I'm fed up of ppl saying "Harry Potter series are only meant for children". I like Harry Potter films and books, and I don't think they really are only meant for kids. What do u think guys?
2007-05-30 20:47:29 · 30 answers · asked by Bunty 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
The books and films are meant for everyone. People say they are meant for kids because, they think why would an adult want to read about an 11 year old wizard? I'm 36 years old and I have every film on DVD, and every book read and re-read so many times. I can't wait until July for the new one!!
2007-05-30 20:56:11 · answer #1 · answered by Kat 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Harry Potter series is under the childrens books category. But it doesn't mean that it's only for children. Anyone aged 3 to 99 could enjoy Harry Potter.
2007-06-01 17:09:32 · answer #2 · answered by Isangkampana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Harry Potter is meant for all ages. The films are different from the books. I'd say the movies are a little more on the kid side, while the books are for an older audience.
2007-05-31 08:29:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose the films would appeal more to the children, but the books are more for the adults, as there is some language in it that young children wouldn't understand. However it seems all the harry potter fans are children because they like dressing up as him. It doesnt matter about the story to them - all they know is that harry potter is a wizard, and i suppose they find that interesting. Yes there are heaps of fans of the books but really nobody under the age of 10 would really read them. The movies arent really appealing to adults i suppose so i guess theyre more for the kids. I've just turned 14 and have read all the harry potter books so far, and the 4th book twice. I have seen the movies even more. i enjoy reading the books because there are funny parts and it keeps me interested, but i must admit there are sections which i get bored at (eg. the unlimited pensieves there seem to be in the 6th book). The movies appeal a bit more to me because these days i guess children would be more interested in seeing a visual, rather than reading. i cant wait till the 7th and final book, and especially the 5th movie! I wish it never ended. I guess , ultimately, harry potter in general (and dressing up as him) is considered a 'kid' thing, and it is a phase people get over once they grow up. But i think the books have and always will be read by adults too. also, the 4th movie shouldnt be rated M - it is no worse than the first 3, except maybe the end graveyard scene may be a bit scary to young children, with voldemort and all........but in my opinion no.2 is the scariest movie...
2007-05-30 20:56:18 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ уσυ вєℓσηg ωιтн мє ♥ 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
At the beginning, when the first Harry Potter book was published it was marketed to children.
Then as children became more obsessed with Harry Potter the adults in society decided to find out what their children were talking about so they read it. Then as word of mouth spread the publishers decided to release an adult version of the books (which was the same book with different covers).
So, to answer your question, the movie is marketed to whoever read the books. And to begin with they thought that would be the children and young adults but it actually transcends and is enjoyable for all ages.
2007-05-30 20:57:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's suitable for children under 13, I think even the rating is PG13 too. As the Harry Potter story goes on, the plot gets more violent and a lot more complex. Starting from The Goblet of Fire, they started giving the movies more mature ratings. Personally, if I had a young child, I would only let them watch the first 2, then wait a few years until they could watch the other 3.
2016-05-17 10:40:35 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
The Harry Potter books are well written stories, they are about (originally) young children and now about teenagers.
That does not mean they are only for readers of that age group! They are enjoyed by people all over the world because they ARE well written and the stories are gripping, exciting and full of action.
The flims, too, are excellent films, with grown-up themes that appeal to adults AND to children.
I am 63 years old...I have enjoyed all the Harry Potter books. I have not yet seen the latest film, which hasn't been shown here in Spain near enough for me to go, but I will buy the DVD and watch that soon. (I have all the others)
They are excellent stories, which captivate, entertain and enthrall all ages of reader. Definitely NOT 'just for children'.
The secret of a good book for children is that the child won't feel 'read down to' - the themes, the emotive content, the action, all combine to make a hugely successful and popular series of books and films.
Hey...that's my opinion!
Cheers,
BobSpain
2007-05-30 21:08:21 · answer #7 · answered by BobSpain 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Many authors are categorized as authors for children when in fact their work has a deeper message. J.K. Rowling and her famous Harry Potter are a perfect example. Her work has more than kids, wands, "voodoo" and "white magic". Is a classical story, but not only this. It is a legend like King Arthur, but the way is told is so modern and captivating. The adults that don't remember their childhood and don't think teenagers are capable of great acts of bravery should reconsider. They think too stereotypical. And this is what the Harry Potters novels fight for (well, thy fight for many other things...): anti-stereotypes - for an opened mind!
2007-06-01 00:00:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a great book and movie. I purchase audio from iTunes and listen to Harry Potter books. I have a collection of Terry Brooks and J.R.R. Tolkien stories too on the shelf as well.
Who ever says Harry Potter films are just for kids is just a matter of opinion. It appeals to all ages great and small.
2007-05-30 21:02:03 · answer #9 · answered by Agent319.007 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think that the Harry Potter series is really made for preteens and teens, since it is about Harry Potter growing up and experiencing adolescence. They say it's for kids because it is so imaginitive and the story of wizards and witches really excites kids. But the whole story is really more appreciated by teens and adults, since we already experienced growing up. I have all 6 Harry Potter books, and I can hardly wait for the final one.
2007-05-30 22:08:34 · answer #10 · answered by Captain N 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋