The best so far...

Rating: 9/10 (16 January 2005)

Not only does "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" manage to shed most of the syrupy "kid-stuff" atmosphere of its predecessors, it comes amazingly close to the status of a true fantasy classic.
Fresh, original and creative, this film is visually and subtextually unpredictable; the change of directors stands out like a breath of fresh air. Even the musical score is a major improvement. This is saying a lot... I enjoyed the first two movies, in particular the second. This one I enjoyed on a much different and 'higher' level. It is in fact "darker" than the first two as often claimed, but still quite appropriate for kids. What really makes this one different is that it's appropriate for adults as well... parents, go see and enjoy this one with your kids.
9/10