One of the better Potter films

Rating: Null/10 (26 May 2009)

'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Askaban' is a nice follow-up to the previous movie. The special effects are dazzling to look at. Cuaron wonderfully creates a sense of magic and adventure. The magical world of the school is spectacular to look at. The movie moves at a sluggish pace in the beginning but eventually picks up. Cuaron reunites and newly casts a terrific ensemble where Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon and co reprise their roles, Gary Oldman and David Thewlis bring freshness and there are the hilarious cameos by Emma Thompson and Dawn French. Of the three protagonists, Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson are getting worse with their acting (even though I quite liked Hermione in this one). Rupert Grint remains more consistent with his character and he steals the show once again. Overall, 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Askaban' is still a nice family entertainer and it's quite sad how the next movie turned out to be so boring.