Well, I saw HPatOoP today. I liked it much more than the last one, almost as much as the third one. I guess HP movies are the opposite of the Star Trek movies. HP odd numbered ones are the better ones.

I haven't read the books so I judge them as movies. I agree with so much that has already been said so I'll just add a few odd thoughts I had. First, there were 3 trailers for fantasy films before the main show. I said to myself "I blame Peter Jackson for this" but I'll probubly see at least 1 or 2 of them when they come out.

While some of you were marveling at Radcliffe's hottness, I was laughing to myself at the fact that all of the young cast have gotten taller than him. By film seven he will be wee Harry Potter the-little-wizard-that-could!

It took me so long to catch up that that is all the coherence I have left. More, hopefully, intelligent thoughts tommorow.

Was the girl who played Luna from some previously unknown British branch of the Fanning clan? She was scary good.

I also have to say that the producers lucked out big time with Daniel Radcliffe -- of the three kids, he's the only one I can really see having an acting career after this is over. (After a looooong period where he does only stage work just to give the audiences time to disconnect him with Harry Potter.)

Emma Watson signed a $4 million deal to be the new face of Chanel. She probably won't have to act much.

But I hope Grint's invested his Potter money well.

I still need to see the film. I'll try tonight.

I saw Grint in a British film earlier in the year. He's passable.

Daniel Radcliffe can act. Really well. Although the next play he takes should probably include less horse fucking.

What he needs is a turn as the MC in Cabaret.

I think Rupert Grint could have a reasonably successful career playing the goofy best friend in romantic comedies. But I don't think he has much range beyond Ron.

Emma Watson is very pretty.

Although the next play he takes should probably include less horse fucking.

See, I think that sort of role is the best possible thing for him if he wants people not to see him as Harry Potter.

And now I must go watch the DR episode of Extras again. Just 'cause.

Oh, yeah, I agree it certainly helps distance himself from HP Jessica -- I'm just thinking each play he takes could have less elements each time. So, next play, less horse fucking, but keep the nudity and interhuman sex scenes. Cardinal rule: never wear glasses again.

While some of you were marveling at Radcliffe's hottness, I was laughing to myself at the fact that all of the young cast have gotten taller than him. By film seven he will be wee Harry Potter the-little-wizard-that-could!

I was laughing at the same thing. Ron, Fred and George, Neville...they all towered over Harry. I kept hoping during one of the training montages one of them would hold Harry at arm's length with a hand on his forehead while Harry would swing his wand ineffectually, not touching them and screaming "Stupefy! Stupefy! Gerroff me, you wanker!"

Hell, I think Hermione was taller than Harry.

Man. First the Weasely report:

Yes, they were there. They may still be there. I know that they are probably getting a giant fee for doing this but I can't imagine spending at least 4 days standing in the lobby of a movie theatre signing stuff and getting you picture taken with strangers. And they seem so nice about it too.

The theatre was the Hollywood Boulevard theatre in Woodridge IL. Apparently, they do theme weekends with movie actor guests all the time. (There is an annual Wizard of Oz fest there with the remaining original munchkins, for example.) The theatre has a Chinese theme and the other gimmick is that it is also a restaurant/bar. You must buy food or drink while you're there.

We had tickets to the 7 pm show - the doors open at 6:30 and I cannot recall what time we got there. Plan A was to arrive at 4 pm but workstuff didn't allow that to happen. There was a line running outside the theatre to see the Twins so we stood in line and sent a representative inside to scope things out. The boys were supposed to be going on a dinner break at 6 but they had taken it early and weren't there when we arrived. We stood in line long enough that we went and got icecream while we waited. (There is a Coldstone Creamery conveniently located next door.)

In the end, we didn't get to meet the Twins but we saw them. They were doing their Meet and Greet in this corner of the Lobby next to the entrance to the theatres. I can report that they seem like very nice boys - and that their natural haircolor is brown. Also, reports received yesterday morning from an outside source are that they enjoy golf and were seen at a golf/tennis shop in the 'burbs sometime during the week. (Golfsmith, I think.)

I was at the movie with three other adults and three girls ranging in age from 15-20. (The 15 year old took copious pictures of the boys from our place in line -- the line for the theatre was right next to where the Phelps' Meet and Greet was.

Having dinner with the movie is fun EXCEPT when you're server comes up, stands in front of you and starts talking in the MIDDLE of the climactic battle scene of the film!!!! I was appalled -- just as Sirious died -- I am so not kidding. I wanted to kill her.

I love that Sirious called Harry, "James" in the heat of battle and if all the students getting tortured by the Umbridge woman is a departure from the book (I think of it more as a taking the idea and running with it) at least it gives us that sweet scene of Fred and George comforting the tiny first year who'd just been punished.

I absolutely need to see that movie again -- you know -- at a place where servers don't interrupt at inopportune moments.

See, I think that sort of role is the best possible thing for him if he wants people not to see him as Harry Potter.

Agreed. Plus, the "THINK OF THE CHILDREN!!!1!" people that went ballistic over him taking that role were not the type who'd be buying tickets for West End plays with dark adult themes in the first place, allowing him to break with his kid actor image without financially hamstringing the effort used to do so.