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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

5 star:		(17)
4 star:		(9)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(7)

 

 

I liked the first two Harry Potter movies, the first was pretty good, and then the second was turned into more of a little kids movie, if the 3ed follows suit then this one will be a little kids movie.

If you liked the two previous movies you will love this one.(if Cuadron keeps close to the book) The new characters: Sirius Black and Remus Lupin are great. You will learn that the Nimbus series are just "toys" compared with the profesional stuff. Wonderfull new scenarios like the "wizards town", more quidditch action and new terrible creatures. Without doubt, the megablockbuster of the next year summer!!

This movie was not as great as the book, and wasn't the best in comparison to the first two Potter movies, which closely followed the books. When you get a different director your going to get a different style and a different approach to the movie; in this case Alfonso Cuaron seems to have taken it more as a movie than a piece of literature on screen.

It's entertaining as a movie and we see a lot of story and character development from Harry, Ron and Hermione, as Harry finds himself frustrated over the death of his parents and the whole wizarding world is in alarm over the escape of the mass murderer, Sirius Black. In that sense the movie takes a darker toll, but how the movie is played out is still under the question of those who enjoyed it and those who have not.

If you have seen the movie you know what you are going for in buying the DVD; if you're a Potter fan and haven't seen the movie or you just want to have the whole Harry Potter collection, you may want to buy this DVD despite what others say; and if you just want to see what all the hype is about you may be better off just renting it first. But nevertheless, in any case, this is the third instalment to Harry Potter movies and those disappointed or not, are going to have to accept the fact that that is what it is.

Prisoner of Azcaban is my favorite Harry Poter book yet. Seeing this movie was an incredible disapointment even compared to the other movies that have come out. It strayed immensly from the book and I don't think that they should even attempt to make Goblet of Fire. To make a movie of a book that is so long and so brilliantly written when a decent one cannot be made of a book that is half it's length will crush any avid Harry Poter fan. The attempts to turn the Harry Poter books into box office hits like the Lord of the Rings is futile and a waste of time.

I am greatly dissapointed. The only time I would even consider recommending this movie to any one would be at a garage sale. I am a huge fan of the books and the 2 previous movies. The real essence of the books were brought to life in the "old" movies, i loved them...
The Prisoner of Azkaban movie contained the plot and the right scenes, it had a "better" womping willow, and you could see Hogwarts students in modern day muggle clothing,but thats not what I wanted to see. The soul, the magic, where was it?

Having read all the books and seen the first two movies, I was eager to see how Cuaron's version would turn out. I was very disappointed. I don't understand the hype; the first two movies were WAY better. So many key points were left outof this one; the movie felt like a roller coaster ride that offered little explanation. For those who haven't read the book; they might find themselves completely lost. For those who have read the book; the movie is frustrating. The only good thing about this movie was the dark feel that Cuaron was able to convey. Hope the fourth movie will be more like the first two! They truly portrayed the books!

Sorry, but it was definatly the best within the 3 Harry Potter. The first 2 was kind of childish but really great too.

And for those who said that it did resume all the book. Do you know that you CANNOT put all the detail from a book to a movie!!

For my part it was one of the best movie of this year.

movies like these should be locked up forever.there are no words to discribe my sadness.i personily hated the 3rd BOOK,so you can just imagine my disapointment at the MOVIE!!!!!!!the only remotely fascinating thing about this movie was the noticeable groth in the performances of emma,danial&rupert!all-in-all it should of FLOPPED !!!!!!!!!!!!!