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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.
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Squib
Points: 128
vibrantlyVIVID says:
I guess he has made some good points and understand what he is saying but I refuse to agree what he said about the first two. I truly didnt fall in love with the third movie because it wasnt as I would have imagined it. It had many good aspects but the first two made me feel like I was actually watching the book come to life and thats why I enoyed them. The thirs one did focus more on magic and that was lovely but it didnt feel like "harry potter" Anyway, thats how I feel.
Posted Oct 24, 2006 at 5:26 PM EST
Hogwarts Founder
Points: 3481
Godric Gryffindor says:
I agree with what he says that directing the movie like this is very controlled by the studio, but i don't think the best film is PoA.
Posted Oct 25, 2006 at 12:09 AM EST
Student
Points: 284
Slytherin Angel says:
How can he say so many bad things about Harry Potter...Its the best! Well thats pretty mean for him to say...but its his opinion...Not mine...so hecan think whatever he wants to
~Samantha
Posted Oct 25, 2006 at 9:36 AM EST
Squib
Points: 133
*Lorna* says:
He's a bit harsh really. Although the third one was much better than the first two i still like them alot. Well, then again i dont really care what he thinks. Its his opinion i suppose. GOF was by far the best though!! Lets hope OoTP will be even better.
Posted Oct 25, 2006 at 2:30 PM EST
Parselmouth
Points: 29083
Thestral Eyes says:
POA the best one? Pfft, alfonso RUINED that film/book, i HATED it! May have had a more magical feel to it, but on the whole i thought THAT film was 'shite'. Dementors looked naff, they wized around like black dust bin bags on the wind, quiddich was naff, the special effects and the werewolf were naff, the dog/padfoot was naff, he completely skipped the whole marauder part of the story...ugh just bad. Im glad that directors not getting a shot though, he sounds so up his own backside its unbelievable. I for one have never fantasised about him doing one of the films.
Posted Oct 25, 2006 at 2:49 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 708
gildavis says:
He looks like Orsen Wells, but I don't think he had Wells' talent. Oh, if your wondering who that was check out "Citizen Kane". Some believe it's one of the best films ever made.
Posted Oct 25, 2006 at 11:12 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 874
Silly Dragon says:
It is sad to note once more that the movies are considered priorily a matter of contracts, schedules and all the like, it keeps great artists out of the way. I wonder whether J.K.R. would enjoy a Potter film by Terry Gilliam. Has she ever given her opinion on that?
Posted Oct 28, 2006 at 5:54 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1252
1USHPFN says:
OK, just to be clear, I have no fantasy about Mr. Gilliam directing that final film. As a matter of fact, I really hope that he does not. I have posted and do believe that all are entitled to their opinion, however the more I have thought about it the more I believe that anyone, no matter how talented, that is this egotistical would really not fit in well with this cast who have shown themselves to be extreamely giving and humble.
Posted Oct 28, 2006 at 7:04 AM EST
Princess of Cleverness
Points: 5207
unicorn_purple says:
Wow that is really cool.
I cant wait for the movies.
Posted Oct 28, 2006 at 10:43 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2465
undisputed760 says:
This guy just seems really full of himself. I dont even know who he is haha.
Posted Oct 29, 2006 at 12:36 AM EST
Magical Sanitary Supplier
Points: 2518
5225 says:
MalfoyPotter~ , I agree with you. Who is this guy anyway? What is his credentials? What kind of movies has he made? How is his so-called "style"? If he is that good, he can do as he pleased, if not, just shut up!!
Posted Oct 29, 2006 at 1:04 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1453
smart hermione says:
I like poa most, gof didnt do justice to the book. i'll have to disagree with him though, the first two are far from shite
Posted Oct 31, 2006 at 2:33 PM EST
Weasley Garden Faerie
Points: 4481
Tamlynn says:
I loved the first two movies! I can't believe he could say that about them. :(
Posted Nov 9, 2006 at 4:23 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1448
Wulfric_Brian says:
If he thought the others were "shite" than he really should direct one! I actually really like Terry's work, so I would like to see what kind of "magic" he brings to the films, because some of them do seem as if they're missing something.
Posted Nov 12, 2006 at 8:28 PM EST
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