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Should two children really be duelling at school…?
Heres what I thought.
The Actors WereVeryYoung Werent They?
It goes without saying that everybody in this film is justso young.
Part and parcel of working with child actors, I guess.
Despite this beingmeme-ifiedlong ago, I truly believe the line has never resonated more than in 2020 and 2021.
A time when we were confined to our rooms, watching endless Netflix, and doing very little else.
Cottagecore at its finest.
The Twist?
Pause, rewind, and youll see he takes one book out and puts back in.
It was right under our noses all along.
I mean, it makes sense.
Branagh perfectly capture his narcissism, with his high-waisted slacks matching his exorbitant high self-esteem.
And the painting of himself?
It has to be one of the most perfect set dressing decisions ever made.
However, theres one thing Im curious about.
In one scene,Lockharts wig is just… there.On the table.
Are his blonde locks his real hair?
Do not watch this film if you have a fear of spiders, specifically very very big ones.
So, if youre not a fan, it you may be better off fast forwarding through those parts.
Should 2 Children Really Be Duelling Each Other?
Later on in the film, Professor Lockhart begins a duelling club.
And it cant be just be whos wondering whether that would be a safeguarding issue?
Moaning Myrtle Whats That About?
A ghost… in a bathroom.
Just generally, is there a need?
Wheres Ginny?
It goes without saying that I love Ginny in the books.
But her presence is barely noticeable in the film.
(Well, him and the creepy face at the back of Quirrells head).
Whats Up With The Part Where Lucius Malfoy Tries To Take Out Harry?
and, tbh, the plot of the book itself.
The Biggest Character Development In This Film?
Dobby
First impressions: irritating, peculiar-looking, suspicious.
Last impressions (in this film, at least): a hero.
But Dobby is the lovable underdog and embodies a wider theme of the entrenched hierarchies within the wizarding world.
Pretty impressive, no?
This article was originally published onJan.
