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JULY 1, 2008 at 8:33 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: News Tip
In a new interview
Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe compares Half-Blood Prince to the 1996 film Trainspotting.
Dan comments:
There’s a fair amount of sexual energy and drug parallels. We have a couple of Trainspotting moments.
That’s two films I never thought would be mentioned in the same breath.
Meanwhile director David Yates says:
We’re opening with a big attack. We’ll bring a major London landmark crashing down.
The original interview will appear in Empire magazine and thanks to the SnitchSeeker for the news.
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Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4399
ILoveHP! says:
Woah. That's nice. But GOSH. When will the teaser trailer EVER come OUT?! I'm getting very impatient here...
Posted Jul 2, 2008 at 10:53 AM EST
Auror
Points: 4080
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
"London Bridge is falling down, falling down, falling down..."
That's the first thing that came to my mind when I heard a London landmark is going to come crashing down. I hate it when they change stuff in the books, I really do. Why are they always saying that they're staying true to the books when they keep changing everything? Stupid f-ing hipocrites!
We love the HP books, we want the movies to be exacctly like the books. I honestly would love the movie to be word for word with the books, which would make each movie about 5 hours long. That would truely make the books come alive. But they're cutting stuff out, making the movies under 3 hours. I sometimes do get very disappointed with the movies, but they are still amazing.
Posted Jul 2, 2008 at 11:35 AM EST
Student
Points: 211
HogwartsCherri says:
Yes! More HBP news! :D *does little dance*
I'm kinda shocked at the amount of people on here who replied saying how the movies should stay the same as the books .. um, as Tikihaha correctly said, a bridge is destroyed in HBP. Probably lots more things destroyed too. And as for the sex, drugs and rock and roll, um hello? They are 16! Those sort of things can't be mentioned in the books as they are for children, but they would have been happening anyway!
I think some people had better get out their HBP book and read it a couple more times. =/
Posted Jul 2, 2008 at 11:50 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1819
zues says:
It sounds like this movie is going to be like no other Harry Potter movie. I liked trainspotting, it's been years since I've seen it.
Posted Jul 2, 2008 at 12:27 PM EST
Lady of Godric's Hollow
Points: 5292
GodricsGirl says:
"There’s a fair amount of sexual energy and drug parallels."
I get the one but what is up with thr "drug parallels"? Not understanding that one.
Posted Jul 2, 2008 at 12:39 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 72
Unnursvana says:
Wow, I m getting very nervus over this movie... but I am still very exited for it as well
Posted Jul 2, 2008 at 1:15 PM EST
Lunarly challenged
Points: 2480
Grayback'sVictim says:
Isn't it stupid when they add something that's not in the books and leave out something important?
Anyway, i can't wait to see the film!
Posted Jul 2, 2008 at 1:35 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4655
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
Hmmm....that's interesting. I can't wait to see that it turns out to be.
~Drish~
Posted Jul 2, 2008 at 1:43 PM EST
Witch
Points: 756
iloveharry1017 says:
Sounds awesome! One of London's bridge's is obviously the landmark Yates was talking about.
As for the drug parallels, is he talking about the felix potion perhaps??
Posted Jul 2, 2008 at 2:03 PM EST
Witch
Points: 531
ronNhermione4evr says:
Ok this is really starting to annoy me. Everyone that is saying the London Landmark Crash is not in the book needs to read it again!!!! A Bridge is Destroyed witch I can only assume would be the London Bridge!! Also the 6th book is way more dark and disturbing that the others so I am glad the movie will be this way as well. As for the sexual stuff well they are supposed to be 16 and people this age did have sexual experiences going on! Ok I am done with my rant!! I feel better! Can't wait for the movie!
Posted Jul 2, 2008 at 2:44 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1608
~Harry's true love~ says:
WOW!!! That sound HOT! haha, It's amazing how mature all the Harry Potter films get...
Posted Jul 2, 2008 at 3:17 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 606
HogwartsFounder88 says:
Opening with a big attack? What the heck, it didnt start off that way! Why change it!?!?!? I think that its gonna be amazing, but cant they just stick to the book like they should??
Posted Jul 2, 2008 at 5:35 PM EST
Lady of the Rings
Points: 4116
Padfoot4387 says:
Sounds epic!
Definitely can't wait 'til November. But in the meantime, how about a teaser trailer? We are way overdue for some excitement!
Posted Jul 2, 2008 at 5:38 PM EST
Student
Points: 205
Loving HBP says:
What drug parallels is he talking about? The Felix Felicus potion? I've never heard of Trainspotting....sorry....
Posted Jul 2, 2008 at 6:53 PM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2445
JAYSTARR says:
Brilliant....Can't wait until the movie The Half Blood Prince is in theater.
Posted Jul 2, 2008 at 9:05 PM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2875
Chogiiiirl says:
There are several landmarks that could be destroyed at the first of the movie to parallel with the beginning destruction of the first chapter or two of HBP. This is in the book, and even though it wasn't very specific as Jo wrote it, the visualizations of the movie are bound to pick something that people will recognize, like Tower Bridge, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey or some other British landmark.
Posted Jul 2, 2008 at 10:30 PM EST
Witch
Points: 819
accio_kim says:
It sounds interesting, I think that this is a fairly dark book, so it will be good to have this darker side. However, I'm unsure about the drug parallels, being metaphoric. Harry gets fairly obsessed with Malfoy, almost like an addiction, checking the map etc. Which is all I can think of.
So I think with this movie said to be more comedic, but also a lot darker, it should be good, because after all, the HP books have their humorous and serious sides.
Posted Jul 3, 2008 at 1:30 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1453
smart hermione says:
Never seen that movie...so i dunno.
I uess i will be cool to see the london landmark coming down, but its not in the bloody book
Posted Jul 3, 2008 at 2:20 AM EST
Student
Points: 247
HRHDS says:
SOunds full on!! hope that it would be better than the past movies since it has been split in two! Cant wait, sounds AMAZING!
Posted Jul 3, 2008 at 5:47 AM EST
Antipodean Snow Goddess
Points: 3070
Tikihaha says:
Note to fans as posted above ...
READ THE FIRST CHAPTER OF "HALF-BLOOD PRINCE"!!
Yes, it may not be an "iconic" London landmark that is destroyed by Death Eaters and giants, but a bridge is destroyed in the very first chapter - "The Other Minister".
Sheesh!! All the moaning of "I wish they'd stick to the book! Why are they opening with destruction?" ... umm, firstly, the destruction IS in the books.
And secondly - it's a MOVIE, which is a visual medium. Big bangs and all the whistles. Excitement. Heart-pumping stuff. You know - ENTERTAINMENT!
Posted Jul 3, 2008 at 8:02 AM EST
Auror
Points: 3656
Anastasia Popovick says:
Wow...it sounds exciting! I can't wait until it comes out!
Posted Jul 3, 2008 at 11:03 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2108
phoenix_feathers says:
That's funny. I've never seen Trainspotting, but I can imagine.
Posted Jul 3, 2008 at 11:53 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1862
Bright Eyes says:
Wow, looks like this one is going to jump straight into the action - let the countdown begin!
Posted Jul 4, 2008 at 8:39 AM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3673
Hecate3fold says:
Sounds like a lot of re-writes to me. Why can't they just stick to the book. Tearing down a London landmark? There was never anything specific mentioned in the book so I guess they are going for the gold!
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Jul 5, 2008 at 2:57 AM EST
The Chosen One
Points: 9942
Gryffindor Dude says:
Ugh I'm pretty sure I know what the attack is. That is going to be amazing to see in theaters. David Yates is my hero hah.
Posted Jul 5, 2008 at 5:03 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3467
HufflepuffActress says:
Wow that really was the whoel interview.
There’s a fair amount of sexual energy and drug parallels.
Drug parallels?
Posted Jul 6, 2008 at 4:22 AM EST
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