Something Missing!

Rating: Null/10 (12 June 2004)

There is something about this movie that I couldn't quite put my finger on. Something about it didn't satisfy me. I am a big fan of the Harry Potter series whether we're talking about the books or the movies and I think this movie was great besides the fact something was missing. The first two movies were good too but not as good. I think the only better thing in the first two is that they were longer. The sets were brilliant, if only they had used them in the first two. Hagrids hut was excellent (not so sure about the pumpkins though) with it now set next to the lake that was featured in the book. The whomping willow too was good and was much more different to the one in the second movie.
The original cast have returned with some new faces such as David Thewlis as Remus Lupin, Emma Thompson as Professor Trelawney and Gary Oldman as Sirius Black. Plus, we have Michael Gambon replacing the late Richard Harris in the role of Albus Dumbledore. It is the third year at Hogwarts and Harry must face his deepest fears as he finds out that a prisoner from Azkaban has escaped and is presumably after him.
The special effects are great. Especially Buckbeak and the dementors. The dementors may be similar to the Ring Wraths from LoTR but I consider the dementors much better. Besides the fact that it is very different to the first two, I still think this movie was better. If only the movie had been longer then it would've been great! Overall, this movie is definitely a must-see whether you are a Potter fan or not. Let's just hope that they add some more scenes onto the DVD. I give it a proud 8.5/10.

Nathan