Seeing Alisha Weir in the lead role brought to mind Emma Watson’s portrayal of “Hermione” from 2001; she possesses that same spirited and clever quality. Her character is sent off to "Cruncher Hall" by her parents, where she meets "Miss Trunchbull," played by Dame Emma Thompson. This teacher seems like someone who could have easily worked alongside King Herod during Christmas! The students and even the staff are terr…