Still, you'd have thought the editing might have been able to get around it. Couple that with the screenplay's stilted dialogue, and being surrounded by what must have been a huge crew with them all staring at you, it's hardly a surprise that a few cracks were shown. Okay, I know they're supposed to be awkward teenagers in the story, but hey! My suspicion is that these poor kids feel so caught up in the huge franchise that is HP that the pressure to perform must be enormous. Hermione (Emma Watson), Luna (Evanna Lynch), and Cho (Katie Leung) were the main culprits, with Daniel Radcliff not falling far behind. Tighter editing could have prevented these distracting moments from constantly reminding me I was watching actors on a set. Sorry(!) but there were so many cringe worthy moments (especially the more intimate ones) where you kept begging the director to cut away from the acting. Helena Bonham Carter had a star turn too as Belatrix - she's completely bonkers and HBC totally did her justice! Loved it! For me, both their successes stood out conspicuously when compared to the horrendously awkward acting from the younger members of the cast. Her character was fantastically well observed - the odd little hysterical titters of laughter she gave had superb comedic timing. For me, Imelda Staunton as Dolores Umbridge completely steals the show. Overall, not a bad film, especially the opening sequence which'll have you quivering behind the seat in front! Great effects as always.

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