Hermione's speech (was: Daniel Radcliffe

[Scully931]

> 
> > I catch the other two over-acting a bit on occasion (Ron's 
> > exaggerated jaw dropping reaction on the train when he learns 
> > Harry's name for example, and Emma's clunky delivery of the 
> > "You're a great wizard, Harry" speech.) 
> 
> I doubt that anyone could deliver that speech naturalistically: 
it's 
> chunky even when read in the book.

I agree about that speech. More and more of the lines bothered me 
with my third viewing. I mean, I really DO like the movie. And I 
like all the kids. But, I've found the only one I CONSISTANTLY like 
throughout the entire movie is Daniel Radcliff. He just does NOTHING 
to annoy me! :-)

 Now, at the risk of insulting someone, I was 
starting to get really tired of Rupert Grint's "Uh-oh" expression. I 
teach acting to kids for a living, and I can tell just by looking 
at him that he is kind of impressed with himself and that look. Do 
you know what I mean? Like it's going to be his trademark or 
something. When I saw him making that face in pictures I thought it 
was really cute and he would be great (and he WAS good). The first 
time I saw the movie I still thought his expressions were good. But, 
now, I'm kind of hoping Chris Columbus tones that down a bit. 

And, after reading all the posts here about Emma and her overacting, 
I do see the point. But, for some reason, it didn't get on my nerves 
as much. 

Well, I hate to just complain. I mean, the movie was great. And, 
after hearing some of the loony ideas some of the potential 
directors had (moving it to Hollywood High?! and an ANIMATED 
version?!) I am really grateful it turned out like it did! I just 
love Daniel Radcliff. I feel like he's not trying to impress anyone, 
not trying to make a name for himself, he's just showing up and 
being Harry. :-) 

Back to lurking!