Ventil

Not really.
A generation has not passed since the Harry Potter books were written or the LOTR film made....

And in context of their content/ style/ depth, they are never going to be classed as master pieces of their genre.
The LOTR films are a combo of adequate storyline and CGI. The Harry Potter books are Wizards and magic.

Not exactly Gone with the Wind and Catch 22 are they?

retired_jenn912010

I'm not saying it's a credible piece of film, but it was the highest grossing British film ever, and is directly responsible for a lot of similar films.

retired_jaydeschizo

Never read or seen anything with Harry Potter

Never owned anything with Tamagochi or Pokemon

Tv-series: The West Wing, Firefly, Doctor Who

Movies: Dr.Strangelove, Lawrence Of Arabia, Raging Bull, The Great Dictator, Rosemary's Baby

retired_jessicadon

Certainly directly responsible for Hugh Grant i guess.

retired_heidus17

LOTR toping BBCs 100 greatest books ever list. That's a pretty big cultrual influence

retired_katie14

Well since LOTR influenced the likes of Harry Potter I would say it's influential.

retired_princesspouty

Not really.
A generation has not passed since the Harry Potter books were written or the LOTR film made....

And in context of their content/ style/ depth, they are never going to be classed as master pieces of their genre.
The LOTR films are a combo of adequate storyline and CGI. The Harry Potter books are Wizards and magic.

Not exactly Gone with the Wind and Catch 22 are they? </BLOCKQUOTE>
Why do the HP films need to be the equivalent of Catch 22? Why does it have to be a literary masterpiece?

It is and will be hugely influential... and I have neither read nor watch the books/films (I'm sooo proud!).

retired_sera

I've never seen an episode of any CSI either, if that helps.

retired_princesspouty

I meant HP books.

The LOTR books are unquestionably influential. Don't know about the films though.

retired_jenn912010

I've managed to avoid Harry Potter rather well. I read the first book when it came out and even at that age found it cringeworthy. Since then I've shunned the whole money-spinning affair.