J.K. Rowling: La magie des mots

It's hard to fault a movie when its based on fact, and so very accurate at that. Having researched JK Rowling before watching this movie to verify the authenticity of this film, it was rather accurate in its presentation.

Poppy Montgomery was convincing as JK Rowling. Even if not based on fact, this is an interesting story. It is fast-paced and intriguing, and very inspirational - especially for aspiring writers! Even if you're not a writer, you have to admire JK for her determination and willpower against all odds. This is a delightful (TV) movie with a great message.

This is a Lifetime docudrama of JK Rowland's life leading up to the big success of Harry Potter. Is it factual? I can't say. Chances are they took liberties left, right and center. Although there is value to portray her life as a fable that inspired her to the world of Harry Potter. The big events are probably correct, but the little things like the cart on the train is probably added. That is not necessarily dishonest. It is quite expected.

The story makes poetic sense. And Poppy Montgomery is quite fitting as Rowland. She's probably too pretty to play the part. But she gets the character in the right space. The production value is limited. They're shooting British Columbia for Britain. Obviously it's not the same. And you can definitely tell.

That a load of sycophantic drivel. The acting is at best - poor but it's still far more convincing than the script.

Her school was nothing like the school described in the film. But that's true of so many other things in the film too. How on earth did any of the actors or crew keep a straight face when they pretended that British Rail trains had a sweet trolly? Some did have a sandwich trolley - but very few people were ever brave enough to try to eat one of the dreaded sandwiches. As for tripe sweets? What? More like a load of tripe fim.

Whoever did the research for this film really needs to look at a different career.

My daughter was a huge Happy Potter fan when she was younger and even she thought this film was about as entertaining as a headache. This waste of peoples time is just a crass attempt to make money from someone else's fame. Why work hard to achieve anything yourself when you can just make a film about some who did?

Reviews can be considered an interesting exercise for the ego. After all, what are we criticising? The film, or our reaction to it? How is it possible to be objective? Honesty first: I attempted to read, The Philosopher's Stone when it was released, but gave up after fifty pages. This is not to say it was poorly written, just that, at the time, I was not eleven. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the films and the story arc. Admiration and respect has to be given to anybody who has written seven novels. Much has been written about how she plagiarized, or a more pleasant word might be, poached, elements from other writers, but I am not concerned by these irrelevant rumours. What is important is she has brought happiness to millions, if not billions, of people. How many critics can die with that achievement on their lips? I'm also not concerned about the accuracy of this film. As far as I understand it, the major elements are there; the rise of a desperately poor mother (with circumstances whom most of us can sympathise) with a dream, to unparalleled success. Is that not enough? Is that not the quiddity of what this film is about? Therefore, you can tell that I enjoyed the snapshot of this woman's life. It was competently made and acted. Nothing jarred. However, what was important, was that it moved me. And at the end, to joyful tears. Isn't that the highest recommendation? Only one point deducted for not taking her story up to the present.

It's a nice one time watch. Nothing gripping / dramatic / greatest. Just a simple story trying to capture JK Rowling's initial few years and struggles - her losing her mom, getting married, having a daughter, struggling with money. Kind of inspiring, for sure. The movie just didn't move me a lot maybe except the relationship with her mother part. I loved how they depicted her relationship with her mom. Rest were kind of flaky - they showed her dad and sister but didnt talk about her relationship with them too much. Her getting married surprised me. I am still struggling to accept that she agreed to get married to that guy under the circumstances shown in the movie. Feels like nobody sane would. They don't tell about her feelings about him. Basically feels rushed. Like they tried a lot to just fit the Harry Potter story in.