[HPFGU-Movie] Hi, I'm new here

[charober at sympatico.ca]

> Sandy:
> I make no bones of the fact 
> that I adore Daniel and think he is, and always has been a very good actor. 
> Whenever I see interviews he does I am always struck by how different he is from 
> the Harry he plays. 

Charlotte:
Same here!  :)  After seeing interviews with him (particularly in the cast interviews in the POA Special Features DVD) I can see that they all are very down-to-earth.  I'm glad they're not precocious like other child stars.  Oh, and I was also pleased that the movies were better known for the content than the precociousness of the kids, since the movies were still successful when their voices started changing!

Sandy:
I very much admire his acting skills. I am not pleased with 
> his decision to do Equus to prove himself and will be glad when he has moved 
> beyond that phase. 

Charlotte:
Well, I think he's right to want to broaden himself as an actor, and if he earned that role, so be it.  I've heard it's a good play.  I wouldn't mind seeing the play and/or movie.

Sandy:
I have to disagree with your assessment of Michael Gambon. I 
> absolutely detest him as Dumbledore. With each new movie I keep hoping he 
> will finally get it right, but since he hasn't by now I don't see it happening. I 
> do love Alan Rickman as Snape though. 
> 
> Sandy

I have to say I also feel Richard Harris was better as Dumbledore.  He had the better persona.  I may or may not have seen Michael Gambon in other movies... I just wouldn't remember.  Michael seems to be a tad in-your-face in the Dumbledore role.
Charlotte