THE GIST: Harry is about to start his third year at Hogwarts when news breaks of the escape from Azkaban Prison of Sirius Black, a dark wizard and supporter of Lord Voldemort. It is assumed that Black's goal is to find and kill Potter, since he's all that stands in the way of Voldemort's comeback. Hogwarts engages the services of Azkaban's guardians, the Dementors, to patrol the perimeter, but Harry seems to attract their attention and fears them, as they might be a conduit for Voldemort.Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is the third entry in the franchise and for me the weakest. I know that many fans consider this the best movie in the series, but I felt like there was just too much going on and the plot felt convoluted.
The casting additions of Emma Thompson, Julie Christie, David Thewlis, and Gary Oldman, among others, are welcome additions as the successful Potter brand keeps attracting top-notch talent.
This is also the episode where Michael Gambon takes on the role of Professor Dumbledore, after the unfortunate passing of Richard Harris. I honestly find both of them perfect for the role.
THE BOTTOM LINE: Maybe one day I'll watch this movie again, just to see if my opinion changes, and maybe I was just expecting too much because of the hype around it, but for me this is the weakest chapter in the whole series.
Grade: 6
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