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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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Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1771
Patronus** says:
Can't say i agree with the guy!!!
The first 2 followed the books more closely and i loved them!!
Much better than the latter 2 which missed out whole sections and even characters!!!
I'm glad he was never asked to direct any of them, at least we would have a chance of at least getting one good HP film....!!!
I'm sorry but the films were ok, but nothing i was expecting, but i really liked the first 2, but again the latter 2 were a bit of a disappointment!!
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 1:41 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1252
1USHPFN says:
While I would have liked very much for Mr. Gilliam to have had the opportunity to show what he would do with Harry, I don't believe that his assesment if very fair. SS, and CoS were both wonderful films about young children for young children. Certainly as the characters have grown so have the films as they should. I have enjoyed each film as it has been presented for each had it's own feel while staying true to the greater story. While I agree that everyone is entitled to their own opinion proffesionalism and common coutesy do have a place even for the very talented. Perhaps Thumper said it best, "If you can't say anything nice, don't say nothin' at all."
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 1:43 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8909
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
I agree somewhat. Hard to tell if some ego isn't involved here. I am sure he would be good, and most likely better than the first two.
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 1:45 PM EST
Witch
Points: 916
SnapesSlave says:
Whew, sounds like somebody needs to deflate his head a little. I think his ego might be bigger then Aunt Marge after Harry blew her up!
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 1:54 PM EST
The Usual Suspect
Points: 3421
Orchid says:
Yeah, whatever, he probably hasn't even been asked.
Plus, he directed Brothers Grimm, and that didn't look like a little art studio film to me.
So sad...
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 1:56 PM EST
Points: 217
skates says:
Well by the sounds of Gilliam i'm glad he didn't direct a HP Film! ( Although I do agree that POA was definetely the best of the movies) I didn't think the first two movies were awful....
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 1:56 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2419
Gwenyth says:
I dont like this guy. I hope he never directs an HP movie ever!! After those comments I dont think he will.
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 1:57 PM EST
Grillows Girl
Points: 2785
Miss Baltimore Crabs says:
POA was my least favourite out of all the movies; so I'm glad this guy will never ever direct one, because if he likes Alfonso... ugh.
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 2:00 PM EST
Witch
Points: 893
Divadancer4life says:
I wish in a way they would stick with one director so it would be the same the whole time ohh well they are still good this way!
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 2:02 PM EST
Grillows Girl
Points: 2785
Miss Baltimore Crabs says:
But it doesn't stop people on the web fantasizing about me doing the last one.
Get over yourself! I hope you never direct an HP movie, you're too full of yourself!
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 2:04 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2351
Skitch says:
The thing is, I don't think we want someone working so hard to make a film their own. He says they're just a factory job. We want something that will stick as close as possible to the story and feeling/moods of the books themselves. THis guy seems a bit too out there to direct HP. I did love Monty Python though.
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 2:08 PM EST
Witch
Points: 849
*SkyHighandFallen says:
What is so important about this guy doing the HP movies? There are other directors out there.
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 2:11 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1819
zues says:
Who is this guy? The first two where more KID FRIENDLY I would say. My 5 year old sone loves them. I hope this guy dose NOT direct any of the HP movies.
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 2:13 PM EST
Witch
Points: 936
Lilium says:
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. Hmm... he's probably right on that one... interesting...but I don't know who he is! ;P
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 2:15 PM EST
Witch
Points: 930
lemonlime says:
I respect his opinion and all, but I personally did not like the PoA movie at all. I guess it's a good thing then that he won't be directing any of the HP films.
I do agree however that if he feels his work will be compromised he shouldn't direct one.
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 2:49 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1693
~*Loony Lovegood*~ says:
I don't like him. I don't like him at all. And unlike many people, I loved the first two films and that's how I imagined Harry Potter to be like. I'm extremely happy, happy beyond words, that Terry Gilliam isn't directing the Harry Potter films, because if he was, then I'd start up an Anti Terry Gilliam petition, continuously moan to Warner Bros. and even refuse to watch the films. That's how much I dislike him.
Cherie x
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 2:57 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1029
Magic Dancer K says:
I don't really like this guy. I thought the first two were good, just not grown up like the 3rd one, but then the books are that way also.
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 3:06 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1789
Veela~Girl says:
Wow, Terry Gilliam really does sound nasty in this article!
Tao, you got it totally right! I hate when people totally cut down the first two movies as childish, and unimaginative! I think people get caught up in the dark and complex story that is further developed in each novel.
They forget what it was like after reading that first book, we didn't know all about the intricate connection between Harry and Voldemort, there are no horrible deaths etc. (I don't think Quirrel counts), and it ends on a pretty light note. I know we can never go back and read that first book the same way again, but I think we have to try and remember that feeling when watching the first movie.
if we consider this, the movie version fits it well. : )
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 3:09 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2209
Scarlett Kent says:
Although I thought there were some problems with the HP films, I'm not convinced that Terry Gilliam would have done any better. His remarks sound a bit like a case of "sour grapes" to me. He has done some great films, but I doubt if he directed a Harry Potter film that it would be any closer to canon than the ones that have been directed by others.
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 3:10 PM EST
Points: 865
superduperpotter says:
I partly agree with Mr. Gilliam. Mr Cuaron's prisoner of azkaban was fantastic, but the first two will never, ever in a lifetime be 'shite'.
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 3:12 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2358
Nataly says:
He is sooooo wrong ! The first two movies were great and who is he to comment somebody elses direction!! And oh god!! He said the Prizoner of Azkaban was a good movie?! I think is the worst so far!!
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 3:19 PM EST
Heir of Gryffindor
Points: 5731
Gryffindor Lord says:
I guess some people are jealous because they weren't asked to direct the Harry Potter movies. The only reason he won't direct Half-Blood Prince or Movie 7 is because he wanted to direct the whole series. He needs to not be such a baby.
- Kyle
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 3:20 PM EST
Hogwarts Psychologist
Points: 4236
Patronus Wiz says:
I don't know Terry Gilliam, but I do agree with his comments. Absolutely. I agree that POA was the best and I agree that the studios control it too much. I think it would have been fantastic to have a much scarier GOF...
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 3:32 PM EST
Points: 8027
deemz says:
but the first two I thought were just shite
I kinda i agree with him on that one, i really didnt like the first two movies ...
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 3:34 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1392
SiriusFan says:
I don't think WB "blew it" but the first two were a little more childish than I think the books deserved. Don't get me wrong I still loved them. I think the films continue to grow and get better with each one so I'm not complaining. Plus, who needs the movies to be perfect when we have the books :-)
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 3:34 PM EST
Witch
Points: 677
Fawkes's Lament says:
What is wrong with him? SS, COS, POA, and GOF are all incredibly good, and I can't pick one over other other. Well, yes, maybe I can. POA WAS a bit better than the first two, but the first two were really good, and really well done. This guy is crazy, he has completely lost his marbles.
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 3:36 PM EST
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