Same Formula: Underuse of Rickman

Rating: Null/10 (30 June 2004)

I simply cannot believe they have done it again. Even after switching directors and creating a more serious tone for the movie (perfect for Alan), the people making Harry Potter continue to underuse one of the most important characters in the movie. In the first two combined, I doubt Rickman had 20 minutes of on screen time. What makes the third even more tragic is the fact that all of the Harry Potter trailers were FILLED with images of Alan Rickman, but again, Snape fans get the shaft. What is the use of hiring these intelligent and highly trained and talented British actors if they're only in the film for 10 minutes, especially after showing those trailers. It was like sitting through a ballet after you thought you bought tickets to a comedy show: you feel robbed and p***ed throughout. For Shame.