Do not expect a replica of the book

Rating: 10/10 (8 June 2004)

I have been a Harry Potter fan since the books came out in the USA in 1999. To me, the books will always be a wonderful escape from reality. Prisoner of Azkaban just happens to be my favorite of the series.
I have never been disappointed with Cuaron's work. I feel he has immense talent as a director.
This film was superbly done. However, in order to appreciate this, you have to look at it just as that: a film. The acting for these films just keeps getting better, and Gary Oldman was PERFECT as Sirius Black. It had a very nice flow, and the score is the best so far of all three.
If you are expecting it to be just like the book, prepare for disappointment. Very much has been changed, left out, etc, and I made the mistake of seeing the film with the book sitting in my lap.
If you have not yet seen this film, my advice to you is this: Go with an open mind. This is a beautiful piece of film history, and should be appreciated for all that it is. I give it a perfect 10.