Thats the problem. The Dumbledore in the book wasn't depicted as being like that. I don't think hes like a terrible actor or anything, i just like the other guy better.
Thats the problem. The Dumbledore in the book wasn't depicted as being like that.
But he is, I don't think it was until the 5th book where Harry actually appreciated that Dumbledore was an old man. Dumbledore's got life, and he needs it, because let's face it, if he wasn't energetic he wouldn't be able to swim to some dodgy cave whilst dying slowly with one hand not working.
He's always struck me as very energetic. I grant that he is depicted as a bit too angry in the films, but I think that's more to show those who don't read the books how important it is that say... Harry didn't put his name in the Goblet of Fire, because otherwise the non-reader audience would be like "who cares?'. If you read the books or not, the old guy with the long beard is always seen as the mentor/wisdom figure, so if he's worried, it means you should be worried, and they need to get that across.
dr cunningham This Board Is My Home Age: 32 Gender: Female Posts: 32485
August 6th, 2007 at 07:44pm
Jesus christ, I'm entitled to my own opinion about which I prefer aren't I?
But he is, I don't think it was until the 5th book where Harry actually appreciated that Dumbledore was an old man. Dumbledore's got life, and he needs it, because let's face it, if he wasn't energetic he wouldn't be able to swim to some dodgy cave whilst dying slowly with one hand not working.
He's always struck me as very energetic. I grant that he is depicted as a bit too angry in the films, but I think that's more to show those who don't read the books how important it is that say... Harry didn't put his name in the Goblet of Fire, because otherwise the non-reader audience would be like "who cares?'. If you read the books or not, the old guy with the long beard is always seen as the mentor/wisdom figure, so if he's worried, it means you should be worried, and they need to get that across.
Perhaps a middle ground somewhere would be good. I guess I've never really thought about how someone would view dumbledore if they hadn't read the books. I guess I've just always imagined him as much more laid back than in the movies, but you're right. You couldn't swim across a lake if you were old, frail and lifeless. Sometimes I think he just goes a little too far..
Like that
Which to be fair, Harris might not have gone far enough at times.
But he is, I don't think it was until the 5th book where Harry actually appreciated that Dumbledore was an old man. Dumbledore's got life, and he needs it, because let's face it, if he wasn't energetic he wouldn't be able to swim to some dodgy cave whilst dying slowly with one hand not working.
He's always struck me as very energetic. I grant that he is depicted as a bit too angry in the films, but I think that's more to show those who don't read the books how important it is that say... Harry didn't put his name in the Goblet of Fire, because otherwise the non-reader audience would be like "who cares?'. If you read the books or not, the old guy with the long beard is always seen as the mentor/wisdom figure, so if he's worried, it means you should be worried, and they need to get that across.
Perhaps a middle ground somewhere would be good. I guess I've never really thought about how someone would view dumbledore if they hadn't read the books. I guess I've just always imagined him as much more laid back than in the movies, but you're right. You couldn't swim across a lake if you were old, frail and lifeless. Sometimes I think he just goes a little too far..
Like that
Which to be fair, Harris might not have gone far enough at times.
god I really love that picture. I think it's a little over exaterated but still close and it makes me "" everytime I see it.