tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356904780057915476.post3914991108436154374..comments2023-11-02T11:56:21.313-04:00Comments on <br>Conscious Hallucinations: Harry Potter has hormones, but where is Voldemort?Molly Hubbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09755593632250210588noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356904780057915476.post-55202985960101379742009-08-05T15:51:24.159-04:002009-08-05T15:51:24.159-04:00Touche to Rowling's emphasis on Snape as a pri...Touche to Rowling's emphasis on Snape as a prime antagonist within this text. This installment certainly brings both of Harry's villians together in a brilliant manner. One full of tension, mystery, and fantastic political undertones. <br /><br />And indeed Voldemort takes a backseat to more imminent threats in this film as opposed to the previous 5th film. Yet the film adaptation of HBP severely diminished the Voldemort storyline of the text. Numerous scenes and memories of his past were removed, which really hurt the beautiful parallel within the book between Harry learning of Voldemort's past and the ever-growing threat within the present (i.e. the mystery of Snape and Draco). <br /><br />Overall, I think while this film is without a doubt a decent adaptation, it lost the suspense, the tension, that made the books so enjoyable. <br /><br />But again, let me reiterate that I would like to revisit the film before it leaves theaters.Molly Hubbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09755593632250210588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356904780057915476.post-33309197231076392792009-08-05T15:39:16.580-04:002009-08-05T15:39:16.580-04:00I think the answer lies in the title - half-blood ...I think the answer lies in the title - half-blood prince. The film might have pushed Voldemort to the side to smp up the potential menace and apparent mystery behind the identity and the true nature of who the HBP is.<br /><br />Additionally (and ultimately related) is the narrative position of Snape. The first installments portray Snape as this antagonist for Harry and as far as we're supposed to know, his actions in this latest film represent the culmination of his ill intentions for Harry. <br /><br />In the beginning of the film, Snape takes the unbreakable vow. Yes, he does seem to be very close with Dumbledore, but this only increases the tension behind this relationship and what makes his climactic act so surprising (if you don't already) and emotional.<br /><br />To sum up, I understand the marginalizing of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. This is in service to the Half-Blood Prince and the exponentially rising tension behind Severus Snape.<br /><br />Respond if you like!Charley McLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13607643452471390059noreply@blogger.com