Who was the BEST played character in the series

Onset23 · September 2011

Who in YOUR honest opinion NAILED their character!

Who was the best conceived and who was straight out of the book?

Abhishek · September 2011

If I were to only talk about "best played" ( different from "best"), then I would go with Gary Oldman. He was just as I had imagined.

edit - Can we name more than one? Add Luna and Mcgonagall then.

DOUBLE EDIT - I forgot Snape. :O :O Add Snape in my list too, apart from Sirius, Luna and Mcgonagall.

TRIPLE EDIT - Oh forget it. I will just go with Luna because you have asked for one name I presume. :-bd

Ash · September 2011

Luna
Umbridge
McGonagall

Carne · September 2011

Hagrid

Richard · September 2011

snape

Slantee · September 2011

Snape Snape Severus Snape.

HorcruxWanderer · September 2011

Umbridge, Snape, Dumbledore (Both dumbledores bought different sides of his character to light), McGonagall, Hermione

HPfangirl4life · September 2011

Hagrid, Snape, Umbridge, Luna, McGonagall, Slughorn

Popkin · September 2011

Fred & George/Hagrid/Lucius - spot on. Just what I imagined in the books.

Lupin - although in the books I imagined him a little more handsome, albeit shabby :P

Also Sirius, McGonagall, Snape, Luna, Dumbledore and Umbridge were close to my takes on them. All were fantastic.

Marie_Anette · September 2011

Well there are quite a few I could name, but probably the most spot on were Snape and McGonagall.

Braveheart · September 2011

Alan Rickman was fantastic and all, but his portrayal was much more calm than Snape in the book ever was so while I prefer his take to Snape in the book, I wouldn't say he was exactly Snape.

McGonagall was nailed perfectly, as was Lucius, Umbridge, Luna, Cornelius Fudge and Hagrid.

Popkin · September 2011

Alan Rickman was fantastic and all, but his portrayal was much more calm than Snape in the book ever was so while I prefer his take to Snape in the book, I wouldn't say he was exactly Snape.

I kind of thought this about Luna, too. She gave a little more reaction in the books than the very ethereal performance in the movies. But Evanna still did a fantastic job and nailed it.

Liz · September 2011

Gary Oldman did a phenomenal job as Sirius.
McGonagall was awesome
and so was Evanna
I loved Alan Rickman as Snape (that might just be because I love Alan Rickman in general lol)

Abhishek · September 2011

One of the reasons I did not include Snape is that although Alan Rickman was brilliant and everything, he was far too subtle and quietly menacing sometimes. The book Snape, on the other hand, shouted and lost his temper and appeared agitated many times during the series, which is why Alan is not on my list. But I wholeheartedly agree that we could not have had a better person portraying Snape than him.

Liz · September 2011

I pointed out that I am bias lol

Martin1 · September 2011

Really guys? Snape is very different in the book, who loses temper and shouts A LOT. That is NOT Alan Rickman, so really you're kinda off if you're saying he's exactly as the book. Now, best portrayed? Still could be Snape because they changed a little of him, but so what, it worked wonderfully.

Exact as the book - Umbridge, and it was done great

Best portrayal - Dumbledore (besides the shove)

Lord Stafford · September 2011

Alan Rickman is Severus Snape.

Severus Snape is Alan Rickman.

This is heard frequently by us fans.

Lord Stafford.

Martin1 · September 2011

Alan Rickman is Severus Snape.

Severus Snape is Alan Rickman.

This is heard frequently by us fans.

Lord Stafford.

Alan Rickman is probably the best Severus Snape, but Severus Snape is not Alan Rickman. They are different in many ways, but I'm not denying Alan's portrayal is the best of any character.

Lord Stafford · September 2011

I was merely saying that alot of people say this, and that i hear it often when Alan is refered to as Snape.

Lord Stafford.

Martin1 · September 2011

I was merely saying that alot of people say this, and that i hear it often when Alan is refered to as Snape.

Lord Stafford.

Yes, this is true.

Liz · September 2011

I don't think of Snape as Alan Rickman. Otherwise, I would have a very hard time watching Dogma, Robin Hood Prince of Thieves and Sweeney Todd (I love all of these movies!). It would make it very awkward...

Lord Stafford · September 2011

I don't think of Snape as Alan Rickman. Otherwise, I would have a very hard time watching Dogma, Robin Hood Prince of Thieves and Sweeney Todd (I love all of these movies!). It would make it very awkward...

He was good as characters in the two latters, but i can't talk for Dogma, because i haven't seen it.

Lord Stafford.

ydnar92 · September 2011

Snape

Festax0333 · September 2011

Sirius
Lily
Luna
Hagrid
The twins
Mcgonagoll
neville(early films)
draco
lucius

XDMorsmordreXD · September 2011

None of them, besides Gary Oldman (amazing), fully lived up to the characters.

Festax0333 · September 2011

if i hadto pick the ones i would back up fully

then

sirius black
and mcgonagoll

RyGuy · September 2011

Snape. Umbridge. McGonagall. The Twins. Luna. Filch. Lockhart. Just a few off the top of my head.

Martin1 · September 2011

None of them, besides Gary Oldman (amazing), fully lived up to the characters.

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RyGuy · September 2011

I don't think of Snape as Alan Rickman. Otherwise, I would have a very hard time watching Dogma, Robin Hood Prince of Thieves and Sweeney Todd (I love all of these movies!). It would make it very awkward...
He was good as characters in the two latters, but i can't talk for Dogma, because i haven't seen it.

Lord Stafford.

You should check it out man! Its pretty funny and the story is engaging. I recommend it...and heck even Alanis Morissette plays God. haha. Its a good movie though.

Liz · September 2011

I don't think of Snape as Alan Rickman. Otherwise, I would have a very hard time watching Dogma, Robin Hood Prince of Thieves and Sweeney Todd (I love all of these movies!). It would make it very awkward...
He was good as characters in the two latters, but i can't talk for Dogma, because i haven't seen it.

Lord Stafford.
You should check it out man! Its pretty funny and the story is engaging. I recommend it...and heck even Alanis Morissette plays God. haha. Its a good movie though.

Agreed! Definitely check it out. It's funny. One of my favorite movies

XDMorsmordreXD · September 2011

None of them, besides Gary Oldman (amazing), fully lived up to the characters.
:-L

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You...

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RyGuy · September 2011

I don't think of Snape as Alan Rickman. Otherwise, I would have a very hard time watching Dogma, Robin Hood Prince of Thieves and Sweeney Todd (I love all of these movies!). It would make it very awkward...
He was good as characters in the two latters, but i can't talk for Dogma, because i haven't seen it.

Lord Stafford.
You should check it out man! Its pretty funny and the story is engaging. I recommend it...and heck even Alanis Morissette plays God. haha. Its a good movie though.
Agreed! Definitely check it out. It's funny. One of my favorite movies

I think we should have a Tinychat viewing party soon! haha

Liz · September 2011

That would be awesome! Do you have it? My copy got over-played (my hubby loves that movie) and now it won't work

RyGuy · September 2011

That would be awesome! Do you have it? My copy got over-played (my hubby loves that movie) and now it won't work

Aww dang that sucks!

Yeah I has a digital copy in itunes

Martin1 · September 2011

None of them, besides Gary Oldman (amazing), fully lived up to the characters.
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Joshie · September 2011

snape

This.

Owl · September 2011

McGonagall, Dame Maggie Smith is pure BAMF! \m/

RyGuy · September 2011

McGonagall, Dame Maggie Smith is pure BAMF! \m/

Also a G.I.L.F.

aaron · September 2011

It would be easier to name who didn't play their characters well, because apart from David Tennant, the guy who played Crouch Sr, and a few others (I'd have to think), everyone pretty much nailed their roles. And Dan got Harry's spirit and confidence but not his sarcasm or humor.

Marie_Anette · September 2011

McGonagall, Dame Maggie Smith is pure BAMF! \m/
Also a G.I.L.F.

please reassure me that the "g" doesn't stand for "grandma"

decarus · September 2011

Hermione.
McGonagall.
Luna.

decarus · September 2011

I agree. I think that film Snape is very different then book Snape though Alan Rickman was really good as Snape. One of the best actors in the films.

Jason · September 2011

Luna, Hagrid, McGonagall, Snape, Lucius, Draco, Hermione, Young Tom Riddle, Sirius, Pettigrew, Lupin, Molly, etc.

RyGuy · September 2011

McGonagall, Dame Maggie Smith is pure BAMF! \m/
Also a G.I.L.F.
please reassure me that the "g" doesn't stand for "grandma"

Oh it does Marie...ohhh it does!

bahaha

yonythemoony · September 2011

Alan Rickman was fantastic and all, but his portrayal was much more calm than Snape in the book ever was so while I prefer his take to Snape in the book, I wouldn't say he was exactly Snape.
I kind of thought this about Luna, too. She gave a little more reaction in the books than the very ethereal performance in the movies. But Evanna still did a fantastic job and nailed it.

At least she had a reaction when she shouted at Harry in DH2.

Joshie · September 2011

Yeah, Book Snape yelled at Harry, and Film Snape never really yelled just talked in a quiet voice.

js1138 · September 2011

My immediate thought was Snape, so that must be my favorite.
But then I thought about Luna, and the movie Luna is better than what I saw in the books.
Gary Oldman is great, but I thought he was best in the tapestry scene in OOTP. That was well written.
Lupin was also great. The best performance in POA.
Trelawney was great, as was Slughorn. Not much screen time.

The kids got better as the series went on. I think only Emma became really professional, although Rupert was close. Nevile surprised me.

Most disappointing major character was Gilderoy. Why is it that COS is always near the bottom of everyone's favorites list? A truly charismatic performance might have changed that.

js1138 · September 2011

It strikes me that a great deal of love and attention went into the DADA teachers. all of them. By Rowling and by the movie makers.

Has anyone noticed the irony of calling it DADA?

Kranen · September 2011

Snape... and Luna. Though I dont think that Evanna NAILED Luna. I think that Evanna IS Luna.

Braveheart · September 2011

I don't think any of the main three completely nailed their characters. I'd say Rupert came closest even with the little material he was given to work with, with Emma coming second though she really didn't have a clue what her character was about for so long...oh Emma, I'm so glad somebody eventually told her Hermione wasn't about being a "feisty pink power ranger", though I still think that aside from being good at crying her acting is kind of average. As for Dan, his acting is too stiff to even consider him as someone who nailed the character, though of the three his heart was definitely most in it, and I've got to respect him for the huge effort he put in.

Martin1 · September 2011

I don't think any of the main three completely nailed their characters. I'd say Rupert came closest even with the little material he was given to work with, with Emma coming second though she really didn't have a clue what her character was about for so long...oh Emma, I'm so glad somebody eventually told her Hermione wasn't about being a "feisty pink power ranger", though I still think that aside from being good at crying her acting is kind of average. As for Dan, his acting is too stiff to even consider him as someone who nailed the character, though of the three his heart was definitely most in it, and I've got to respect him for the huge effort he put in.

Wowee do I disagree with this.

Who was the BEST played character in the series

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