Does the Cast of 'Harry Potter' Deserve Acting Oscars?

by SodaHead Film Posted 2011/02/01 14:00:00

Related Topics: Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Harry Potter

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Emma Watson said she was sickened by how much money she's making on the "Harry Potter" movies, but the highest-grossing film series of all time has left its cast Oscar-less.

In fact, the "Harry Potter" series hasn't won a single Academy Award.

Rupert Grint, who plays Ron Weasley, told This Is London, "We don't expect [to be nominated.] Either way, the final movie will be huge. We did some re-shoots at the end of the year. We're really going to go out with a bang. That's everyone's goal really. It's kind of going to be pretty epic."

The crew might have a shot, though. The art and effects departments have been nominated again this year for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1," giving the series a total of nine Oscar nominations since the first film came out in 2001.

"It would be great to see the technical [team] recognition," Grint added. "They devote their whole lives to it."

But what about an acting nomination for Daniel Radcliffe, Grint or Watson? Do they deserve it?

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magic_is_might BN-0 2011/02/01 17:01:03

Yes

+9
I'll be the first to say that they're aren't the best actors/actresses, and I'm an HP fan.

But if horrible movies like Twilight get nominated, then the HP actors should. Twilight gets WAY too much praise for such a crappy series.

Maybe not an Oscar win, but a nomination would be nice.
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Darling of Ville 2011/02/02 05:44:18

Yes

In the beginning, no. Their acting in the first couple of movies wasn't that great, but they've progressed a ton and have become decent young actors. The more recent movies are a testament to how much more deserving they are of an Oscar than in the past.

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Beltazar 2011/02/02 05:24:02

Yes

of course they should same w/ the writing, directing, and technical crew should.. Come on if Twilight can get one or two, then this series should of racked them in..

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Mike.th... to Beltazar 2011/05/06 08:15:37

+2
Twilight didn't get any nominations. That would have been the end of the world.

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TAZ-manian Devil- 2011/02/02 05:05:09

Yes

Yes. they seriously deserve it. the acting is amazing, the graphics are phenomenal. I don't see why they haven't been nominated already.

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HarryPotterRox587 2011/02/02 04:58:18

Yes

+1
I'm surprised they haven't. I have been a Harry Potter fan for as long as I can remember, read all the books and everything. Twilight is kind o OK but so not as good as Harry Potter. These actors and Actresses have basically devoted their live to these movies. The so deserve some Grammy's and oscar's!!

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Linsey(: 2011/02/02 04:33:38

Yes

those movies are amazing. their final work has been pretty impressive, so yes.

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bsb 2011/02/02 04:33:28

Yes

+1
I thought they were enough for Oscars.

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16 2011/02/02 03:53:03

Yes

Umm,yes. Those movies and books actually have plots. When you read/watch them you get in depth and are always at the edge of your chair wondering what will happen.

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Scarlet Tear 2011/02/02 03:44:24

Yes

Those are my favorite movies of all time!!!

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Zach055 2011/02/02 03:43:27

Yes

They are the best actors I've ever seen.

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Aubbles the Dorkocent one o... 2011/02/02 03:42:05

Yes

+6
They are way better than Twilight...

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Andrea 2011/02/02 03:39:18

Yes

+1
Yes.

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merpelyn 2011/02/02 03:36:07

Yes

i would say yes . they've had all very succesful movies in the series and they may not be the best of the best but i love them and think they deserve it :)

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Feria~THEZombieSlayingB!tch... 2011/02/02 03:34:53

Yes

+6
I'm indifferent to be honest. I think they do, but I know it isn't up to that standard.

However, it got nominated for I believe it's visual effects and either music or art. Now, that, which out a doubt, deserves it.

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Butterb... to Feria~T... 2011/02/02 05:32:20

+2
It was nominated for visual effects and art design... I was sad that it wasn't nominated for music...
I was really impressed with the score of the film.. : /

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Feria~T... to Butterb... 2011/02/02 08:04:37

+3
Ah, thats it! Thanks for reminding me :D
I am as well. I actually am trying to track down a soundtrack, it was really moving.

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icymore 2011/02/02 03:33:26

No

they're all just okay actors.

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WGN 2011/02/02 02:59:04

Yes

+2
To do a series of movies (that are all special in their own rights) that encompass that many years is a feat in itself. They all deserve Oscars for the jobs that they have done and the growing up that has taken place in their lives and in their acting.

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Shawna to WGN 2011/02/02 05:03:34

That's a good way of looking at it. I agree with you. You can see their growth!

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tikiteek 2011/02/02 02:53:38

Yes

I like Harry Potter and my kids do too!

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annadaniarndt 2011/02/02 02:31:49

Yes

+1
How can you not love them? (:

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Becca 2011/02/02 02:16:54

Yes

+3
They've worked hard and they deserve awards :)

Just to join in on what others are saying, if Twilight wins, I swear I'll protest. Crappy actors, crappy storylines, everything about Twilight is wrong.

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jjo 2011/02/02 02:10:34 (edited)

No

Why should witchcraft actors deserve any honors at all?

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WGN to jjo 2011/02/02 03:00:59

+4
So we only give them to the likes of Tab Hunter (Jesus with blue eyes) or Heston for being Moses? Harry Potter is fiction, just like every religion.

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BattleB... to WGN 2011/02/02 03:01:35

+6
Trust me when I say you will not get very far in an argument with her.

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WGN to BattleB... 2011/02/02 03:05:31

+4
I know, one should not get into a battle of wits when their opponent is unarmed, just not a fair fight.

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BattleB... to WGN 2011/02/02 03:09:53

+1
You are quite right. It is unfair ;).

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joy to BattleB... 2011/02/02 03:39:46

+1
Cupcake you are right about that what she believes is what she believes and you will never change her mind. I speak from experience

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BattleB... to joy 2011/02/02 03:42:24

+1
Same, and I have the screenshots on Facebook.
My friends found a lot of entertainment from reading them.

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jjo to WGN 2011/02/02 03:02:25

+1
I didn't like them either

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Feria~T... to jjo 2011/02/02 03:32:58

+11
Because they've acted so we'll you believe they've done witchcraft.

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jjo to Feria~T... 2011/02/02 03:33:25

+1
There is no difference.

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Feria~T... to jjo 2011/02/02 03:36:50

+11
Oh really?
Seeing as how it doesn't exist, I believe it does Ma'am. Harry Potter isn't about witchcraft being evil, it's about a story of good v.s. evil. One of which good triumphs.

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jjo to Feria~T... 2011/02/02 03:38:06

We forbid that book in our family.

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Feria~T... to jjo 2011/02/02 03:40:22

+10
You do that. Even though, witchcraft aside, it's all about love, friendship and justice.

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jjo to Feria~T... 2011/02/02 03:42:57

Well if you don't mind I don't see it that way and millions are with me on this.
It is about witchcraft.

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Feria~T... to jjo 2011/02/02 03:45:40

+8
But millions also love it, seeing as how it's still a top selling series.
Only if you can't see past that to capture the true meaning of the story. But it's ok, many can't do that.

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jjo to Feria~T... 2011/02/02 03:48:46

I see how you see it and I reject it, that is my right.

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Feria~T... to jjo 2011/02/02 03:52:38

+7
It is, and i never said it wasn't.
If I may ask, do you also not like The Chronicles of Narnia as well? It also has witchcraft, but it, just as Harry Potter, is not only amazing, teaches valuable lessons in loyalty and love.

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jjo to Feria~T... 2011/02/02 03:57:15

God isn't desperate for teachers and neither am I.
Anything with satanic influence in it is to be rejected and no matter what you say Harry Potter is not good for kids.

I find it interesting that its author JK Rowlings has the same initials as another British citizen..JacK the Ripper.

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