Artivels Undescribable Perfection

FirstWitch A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

Adeel Hail Unshakable, witty and deeply felt, the film will be paying emotional dividends for a long, long time.

Deanna There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

adonis98-743-186503 It's Harry's third year at Hogwarts; not only does he have a new "Defense Against the Dark Arts" teacher, but there is also trouble brewing. Convicted murderer Sirius Black has escaped the Wizards' Prison and is coming after Harry. Although it's nowhere near as good as the first 2 films in the series 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban' once again boasts terrific perfomances from it's young 3 stars but also a very good and sinister storyline. Although some cgi effects and the woman turning into a balloon were definitely a bit too silly in my opinion. But a fun sequel nevertheless. (7.5/10)

AndrewHeaney1 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was directed by the very talented Alfonso Cuarón and stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, and Michael Gambon (recast from the late Richard Harris), and follows our three heroes at a third year at a (different-looking) Hogwarts during a time where an apparently dangerous serial killer escaped the Wizard Prison of Azkaban and is for some reason heading towards Hogwarts.First and foremost, Alfonso's direction and gorgeous cinematography alone are both masterclass. When I rewatched this film recently, I was blown away by that alone. Some of the most unique direction and cinematography I've ever seen in the genre, and definitely THE most unique of such in the entire franchise. I will be remembering certain shots and how they were pulled off for years to come, probably more so than any others in the series. I recommend this film just for that.Fortunately, the film still has lots of likable characters, great world-building continuing from the previous installments, and a highly interesting story to top if off. There are some new characters in this movie, including the likable but suspicious Remus Lupin, played by the talented David Thewlis, and some new ideas and themes that are really well done. (SPOILER) What I really like about this film is the "grey area" theme, where at the end even though you learn that Sirius Black, the apparent serial killer played by Gary Oldman, is innocent and was framed, you still don't know to fully trust him, but Harry and his friends still are able to do the right thing and save his soul from the Dementors (basically ring-wraith ripoffs). The development of Harry and his friends is done especially well too, it does a fantastic job showing their turmoil as growing teenagers. I like how they aren't fully in control of both their magic and their emotions, I thought that was an interesting touch.If I were to name one single, solitary problem, it's that the set and costume designs, while good, are completely inconsistent with the previous two films. Hogwarts looks completely different on both the outside and the inside, and some characters (this is excluding the recast Dumbledore, which I can overlook) look different too in terms of their costumes. I can somewhat forgive it because the series changed directors after Chris Columbus, but it is distracting nonetheless.I adore this movie, and thanks to the direction and cinematography as well as the characterizations, this is easily one of the best of the entire franchise.RATING:9/10

Pjtaylor-96-138044 A change of direction helps bolster the film's darker tone, lending a slightly 'odd' feel to the piece, and a time-travel element introduced later on provides a refreshingly unique third act, but 'Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban (2004)' feels perhaps the least connected to the overall franchise, with its plot having little lasting impact aside from introducing some interesting new characters and concepts. It is an entertaining movie with several exciting, and occasionally somewhat scary, sequences, but it does feel slightly underwhelming on the whole. Still, it is a unique picture and an enjoyable experience that keeps up the quality of the series and sits comfortably among its peers. It also serves as a perfect transition from the earlier and generally lighter films to the heavier ones later on, though the transition is much smoother than you might remember and even the first flick has moments of proper grittiness in it. This film is the first in the series to properly capture the wistful tone associated with the character, too. Wonderfully inventive stuff. 7/10

lisafordeay I have this film totally forgotten as I haven't seen it in years. Pretty much like the first 2 all the actors are back except for the actor who played Dumbledore as he passed away in 2002(Richard Harris) and was replaced by Micheal Gambon. I think this one had a dragon in it or was that the Goblet Of Fire? Overall the film was fairly good,Harry Potter is more stubborn now and even blows up his aunt in the beginning of the film. Harry of course is looking for Sirus Black(Gary Oldman) who maybe over Harry Potter's death.