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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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Wino Forever
Points: 8174
true half-blood prince says:
Hmm...he's got a good point. I guess he feels if he can't work to his own full extent, there is really no need to direct any of the last movies. Oh well, we can all still hope.
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 12:00 PM EST
Harry's Lost Brother
Points: 10058
American Harry Potter says:
Wow, he seems to be very critical.
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 12:02 PM EST
Hermione's Twin
Points: 5063
*Miss Hermione Granger* says:
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.
Hahaha........I kinda have to agree sadly! :P well they were ok but......... Anywho! ^_^
I suppose he`s got a point...well it looks like h won`t be directing the HP films! :( Oh well!
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 12:05 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 346
Order_Member_#1 says:
Yeah,Prisoner of Azkaban is still my favorite HP movie so far,even though the GOF was more darker.Hope that changes when OOTP comes out.
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 12:08 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1085
Tao says:
Blah, blah, blah bitty blah. Heh. Sorry, but that guy is just annoyed that he wasn't asked to direct the first two. Of course, yes, they weren't as great as the last two, but I don't see how they missed it. The first two books were much more cheerful and magical for Harry as a youngster. They were dark when they needed to be, but for the most part, they weren't that way. PoA became the darkest, and thus why it's "closer" to how he'd handle it. Making PS/SS and CoS dark would've ruined them, imo. They needed to be more cheerful as Harry is still relatively new to everything and still quite young.
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 12:13 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2231
Harry's Detour says:
I completely agree with his views. Prisoner IS the best one, and while they are good, the first two just missed the magic of the HP books.
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 12:14 PM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5239
juliebug04 says:
See, I thought that PoA was one of the worst, but more for the script than the imagery. I liked the ideas, but the script was terrible. Not that that was Alfonso's fault...
Seems like an jerk to me though...
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 12:18 PM EST
Silly Squib
Points: 3741
Mat Madcat says:
I always try to give hollywood people the benefit of the doubt, but they consistently prove me wrong with their egocentric comments. Has the guy read any of the books? At least the first two movies conformed closer to the books then POA or GOF did.
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 12:20 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2223
Pheonixflames says:
Well if he thinks he can do a better job the I'd like to see him try...and the films not factory related, especially since the books have already been written, its like doing your own version of someone elses work...Anyway..I'm glad he liked Alfonso at least.
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 12:20 PM EST
rockstar
Points: 2857
Harry_J Potter says:
But it doesn't stop people on the web fantasizing about me doing the last one
Wow. Can you say "conceited"? Geeze, a little full of ourselves, aren't we, buddy?
Yes, PoA was good, but he kinda got a little outa control.. And I liked GoF.. I thought they did as well as they could have with such a long, detailed book..
And I have no idea who he is by the way..
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 12:23 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2495
Jbird says:
Well let me just say that I'm VERY GLAD that he will not be doing the last one, I don't want it to be murdered. The first two missed the point?!!! I have do wonder if he has even read the books. The first two were the best-and if anyone had any complaints it was that it just followed the books which to me is a good thing. Alfonso did a not so canon job and although I love Prisoner-it makes you feel like you have ADD because he just jumps from one thing to the next.
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 12:30 PM EST
Healer in Training
Points: 2661
nubian_weasley01 says:
Well, I, for one, am happy that he didn't direct the movie... calling the first two "rubbish"is crazy. The first two HP films is one of the main reasons why I am an adamant HP fanatic, especially the first one. AND, in my opinion, the first movie is the best of all of them. Maybe he's looking at the film from a directors point of view, but the first movie was more related to the books than any of the others.
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 12:31 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2495
Jbird says:
Mat Madcat
I completely agree.
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 12:32 PM EST
Malfoy by Nature
Points: 12528
WickeDraco says:
That's nonsense. I don't want this guy directing the Harry Potter movies anyway. The first two Harrys were great.
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 12:37 PM EST
Charms Mistress
(Moderator)
Points: 5162
Weesa says:
I think I kinda understand where he's coming from. Although I do like the first two movies. I think all them could have been more canon.
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 12:38 PM EST
Half-Blood Princess
Points: 2875
Katie Bloom says:
Wow, he seems to be very critical.
Agree....
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 12:44 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1867
Silver_Lining says:
He's certainly got a lot to say! Well i do get his point, he shouldn't have to direct something if he feels his talents would be kind of... squashed.
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 12:47 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 701
cmenges says:
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.
I am not sure I would WANT a director that is THAT negative on others visions when they stayed as TRUE to the feel of the sorys as they could. (AFTER ALL the first two are NOT as dark as the rest of the series. AND that is very IMPORTANT to keep in mind)
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 1:11 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2913
Pema says:
First he slams the HP movie series (I agreed with everything though), then he says how great Alfonso was.
If only we could combine Chris Columbus' acurate to the books style to Alfonso Cuaron's artistic and very magical directing style, and then add some John Williams music (It just isn't magic without his music. PERIOD.) the HP movie series would be PERFECT! Oh well. I know that won't be happening any time soon. Besides, there are only two movies left.
Does anyone besides me see a HP movie re-makes in the future???
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 1:16 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 425
Maggie_ says:
I disagree... I don't think that the fist two was s**t or something leke that :S The first one was great, and yeah, for me, the second was the worse but it's good :S Anyway, In one thing I agree, the 3rd film was the best!
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 1:28 PM EST
Student
Points: 251
Emily Rocks says:
COOl ya but i would Prefer m Night Shayamalan to the 6th or 7th movie.
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 1:29 PM EST
Witch
Points: 983
crazywitch says:
Well I enjoyed all the films and I thought that they were just like the books because they have gradually got darker as they have gone on.
From his comments, I wouldn't and don't want him to direct any of the last films!
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 1:29 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1251
padfoot'sgirl says:
I too thought that POA was the best but I also think that if he feels this way then let him and he shouldn't direct them.
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 1:30 PM EST
Witch
Points: 859
hwhitesi says:
Wow someone's got a darn strong opinion. I agree the POA was very good. But the others weren't all that bad. I don't know I just go with the flow and see the movies as they come.
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 1:32 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 485
ladybythebay says:
He's entitled to his opinion and he doesn't have to be nice. :-) He is a very talented and innovative director. I agree (not the terms he used) about the first two films. They were not very creative at all. Just spitting out the books but POA broke away from that and of the three is the best. He did not mention GOF which is interesting.
Posted Oct 16, 2006 at 1:32 PM EST
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
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