Dear David Yates.

Joshie

I recently watched the dvd-rip of DH2. And I have to say, you are my favorite HP director. You have made the final movie terrific and outstanding, and I loved EVERY single second of it. From OOTP to DH2 you have definitely improved. You are a great director, and I hope to see more work from you, I wanted to say you gave the final movie justice, and at the premiere, I TEARED UP. And then I saw it in the theater and it was a FANTASTIC experience. So thank you so much for directing the last 4 movies PERFECTLY.

vraj

This.

Martin1

\:D/

Bane

yeah.

HPfangirl4life

agreed

Richard

yes i love yates.

Joshie

Yep, he's amazing.

Phineas

He did excellently
The only problem with this thread is that it's flame bait. Just wait for it...

Bane

He did excellently
The only problem with this thread is that it's flame bait. Just wait for it...

Yeah but when people flame Deathly Hallows Part 2 it's less like an actual flame and more like one of those heating rocks that you stick in Iguana cages.

Phineas

Still pisses me the fuck off though...

Bane

Still pisses me the fuck off though...

If you didn't like Part 2, you fall into one or more of the following categories--

--are a book purist who is never satisfied
--just never satisfied
--had such lofty expectations that no director in the realm of cinema could have made anything worthwhile to you
--are a Twilight fan who sees Potter as a threat... for whatever reason
--aren't terribly vested or educated in filmmaking
--are a complete dumbass
--you're lying to yourself

Phineas

I wasn't really reffering to Part 2 so much as the Yates-haters. I love Yates, but he's obviously not Cinema God. That's understandable. But when people hate on him merely for people liking him, it really gets on my gripe. Certain members of this forum for example. Though when people say Columbus is better than Yates, I just lol.

Bane

In my opinion there is only one person who I would ever refer to as a cinema god, and that would be Steven Spielberg.

Martin1

In my opinion there is only one person who I would ever refer to as a cinema god, and that would be Steven Spielberg.

I agree, he's the only one that could get close.

Lord Stafford

In my opinion there is only one person who I would ever refer to as a cinema god, and that would be Steven Spielberg.

That's sad. [-(

Lord Stafford.

XDMorsmordreXD

Still pisses me the fuck off though...

If you didn't like Part 2, you fall into one or more of the following categories--

--are a book purist who is never satisfied
--just never satisfied
--had such lofty expectations that no director in the realm of cinema could have made anything worthwhile to you
--are a Twilight fan who sees Potter as a threat... for whatever reason
--aren't terribly vested or educated in filmmaking
--are a complete dumbass
--you're lying to yourself

A lot of HPFers fell into this category initially. Then we had a second viewing and saw the film for what it was.
:x

Lord Stafford

In my opinion there is only one person who I would ever refer to as a cinema god, and that would be Steven Spielberg.

That's sad. [-(

Lord Stafford.

thats not sad, its true, spielberg AND Nolan if you ask me

So, a man who has made a total of four movies, is above Jackson, Del Toro, Scorsese, Lucas, M Night, Fincher, Mallick, Tarantino?

Lord Stafford.

XDMorsmordreXD

In my opinion there is only one person who I would ever refer to as a cinema god, and that would be Steven Spielberg.

That's sad. [-(

Lord Stafford.

thats not sad, its true, spielberg AND Nolan if you ask me

So, a man who has made a total of four movies, is above Jackson, Del Toro, Scorsese, Lucas, M Night, Fincher, Mallick, Tarantino?

Lord Stafford.

And Cuaron, lol.

Lord Stafford

Oh shit, guys... i read it completely wrong. I thought you were all putting Yates above everyone else, including Spielberg. I was reading 'Yates is a cinema god' and that he and Spielberg are the only ones. I fail, big time.

Lord Stafford.

Lord Stafford

Look above, Jordy. But if you know anything about film in general, then you would know that Spielberg has made quite a few more than four films. I was talking about Yates.

Lord Stafford.

Lord Stafford

I've also edited that.

Lord Stafford.

Bane

That's sad. [-(

Yeah, no. Look at Spielberg's filmography. Actually, nevermind, because if you're already in this mindset nothing will change that, despite him being the man who directed E.T., Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jaws, Jurassic Park, Minority Report, A.I., Schindler's List, Munich, Saving Private Ryan, Close Encounters, Empire of the Sun... anyway my point was made about 10 mentioned films ago so I digress. Nothing "sad" about any of it.

Bane

Most directors would be counted fortunate to even hit 30% of the majesty that Spielberg has brought to the screen over the past 40 years.

XDMorsmordreXD

Random Factoid:
Steven Spielberg is a fan of the Harry Potter novels, despite not directing the films as intended.
I'm a huge Spielberg fan as well. I have a biography on him from a report I did.

Martin1

In my opinion there is only one person who I would ever refer to as a cinema god, and that would be Steven Spielberg.

That's sad. [-(

Lord Stafford.

thats not sad, its true, spielberg AND Nolan if you ask me

So, a man who has made a total of four movies, is above Jackson, Del Toro, Scorsese, Lucas, M Night, Fincher, Mallick, Tarantino?

Lord Stafford.

You lost me at M. Night Shyamalan.

Martin1

In my opinion there is only one person who I would ever refer to as a cinema god, and that would be Steven Spielberg.

That's sad. [-(

Lord Stafford.

thats not sad, its true, spielberg AND Nolan if you ask me

So, a man who has made a total of four movies, is above Jackson, Del Toro, Scorsese, Lucas, M Night, Fincher, Mallick, Tarantino?

Lord Stafford.

You lost me at M. Night Shyamalan.

I just saw that you thought it people were saying Yates.

But I would still put Yates over Shyamalicantmakeagoodmovietosavemyfuckingliferightnow any fucking day of the year. Del Toro just needs to go out and make a fucking film. Honestly, other than Pan's Labyrinth, he hasn't made anything I consider great.

I'll put Yates over M Night, probably Lucas (depends on how much you like American Graffiti), and once again depending on preference, Tarantino.

I think Yates just needs more films. Right now, we can only judge him based on 4 films, but these 4 films have been great, so I see no harm in saying he's very good and has potential for greatness. Give him 3-5 films, and I'll see how he compares to the others who he isn't close to yet, aka, Jackson, Scorsese, Fincher, and of course, Spielberg.

Joshie

M. Night Shyamalan....god.

Martin1

M. Night Shyamalan....god.

I hope that's a: M. Night Shyamalan...god I fucking hate you.

Bane

M. Night Shyamalan....god.

I love Shyamalan. Yes his last few movies have failed to hit the mark to put it lightly, but he still made The Sixth Sense, Signs, Unbreakable, and The Village-- and for these films I will always be eternally grateful that he decided to take up filmmaking. Regardless of his rep now, he gave me some of the best fucking movies of the last decade.

Joshie

M. Night Shyamalan....god.

I hope that's a: M. Night Shyamalan...god I fucking hate you.

Yes, I hate him, The Last Airbender...

Martin1

M. Night Shyamalan....god.

I hope that's a: M. Night Shyamalan...god I fucking hate you.

Yes, I hate him, The Last Airbender...

Completely fucking destroyed the best animated tv series ever. The only films of his I thought were good are The Sixth Sense and Signs. Unbreakable was better than average, and the rest of sucked so much ballsack it's ridiculous.

Joshie

I loved Avatar so much...then he happened.

Bane

You must have not seen Signs then. Signs is one of the greatest fucking movies ever made.

Martin1

You must have not seen Signs then. Signs is one of the greatest fucking movies ever made.

It's good, but I wouldn't go that far. Like I said, Signs and The Sixth Sense are good movies, it's just a shame that other than Unbreakable, he's sucked so much since.

Joshie

You must have not seen Signs then. Signs is one of the greatest fucking movies ever made.

It's good, but I wouldn't go that far. Like I said, Signs and The Sixth Sense are good movies, it's just a shame that other than Unbreakable, he's sucked so much since.

This.

Bane

Eh... I guess I just completely disagree, Signs was beautiful and scary and heart-wrenching with a fucking phenomenal score and amazing cinematography. Never understood some of the hate or even lukewarm opinions, it's a truly wonderful film.

The Village is beautiful too when you give it more chances.

Martin1

Eh... I guess I just completely disagree, Signs was beautiful and scary and heart-wrenching with a fucking phenomenal score and amazing cinematography. Never understood some of the hate or even lukewarm opinions, it's a truly wonderful film.

The Village is beautiful too when you give it more chances.

Perhaps, I've only seen the Village once and didn't like it that much. Very anti-climatic. Still, perhaps another chance will garnish a more positive feeling. But I WILL NOT rewatch Lady in the Water, The Happening, or The Last Airbender. Just so bad it's hard to believe this man also directed The Sixth Sense.

Martin1

Eh... I guess I just completely disagree, Signs was beautiful and scary and heart-wrenching with a fucking phenomenal score and amazing cinematography. Never understood some of the hate or even lukewarm opinions, it's a truly wonderful film.

The Village is beautiful too when you give it more chances.

The score and cinematography were amazing, I'll give it that.

XDMorsmordreXD

Dayum.

Lord Stafford

That's sad. [-(

Yeah, no. Look at Spielberg's filmography. Actually, nevermind, because if you're already in this mindset nothing will change that, despite him being the man who directed E.T., Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jaws, Jurassic Park, Minority Report, A.I., Schindler's List, Munich, Saving Private Ryan, Close Encounters, Empire of the Sun... anyway my point was made about 10 mentioned films ago so I digress. Nothing "sad" about any of it.

Most directors would be counted fortunate to even hit 30% of the majesty that Spielberg has brought to the screen over the past 40 years.

Apparently, you are the only to have not noticed me acknowledge my obvious fail. Spielberg is THE god of cinema, there is to be no doubt about it. He has made more money for himself than half of the businessmen out there, so he must have done well.

Lord Stafford.

Martin1

That's sad. [-(

Yeah, no. Look at Spielberg's filmography. Actually, nevermind, because if you're already in this mindset nothing will change that, despite him being the man who directed E.T., Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jaws, Jurassic Park, Minority Report, A.I., Schindler's List, Munich, Saving Private Ryan, Close Encounters, Empire of the Sun... anyway my point was made about 10 mentioned films ago so I digress. Nothing "sad" about any of it.

Most directors would be counted fortunate to even hit 30% of the majesty that Spielberg has brought to the screen over the past 40 years.

Apparently, you are the only to have not noticed me acknowledge my obvious fail. Spielberg is THE god of cinema, there is to be no doubt about it. He has made more money for himself than half of the businessmen out there, so he must have done well.

Lord Stafford.

You know when wikipedia gives you a separate page for you filmography and you have an entire section devoted to Awards and Nominations, you're something else.

You know what film I'm really excited for? Lincoln. You hear about these movies involving historical figures and some might be like: 'ew, that'll be boring' regardless of the director, but I think it's going to be one hell of a film. I'm very excited for it.

XDMorsmordreXD

Yates shouldn't even be compared to Spielberg, Lucas, etc.

Martin1

Yates shouldn't even be compared to Spielberg, Lucas, etc.

Why not Lucas? The prequel trilogy wasn't all too great, the only one of the original he directed from the original was A New Hope, and (I know I'll get hate for this) I think American Graffiti is a bit overrated.

Lord Stafford

Yates shouldn't even be compared to Spielberg, Lucas, etc.

Why not Lucas? The prequel trilogy wasn't all too great, the only one of the original he directed from the original was A New Hope, and (I know I'll get hate for this) I think American Graffiti is a bit overrated.

There's a difference. Yates is merely adapting from a book written by a genius. Lucas created an entire universe, known as Star Wars. He is a genius if ever there was one, and to top it all off... he and Spielberg are best friends.

Lord Stafford.

Martin1

Yates shouldn't even be compared to Spielberg, Lucas, etc.

Why not Lucas? The prequel trilogy wasn't all too great, the only one of the original he directed from the original was A New Hope, and (I know I'll get hate for this) I think American Graffiti is a bit overrated.

There's a difference. Yates is merely adapting from a book written by a genius. Lucas created an entire universe, known as Star Wars. He is a genius if ever there was one, and to top it all off... he and Spielberg are best friends.

Lord Stafford.

I'm speaking merely of directing. As a director, I think it's fair for Yates to go head to head with Lucas.

I'm not taking anything away from Lucas creating Star Wars, of course not! I'm saying JUST as directors, which was what my previous comments were about as well.

XDMorsmordreXD

Yates shouldn't even be compared to Spielberg, Lucas, etc.

Why not Lucas? The prequel trilogy wasn't all too great, the only one of the original he directed from the original was A New Hope, and (I know I'll get hate for this) I think American Graffiti is a bit overrated.

There's a difference. Yates is merely adapting from a book written by a genius. Lucas created an entire universe, known as Star Wars. He is a genius if ever there was one, and to top it all off... he and Spielberg are best friends.

Lord Stafford.

Agreed completely. J.K Rowling, despite a slight clunky prose, is a genius in many literary aspects. As is Lucas, in films of course.

Bane

I'm not sure why everyone is trying to make all these comparisons, there's a huge difference between ALL of these fantastic directors. Yates JUST GOT STARTED. These other guys have been at it for decades. I think the very FACT that Yates' debut films were the entire second half of HARRY POTTER is quite telling of his talent and success as a director already. No. He hasn't directed, yet, more than this. It's a fact. Again I'm totally confused as to why this conversation is even happening. It's kind of ridiculous.

Bane

I just... this... I don't know, I'm out. When you've confused and baffled me to the point where I'm just at a loss for words, you know a completely fucking retarded conversation has just taken place. I'm slightly embarrassed.

Lord Stafford

Yates shouldn't even be compared to Spielberg, Lucas, etc.

Why not Lucas? The prequel trilogy wasn't all too great, the only one of the original he directed from the original was A New Hope, and (I know I'll get hate for this) I think American Graffiti is a bit overrated.

There's a difference. Yates is merely adapting from a book written by a genius. Lucas created an entire universe, known as Star Wars. He is a genius if ever there was one, and to top it all off... he and Spielberg are best friends.

Lord Stafford.

I'm speaking merely of directing. As a director, I think it's fair for Yates to go head to head with Lucas.

I'm not taking anything away from Lucas creating Star Wars, of course not! I'm saying JUST as directors, which was what my previous comments were about as well.

Fair enough, but if people think of directors, they're far more likely to think of people like Lucas and Spielberg. Most people won't have even heard of Yates, but can you say the same for Lucas? Who hasn't heard of Star Wars? Yates wouldn't be given two thoughts.

Lord Stafford.

Lord Stafford

I'm not sure why everyone is trying to make all these comparisons, there's a huge difference between ALL of these fantastic directors. Yates JUST GOT STARTED. These other guys have been at it for decades. I think the very FACT that Yates' debut films were the entire second half of HARRY POTTER is quite telling of his talent and success as a director already. No. He hasn't directed, yet, more than this. It's a fact. Again I'm totally confused as to why this conversation is even happening. It's kind of ridiculous.

Its just the purists and haters again darth

No, it isn't. It is just a bunch of friendly debaters.

Lord Stafford.

Lord Stafford

Yates shouldn't even be compared to Spielberg, Lucas, etc.

Why not Lucas? The prequel trilogy wasn't all too great, the only one of the original he directed from the original was A New Hope, and (I know I'll get hate for this) I think American Graffiti is a bit overrated.

There's a difference. Yates is merely adapting from a book written by a genius. Lucas created an entire universe, known as Star Wars. He is a genius if ever there was one, and to top it all off... he and Spielberg are best friends.

Lord Stafford.

I'm speaking merely of directing. As a director, I think it's fair for Yates to go head to head with Lucas.

I'm not taking anything away from Lucas creating Star Wars, of course not! I'm saying JUST as directors, which was what my previous comments were about as well.

Fair enough, but if people think of directors, they're far more likely to think of people like Lucas and Spielberg. Most people won't have even heard of Yates, but can you say the same for Lucas? Who hasn't heard of Star Wars? Yates wouldn't be given two thoughts.

Lord Stafford.

harry potter's a more famous and bigger franchise than star wars. In fact, if Yates would have directed all of them he would have been the most famous director in the world

Can you please exclude yourself from this debate? Your opinion is not warranted, nor is it needed. Star Wars is bigger than Potter, maybe not by far, but it is. You have just proved me right all along, as you are blinded by your stance as a Yater, coming up with statements beyond ridicule.

Lord Stafford.