Daniel Radcliffe mediocre?

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--- In HPFGU-Movie at y..., "Ali" <Ali at z...> wrote:
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> I've just read the Sunday Times review of Harry Potter and the 
> Chamber of Secrets. Apart from saying that the film should be 
> called "Hermione Grainger and the Chamber of Secrets", the 
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> went on to say that one of the main problems with Harry was Daniel 
> Radcliffe: he is a mediocre actor. I was a little surprised by 
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> Ali


I haven't seen CoS yet (2 more weeks until Australia sees it; btw 
found it strange that 2 large fabric stores I went to sold out of 
decent quality black cotton... wonder if other people are making 
robes...)

Anyway, after PS/SS I also read a review about the kids' acting. It 
said something to the effect of "Well, y'know they're just kids and 
they have lots of time to improve with the later movies..." 
Personally, I thought that even in PS/SS they were all great. Sure, 
there are a few moments I thought needed more attention, but 
considering the fact that they are that young with not a lot of 
experience and doing such a great job already, wow!

Firstly, I was swept away by Emma's performance. She isn't like 
Hermione, so totally embodying the character is an impressive feat. 

I also thought Daniel's performance was a bit bland at first BUT 
really, it's not. I realised that the character Harry is, well, not 
bland, but quiet and unsure in this new world, and Daniel captured 
that perfectly. I think Daniel's acting style is a very subtle one, 
and that's a great and difficult style to accomplish. He does these 
little things you barely notice but contribute to the character in 
amazing ways.

Finally, on Rupert, I didn't really think much about his acting 
since Emma was so commanding and Daniel was so good, until I 
realised that he is just so natural you barely notice he's acting.

I was very impressed with all three of them and their different 
styles in the first movie and I can't wait to see CoS if you say 
it's that good!

skywings.