Wizarding World of Harry Potter Movies, Ranked From Tragic to Magic10 of 10
1. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
IMDb Rating: 7.9
After much debate and careful consideration, Prisoner of Azkaban takes the top spot. Alfonso Cuarón stepped in to direct, introducing the darker tone that would continue through the remainder of the series. But, much like David Yates' later movies, it maintains a sly sense of humor throughout. Weird hairless werewolf aside (we'll forever question that choice), the film is visually stunning, and, as the series moves on, we spend less time watching Harry and friends in class, so it's refreshing to see them in Professor Lupin's class fighting a Boggart, or flying a Hippogriff in Care of Magical Creatures with Hagrid. Ultimately, it's a wonderful bridge between the innocence of the first two movies, and the bleaker storylines that lie ahead.
Get deep on the films of director Alfonso Cuarón
IMDb Rating: 7.9
After much debate and careful consideration, Prisoner of Azkaban takes the top spot. Alfonso Cuarón stepped in to direct, introducing the darker tone that would continue through the remainder of the series. But, much like David Yates' later movies, it maintains a sly sense of humor throughout. Weird hairless werewolf aside (we'll forever question that choice), the film is visually stunning, and, as the series moves on, we spend less time watching Harry and friends in class, so it's refreshing to see them in Professor Lupin's class fighting a Boggart, or flying a Hippogriff in Care of Magical Creatures with Hagrid. Ultimately, it's a wonderful bridge between the innocence of the first two movies, and the bleaker storylines that lie ahead.
Get deep on the films of director Alfonso Cuarón
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