katiedora7:

dumbledoreisabamf:

Can we stop pretending like any of the Harry Potter movies deserves an Oscar? 

They’re relatively good movies, and a lot of the acting is really good. And I love everything to do with Harry Potter with a passion. But, in comparison to how good the books are and how good the movies could or should have been, they’re not very good at all.

There are so many better, more deserving movies out there.

I agree as far as the acting and book comparisons go, but I call bullshit on the award for makeup.  Turning Meryl Streep into Margaret Thatcher is nothing compared to the complicated design of creating magical creatures over the course of 8 movies.  It’s just disappointing to not see that sort of behind-the-scenes dedication receive something.

I think the bigger issue is that Potter is fantasy, and it’s in our minds to disregard fantasy when considering quality and that’s getting old.  Also, I think there would be a much different outcome for awards if it wasn’t up to a bunch of old white men.

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    I agree as far as...book comparisons go, but I call bullshit on

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12. dracodomiensnunquamtitillandus said: They have bought joy to millions and actually enticed children to READ the books. And are better than many of the oscar winners. I much prefer the books(obviously)but compared to some of the award winners, I don’t see really agree with your comment.
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    But that’s why all of the nominations are for like special effects. Not best screenplay…

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23. orderofthep3nis said: I still think they deserve visual effects and makeup.
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    I love unpopular opinions such as this.

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26. defyexpectations said: really, the only thing they did well was the editing and shit because look at how much they managed to leave out
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    Academy doesn’t judge...for how closely related they are to the books. Movies are judged...

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42. potterology- said: Ten years of effort - at least in technical categories and ALAN RICKMAN COME THE FUCK ON.
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