HP movies, how do I loathe thee? Let me count the ways.
Albus Dumbledore
Pretty sure this one is universally agreed upon. One of the most revered characters in all of Harry Potter lore, yet I’m not convinced actor Michael Gambon ever picked up a Harry Potter book, and clearly everyone on set was too busy being respectful of his illustrious career to give him any tips. Book Dumbledore is eccentric and patient, with a twinkle in his eye. Gambon plays him as intensely moody, distant, and often downright belligerent.
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Harry Potter
Daniel Radcliffe is good at being slightly clueless and self-effacing as Book Harry is, and sure he looks the part, but he also overacts—grimacing and panting heavily—much of the time looking flat-out silly. But maybe it’s not really his fault; Harry Potter is a character generally impossible to make interesting on the big-screen, because so much of what makes him unique (his wry humor, his tendencies towards bold daring) happens inside his own head.
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Ginny Weasley
They cast Bonnie Wright when she was seven years old, so it’s not really anyone’s fault she grew up to have zero chemistry with Daniel Radcliffe. Book Ginny is a fierce little chick who understands Harry’s need to go off and save the world, and has no trouble taking care of herself. Movie Ginny is dull, awkward, and uncomfortable around Harry; the few kisses they share on-screen are visibly painful. Radcliffe had more sparks flying with Robert Pattinson/Cedric Diggory.
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Lack of S.P.E.W. (Society for the Promotion of Elfish Welfare)
In the films it doesn’t exist, but in the books it was an important obsession of Hermione’s. S.P.E.W showcases her penchant for bold activism, and also one of the most touching moments in the entire saga came as a direct result of it. The reason Hermione finally kisses Ron in the final book is because Ron unexpectedly suggests they save the Hogwarts house elves before the Battle that’s about to begin. Hermione realizes Ron has not only listened to her prattling on about house elves all these years, but he's also changed and grown and become compassionate. That is a turn on for women!
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