Best Male Performance in the Movies

Ralph Fines as Voldemort because it was just so mind blowing. I would love to say Gary Oldman but we didn't get to see that much of him. Out of the Rupert Grint and Daniel Radcliffe I would have to say Rupert Grint because it was just so natural and it wasen't corny at all. Dan was okay but he wouldn't be on my top. He makes things so predictiable. I mean it could be to all the cheesy lines but still. Getting back to Ralph Fines he did such a great job in the Grave yard scene. I was just so like wow that was him? So I guess I would have to say either Ralph Fines or Rupert Grint ;)

Rupert Grint and Alan Rickman

ralph Fines and Jason isaacs second.

David Tennant as Barty Crouch Jr, Ralph Fiennes as Voldemort and Alan Rickman.

I've loved David Tennant ever since Casanova, and it was great to see him doing something totally different and a lot darker. He played the character so well, yet creeped me out a bit with the tongue thing.

Ralph Fiennes was fantastic as Voldemort - he brought the character to life, and though he didn't scare me much, he was still pretty intimidating. (I would have hated to be Harry at that point)

Alan Rickman has been one of the best actors since the start of the films, and, no matter how small his part, he is brilliant. I just loved the Veritaserum scene.

I think probably...Alan Rickman or Brendan Gleeson. They were both amazing.

Brendon Gleeson as Moody was great
Dan was pretty good too.

Brendon Gleeson as Moody was great
Dan was pretty good too.
He's certainly improved out of sight since Prisoner of Azkaban, it's pretty remarkable really. I wonder how much of that is down to Mike Newell, the trio commented on the DVD interviews about the way they were treated as adult actors (which they really have become) this time around.

Ralf Fiennes (*sp) was amazing. Voldy was really scary, and even though I had no idea what Voldy was supposed to look like, Voldy was perfect!!

Also Cedric was pretty good. He actually looked his age!

Dan was better this time than in PoA. Maybe its the hair..... But he needs to learn to cry.

Moody was FABULOUS!!!!

Personally I like the Phelps Twins performances. Both nailed the characters perfectly and added a lot of humor to the films. It certainly wasn't the most impressive acting job, but I think they are the best at portraying their characters accurately.

Hard to say... DEFINITELY NOT Rupert Grint (way too much of a caricature, IMO) ; or even Radcliffe (not natural enough). I think Rickman would be my pick. He's awful (as a character) yet not overdone.

Unless you count Dobby as a "male perfomance"?:p

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Hard to say... DEFINITELY NOT Rupert Grint (way too much of a caricature, IMO)
Well, discounting the first film where they were literally new kids in the craft I'd say you were right in films two and three. Still that was more down to poor writing and in the case of POA poor direction rather than acting skill IMO. Kloves and Cuaron seemed to want to push Emma forward at Rupert's expense where a more balanced trio, as was in the books, would have been more appropriate.

or even Radcliffe (not natural enough).
I don't think he's the natural actor that Rupert is but he, like Rupert, really got to show their colours well in GOF. You want to see just how much difference a movie makes watch POA's 'He was their friend' back to back with the return from the graveyard, you'd almost swear it was a different actor.

I think Rickman would be my pick. He's awful (as a character) yet not overdone.
:agree: He's superb as Snape. The other one that shows potential is Brendan Gleeson. I also think that Robbie Coltrane is damn near a perfect Hagrid and David Bradley is fun as Filch.

Unless you count Dobby as a "male perfomance"?:p

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Am I the only one who found Dobby annoying?

of course grown actors are better,but the kids arte good,my favoite fiennes,and isaacs,rickman is good,but i do hate him because of books not really because of movies.while Lucius he hateable enough and fiennes wow,hes just scary.

Has to be Alan Rickman.

Has to be Alan Rickman.

I think Rickman does a great job with Snape.....but I'd have to say Mr. Fiennes did an outstanding job. And I think Dan Radcliffe does a perfect Harry portrayal.

"but I'd have to say Mr. Fiennes did an outstanding job"

I did not mention Fiennes although I think he is a great actor and could have been just perfect for the part if the director had not decided to cover his face with this totally overdone mask, IMO. I mean, when I heard that Fiennes was going to be Voldy I was VERY excited (considering Red Dragon) but then when I saw this clumsy mask I deflated a lot...

"Am I the only one who found Dobby annoying?"

He bugged me for the better part of CoS (book and movie) but then he grew on me and now I like him. I liked hom most in HBP though : )

"Lucius he hateable enough "

Definitely. And... good looking enough, IMO.

And, yes, Coltrane is a perfect Hagrid to me. And so is the actress (sorry, forgot her name) who plays Mc Gonagall.

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Ralph Fiennes in the GoF scenes in the graveyard. When Fiennes, as Voldemort, "discovers" his new body it's absolutely mesmerizing- he's so powerful that you get caught up in his performance immediately. I didn't think about whether his eyes were red or not (frankly the fact that they weren't was all the more chilling) and he could have been wearing a pig's nose for all I cared!

As he strokes his head, studies his hands, swoops about in his robes like an Angel of Death, throws his head back, grips his wand like he's reuniting with a long lost friend, the viewer gets an almost overwhelming sense of dread. The first time I saw it I literally gasped in fear- even though I knew exactly what would happen, I was so caught up in Fiennes' performance I wouldn't have been the least bit shocked if he'd killed Harry right then and there.

Wow.

And so is the actress (sorry, forgot her name) who plays Mc Gonagall.

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Maggie Smith :D I found out she had a role in "Hook", which is one of my favorite movies :)

As for male actors, I have to say Moody is my favorite. The actor is the reason why Moody's my second favorite character :p

Fiennes and Rickman are also superb and make most of what scenes they are in.

Richard Harris as Dumbledore was perfect also. Micheal Gambon just isn't the same :no:

i dont like moody,i thought him more scary...and he seems like a drunk ,needing tobte drinking polyjuice everyonce in awhile i mean sure they had to have that but,here people thought he had whisky.

"but I'd have to say Mr. Fiennes did an outstanding job"

I did not mention Fiennes although I think he is a great actor and could have been just perfect for the part if the director had not decided to cover his face with this totally overdone mask, IMO. I mean, when I heard that Fiennes was going to be Voldy I was VERY excited (considering Red Dragon) but then when I saw this clumsy mask I deflated a lot...


FYI, there is no mask or prosthetics on his face. They put paint dots on his nose so they could use CG to replace it with slits, and some dots on his face to hollow it out.

Ralph Fiennes in the GoF scenes in the graveyard. When Fiennes, as Voldemort, "discovers" his new body it's absolutely mesmerizing- he's so powerful that you get caught up in his performance immediately. I didn't think about whether his eyes were red or not (frankly the fact that they weren't was all the more chilling) and he could have been wearing a pig's nose for all I cared!

As he strokes his head, studies his hands, swoops about in his robes like an Angel of Death, throws his head back, grips his wand like he's reuniting with a long lost friend, the viewer gets an almost overwhelming sense of dread. The first time I saw it I literally gasped in fear- even though I knew exactly what would happen, I was so caught up in Fiennes' performance I wouldn't have been the least bit shocked if he'd killed Harry right then and there.

I agree. Fiennes did a great job thinking about his character, as always. The way he moves his body is remarkable, and together with the ethereal robe (kudos to the costume designers on that one) Voldemort is both worldly and unworldly......you know Voldemort's evil and even worse, that he's comfortable being evil.

Ralph Fiennes was pretty fantastic as Voldemort.
And I would have to say that I love Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson.
They have done an amazing job.
I love Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, and Gary Oldman.

I basically love the whole cast :)

Definitely Alan Rickman. He is perfect.

I definately think that alan rickman did the best male performance out of all of the other males..!

Definitely Alan Rickman. He is perfect.

Agreed :)

"FYI, there is no mask or prosthetics on his face. They put paint dots on his nose so they could use CG to replace it with slits, and some dots on his face to hollow it out."

Well, virtual or not, light or not, a "mask" (a heavy makeup or anything else of the sort) is a barrier to the actor's expression, IMO. Besides, I think it looked overdone considering the way I perceived Voldemort from the book description in GOF.

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I think that Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) is a pretty good actor. I mean, if you think about it, he plays his part perfectly. An arrogant, superior-acting boy :).

"I think that Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) is a pretty good actor. I mean, if you think about it, he plays his part perfectly. An arrogant, superior-acting boy"

I totally agree with that. I never mentionned it since I don't care about him as I do about the other characters but he does get the part 100%. No more than asked for (I mean nothing exceptional, IMO), yet 100% of the basic character.

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I think that Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) is a pretty good actor. I mean, if you think about it, he plays his part perfectly. An arrogant, superior-acting boy :).

Yep. He is really great in his part as Draco. I'm actually looking forward to seeing OoTP just so that I can see more of his obnoxious behavior.

Definitely Alan Rickman. He is perfect.

Heck yeah he is.

Alan Rickman is not just any actor, he's one of the best British actors ever, not to mention the attractiveness....... :drool:


I also like Robbie Coltrane a lot - he's the only actor that's every bit like the character I imagine in my head - and the man who plays Filch. I was impressed with Filch ever since PS.

I think that Ron, Voldemort, Snape, Moody and Amos Diggory are all played by brilliant actors.

I know many people don't like Michael Gambon's portrayal of Dumbledore, but I like him. Richard Harris was more suited to the part but I like what Gambon has done with Dumbledore's character so far except the whole screaming at Harry in GoF.

I'm going with Alan Rickman, he is just a mile better than anybody else...in my honest opinion :)

In my opinion...Tom Felton, Alan Rickman, and Rupert Grint...in that order. I think that Tom portrays Draco so perfectly, especially because he seems to be such a laid-back, nice guy in real life, it must be quite a challenge. Alan Rickman makes the best snape! He is so convincing at being the evil potions master! Rupert Grint, I think, makes a pretty good Ron...it'd be better if they let him actually keep some of Ron's lines instead of giving them to other characters, though!

My initial thought when reading it was ALAN RICKMAN. No doubt in my mind. Love that guy. He actually makes me like Snape. Others are good.. but BEST! Is Rickman.

Kenneth Branagh easily

the guy who plays Lucius is also excellent

Alan Rickman is also great

Snape has been acted perfectly in every movie thus far.

Rupert Grint. No questions asked.

Ralph Fiennes was AMAZING. He. Is. The. Perfect. Voldy-poo.

Ralph Fiennes was AMAZING. He. Is. The. Perfect. Voldy-poo.

Perfect Voldykins or not, you may not have him. He is mine! :evil:

Ralph Fiennes was awsome in this movie, Rupert is a distent second

Probaly Rupert Grint. He is so natural playing Ron and I love him. He is amazing.
Also Alan Rickman is amazing to.

Alan Rickman is not just any actor, he's one of the best British actors ever, not to mention the attractiveness....... :drool:

I also like Robbie Coltrane a lot - he's the only actor that's every bit like the character I imagine in my head

WHAT!!!! Was Allan Rickman in GOF?? I must have blinked and missed him :lol:

No really, when the man gets screen time he is amazing and I agree about the :drool: factor. I think you are right about Robbie too - he is HAGRID!

I can't remember the name of the guy who played Cedric's dad but his scream at the end ---- it sent shivers down my spine and even my hubby had tears in his eyes.

I think Rupert has improved the most. He's a good actor although his role has been cut back a lot to make room for Hermione (is it just me or does Emma completely overdo it at times?). Dan is lovely but I agree with a previous poster when they said that you can tell he is acting rather than believing he is the charactor. He and (ducking for cover now) Tom Felton both give this impression IMO.

PLEASE don't kill me:upset:

Alan Rickman is THE best. I look forward to Order because he will have some scenes to sink his teeth in.
Gary Oldham was good in PoA, but Thewlis was brilliant. Looking forward to seeing both of them again. And not in the fire. (I never pictured them looking like logs when I read the book; thinking of Floo powder, I pictured the actual head in the fire, but maybe that was just me?)

Robbie Coltrane, Alan Rickman in my opinion are probably the best. They are exactly as I pictured them.

So far for me the favorites are Allan Rickman and Emma Watson. But Gary Oldman does a great job as well, and I can't wait to see him express his talent further in the OOTP. I'm really eager to see how Evanna does as Luna so we'll see if I add to my favorite list with the last three movies.

Alan Rickman for me as well. I think Gary Oldman is a really good too. I swear the changes all time form role to role. He came be really over the top like he was in The Fifth Element or he can be totally subdued like he plays Sirius.

Isn't funny that Rickman is sixty something we all seem to find a :drool: factor. He can be my grandfather. I think the wig might me fooling me.

Rupert because he is just an amazing actor and a sexy beast at the same time. I think the guy who played Mr Diggory was great, when he finds out Cedric is dead, it makes me cry every time!! It breaks my heart because it seems that he actually cared for Cedric even though in real life it's not his son. That's some good acting!

Alan Rickman, and Robbie Coltrane, both on 1st place. They're both perfect for the characters they play.

Ralph Fiennes and Alan Rickman stole the show for me. They were brilliant, each nailing the personalities of each character perfectly based upon the material they were given. I think it's disappointing that they cut Snape's discussion with Karkaroff about the Dark Mark from the film, because it would've made his character more serious. Without it, it left Snape as a bit of comic-relief. But nonetheless, Rickman was still great.

Ralph Fiennes was truly frightening, powerful and sinister. He had that good balance of appearing calm and mocking and then lashing out with violence and anger. You never knew what was going to happen next.

However, I must admit that they are all veterans who have been on the scene for a while. So out of the kids, I must say that Rupert has developed into a great actor. I could see the jealousy on his face.

I'd like to add Maggie Smith (although she's obviously not a male actor). She's always been Minerva for me and she kept up the great work with the material she was given.

Ralph Fiennes
Alan Rickman
Maggie Smith
Gary Oldman
David Thewlis

My issue with Ralph is the way his character is written; it also affects my opinion of DD, as played Michael Gambon. The way I read the characters (LV and DD) is calm, cool and collected. Not given to emotional outburts. A shame, really, because these 2 are great actors.
Still, Rickman rocks my world!

These films have such a great talented cast. They're all brilliant. But in GoF, Ralph Fiennes takes the cake even though he was only in act 3. He was very sinister and definitely came across as quite evil.

Rupert Grint as I said before and the guy who played Cedric's father. That scream brang shivers to me.It made me so sad that I cried.

My issue with Ralph is the way his character is written; it also affects my opinion of DD, as played Michael Gambon. The way I read the characters (LV and DD) is calm, cool and collected. Not given to emotional outburts. A shame, really, because these 2 are great actors.
Still, Rickman rocks my world!

I agree. I was disappointed in DD's portrayal in GOF. Not because of Michael Gambon as I do like his version of DD, but because of the script and how he freaked out so often. He wasn't the in control DD we have come to know and love through the books. I loved Ralph's portrayal of LV though - insane and chillingly evil :scared:.

Out of all the movies (although I know this is a little off topic) I loved David Thewlis' performance as Remus, although I would have liked to see the scriptwriters spend a bit more time into showing the developing relationship between him and Harry, as well as the relationship between the Marauders (but that's another thread :p). Gary Oldman was good too, but not as good as I thought he might be. I didn't imagine either of these actors in the roles but I've come to love David as Remus (helps that David is HOT AS HELL! :drool:) but the jury is still out on Gary as Sirius. Maybe OOTP will help me fall in love with him as well.


And Toonmili - bite your tongue! A man as hot as Alan is NO ONES grandad !! :)

I envision that it's the actor's choice on how to present themselves and deliver the lines, which is why I've never enjoyed Michael Gambon's performance. He comes across as too intimidating; he makes Dumbledore very outgoing and a bit too bold. Dumbledore, as it is often said, is supposed to appear very calm and collective. He would never throttle Harry and demand answers. But what he says is perfect - if the line were just said differently, it'd be more fitting for Dumbledore.

I envision that it's the actor's choice on how to present themselves and deliver the lines, which is why I've never enjoyed Michael Gambon's performance. He comes across as too intimidating; he makes Dumbledore very outgoing and a bit too bold. Dumbledore, as it is often said, is supposed to appear very calm and collective. He would never throttle Harry and demand answers. But what he says is perfect - if the line were just said differently, it'd be more fitting for Dumbledore.

I agree. Gambon in GoF is very aggressive and out of character (IMO). Although he only appeared briefly in PoA, his lines were brilliantly delivered - understated and controlled - just like DD should be.

I love your siggy, Smartamy - very cute :lol:

It has to be Alan Rickman playing Severus Snape. I could listen to him talk in that unique, evil way for hours!!! He is exactly as i imagined Snape. I also thought David Tennant was fantastic as Barty Crouch Jr, especially his bit at the end where he transformed back from Mad Eye Moody to himself-i loved the crazy way he talks and licks his lips!!! His part wasn't long enough...

I think that Alan Rickman is amazing as Snape, he can really portray the character.
I think the same of Jason Isaacs, who plays Lucius Malfoy.
I believe that Ralph Fiennes is also brilliant, with the special effects, he reall looks like Voldemort, and acts like him as well.

I also think that all the younger males are amazing, Tom Felton makes a great snob as Draco Malfoy, Rupert Grint a fantastic Ron Weasley, and Daniel Radcliffe as an excellent Harry Potter.

Jo

Richard Harris as Dumbledore in SS and CoS. No offence to Michael Gambon but Harris was a perfect Dumbledore.

I love Rupert, he does amazing!

^^totally with you there!! i love him!

and the award goes to Rupert Grint!!!!!!!!:love:

Alan Rickman is AWESOME as Severus Snape! His scenes come alive and jump off the screen right at you. I honestly don't know how he does it, but he makes you feel like YOU'RE the one he's talking to. He also makes Snape seem Regal. The way he walks, talks, his body language, his facial expressions are marvelous. He doesn't have to say a word to convey an emotion. When Harry first arrives at Hogwarts and Snape is scrutinizing him, studying him with that "Hmmm, so you're "The Boy Who Lived." speaks volumes. The way he stares with BOTH shock/dismay and fear when Harry speaks parceltongue is another example. He has "I don't believe what I'm hearing" and "uh-oh, we'd better keep an eye on him"!!
The Occlumency scene is a prime example. I won't go into details and sorry if I've mis-used the Spoiler feature. In it Rickman takes Snape from talking in a bored voice, to being fascinated by Occlumency, to hitting Harry from left field and being down right nasty to Harry, then when he realizes Harry's in pain, he suddenly shows concern and "coaches" him like he's talking Harry out of a trance. THAT scene is going to be awesome!!
When Snape was giving Harry heck in GOF and said "Don't LIE to me" the way he emphasises the words "To me" give you that sense YOU'VE been caught by the Principal and are going to get it--even if you're innocent. At least I feel like I'm back in Elementary School being yelled at because some schmuck got the entire class in trouble. You get that instinct to back away from him and say "Okay, I won't do it again". He kind of reminds me of the Lady who was the Principal at the School I went to in Toronto. NOT that she looked like or talked like he did or wear the same outfits. She was very intimidating. NOT mean, but you knew when she said NOW she meant NOW, not to seconds later. When she told us to do something, we did it and didn't ask "Awe do I have to?" She was the only Principal I had who you didn't mess around with. She substituted for my Grade Two Teacher once. I remember how we were goofing around until she came into the room. We immediately sat up straight, and some of us started crying, etc. Alan's portrayal of Snape in the Potion's Class and when he Substitutes for Lupin reminded me of this lady.
I know he was trained in Shakespear, but there's something really rare about him. He's on in a million.
To think a 61 year-old Man is playing a 30 something Wizard is absolutely amazing. HOW he adds that ooh-la-la :drool:appeal to him, I don't know, but he makes him very :drool::drool::drool::drool::drool::drool: Alan/Snape could read the Information Pamphlet that comes with a Prescription and make it into something sensual. It's TRUE!!! Oh Lordy, I've gone where no fan has gone before. He also makes Snape quite humorous at times.

Jason Isaacs is great as Lucius Malfoy. He's the only other Actor who makes me think "I want more" of Malfoy. He also adds that :drool::drool:factor to Malfoy. I love how he walks and talks with that sense of arrogance and entitlement. He also adds humour to the scenes as well. Jason makes EVIL seem sexy. I so hope Jo springs Lucius out of Jail and has him go down in a "Blaze of Glory".

Alan Rickman is AWESOME as Severus Snape! His scenes come alive and jump off the screen right at you. I honestly don't know how he does it, but he makes you feel like YOU'RE the one he's talking to. He also makes Snape seem Regal. The way he walks, talks, his body language, his facial expressions are marvelous. He doesn't have to say a word to convey an emotion.

To think a 61 year-old Man is playing a 30 something Wizard is absolutely amazing. HOW he adds that ooh-la-la :drool:appeal to him, I don't know, but he makes him very :drool::drool::drool::drool::drool::drool: Alan/Snape could read the Information Pamphlet that comes with a Prescription and make it into something sensual. It's TRUE!!! Oh Lordy, I've gone where no fan has gone before. He also makes Snape quite humorous at times.
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I agree about Alan -he could read the phone book and make me shiver. He is classically trained and just has a way of looking at the camera that feels like he can see into your soul (CHEEZY I know).

I try not to think about his age although he's a damn fine 60ish year old man. :drool:

I just have to pipe in and TOTALLY AGREE about Alan Rickman... I don't think there is another actor that could make me feel this way. It's obviously something ingrained and it IS very rare. He's just so special... *daydreaming*

I agree. Gambon in GoF is very aggressive and out of character (IMO). Although he only appeared briefly in PoA, his lines were brilliantly delivered - understated and controlled - just like DD should be.

I love your siggy, Smartamy - very cute :lol:


Aw, thank you.

I'd also like to add that the kid who plays Neville Longbottom has progressed as an actor and I'm looking forward to seeing his performance in the upcoming movie. He certainly looks like Neville, at any rate.

Alan Rickman as Snape. He's so...Snape-ish.

Alan Rickman as Snape. I have never seen Alan in anything I didnt adore (Galaxy Quest!!!!!!!!!)

Well I'm not going to say best, that honour still resides with Jeff Rawle's Amos Diggory in GOF IMO but Michael Gambon definitely deserves a 'Most Improved' for OOTP.

In movie 5....
Best main (m): Daniel Radcliffe
Best supporting (m): Alan Rickman
Most improved (m): Gambon (still can't stand the man, but he's a little more on-target)
Most true to the books: The guy who plays Filch!

My favourite is

Rupert - RON weasley.. He is TOOO RON.. hehehehe..
Albus dumbledore...
Snape..
Lord Voldermort..

and of course.. Harry Potter

In movie 5....
Best main (m): Daniel Radcliffe
Best supporting (m): Alan Rickman
Most improved (m): Gambon (still can't stand the man, but he's a little more on-target)
Most true to the books: The guy who plays Filch!Haha, 'the guy who plays Filch'. Very true. He is always in the background, but he seems more on target than most of the actors. My favorite will always be Rupert Grint. He plays Ron to a t, and I think he does it perfectly. Alan Rickman too! I can't wait to see his acting in HBP!

Alan Rickman, Rupert Grint, and Daniel Radcliffe hands down.

Ron's experessions on his face as Harry's name was drawn from the Goblet of Fire was right on.

Daniel Radcliffe imo really brings Harry Potter to life. When I think of any other potential actors for Harry Potter, I can't think of anyone else but Daniel Radcliffe.

And, as always, Alan Rickman IS Severus Snape. Rickman is such a talented actor, and he brings the true essence of Snape out. I really can't wait until HBP.

Tom Felton
Rupert Grint
Alan Rickman
Jason Issacs
Christian Coulson
Robert Pattinson
Chris Rankin
Matthew Lewis
David Bradley
Harry Melling
Robert Hardy
and of course, Ralph Fiennes!

I don't think highly of the other male performers. :/

One man tops my list by a mile:

Alan Rickman

Rickman is to Snape as Colin Firth is to Mr Darcy.

Second goes to Ralph Fiennes. I never dreamed that they would actually get it right! But Ralph Fiennes is a fantastic casting decision.

Oh and honourable mention to Jason Isaacs. "Now now Draco, play nicely" - tehehe. its fantastic.

And although no one else in the movies really stands out for me, Rupert does a good job, and Dan is getting better with each movie. (and it does help that they acting along side Emma, who would make a tree stump seem look like Meryl Streep)

Ralph Fiennes is amazing.
Rupert Grint will always be one of my favourites.He plays Ron so well
Gary Oldman is fantastic. My sister saids he looks like an older version of Johnny Depp with I fine funny.
Alan Rickman plays Snape so well. He makes me laugh

In OOTP the best adult male performance will always be Alan Rickman. Teen actor would be Daniel and that's because he was the only one given anything to do.

Overall, best adult is still Alan Rickman and I'll also add David Thewlis, Jason Isaacs and Richard Harris. Best teen actor overall is Rupert Grint.

Cheers :tu:

Gary Oldman. oh my goodness Gary Oldman. I love watching him. He doesn't look exactly as i imagined Sirius but he makes up for it with his performance. I thought it was evocative and beautiful. And Dan was always at his best in the scenes with Oldman.

Rupert Grint always, IMO, had the most raw talent of the trio but in this one he stepped it up and produced one of those great performances you dont even think of as acting because he just was the character. And Dan was really great in this one too.

Thank you David Yates.

Alan Rickman - completely and utterly steals every scene he is in. Can't wait for HBP when we should see more of him!!!

Alan Rickman is spectacular even though I didn't imagine Snape to be like that in the books. Doesn't matter, I like the movie Snape better then the book one.

Jeff Rawle (Amos Diggory) simply stole GOF, great performence from a small actor.

Jason Issacs is the perfect Lucius Malfoy, he just portrays that sickeningly arrogant personality so well.

Best adult for all movies is Alan Rickman. I love the man.

Best teen for all movies would be Tom Felton. I think he's the most talented of the young actors. But since we don't really see him in OotP I pick Rupert Grint for that one. He really does a great Ron.

As far as the 'adults' are concerned, I would have to say Alan Rickman and Gary Oldman, who really did a brilliant job as Snape and Sirius but alas, I wouldn't have expected any less of them, considering the fact they're both highly respected and amazing actors! So kudos to them! I also thought Harris was the IDEAL Dumbledore, too bad fate didn't think so....and Ralph Fiennes of course, I do believe he managed to portray Voldemort in the best way possible. Hands down!

as far as the 'teens' are concerned, I would have to go with Tom Felton, who really does give the impression that he's a nasty piece of work ( really great casting for malfoy if you ask me! )

I thought Rupert is rather good too, bloody brilliant at times and very natural indeed ( with a few exceptions ) and exceptionally funny! Rupert should consider doing comedy!

and I must say I believe Dan is getting better with each movie. He's still not QUITE there yet, but I believe that by the end of DH, he will be. The scenes that impressed me most where the ones in OotP- the 'look at me scene', his breakdown after sirius' death and alas, the scene where voldy possesses him! what a metamorphosis on dan's behalf, really nice work ( mind you, that scene almost made me cry! ). oh, and I must say I simply love the chemistry between Gary and Dan, I was under the impression that Gary somehow manages to bring out the best in Dan, as far as acting is concerned. They really have amazing chemistry together and all of their OotP scenes were really very touching and I really FELT the depth of their relationship, the thing it was desperately lacking in GoF and well, in PoA as well considering the fact they really didn't have the time needed....

So I rewatched all the movies and Rupert is really a brilliant actor, I never really paid attention because so much focus is on Harry.

Alan Rickman is by far the best of the male actors in my opinion. :love: But he has had a great number of years of experience so he's really not on the same playing field as same Rupert or Daniel. But I believe that Rupert and Daniel are quite good & have come a long way since they were wee ones in the SS. Two others that I believe are even better actors then Rupert and Daniel are James and Oliver Philips! I feel that they really speak to the camera without any pretension. They are both so very natural, which I personally prefer in an actor/actress. Another two of more maturity to note is definitely Gary Oldman & Ralph Fiennes. Obviously there’s more talent and skill in the more mature actors here, but I do believe that some of the younger males in these film series have very bright acting careers ahead of them. Just me opinion! :cool:

Robert Pattinson was very good as Cedric, but I think that, also in a minor role, Kenneth Branagh made an excellent Professor Lockhart. He hammed it up and obviously loved every minute of it, but that was perfectly in character. :tu:

Robert Pattinson was very good as Cedric, but I think that, also in a minor role, Kenneth Branagh made an excellent Professor Lockhart. He hammed it up and obviously loved every minute of it, but that was perfectly in character. :tu:
:agree: Agreed, he does seem to get a kick out of what he would describe as 'deliciously over the top' characters (If you've ever seen him from Wild Wild West you'll know what I mean).

I think that Dan improved markedly from GOF onward though, he really seems to 'get' Harry as a character. On the whole though Michael Gambon in OOTP was so much better than the two previous films I'd have sworn he was a different actor.

I loved Richard Harris as Dumbleore. He was Dumbledore; he played that part very well. Tom Felton and Jason Issacs were also kind of cool. Rupert Grint was another one who fit his part beautifully.

James and Oliver Phelps, despite obvious physical dissimilarities with Fred and George, are great as the Weasley twins- PoA really brought them into their element, and their escape scene in OotP was superb- all that was missing was Peeves (and his salute- though I can't blame J&O for that).
It's unfair to compare the younger actors to the more experienced ones, but Ithink Daniel Radcliffe has come a long way from PS/CoS. The possession scene in OotP, graveyard and return therefrom in GoF, and Shack scene in PoA, just blew me away. If he keeps going like this, he has nothing to worry about.

I loved Richard Harris as Dumbleore. He was Dumbledore; he played that part very well.
:agree: He had the right level of wisdom and serenity about him for the role and it was sad to lose him.

Tom Felton and Jason Issacs were also kind of cool.
Tom was good in the earlier films but his prescence was somewhat limited in POA through to GOF. Draco's part in HBP is significant so we'll hopefully see some significant input from him. Jason Isaacs is superb.

Rupert Grint was another one who fit his part beautifully.
:agree: He is Ron.

James and Oliver Phelps, despite obvious physical dissimilarities with Fred and George, are great as the Weasley twins- PoA really brought them into their element, and their escape scene in OotP was superb- all that was missing was Peeves (and his salute- though I can't blame J&O for that).
Indeed, they do play off each other really well. I recall seeing in the GOF DVD extras that they ribbed Rupert mercilessly offscreen when they were filming the dance lesson scene with Maggie Smith. It seems like the four younger 'Weasleys', James, Oliver, Rupert and Bonnie, have formed a close friendship.

It's unfair to compare the younger actors to the more experienced ones, but I think Daniel Radcliffe has come a long way from PS/CoS. The possession scene in OotP, graveyard and return therefrom in GoF, and Shack scene in PoA, just blew me away. If he keeps going like this, he has nothing to worry about.
:agree:

Alan Rickman is by far the best of the male actors in my opinion. :love:
I agree. He is just the best Snape I could ever wish for. Every little lines he gets, he never misses. He gets Snape right on. Really, I think he does wonders with the little he gets. :agree:

But I believe that Rupert and Daniel are quite good & have come a long way since they were wee ones in the SS.
I agree, as well. I believe Rupert was a natural from the beginning. I really enjoy all of his performances as Ron. As for Daniel, he has really come a long way. At first he was adorable and now he's actually gotten really good. He has come a long way and it seems that he has a long career ahead of him. :tu:

Another two of more maturity to note is definitely Gary Oldman & Ralph Fiennes.
Yes! I love Ralph as Voldemort. He completely gets my attention when he does Voldemort. Seeing the GoF's DVD extra features made me have so much more respect for him as he protrays Voldemort. Just marvelous.

Dan, as the lead actor is getting better, he can do action and drama, and a bit in comedy. What I'd like to see is how comical he can be in HBP.

Rupert has natural comic talent. I hope he's also good in dramatic scenes (DH, horcrux scene).

For supporting roles:
Alan Rickman, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, Ralph Fiennes - all great actors/thespians. They made the most out of whatever little scene were given to them. Always in character.

But my fave is Alan Rickman, I love him as Snape.

Alan Rickman's a great actor. Dan Radcliffe-not so much. He's not terrible, but definitly not an Alan Rickman.

Dan, as the lead actor is getting better, he can do action and drama, and a bit in comedy. What I'd like to see is how comical he can be in HBP.
Should be interesting to see.

Rupert has natural comic talent. I hope he's also good in dramatic scenes (DH, horcrux scene).
Joss Whedon once said that he preferred comic actors for dramatic roles as comedy is the most difficult role for an actor. If you can do comedy well you can do anything.

For supporting roles:
Alan Rickman, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, Ralph Fiennes - all great actors/thespians. They made the most out of whatever little scene were given to them. Always in character.

But my fave is Alan Rickman, I love him as Snape.
He certaimly plays the role well.

Alan Rickman's a great actor. Dan Radcliffe-not so much. He's not terrible, but definitly not an Alan Rickman.
He also needs about forty years more experience to be on that level too. Give the kid a break.

Best male performances? Well . . .
1. ALAN RICKMAN! - So amazing. To me, he is Snape! :agree:
2. Jason Isaacs - He does a fantasic job as Lucius Malfoy. Perfect for the roll. :)
3. Tom Felton - He is the perfect Draco Malfoy! :tu:
4. Rupert Grint - His line deliveries a great. Never fails to crack me up. :lol:
5. Brendan Gleeson - Wonderful as moody!
6. James and Oliver Phelps - They ARE Fred and George!

Alan Rickman and Tom Felton I feel make the most of the parts they're given. Thankfully we'll see plenty of them in HBP :)

My favourite performances from the older cast members would have to be Rickman and Gleeson, and from the younger cast members Grint, Radcliffe, and Lewis.

Radcliffe has improved with each movie IMO.
Grint was initially the most natural of the trio but he has been given the least to work with and so his abilities haven't been tested as much.
I've always liked Matt Lewis as Neville, he's very natural and has portrayed Neville's growth very well.

I think the three actors who shine across all the films (or at least the ones they are in), even though their screen time is being sliced and sliced, are Alan Rickman, Jason Isaacs and Tom Felton. They aren't acting their roles, they just ARE the characters. They're the only reason I even watch the films.

I don't particularly like any of the main threesome, I think at best they are poor actors. Emma is just NOT the Hermione who was in the books, Hermione was only bossy for about two chapters in the books, but Emma continues to overact her more with every film.

Daniel just doesn't have the range as an actor to hold all his screen time. Rupert isn't being over exerted so it's difficult to tell if he could be better.




He also needs about forty years more experience to be on that level too. Give the kid a break.

But Tom Felton who is only about three years older than Daniel is an amazing actor.

I am always so sad that the people who cast the first film went for kids whom they thought LOOKED like the main characters, rather than on acting ability. When one sees what Tom Felton does with the insultingly small amount of screen time he gets one can only sigh for what he could have done with one of the lead male roles.

I think the three actors who shine across all the films (or at least the ones they are in), even though their screen time is being sliced and sliced, are Alan Rickman, Jason Isaacs and Tom Felton. They aren't acting their roles, they just ARE the characters. They're the only reason I even watch the films.
Rickman and Isaacs are certainly effective in their roles and I'd almost go so far as to sat that Alan Rickman is pretty much the best of the regular male adult cast members but I can't agree with you on Felton, his performances in the later movies seem pretty forced to me.

Daniel just doesn't have the range as an actor to hold all his screen time.
I don't agree, I felt in GOF particularly he held his own pretty well and the scene he played in the return from the graveyard was pretty well flawless IMO. To be honest I think the third film badly messed up the characters but GOF and OOTP have seen improvements.

Rupert isn't being over exerted
That's a fair comment.

so it's difficult to tell if he could be better.
I don't think so. In all fairness he's had enough screen time with some pretty intense scenes so that we can see he has definite aptitude.

But Tom Felton who is only about three years older than Daniel is an amazing actor.
Like I said that's a matter of opinion. I felt his performances in the later movies to be somewhat stiff and forced.

I am always so sad that the people who cast the first film went for kids whom they thought LOOKED like the main characters, rather than on acting ability.
A couple of points here.

It's been said on record that Dan was cast less for his appearance than for his prescence. The phrase that I recall being used was something akin to 'Old Soul on young shoulders.' or similar. As for Emma, enough said. The only one of the trio that could have even been considered to match the book description is Rupert and he's proven to be, IMO, the most able of them.
As far as acting ability was concerned I'd suggest it's no mean task to find three leads at age 11 who have proven to be as capable as these three have become.


When one sees what Tom Felton does with the insultingly small amount of screen time he gets one can only sigh for what he could have done with one of the lead male roles.
Might be because these films aren't called 'Draco Malfoy and the ......'.

Gary Oldman, Alan Rickman, and Jason Isaacs are my three favourites.

Rickman and Isaacs are certainly effective in their roles and I'd almost go so far as to sat that Alan Rickman is pretty much the best of the regular male adult cast members but I can't agree with you on Felton, his performances in the later movies seem pretty forced to me.



Might be because these films aren't called 'Draco Malfoy and the ......'.

I don't know if you deliberately misunderstood me there or not.

I meant that if Tom Felton had been cast as one of the trio (not Hermione obviously) rather than as Draco. He was auditioned for the other two roles as well.

[QUOTE=Deevo;4968429]Rickman and Isaacs are certainly effective in their roles and I'd almost go so far as to sat that Alan Rickman is pretty much the best of the regular male adult cast members but I can't agree with you on Felton, his performances in the later movies seem pretty forced to me.


I tend to agree about Felton, in the later movies his acting seems forced. It's odd to me that the acting would get worse, but I liked him better in the first movies it's sad to say.

I'm not saying that he's not a good actor, but I do believe it is time for him to attempt a new role.:sigh:

I don't know if you deliberately misunderstood me there or not.

I meant that if Tom Felton had been cast as one of the trio (not Hermione obviously) rather than as Draco. He was auditioned for the other two roles as well.
:huh: No I understood where you were coming from quite well. Still he's now in the role so it's very difficult to judge how he would have managed with another. If the filmmakers follow the book better than they have done to date in HBP he has quite an opportunity to show some real skill here and I hope he does. Unfortunately we haven't seen that much from him in the recent movies and, as I said earlier, he seems to have become more forced in his presentation lately.

For the teens it has to be:
Daniel Radcliffe(Harry Potter)
Rupert Grint(Ron Weasly)
Who ever plays the Weasly twins
And whoever plays Cedric

For the adults:
Alan Rickman(Severus Snape)
Whoever plays Dumboldore
Gary Oldman(Sirius Black)
Whoever plays Lupin
And whoever plays Voldemort

Christian Coulson as Tom Riddle, Ralph Fienns as Voldemort, Gary Oldman as Sirius Black and David Thewlis as Remus Lupin.

Gary Oldman as Sirius Black
David Thewlis as Remus Lupin
Alan Rickman as Severus Snape

Robert Pattinson

Alan Rickman

The actor who played Amos Diggory. I believed his emotion when Cedric died and I started tearing up because of it while I was watching the movie.

Of the young people, I'd say Robert Pattinson as Cedric. I think he did a very good job with the character.

Of the adults, I can't choose just one. I loved Alan Rickman's performance - the man is Snape! David Thewlis' Remus was wonderful too, as was Gary Oldman's Sirius. For more minor characters, I'd give a commendation to Brendan Gleeson. He did Moody just how I imagined him. :)

The actor who played Amos Diggory. I believed his emotion when Cedric died and I started tearing up because of it while I was watching the movie.
:agree: Indeed, I much preferred the portrayal of Amos in the movie to the arrogant character he was in the book and Jeff Rawle portrayed the grieving father to perfection, both he and Dan Radcliffe were superb in that scene.

Adults: Gary Oldman, Ralph Fienns and David Thewlis.
Young guys: Christian Caulson, Cedric who ever plays his role.

Jeff Rawle and Rupert Grint are my votes. I think they each did wonderful jobs with their characters. And it really does show that even the most insignificant seeming role proves essential to making something work.

If I had to go elsewhere, I'd actually go with Gambon, though it seems an unpopular choice. My reasoning is that, taking into account everything Dumbledore knows, he's stressing to the max and finding it hard to be in a leadership position when really he wants to devote all of his time to working out the larger scale of what's going on, keep an eye on Harry, run a school, fend off the Ministry, watch over the Triwizard Tournament and try to Keep "Moody" and Snape from fighting.

In short guys, I think the stress would get to anyone. As Hermione aptly puts it- "just because you have the emotional range of a teaspoon!":rotfl: - I just don't think we can underestimate Gambon. :D

Plus I always think he's great anyway. I'm a bit biased that way!

Adults: Alan Rickman no holds bar, hands down. He's wonderful as Severus Snape. I also have to sayGary Oldman, David Thewlis and Robbie Coltrane as Hagrid.
Kids: The Phelps' Twins are perfect as Fred and George, Rupert Grint, Dan Radcliffe is Harry Potter to me. When I read the books, I hear Dan's voice and see his facial expressions.

Adults: Rickman and Oldman
"Kids": Radcliffe and Grint

Alan Rickman, hands down.
Also (kind of a blast from the past) I loved the guy who played Oliver Wood. Even though he had a small role..

Jeff Rawle and Rupert Grint are my votes. I think they each did wonderful jobs with their characters. And it really does show that even the most insignificant seeming role proves essential to making something work.


Who did Jeff Rawle play? :hmm:

My picks are Oldman, Rickman, Grint, and Thewlis.

Alan Rickman is way up there but I also want to add David Bradley. I think he's done a smashing job of portraying Filch

Favourite teen is Matthew Lewis and Tom Felton does a good job too

i'd go with coltrane as hagrid and both gambon and harris in their individual renditions of the role of dd. i think the different shades of interpretation were apt as there were subtle changes in dd, imho, as he became more aware of the significance of the boy harry and events around him and also as he pieced more together abt voldie. i would say thewlis but i made the mistake of seeing him in a movie as a vagabond (forget the movie) ruined it for me to see him in hp. not only could i not suspend the image of a bit too much info abt his anatomy, i wasn't able to pull the actor out of the role. also, the actor that did the young voldie in chamber, really comes to mind. his accent was so perfect (perhaps it was his real accent as i've not seen him in anything else) in that it really drove home the character. it wasn't just what i associate w/the general brit accent, but certain inflections that suggested he was already aware of his potential and knew he possessed great power already. neither of the two child actors got my attention as being particularly good as they didn't seem to possess the natural talent that makes a child actor/actress really good (as in shirley temple and a few others). their acting always seemed forced or coached. i thnk they will improve as their acting styles mature and they experience more of the world, but otherwise, i'm not impressed.

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I think Gary Oldman and Alan Rickman for the adults. For the younger ones I'd say Rupert Grint and Robert Pattinson is it? Cedric anyway. I also think young Tom Riddle in CoS was really good.

Jeff Rawle and Rupert Grint are my votes. I think they each did wonderful jobs with their characters. And it really does show that even the most insignificant seeming role proves essential to making something work.
:agree: Rawle was fantastic. Like I said before both he and Dan did a spectacular job with the return scene.

If I had to go elsewhere, I'd actually go with Gambon, though it seems an unpopular choice. My reasoning is that, taking into account everything Dumbledore knows, he's stressing to the max and finding it hard to be in a leadership position when really he wants to devote all of his time to working out the larger scale of what's going on, keep an eye on Harry, run a school, fend off the Ministry, watch over the Triwizard Tournament and try to Keep "Moody" and Snape from fighting.
I disagree somewhat but after seeing him in OOTP I'm beginning to suspect that he may have been misdirected in GOF and almost certainly in POA. I'm actually quite looking forward to him in HBP.

Who did Jeff Rawle play? :hmm:
Amos Diggory in GOF and it's one of the few times where I feel that a film character has actually improved on the book version. Amos came across as something of an arrogant sort in the book, I much preferred the filmic version.

My picks are Oldman, Rickman, Grint, and Thewlis.
All capable and competant, though Grint had little to work with in COS and POA, these films did a lot of damage to his character IMO.

Alan Rickman is way up there but I also want to add David Bradley. I think he's done a smashing job of portraying Filch
Did you get the chance to see his interview on the DVDs, he's actually quite a funny guy and really seems to enjoy the role.

Amos Diggory in GOF and it's one of the few times where I feel that a film character has actually improved on the book version. Amos came across as something of an arrogant sort in the book, I much preferred the filmic version.


Oh! He was wonderful and I agree with you about the film version being an improvement on the book Amos. The scene where Harry returns with Cedric's body is heartbreaking.

Did you get the chance to see his interview on the DVDs, he's actually quite a funny guy and really seems to enjoy the role.

Yep and at the premiere too, he does seem a really cool guy :D

I'll split this by age too.

Adults:

1. Alan Rickman

2. Ralph Fiennes

3. Gary Oldman

4. Timothy Spall

5. Richard Harris

6. Jim Broadbent

7. Robbie Coltrane

8. Kenneth Branagh

9. Jason Isaacs

10. Michael Gambon

"Kids"

1. Tom Felton- He is such a good Malfoy IMO.

2. Rupert Grint

3. Matt Lewis

4. Dan Radcliffe

5. James and Oliver Phelps- I don't think the movies make full use of the Phelps' potential.

I can't think of any other "boys" whose performances I really like. :shrug:

Well, I can't give it to Dan. He had many unconvincing scenes, such as the fall in the MoM, in the OotP movie, or when he was crying over Cedric's body. I must say, most people can fake crying and falling better than that. There were also other bits where he completely stuffed up.
Rupert Grint was really good, and I doubt they could have gotten a better actor for Ron, though he still wasn't good enough for the award, I don't think.
James & Oliver Phelps looked exactly like the twins, not to mention they played the parts perfectly. They were probably two of the best actors in the movie...
Micheal Gambon was a great actor, but the fact that he hadn't read the books was a point against him, since he didn't know how Dumbledore's personality was, he wasn't too convincing in GoF...
I think that the actor for Seamus Finnigan (name?) was very convincing, and he looked the part as well, but he didn't have a important enough role, but maybe he could get the No. 1 unimportant role award? XD
Gary Oldman portrayed Sirius' personality very well, and I think he was very good in OotP, tho he could have been better
All in all, though, I think the best actor, who did very well, looked the part, and had the best tone of voice, I think that there was none better than ALAN RICKMAN. =P

Adults: Alan RICKMAN!

Youngs: Rupert Grint

Rupert Grint all the way:) he was such a good Ron, well they couldn't have chosen anyone better. He just looks just like I've always imagined Ron to look like and he acts just like Ron...

For the adults, I think Alan Rickman is a good Snape. I reall can't wait to see what he'll do with Snape's death scene in DH.

For the kids, the Phelps twins and Rupert Grint are my favorites. The Pehlps twins are exactly how I imagine Fred and George, their cockines, smirks and humour is brilliant, IMO. If it weren't for Rupert Grint, I fear Ron's character in the films would be ruined for me. Rupert Grint is barely given any of Ron's lines in the book that show what a great friend he is, but somehow Rupert Grint still manages to make Ron almost exactly as I imagined in the books. He also is very funny. He's a comedy genius. If I remember correctly even Jo has said when writing Ron a couple of times she imagined him as Rupert Grint.

For me the best overall male performance would probably be Kenneth Branagh as Lockhart. Purely for the fact that even though he doesn't look like Gilderoy from the books, he completely brings his character to life. He is fantastic :tu: :clap:.

Adults: Alan Rickman and Gary Oldman
Younger ones: Tom Felton and Rupert Grint

Alan Rickman hands down!!:love:

Then Rupert among the youngsters.

Adults: Alan Rickman, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman
Kids: Tom Felton

(sorry, maybe it's my red hair, but I'm not that big on Rupert)

Adults: Yes, Alan Rickman. He is the greatest ever.

Kids: Hmmm...probably Tom Felton and uhh (i cannot remember his name) the kid who played Neville.

From best to least good

Philosopher's Stone:

Robbie Coltrane
Richard Harris
Alan Rickman
Ian Hart
John Hurt
Rupert Grint
Tom Felton
Richard Griffiths
Daniel Radcliffe.

This was Robbie Coltrane's best performance in HP, probably because he had loads of screentime. Harris was great, as well, and Rickman gave an outstanding performance even if he was featured for less than 15 minutes. Felton and Grint were the big surprises, yet Radcliffe was unconvincing, yet good, in most scenes.


Chamber of Secrets:

Kenneth Branagh (by a mile)
Jason Isaacs
Alan Rickman
Tom Felton
Rupert Grint
Mark Williams
Richard Harris
Christian Coulson
Robbie Coltrane
Daniel Radcliffe.

Branagh was the thing that made the film, IMO. His performance was top-notch and probably the most amazing one in the first two films together. Jason Isaacs did some delicious acting for the very limited screentime he had. Felton and Grint kept the good work, Harris and Coltrane did the best they could for the much less screentime they had, while Rickman was magnificent once again (screentime less than 10 minutes in this film). Coulson was a pleasant surprise yet Radcliffe did a slightly better job than in PS.


Prisoner of Azkaban

Gary Oldman
David Thewlis
Alan Rickman
Michael Gambon
Robert Hardy
Daniel Radcliffe
Tom Felton
Rupert Grint
Robbie Coltrane
Timothy Spall

Truly, this is a film with much better performances, especially from the kids. Radcliffe, except for the rather cringe-worthy 'He was their friend!' line, did a much better job. He expressed Harry's loneliness, emptiness and teenage angst in an interesting way. I liked his performance. Grint was a comic relief in most scenes, which made him look like a complete idiot. I don't blame his acting but the script. Anyway, he was less interesting than Radcliffe in this one. Felton kept the good job but his character was badly written in few parts. He was acting like a coward way too many times.
But this film is Gary Oldman's film. He was featured in less than 20-25 minutes but he managed to capture so many emotions. He was class. His two short scenes with Harry were so beautiful. Not to mention David Thewlis and the Patronus scene and the Bridge talk which are possibly the best scenes of the film. What a great performance. But I've got to say that his part in the film's climax was not well-written as he acted most liked a background character. It was a pity because he could have had another brilliant emotional moment after the build-up of his character.
Alan Rickman was pretty fantastic in this one. His Werewolves lesson and corridor scenes were brilliant but it was the Shrieking Shack scene that really made it. His dialogue with Gary Oldman was priceless. Probably the best acting in all 3 films. Exceptional.
Michael Gambon was a rather pleasant surprise. I really like his performances in general but in this one, he was extremely funny and serious when he wanted to be. The Great Hall feast was amazing and his little funny moments near the end of the film were hilarious. He added a totally different dimension to Dumbledore.
Robert Hardy proved how great an actor he is judging from his extremely limited, yet very well-acted, screentime. Coltrane was OK and Spall was 'meh'. I respect the actor and I loved his scene in GoF but in PoA he probably had the most ridiculous scene ever, along with Emma Thompson's over-the-top boring and hilariously cringe-worthy scenes. He was good but a caricature. I blame Kloves and Cuaron for this performance.


Golbet of Fire.

Ralph Fiennes (by a mile)

Jeff Rawle
Brendan Gleeson
Daniel Radcliffe
Alan Rickman
Jason Isaacs
Timothy Spall
Rupert Grint
Robbie Coltrane

Ralph Fiennes. Enough said. Best performance in the entire series. What an exceptional actor. I love his acting in many films and here he proved once again how brilliant he is. The Graveyard scene remains the best scene of the series, IMO with HBP and OotP's climaxes coming next.
Brendan Gleeson was amazing. Thank god he had lots of screentime in the film. Alan Rickman and Jason Isaacs had, like, 10 minutes tops? They were good but so underused.
Radcliffe was a big surprise. He improved so much. And there were less unconvincing moments with him. Grint was also underused which was a pity.
The biggest surprise comes from Jeff Rawle, though. His crying scene in the end of the film was absolutely amazing. If there were HP Oscars he would be a real threat to Ralph Fiennes and Brendan Gleeson for Best Supporting Actor. He managed to capture these extremely deep emotions in less than 2 minutes. Magnificent.
Coltrane was quite entertaining and Gambon was good for a non-reader. But we all know how non-canon that performance was. I didn't hate it but it definitely wasn't good.


Order of the Phoenix.

Alan Rickman.
Gary Oldman.
Ralph Fiennes.
Matthew Lewis.
Daniel Radcliffe.
Jason Isaacs.
Michael Gambon.
Robert Hardy.

Oh Alan Rickman. 'Obviously'? 'No idea'? Occlumency lessons? He was top of the top in this one. Gary Oldman was very good once again. Great acting, lots of emotions. Ralph Fiennes was great, though there was something that irked me and I still can't find out what that was. Pity he was in the film for less than 10 minutes. Gambon was better than in GoF but didn't manage to reach his PoA performance. Hardy was great, Isaacs was deliciously evil and Gleeson and Thewlis offered nice cameo appearances. I've got to say that I was extremely disappointed with Richard Griffiths and Rupert Grint. Grint was boring, bland and just uninteresting. Griffiths and the entire Dursleys scene was awful. Probably the worst scene in the series if you ask me.
The pleasant surprise was Matt Lewis. That was an interesting performance. Much better than anything we had seen before, probably because he had a storyline in this one.
Radcliffe improved a lot, as well.


Half-Blood Prince.

Jim Broadbent.
Michael Gambon.
Alan Rickman.
Tom Felton
(all of them: TIE)
Frank Dillaine.
Hero Tiffin-Fiennes.
Rupert Grint.
Daniel Radcliffe.
Robbie Coltrane.
Mark Williams.
David Thewlis.


Woah. This film has so many great performances. Michael Gambon redeemed himself. Brilliant. Jim Broadbent was EXCELLENT. Tom Felton was an outstanding surprise. Alan Rickman was subtle and full of emotions in every single scene. Dillaine and Tiffin-Fiennes were brilliant. Grint was extremely entertaining. What should I say for these 7 performances? They were all great in their own special way.
And all the others kept the good work, as well.



Overall:


If I have to choose 5 nominees for each film it would go like this:

PS
Robbie Coltrane (win)
Richard Harris
Alan Rickman
Rupert Grint
Ian Hart

CoS
Kenneth Branagh (win)
Jason Isaacs
Christian Coulson
Richard Harris
Robbie Coltrane

PoA
Gary Oldman (win)
David Thewlis
Alan Rickman
Michael Gambon
Robert Hardy

GoF
Ralph Fiennes (win)
Brendan Gleeson
Jeff Rawle
Jason Isaacs
Alan Rickman

OotP
Alan Rickman (win)
Gary Oldman
Ralph Fiennes
Jason Isaacs
Matthew Lewis


HBP
Jim Broadbent (win)
Michael Gambon (tie)
Alan Rickman (tie)
Tom Felton (tie)
Frank Dillaine

Adults: Yes, Alan Rickman. He is the greatest ever.

Kids: Hmmm...probably Tom Felton and uhh (i cannot remember his name) the kid who played Neville.


Matthew Lewis :lol:

definetely tom felton as draco malfoy in hbp. he delivered a performance that didn't make draco seem whiny, or evil, but truely vulnerable and trapped

Simple: Alan Rickman. He embodies Severus Snape. The way he breathes, moves, walks, pauses, his speech pattern, ennunciations, and everything else just grabs your attention. Alan makes his scenes come alive!!!

Yeah Alan Rickman is pretty good the way he says the stuff, he says it with the no care in the world. The way he says Potter is just like the way i pictured it in the book too. :lol:

Simple: Alan Rickman. He embodies Severus Snape. The way he breathes, moves, walks, pauses, his speech pattern, ennunciations, and everything else just grabs your attention. Alan makes his scenes come alive!!!

I totally agree. Snape was better in the movies than I pictured in my head. That's a rare, but very good thing. :D

Adults: Rickman and David Thewlis (Lupin) 2 great actors. They nail every scenes perfectly.

Kids: Radcliffe all the way. For me, he is Harry Potter. I agree that he may have had some weaker scenes, but he is on screen almost ALL the time. That is not the case with the other actors. At the end, he will have done 8 movies and will have been in almost every scene of them. That amazes me!

Ralph Fiennes!!!:love:

Alan Rickman is an absolutely perfect Severus Snape. I simply cannot imagine a better portrayal, and his acting was certainly one of the most memorable I've ever seen.
Gary Oldman was also very good.
Ralph Fiennes is such an amazing actor, outstanding in every single movie...except for the Harry Potter series. He's still quite good, but it's just not what I thought Voldemort.
Honourable mention goes to Matthew Lewis, David Thewlis, and Tom Felton.

I absolutely loved Ralph Fiennes as Voldemort. He did an excelent job scaring the living day lights out of me (hehe).

I totally agree. He is so fantastically evil!
Alan Rickman was my personal fave.

My five nominees for Best Male Performance in all of the movies would be:

- Daniel Radcliffe
- Rupert Grint
- Tom Felton
- Alan Rickman
- Robbie Coltrane

I believe that all of these actors satisfactorily, IMO, portrayed their corresponding characters in the novels. Especially Daniel Radcliffe and Alan Rickman, I envision the actors specifically whenever reading the books now. They completely match the descriptions of Harry & Snape in the books. (I noted with amusement how Rickman perfectly pulls off Snape's "sweeping" manner)

I'm not a fan of Robert Patterson or whatever his name is but he did a really good job at Cedric. Alan Rickman and Rupert were awesome as usual. I loved Ralph Fiennes as Voldemort, fantasicly evil and really scary!

I found it kinda weird seeing David Tennant as Crouch Jr. He will always be The Doctor to me...

Alan Rickman all the way. He is what I see now when I read the books, his performance was absolutely perfect.
While I admit he has had a few awkward or weak scenes, overall I also really like Daniel Radcliffe. He looks very similar to the Harry I imagined in the books, and I'm just a fan of his in general haha.

Tie between Radcliffe, Fiennes, Gleeson, and Jeff Rawle(Amos Diggory.) Fiennes was evil as heck, Radcilffe is truckloads better than he ever has been, Gleeson was brilliant(playing two people at once) and Rawle's bawling was absolutely heartbreaking and believable. I'd nominate Rickman, but sadly he didn't get enough screentime.

I have to agree. The scene after Harry returns with Cedric's body is just heartbreaking. Dan and Rawle were absolutely fantastic in that scene. I also agree that Fiennes is the consumate Voldemore. He gives one cold chills just looking at him. Also, I don't think Alan Rickman got nearly enough screen time. Of course, if I had my way, there wouldn't be much screen time for anyone but him.

Alan Rickman, Ralph Fiennes, and Jason Isaacs were all amazing.

Well of course it has to be Jason Isaacs' lusciously Lucius Malfoy.

Him or Tom Felton as Draco... he was brilliant in HBP, IMO.

OR Fienne's LV... because come on, he embodies the sly and horror that makes up LV (especially in DHpt1 in Malfoy Manor).

**I would like to nominate Alan Rickman. Alas, I was sorely disappointed in the end of HBP. Ah, well.

Hands down, we always see a brilliant performance from Ralph Fiennes. Like everyone has said, he truly is Voldemort: intimidating, cunning, and pure evil. They couldn't have found a better actor!

And since GoF, Dan has really stepped up his game. I think he just captures Harry perfectly in every scene he's in. Especially when Voldemort possess him in OotP- simply amazing.

I think Jason Isaacs is a perfect Lucius as well.

I was impressed by the finesse of Gary Oldman as Sirius Black and the awkwardness of Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley.

Gary Oldman
Rupert Grint
Alan Rickman
Kenneth Branagh
Jason Isaacs
David Thewlis
Jim Broadbent

Were the standouts for me. The rest were mediocre and whoever the actor for Barty Crouch Sr. was... just horrible :(. Shame too I was looking forward to his character.

Alan Rickman! Hands down!!!

Alan Rickman! Hands down!!!

Agreed.:agree:

Gary Oldman
Rupert Grint
Alan Rickman
Kenneth Branagh
Jason Isaacs
David Thewlis
Jim Broadbent

Were the standouts for me.

Aaaah, this really is the perfect list for me. They were solid throughout! :)

EDIT: Throw in the actor who played Aberforth Dumbledore in that list. He managed to capture the character in such a short time.

:tu::clap:RALPH FIENNES!!!! :D :D No doubts...

well, I might be biased since I have always liked him (even before his appearance in the HP films)... :P but I really have to say that even though he did not get a lot of time on screen, he proved once again that he is an actor with a capital A... perfect in every sense! :) His scenes were always what I was eager to see the most in the films simply because of the way he portrays every single side of Voldemort with such a credibility... LOVE HIM... :tu::clap:

Don't make me choose! My top favorite will always be Alan Rickman as Snape. However, I also loved how Tom Felton played Draco, he was perfect! The eyebrow wiggle, the sneer, and the way he read his lines were spot on for for Draco. Having said that, I also loves Jason Isaacs as Lucius (I love how they both have the brow lift and the lip curl!). Finally, in DH1 and 2, I really loved Dan. These movies turned me into a fan girl of his, haha.

Alan Rickman as Snape would be my pick, esp, since he was in more than one movie. He nailed the character and made him memorable.

Honorable mentions:

Richard Harris as Dumbledore - he totally understood the role
Kenneth Branagh as Lockart - arrogant, and yet likeable

I'm going to agree with the general consensus here and say Alan Rickman as Snape. I actually think Rupert Grint did a good rob as Ron, and I always thought Gary Oldman was exactly how I pictured Sirius (my favourite character as well BTW) as well.

For me it's between Ralph Fiennes and Alan Rickman.
Can we just split the trophy in two, because I honestly have absolutely no idea who I'd pick out of those two.

Ralph Fiennes is just so... EVIL as Tom Riddle/Voldemort, and weirdly charismatic. I really grew to sort of like Voldemort, and to even laugh at some of his scenes. He really "got" Voldemort and really embodied him....

...but Alan Rickman steals the scene every time he appears in one. Even that scene in HBP where he was in the hospital wing with Slughorn, Dumbledore and McGonagall and had no dialogue, he stole it....

...By being so awesome. That scene where Riddle kills Snape is just... pure awesome acting from all involved.

Jim Broadbent, Kenneth Branagh and Jason Isaacs get honourable mentions.

Gary Oldman
Rupert Grint
Alan Rickman
Kenneth Branagh
Jason Isaacs
David Thewlis
Jim Broadbent

Were the standouts for me. The rest were mediocre and whoever the actor for Barty Crouch Sr. was... just horrible :(. Shame too I was looking forward to his character.

Agree. Especially Alan Rickman and Rupert Grint :agree:

I have to go with Alan Rickman too. Although Ralph Fiennes and Jason Isaacs are close runner ups. And also Tom Felton, because the first time I saw him in an interview, I was absolutely shocked at how un-Draco-like he really was!

But Alan Rickman still wins this trophy. :agree:

I'm going to counter everyone and not say Alan Rickman... please don't kill me! <runs away>
While his performance was okay, I'd have to say that Ralph Fiennes is the most memorable for me, followed closely by Dan Radcliffe, Tom Felton and Jason Isaacs. They all shined brightly, especially in DH2.

Alan Rickman was great, but it wasn't until Part 2 that he really blew me away with it. His performance there, wow, it blew me away.

Richard Harris will forever be my favorite Dumbledore, he was so perfectly kind and quiet, but still seemed powerful. When he screams, "SILENCE!" in Sorcerer's Stone before the troll scene it still gives me chills.

Gary Oldman was amazing too, I so wish he was in the movies more. I absolutely loved his, "I did my waiting! Twelve years of it! In Azkaban!" Wow.

Really, all of the actors were perfect for their roles to me:)

Ralph Fiennes - He captures the essence of Voldemort's character completely, he has tremendous screen presence, he manages to make an impossibly horrible character so real without making him any less horrible, his acting is quite terrifying (even in behind the scenes clips with no editing and special effects), and he's just spectacular to watch.

Gary Oldman - He captures the rebellious and heart-warming presence of Sirius that I love in the books, every emotion is so raw and touching, and he has that "casual elegance" of Sirius's that makes him so much fun to watch.

Jason Isaacs - His acting is both chilling and entrancing, he has remarkable line delivery, every single gesture and flicker of expression is so convincing and real, and I can't actually think of an HP actor who understands his or her character better than Jason Isaacs does. He and Tom Felton are an incredibly convincing father-son duo!

Alan Rickman (His acting I thought was brilliant in DH2), Jason Isaacs and Tom Felton :)

Alan Rickman as Snape is definately the best, he just seems the perfect Snape!

Also I think Rupert Grint is great! Some of his faces . . . lol

As pretty much everyone has already said, Alan Rickman as Snape.

Aside from him, though, I would definitely say Daniel Radcliffe as Harry and Tom Felton as Draco. The producers really could not have picked better actors for those two crucial roles in my opinion.

I thought the best male acting character was Alan Rickman. I thought Tom Felton was no good as Draco. No offense

For me Gary Oldman and Alan Rickman were the best of the bunch.

Oldman was the perfect Sirius and was everything I imagined he was when I read the book. Alan Rickman, well, what is there to say that already hasn't?

And even though he was only in one movie I thought Robert Pattinson was great as Cedric. He performed so well he makes you forget that he is the twilight dude which takes some doing.

Ralph Fiennes is so good as Voldemort! Looking back I don't know if it has more to do with his missing nose or his acting but regardless he was perfect for the role.

I loved Jason Isaccs as Lucius Malfoy; his portrayal of the character was better than anything I had conjured up.

Alan Rickman was also great.

Ralph Fiennes is so good as Voldemort! Looking back I don't know if it has more to do with his missing nose or his acting but regardless he was perfect for the role.

I loved Jason Isaccs as Lucius Malfoy; his portrayal of the character was better than anything I had conjured up.

Alan Rickman was also great.

Isaacs was pretty damn good as well. Ralph Fiennes didn't really do it for me. He was great in GoF but I felt like he got worse and worse as it went on. The way he pronounced Avada Kedabra in the last couple movies was just hilarious, it was so over the top and just unnecessary.

I think most of the older cast does an outstanding job.

The one who always was just really great is Alan Rickman. He's an amazing actor, and even though he didn't look like how I imagiened Snape, he still just fit. I think he has done a great job through the whole series.

That also goes to Ralph Fiennes, another really good actor. I think his portrayl of Voldemort was very spot on what I imagiened him to act like. He mixed seriousness with pure crazy.

Philosopher's Stone: Rupert Grint
Chamber of Secrets: Kenneth Branagh
Prisoner of Azkaban: Gary Oldman
Goblet of Fire: Brendon Gleeson
Order of the Phoenix: Daniel Radcliffe
Half-Blood Prince: Tom Felton
Deathly Hallows Part 1 and 2: Daniel Radcliffe

PS- Richard Harris
CoS- Richard Harris, Robbie Coltrane
PoA- David Thewlis
GoF- Brendon Gleeson
OotP- Gary Oldman
HBP- Dan Radcliffe, Michael Gambon
DH 1- Dan Radcliffe, Rupert Grint
DH 2- Dan Radcliffe, Alan Rickman

Best Male performance in each movie that isn't Alan Rickman:

Philosopher's Stone - Richard Harris (Albus Dumbledore)
Chamber of Secrets - Chris Coulson (young Tom Riddle)
Prisoner of Azkaban - David Thewlis (Remus Lupin)
Goblet of Fire - Jeff Rawle (Amos Diggory)
Order of the Phoenix - Gary Oldman (Sirius Black)
Half-Blood Prince - Jim Broadbent (Professor Slughorn)
Deathly Hallows Part 1 - Daniel Radcliffe
Deathly Hallows Part 2 - Daniel Radcliffe

Ralph Fiennes - He captures the essence of Voldemort's character completely, he has tremendous screen presence, he manages to make an impossibly horrible character so real without making him any less horrible, his acting is quite terrifying (even in behind the scenes clips with no editing and special effects), and he's just spectacular to watch.

Gary Oldman - He captures the rebellious and heart-warming presence of Sirius that I love in the books, every emotion is so raw and touching, and he has that "casual elegance" of Sirius's that makes him so much fun to watch.

Jason Isaacs - His acting is both chilling and entrancing, he has remarkable line delivery, every single gesture and flicker of expression is so convincing and real, and I can't actually think of an HP actor who understands his or her character better than Jason Isaacs does. He and Tom Felton are an incredibly convincing father-son duo!

:agree: on all three.

Ralph Fiennes just brings a real presence to Voldemort. Brings out the evil in him. It took me a little time for me to warm up to him in the role, but after a bit, he WAS Voldemort to me.

Gary Oldman = Sirius in my book :D. He kicked butt as him and portrayed him as the kind of lost soul (imo) that he was show to be in the books.

Jason Isaacs -- he did a really good job as Malfoy's father. He brought enough arrogance to the part and made it his own.

Alan Rickman IS Snape. Nuff' said :elaugh:. He did a wonderful job as him from the beginning of the series to it's end.