Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
I hate to belabor a point, but seeing this so soon after catching up with the first two only points up how limited Chris Columbus's abilities behind the camera really are -- Alfonso Cuaron's work here is so fluid and visually dynamic that it feels like it comes from a different series altogether. His skill with actors is more pronounced as well, which leads to the best acting work seen in the series thus far. The story feels too big for its container, resulting in a hectic third act that leaves one or two strings blowing in the wind, but this is still the best Harry Potter film to date. In a fuckin' walk.
Grade: B
I hate to belabor a point, but seeing this so soon after catching up with the first two only points up how limited Chris Columbus's abilities behind the camera really are -- Alfonso Cuaron's work here is so fluid and visually dynamic that it feels like it comes from a different series altogether. His skill with actors is more pronounced as well, which leads to the best acting work seen in the series thus far. The story feels too big for its container, resulting in a hectic third act that leaves one or two strings blowing in the wind, but this is still the best Harry Potter film to date. In a fuckin' walk.
Grade: B
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