that Prizoner of Azkaban was the worst of the four movies released. They messed up the roles of the characters and made Hermione all vain with comments like "is that really how my hair looks at the back?" and making her hair sleek instead of bushy in the first place! Plus I don't like Gambon as Dumbledore and although whoever portrays Sirius does an ok job, I feel as though the real Sirius is still out there somewhere. I know that the movies can't possibly contain every detail that the books have, but I can't help but think that PoA really didn't capture the essence of the story. Well GoF seemed as though the movie was about a summary of HP&GoF not on the actual book itself, but the acting was ok. One part I particularly disliked though was when the Beaxbatons girls arrived and they were doing some sort of intro and sort of farted out butterflies... I thought that was pretty stupid... plus we never see Krum play so no one sees why the wizarding world obsesses over him...
Posted Oct 18, 2006 at 10:45 PM EST
Witch
Points: 597
bambee says:
Gosh, he sure is full of himself. "That doesn't stop people from FANTASIZING about me doing the last one." and "They blew it." Get over yourself.
Posted Oct 19, 2006 at 12:17 AM EST
Points: 434
sjs says:
I actually think SS was the most magical and they all sort of lost it after that, but no matter the movies we still have the books which is a much better thing.
Posted Oct 19, 2006 at 1:19 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1018
ILuvHarryDiggoryKrum says:
L.O.L...
THEY WERE NOT SHITE MATE..
o well...he would be shite at msking a hp movies if he has that kind of attitude
im quite happy he isnt doing one
Posted Oct 19, 2006 at 12:35 PM EST
Witch
Points: 622
mount holyoke girl says:
I'm so glad that dude (whoever he is) is not doing any movies. The third one was my absolute worst. It had so much stuff missed out. Dont want any repeats of that.
Posted Oct 19, 2006 at 2:46 PM EST
Witch
Points: 755
Sm7 says:
And he would have also made the movies a lot funnier!
Posted Oct 19, 2006 at 4:22 PM EST
Witch
Points: 713
umbridgehater_DanielLover says:
AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!! DON'T GIVE A HARRY POTTER MOVIE TO HIM!!!!!! THE 3RD MOVIE WAS THE WORST IN A LOT OF AREAS! i dont want another Harry Potter film thats a disgrace to the books!
Posted Oct 19, 2006 at 9:45 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 442
dalishka says:
Im veeeeery curious.... I want to see how he would have done Harry... I think that even though every movie so far has been good... No one will ever catch the essence of what Harry is... I mean, first of all he is a complicated character and second of all only the author can do that... Is going to be very difficult for someone, even the best in the bussines to catch it...But good luck!
Posted Oct 19, 2006 at 11:37 PM EST
Student
Points: 225
Hot_Diggory_Damn says:
He was good in Monty Python but has to be pretty messed up to think PoA was the best. I thought that movie was the worst, a disgrace to the book. Where are the school uniforms? And I don't recall there being a giant clock in the middle of Hogwarts either. As far as I can remember there were like no lessons where they actually used magic besides against the Boggart and Harry was wearing goggles...
Posted Oct 20, 2006 at 6:24 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1786
sis <3 says:
Well well, I didn't like the 2 first films either so I can follow his views. I'm not sure that I've seen any of his films, so I can't say weather he'd be good for the films or not.
-Christina
Posted Oct 20, 2006 at 7:52 AM EST
Back to top of page