RE: Harry Potter & Goblet of Fire
Did y'all read the book? IMNSHO, the book is much better, and the lack of (gravitas?) in Dumbledore is disturbing in the movie...this guy is supposed to be *the* most powerful wizard alive, the only person Voldemort is afraid of, and Dumbledore seems...inexperienced. He would never have to raise his voice to order his students, he wouldn't be nearly as surprised by things as he appears, etc.
Otherwise, visually well done.
Perceptive analysis, Doc.
If one were to set out to create a character for the most powerful wizard, the one portrayed does seem a little undermanned.
However, I was just thinking that in all likelihood, Dumbledore fell into his job through happenstance, like most of us. Perhaps he isn't a perfect fit for it.
I guess like most of us, J. K. has no difficulty describing the actions and motivations of those who are evil, but real personalities have a quixotic quirkiness to them that makes them more challenging to capture.
I have read none of the HP books.
one of these days...