Summary
I’ve always believed that theHarry Potterfilm franchise did a solid job of adapting the original eight books, yet there is one major character change that I will never get over. There are many ways in whichHarry Potter’sdirectors succeeded in bringing Harry and his peers to life. For one thing, theHarry Pottercastwas incredibly strong, and managed to play their characters until the very end. On top of that, I thought some of my favorite book moments, from Quidditch to the Battle of Hogwarts, were executed in epic ways.
Of course, theHarry Pottermovies made plenty of mistakesas well. Many of them were small enough that I couldn’t blame the franchise too much. For example, Daniel Radcliffe’s eyes were blue rather than Harry’s iconic green. Even bigger missteps may have been the right choice for the movies. As much as I loved Hermione’s campaign for the house elves in theHarry Potterbooks, that plot didn’t quite fit the films. However, theHarry Pottermovies made other, more integral changes that I think ruined the reputations of certain charactersforever.
The Potterverse: All The Wizarding World Films In Chronological Order
The Fantastic Beasts franchise came after the Harry Potter movies wrapped, making the chronological order a bit confusing for Wizarding World fans.
I Still Can’t Believe The Harry Potter Movies Did Such A Poor Job Portraying The Weasleys
Most Of The Weasleys Were Badly Adapted
I will always love theHarry Pottermovies, butI continue to be disappointed by how they portrayed certain members of the Weasley family. Ron was Harry’s most loyal friend throughout the entire series, yet the movies portrayed him as whiny and selfish. Though Ron had low moments in thebooks, he was much funnier and kinder than the movies made him out to be. His dialogue was often witty, and he balanced out Harry’s stressed personality. Unfortunately, though, the movies cut so much of Ron’s original dialogue that he appeared more bratty than heroic.
Where the book’s Ginny was bold and funny, Bonnie Wright’s Ginny was quiet, and easily faded into the background.
OtherWeasley family membersfared even worse. Like Ron, Ginny was written to be much more intelligent and brash than the movies portrayed her. Where the book’s Ginny was bold and funny, Bonnie Wright’s Ginny was quiet, and easily faded into the background. The same goes for Percy, whose redemption arc in the book was a delight to read. Additionally, we can’t forget that Bill only appeared in the very lastHarry Pottermovie, and Charlie didn’t make an appearance at all. Overall,the movie cut back so much on the Weasleys that many of them lost their best attributes.
The Weasley Siblings Were So Much Better In The Harry Potter Books
The Weasleys Were Magical
I strongly believethe Weasleys were more entertaining in theHarry Potterbooksthan in the movies. Not only are they better individually, but as a family unit, they are also improved. On the page, all the Weasleys were quirky and unique. Though they each had their defining features, they were brought together by their humor and their ability to be themselves. Though Ron may have been more fearful at times, and Percy more uptight, they were still Weasleys. The movie ruined this idea by focusing on their worst qualities, rather than those that made them enjoyable.
Furthermore, I think the books' focus on the Weasleys' oddity was vital toHarry Potter,and the movies tarnished it. The wizarding world was already strange, but the Weasleys proved that it could be even stranger. In the books, they were clearly not like other wizards, but that was part of their charm.Through the Weasleys, Harry learned that magic was fun and weirdand something to embrace. I think that the movies attempted to make Ron and Ginny more normal, and by doing this, gave up what was most heartwarming and genuine about the Weasleys.
HBO’s Harry Potter Remake Can Finally Fix This Major Movie Flaw
HBO Can Make The Weasleys Weird
Although I have long had a problem with theHarry Pottermovies and their depiction of the Weasleys, I’m thrilled that HBO can finally fix the problem. Now that theHarry Pottertelevision showis coming out, the Weasleys can have a proper on-screen adaptation once and for all. In fact, I think it’s integral that HBO make this change, considering that the series' main draw is its dedication to book accuracy.If HBO wants to really be accurate, they will revive the amazing Ron momentsthat the film franchise cut out.
TheHarry PotterTV show is set to premiere in 2026.
HBO can give the Weasleys a strong adaptation by making them weird. As previously mentioned, I think the heart of the Weasleys is their strangeness, and by focusing on this, I believe HBO can rejuvenate the magic that the movies lost. Additionally, on the character level, I think that Ron needs to be portrayed as a better friend, Ginny needs to appear more confident, and the remaining Weasley siblings must have bigger roles. By doing this,Harry Potterwill be on its way to fixing its old mistakes that fans like me just can’t stop thinking about.
Harry Potter
Harry Potter is a multimedia franchise about an orphaned boy who enrolls at Hogwarts School of Wizardry, where he learns the truth about himself, his family, and the terrible evil that haunts the magical world. Adapted from the novels, Harry Potter is an eight-episode film saga that follows the journey of Harry Potter and his friends, Hermoine Granger and Ron Weasley, as they navigate the tricky world of growing up, school life, and magic. Starting from year one and moving to their seventh year, the films chronicle the students' time at Hogwarts while unfurling a sinister plot that centers around the unsuspecting Harry. With the return of the dark wizard, Voldemort, the students and professors at Hogwarts will fight to carry on as the world around them may change forever. Harry Potter has expanded beyond the world of its films and novels with several video games, a spin-off film series titled Fantastic Beasts, and even attractions at Universal Studios.
