Harry Potter Is Growing Up

[supermom262]

I have to say I wouldn't want my 17 year old son, nor my daughter, still a minor, performing nude. Even if they are an actor. There is a very controversial film at Sundance "Hounddog" that has 12 year old (and I'm sure while it was made she was 10/11) Dakota Fanning staring in a very sexual role. No one wanted to touch the film because of it and they were almost unsuccessful in finding backers.

I only mention this because we are the parents. It is up to us to provide positive role models and yes, I can choose not to go see this and not support it but when these very public and admired actors portray images that are unhealthy for children, I would think twice before seeing them perform in anything else.
When they are adults, and can make decisions as adults, then they are only responsible to themselves. Until then, they are children even at 17! Obviously, their parents are okay with it. I'm just not.

 

[Allifunn]

all of your responses are funny to me... and very normal. however, what's wrong with nudity in art? I just heard the story on E! - "Harry Potter gets totally naked!". :roll: pleeeeeeeze. first of all, he's not Harry Potter.... (even though that's the name I know for him)

from cil's article: "One said: 'We as parents feel Daniel should not appear nude. Our nine-year-old son looks up to him as a role model. We are very disappointed and will avoid the future movies he makes.' "

well, maybe children can handle nudity better than their parents... don't know if this play is suitable for children anyway...

dka - you crack me up!

Tootsie, you KNOW I am NOT a prude...just something about seeing him almost nude...just makes me feel creepy??? Like I am looking at Brad or one of his friends....
Now...if JBJ was to be in the play... bring on the nudity.....

He will be in July!!! ;-)



I agree so much with this statement. Also, I would much rather my child be subjected to nudity (not hard core porn), as I would him being subjected to violence any day!!!!

True dat!

 

[Mermaid]

Daniel going nude reminds me of nothing so much as Julie Andrews baring her breasts in whatever forgotten movie it was. More about the statement "I'm not the goodie-two-shoes you expect me to be" than anything else. Has any reviewer even noticed if Daniel was any good in the role? That's what should matter, not what parts he exposed. (He needs to put on a couple of pounds from what I could see. ;-) )

 

[TripleB]

All I have to say is that I sure as hell hope Hagrid doesn't go nude.

 

[Mango]

HA! Mango, "u kill me"!

Your my favorite spud vixen. I give you permission to jump the puddle and see the production.

I am not going to look at that little man in the buff, but I am curious...has he finished making all the Harry Potter movies he was planning? If so, and he is over 18, so be it.

No, he's 17 and in between making film 5 and 6. I hear now they are changing the name to Massage Parlour of Secrets. ;-)

he's only 17, but is also a professional actor. I know its shocking to harry potter fans, but they will get over it, and like Miss Kitty - they can choose not to look. I LOVE harry potter books/movies. I like his "harry potter" character very much - I love all the actors - they are wonderful actors - and growing up very fast. and I wish him much success in his new role in a classic.

Tootsie, you KNOW I am NOT a prude...just something about seeing him almost nude...just makes me feel creepy??? Like I am looking at Brad or one of his friends....
Now...if JBJ was to be in the play... bring on the nudity.....

True dat!

I agree with you Tootsie, and I appreciate that he may want to avoid being type cast etc., but let's face it, obviously this an adult production, and I am curious how many peeps our age and up would be able to attend
after watching this young brilliant actor grow up in front of our eyes, and watch him strip down to his mugglenutts. How many of you with teenagers his age could watch one of his/hers friends play this role?

 

[Ocean Lover]

So much for our kids not seeing it....it's plastered on the AOL welcome screen now.

 

[Teresa]

I just don't think its that big of a deal. we're talking about the human body. why does it have to be so complicated? I don't get it, I guess.

 

[Allifunn]

I just don't think its that big of a deal. we're talking about the human body. why does it have to be so complicated? I don't get it, I guess.

Do you want to have to look at the likeness of Spidey in 13 years?

 

[Teresa]

Do you want to have to look at the likeness of Spidey in 13 years?

yes! and I am doing all in my power to make him feel okay in his skin, educated (we use the real terms of the human anatomy), but humble. we'll see, though.

his teacher said he came out of the bathroom one day completely nude, saying he needed some clean pants. he did not care in the least. I hope he never does. I know, some parents of his girl friends may not like this...

 

[Allifunn]

yes! and I am doing all in my power to make him feel okay in his skin, educated (we use the real terms of the human anatomy), but humble. we'll see, though.

his teacher said he came out of the bathroom one day completely nude, saying he needed some clean pants. he did not care in the least. I hope he never does. I know, some parents of his girl friends may not like this...

But what abbout the perverts that see this and prey on him?