Not seeking to discuss how to get a high percentage shot in seven seconds or less over the summer, I viewed the new Harry Potter film over the weekend. Although the logical holes that plagued the book remain, it proves to be an enjoyable two and a half hours. Several strong performances carry the film, excluding the highly skilled actors who showed less emotional range than Transformers’ Optimus Prime.
Imelda Staunton plays the role of the officious and self-important Dolores Umbridge perfectly. It is easy to relate to the film because everyone has had to deal with the intrusive administrator who goes a tad overboard. Umbridge receives her comeuppance at the hands of a giant and several centaurs; real-life micro-managers get their when progress is halted in their department.