Sunday, November 28, 2010

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approaching the end of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1"


Spoiler Warning! 'm Still not inclined to talking drum around somehow.

Since we have him, then, a the blockbuster this winter. Any film that started in the last week has basically no chance. Even after a week that are "Harry Potter 7.1" now running in theaters, at least the performances on the weekend yet completely sold out. We have pre-ordered tickets, the other was not feasible. Was really nice time to be back in a completely full auditorium with people that the movie REALLY wanted (why, however, three times! While to get up the film must be to new beer! To get, as the ladies were doing behind us, wants to tap me).

Well, on to the film. The final battle is imminent, Voldemort is gaining in power, his people take over Hogwarts and Harry, Hermione and Ron do it with great difficulty, to escape the Death Eaters. As of now they are on their own and make the fact the Horcruxes in which parts of Voldemort's soul are included to track. Just start where? Three are already destroyed at least, remain four. The three friends move around rather aimlessly, after all, find another Horcrux, that does not want to destroy can be pursued, fight, make up the course again. And it all ends with a wicked Cliiffhanger in which one wishes the film would simply go after the short Fade to black . Do not do it. Now it is, wait half a year until the big finale. And if part 1 can also include only half of Part 2, now - then it is terrific.

You can tell that director David Yates has now a lot more time to tell the story of the book. This part is in terms of an allegiance, definitely the best. Yates focuses on the friendship between Harry, Ron and Hermione, to be placed on this pilgrimage to the test. One can praise Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson really just - they have developed enormously and now Grint plays the jealous Ron great. When he was on his return some will einschleimen at Hermione, that's just golden. Emma Watson put their strongest scene in the very first minute when she takes her parents and turned out to conjure the memory of all photos. This is really touching.

All the other actors, and they appear on only for a minute, are perfect in their roles. For example, the Death Eaters, led by Helena Bonham-Carter, who has a devilish fun in the role of Bellatrix, Jason Isaacs as the now very worn-tert-looking Lucius Malfoy (which makes from his three minutes, great cinema is), or Alan Rickman as Severus Snape, his big appearance probably in the 2nd have part. Then, of course, Brandon Gleeson as Mad-Eye Moody, whose death is, unfortunately, are treated in a sentence, the twins Fred and George (James and Oliver Phelps), which provide for at least a little loosening up, Rhys Ifans as a desperate Xenophilius Lovegood ... or Matthew Lewis as Neville, whose only sentence ("you loser!") but the scene was worth, in which it occurs.

One, two decisions in the light of what happened later in the book, or for that scene is a bit strange (Harry reveals in the book in the initial hunt through his trademark "Expelliarmus" and not by Hedwig; Ron's reaction, as Hermione is tortured by Bellatrix), but one has certainly a Reason. Or not. It is in these movies never quite clear. * G * It then gets Ron's brother Bill also suddenly cut around the ears, for his wedding with Fleury you probably wanted but umbedingt have in the film - even if Bill's dramatic encounter with werewolf Greyback left out in part 6.
The things that have upset many, the broken mirror that Harry carries around with him everywhere. Sirius had given Harry that mirror in order to communicate with him even over long distances, only Harry has been unpacked after Sirius's death this gift and it broke out of frustration. In itself not a big issue - just got the stupid level in the previous films not available. As one would perhaps even have mentioned in a subordinate clause, where this fragment came from now actually.

implemented Great action in the ministry, as the three-turn by Polyjuice potion in people and then try to steal a Horcrux from Dolores Umbridge (which causes just as aggressive with me as in Part 5) was. The three actors, especially the two male (I hope that I have with David O `Hara and Steffan Rhodri correctly identified) are wonderful and took care of some much needed laughs.

also been very successful, the entire scene in Godric's Hollow and the meeting with Bathilda Bagshot. This scene is already in Book a very sinister atmosphere, is still waiting on the idea that equal something bad happens. And this was perfectly implemented. We felt the same discomfort as appeared Bathilda, very scary, and really just fine.

Magnificent was the computer animation for the story of three brothers. I like this story, as three brothers with gifts (Heilgtümer) death to escape this very trying, very good, and it has been implemented visually great.
And then there was one scene where I actually had to cry. No, it was not Dobby's death. He was sad, but at the same time, well, a little over-staged. After all, he had some good moments in this part and is not as annoying as it once was. What has really touched me, however, was the emergence of the hind-Patronus. Simply because I know exactly what that is and what it means. The deer have really solved it well and ... oh man, what you hear so 2 on part ... It could be that I will cry because as a child.

The film has, however, really in the middle of one or the other sagging. That is the reality of the Zelterei and aimless running. In the book, it's no different. A friend has this but very well justified. She said that now it also becomes very clear how desperate are the three and that they really have no idea have to proceed as they did. You are alone and must somehow see to it that they get controlled. And yes, the public is the Cliff Hanger. * G *

So, conclusion: The best ever book adaptation with a clear character development, very good actors and some really memorable scenes. What a taste of part 2!

Saturday, November 27, 2010

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Riuz Carlos Zafon: The Shadow of the Wind "

should be honest at this point finally resist a film review. But then comes the good but rather tomorrow. Now I must first of all my enthusiasm for "The Shadow of the Wind" to vent!

"Books are mirrors: you can see in them only what you already have in him."

The young Daniel learns from his father, to know a book dealer in Barcelona after the war, the "Cemetery of Forgotten Books." In this huge library, he must choose a book. He chooses "The Shadow of the Wind", which draws him into his spell. In the following years, he sets about something about the author Julián Carax out, but of which no one seems to know whether he is still alive. A growing number of Daniel's life turns into a repetition of past events and slowly he realizes what he has awakened sleeping dogs with their inquiries.

I'm blown away by this novel. Purchased I had it to me because of the extremely positive reviews and because I spoke to the plot. If I had had the last few weeks more, I would have probably read in a day, for it is one of those books that you will not put it down when you first started reading. Obtain a go again.

The story around the mystery of Julian Carax is telling great, with many flashbacks, through which the reader is increasingly aware of how to increase the parallels between Daniel's and Julian's life more and more. The style of writing is to read very fluently, with atmospheric descriptions, but often with a certain ironic Undertone of the whole thing again makes it extra entertaining.

The characters are drawn absolutely tangible and outstanding. Daniel is an excellent protagonist, is far from perfect, but he is undergoing significant development and I grew really fond of. grown even more fond of me but Fermín Romero de Torres, a former spy and after the civil war in disgrace, the Daniel helps in a bad way and this is made for you in the bookstore. He actively helps Daniel with his research, is served with a small rake and not like on the mouth. Beatrix Aguilar, sister of Daniel's friend Tomás, the femme fatale-like Nuria Montfort or its most beautiful Penelope provides the novel with some interesting female characters.
threatens on the edge of the whole of the shadow of inspector Javier Fumero, notorious for its ruthlessness and violence that is on the search for Fermín. A truly hateful figure.

I found it fascinating to see how the puzzle pieces to Caraxs past gradually put together - often ran me some change or dissolve a cold shiver down the spine. How Zafón the individual threads woven together until they form a clear whole, is superb and captivating to the end.

Although the main action Barcelona plays in the 50's and could actually be real, I almost have the feeling of having read an elaborate fantasy novel. I can not explain exactly why. Presumably it's the mood of the novel, full of mystery, with many characters who have something to hide, and then settled in Barcelona distant past.

I believe was with the following paragraph from p. 13, it occurred to me:

"Once I heard a regular customer at the bookstore to tell my father, impressed a few things a reader as much as the first book that really pave the way to his heart. The first few pages, the echo of these words who believe we left behind, accompany us for a lifetime and discover carve a palace in our memory to which we will return sooner or later, no matter how many books we read, how many worlds we how much we learn or forget. For me, this enchanted pages will always be the ones that I found in the corridors of the cemetery of forgotten books. "

" The Shadow of the Wind "is one of the best books I have ever read. I laughed. I cried. several times. with emotion, grief, joy. I wrote quotes from the book, which I normally never do. This must probably be a good book, I think.

Unconditional purchase recommendation.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

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Iny Lorentz," The Wanderhure "


I read this book because it lately (especially by the TV movie starring Alexandra Neldel) on everyone's lips was, and still is a best seller to it. With several sequels. Moreover, it is not so long ago that I have read a great fiction book about life in the impressive medieval England. So it was worth a try.

short to content, via the same before I leave out: The 17-year-old virtuous merchant's daughter Marie was to marry the lawyer Ruppertus. This turns out to be devious and unscrupulous fortune-hunter. The night before the wedding she is purchased by Witnesses accused of fornication, the court ultimately found guilty and banished from the city. Half dead, they will be read from the Wanderhure Hedwig and decides to grudging also for such a life. Their only goal now is revenge on the men who are to blame for their misfortune.

It's been a bit since I've read this novel and the more time elapses, the more irritated I become. This is above all things because certain things so much better gehändelt could have been - in all honesty, I have no particular talent for storytelling, but even if I think reading, "That would Sun but more plausible one !"... well, then the book is certainly not the best I have ever read.

Why Ruppertus at the beginning so makes an incredible effort and relies on a plan, which is on the silence of arrives far too many people want to open up not me -. well, maybe he likes the risk I still do not understand why he was a bastard son of a count who has him for a long time even ignored, as oh-so-great game applies especially when you consider that Marie's father is a well-off merchant, who would certainly have not the slightest problem to marry his daughter to a just such

Then Marie herself -.. I do with this character ever do anything. At first she is a naive, sheltered girl who grew up and when, after five years Wanderhure ... a naive, thoughtful woman out for revenge. Okay, she wants revenge. All right, is entirely understandable. But - that's all? Somehow I had the feeling that the writers get nothing out of it. Marie as a character has left me cold. Of course they did me at the beginning are sorry, but later has only frustrated me often simple. You take stupid decisions that make it even harder than necessary in part (especially in regard to her childhood friend Michel) - and is then often simply outrageous fortune. So many coincidences, my goodness. Lucky coincidences, Deus ex Machina, lazy writing - there are many names for it. And in the end decided to just back out of their sight and they ... says nothing. Where it has not previously claimed against the high and mighty. Is clear. This end is, for example, something that could have been better able to solve easily. But what the heck.

The male image is also very one-sided. That there be a few scumbags in a book about a Wanderhure must be clear, otherwise where would the drama. But everyone? Everyone? Except maybe three or four men each is actually a pig. Once Marie turns up somewhere, the men apparently lose the ability to think with your brain. Constantly she is staring lustfully or undressed with his eyes. Quite obviously are very angry monks - or generally clergy (but still below there is an exception). This is probably a subject of the book: The clergy in the Middle Ages were all messed up totally and have a damn sheared to their vows. Certainly there were black sheep, but all ? Real now? For real ?

To these major criticisms, then many small add that have annoyed me to read but sometimes even more. As a reader, one is reminded, for example darann constantly that Marie is beautiful. Like angels. Madonna has a face, etc. And that even after five (5!) Wanderhure years. In the Middle Ages. Yeah, I know that she is a brave whore who keeps pretty clean - but still. We are in the Middle Ages. Five years as Wanderhure you will see it. Then 20 is about today's 40, but without a balanced diet, cosmetic surgery, dental care and fitness plans.

matter. From time to sneak into and modern views (yes, Marie, you have a nice flat stomach and will never be as thick as the Bravo, is the same thickness as ugly), the writing style is very simple and often works with repetition. This can be seen at some point. I found myself later, when I, repetitive phrases annoyed with the eyes rolled. The medieval world is usually described only vague - especially for those interested in such things should probably still resort to other authors.

If we break down the story, it is in "The Wanderhure" really a fairy tale: A pretty, innocent girl will endure victim of intrigues, has a lot of suffering, but in the end, everything is good and the wicked are punished.

I think that the story does have potential, but we could have put it better. The book reads very quickly down, however, is essentially light entertainment in between. Whom the action should respond, inside even know if it suits. I will probably give me the following volumes, however. My nerves need rest.

Sunday, November 21, 2010

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Bret Easton Ellis' Less Than Zero"


a difficult book. It is now a few weeks ago, I read it, and I still find it difficult to assess or evaluate it.

"Less Than Zero" (1985) is Ellis' first novel, but he might be known primarily as the author of "American Psycho", which filmed in 2000 with Christian Bale in the lead role. I have not read the book template, because me about a friend who had read the book for the university and to me about the main character, discussed by some very tough Scenes told that - fortunately! - Did not find their way into the film.

With an understanding of the "American Psycho" novel struck me while reading "Less Than Zero" on very quickly that Ellis happy again used the same themes: alienation, loss of traditional values, brutalized Fun, drugs / violence / sexual excesses, reduction to superficialities, numbness, emptiness. While Ellis writes in a very simple and direct style - it will not beat around talking or glossed over. I used to lay this style more than today. It fits because of his cold, of course, ideal for action, but he gave me absolutely no access to novel easier.

short the story: Clay is back in the semester break from college in his hometown of Los Angeles, where he meets his old friend again. He moves in the upper class, drugs are now common, as many parties as possible. Clay will not really have access to his former friends, the treatment is superficial, entertainment, turn to the next party or who has slept with whom. When he perceives that the violence is increasing around him more and that the others obviously do not mind it and they still have fun, he realizes that something is enormously wrong. However, he also tries hard to not even do anything about it.

The narrator Clay is in some ways a frustrating protagonist. He really has nothing to interest, is always dull and somehow fits into its surroundings. Even when the excesses of violence and increasingly exacerbated in the end to a truly disturbing scene comes (which was expected to ...), but basically it is indeed shocking, but does nothing to help except to express doubts and tentative to go.

Presumably, the novel does so by fairly strong. Ellis takes' issues such as coarsening of society, lack of interpersonal relations, etc. again and again in his novels, and here he is actually a much in mind. At the very beginning Clay gets to hear of a friend, "People are becoming more ruthless." and he is constantly in a promotional poster with the words "Get out of here" is over. Ellis works a lot with this repetition, to reinforce the theme.

It can be seen grossly as Clay's friends (for friends, they can not really be called) does not care that people die from their environment to drugs that a prostitute because of the clique debt and heroin addiction, that bodies in backyards are (which is at most one look cool sensation). And that this behavior seems to be normal for all. Only Clay and maybe his girlfriend Blair are not comfortable with it, but nobody tried to change something.

would probably be a good book for a school analysis, but it certainly hard and explicit. I am still in a dilemma. I found the book not good in the sense that it is entertaining reading, or that I would like to read again. But the issues raised and the relentless work for me long after the presentation - although there may Ellis use a fictional world in the 80s, but the fact that I imagine they can readily be realistic is frightening.