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I saw the movie last night with the kids and boy, are these anti-Potter folks making a big fuss over nothing at all. Personally I was a bit disappointed in the movie as it left out of lot of things in the book like the "Maurader's Map" and character development. You need to read the book to really understand the characters. The beginning of the book was practicially eliminated, only a few scenes occurred with the Dursley's and if you didn't read the book, you'd be scratching your head wondering what they were all about. Still, the movie was already 2 1/2 hours long so I guess the filmmakers didn't really have much choice in the matter. It is very difficult to make a movie that matches up with the book and overall, I think they did a pretty good job. Certainly they could have done a lot worse.

You know, if I was a Bible-thumper, I'd be a lot more concerned with 90% of the other movies out there myself. There is so much garbage in the movies today. The fuss the Bible-thumpers are making about this movie is akin to complaining about the weather in the middle of an earthquake. If they are concerned about morals and role models for our children, Harry Potter is the least of their worries. Actually I think the main characters are good role models for kids (Harry, Ron, Hermione). Speaking of Hermione, the girl who played her did an excellent job.

I'm not panning the film, just saying it doesn't quite measure up to the hype, especially if you have read the book. If you are planning on taking the kids to see it, still do so, they will still like it. There is no dirty language, no senseless violence and no obligatory sex scenes that you have in 90% of the other movies.

Saw the trailer for Lord of the Rings, now that is something I am looking most forward to. I suppose the anti-Harry Potter folks are going to have a field day with this one too, after all it too features, gasp, magic and wizards! What has this society come to! This is yet another movie with no dirty language, senseless violence or obligatory sex scenes. It's evil I tell you, evil!

One difference. LOTR isn't aimed at children.

is akin to complaining about the weather in the middle of an earthquake Great point Sam. There is a lot of junk out there, and Harry isn't in the league of that junk at all. I saw it, and agree, there was no character development. I did not read the book--but am now reading the Hobbit. Can't wait for that movie. Harry had some high points, was well produced, but was a little dull because great sets, scenes and technical stuff still can't beat seeing the development of character unfold. V's wife.

Um. The Marauder's Map didn't show up until Book Three, when Harry isn't permitted to go to Hogsmeade. That might be why it isn't in the movie. : )

You know, if I was a Bible-thumper, I'd be a lot more concerned with 90% of the other movies out there myself. There is so much garbage in the movies today. The fuss the Bible-thumpers are making about this movie is akin to complaining about the weather in the middle of an earthquake.

I am a Bible-thumper, and I agree. At least I suppose that I am a Bible-thumper - I believe the Bible is the Word of God and is true. So if that means that I am a Bible-thumper to some, I guess I'll wear the mantle.

I have not seen Harry Potter. However, my feeling is that it is probably not half as bad as a lot of the unadulterated swill that is spewed out from Hollywood. If I am wrong, I'll gladly retract.

You know, if I was a Bible-thumper, I'd be a lot more concerned with 90% of the other movies out there myself. There is so much garbage in the movies today. The fuss the Bible-thumpers are making about this movie is akin to complaining about the weather in the middle of an earthquake.

Every time one of "you" call people like me "Bible thumpers" (and worse at times) I get this big grin on my face. How insecure you and others must feel to ridicule those of us who are secure in our faith in God.

Pity you.