What Harry Potter movie is closest to the book?

1 Philosopher's Stone
Pretty much every character is written to be near-identical to the books – and pretty much every scene makes the script. The only big omissions are Harry and Malfoy's first meeting in Diagon Alley, their failed midnight duel, and some of the obstacles to the Philosopher's Stone.
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Do the Harry Potter movies follow the books?

The eight "Harry Potter" films are based on a series of seven books, and it's understandable that they couldn't show every single detail. However, some of the details that were left out of the films were really important to the plot of the story, and without them, viewers may not understand what's happening.
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How faithful are the Harry Potter movies to the books?

The Harry Potter movies are overall faithful to the books, but there are differences that make no sense. From Dumbledore's funeral to Neville & more. The Harry Potter movie franchise is one of the biggest and most successful franchises in cinematic history, spanning 10 years and grossing more than $7.7 billion.
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Is Prisoner of Azkaban the only movie without Voldemort?

The third adventure in the Harry Potter saga is the only one without Voldemort as the main threat, and instead, it focused on Sirius Black (Gary Oldman) and the truth behind his imprisonment in Azkaban.
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How old was Emma Watson when filming Prisoner of Azkaban?

When "Prisoner of Azkaban" bowed, Emma Watson was 14, Daniel Radcliffe was 13 and Rupert Grint was 15. Babies! Now, take a trip down memory lane and scope out those babies on their magical mystery promotional tour through Japan, the U.K. and the U.S. in support of the movie. Enjoy, and accio our lost youths.
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Harry Potter Characters: In the Books Vs. In the Movies



Why is the Goblet of Fire movie so different from the book?

While the sensationalist journalist Rita Skeeter does appear in the film, she plays a smaller role than in the book. The movie also omits the most intriguing part of her story which is that she is an unregistered Animagus who can transform herself into a beetle.
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Does the Deathly Hallows movie follow the book?

Some important plot points and moments of character development are missing from the films. The films also add new scenes, change the fates of some characters, and depict the climactic duels differently. These are 10 intriguing differences between the novel and the Deathly Hallows films.
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Was the Harry and Hermione dancing scene in the book?

Harry and Hermione Dance Platonically

It'll still probably infuriate a certain sort of person because – horrors – it's not in the book! Heaven forbid a movie use a uniquely visual technique to illustrate the depth of the seven-year friendship between two of its central characters.
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Which Harry Potter movie is most like the books?

1 Philosopher's Stone

Pretty much every character is written to be near-identical to the books – and pretty much every scene makes the script. The only big omissions are Harry and Malfoy's first meeting in Diagon Alley, their failed midnight duel, and some of the obstacles to the Philosopher's Stone.
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Which Harry Potter book is J.K. Rowling's favorite?

J.K. Rowling's favorite 'Harry Potter' book is 'Prisoner of Azkaban'
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Are the Harry Potter books darker than the movies?

The Harry Potter movies may have had some dark scenes, but the books were even darker. For the most part, the Harry Potter movies do a brilliant job at bringing the adventures of the Boy Who Lived to the big screen.
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Why are Harry Potter movies so dark?

Voldemort was at the height of his power, Hogwarts was drained of its spirit, and the golden trio was on a dangerous quest that tested their physical, emotional and mental limits. So it makes sense why the visuals are dark and depressing.
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Is it better to read or watch Harry Potter?

It's a magical world Harry lives in and they are magical books. As a general rule, books should be read before watching a movie if you plan to read the book.
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Why is the book always better than the movie?

Furthermore, books are much more detailed than films. Usually a film lasts approximately two hours while in a book there can be hundreds (maybe thousands) of pages of description. Books also develop their characters much more and add multiple dimensions to them; such as detailing their emotions and thoughts.
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Who has the doe Patronus?

Case study 2: Severus Snape

A doe. And in his final battle with Lord Voldemort, Harry explained the significance of this to his adversary, and to us: 'Snape's Patronus was a doe,' said Harry, 'the same as my mother's, because he loved her for nearly all of his life, from the time when they were children'.
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Why did they change the ending of Harry Potter?

The logical closure point of the story is the aftermath of the Battle of Hogwarts, and Rowling herself has admitted in an interview that the main reason she was so keen to include the epilogue had nothing to do with the main cast of characters, but instead because she was eager that readers know that poor, orphaned ...
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Does Harry like Hermione in Deathly Hallows?

The explanation is very simple - Harry has a very strong sexual desire for Ginny. He has no such feelings for Hermione. Sex is a fundamental aspect of adult relations. Sex is, in fact, the characteristic that defines the difference between a platonic relationship and a romantic one.
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What was in the Harry Potter books but not in the movies?

The 10 Most Significant 'Harry Potter' Moments Left Out Of the...
  1. Ravenclaw's Diadem.
  2. The Half-Blood Prince. ...
  3. S.P.E.W. ...
  4. Finding The Locket. ...
  5. Triwizard Winnings. ...
  6. Marietta Edgecombe. ...
  7. The Marauders. ...
  8. The Two-Way Mirror. ...
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Is Harry Potter movie similar to the books?

If you are a HP movie fan and you haven't read the books, though, there are some pretty major differences between your Potter experience and a Potter book-lover experience. Though it's the same story, the books and movies aren't the same. The movies contain plot points and things that the books don't, and vice versa.
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What is the last sentence in Harry Potter?

Last line of Harry Potter: “The scar had not pained Harry for 19 years. All was well.” There's a lot of controversy about this—the last line of Harry Potter—the epilogue that ends the Harry Potter series.
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Is Dobby in the Goblet of Fire movie?

In 'Goblet of Fire,' Dobby briefly appears at the Quidditch World Cup camp. "The Chamber of Secrets" is where we first meet Dobby.
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What is missing from Goblet of Fire movie?

Quidditch World Cup: the game was never shown, bets were never taken, and the Bagman/goblins subplot was cut out. Missing Murders: The back story of the Riddles murder and Frank Bryce's suspected involvement was left out of the movie.
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What is missing from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire?

Cedric's Mother is Missing

In the film, Amos carries tremendous pride for his son Cedric - beating Harry Potter in a Quidditch game the year before and being the first participant from Hogwart's called for the tournament.
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