“Probably the best ever Harry Potter movie”: Chamber of Secrets isn’t the Wizarding World Movie Potterheads are Rallying Behind
The enchanting wizarding world of Harry Potter finds a new audience every few years. A younger audience finds the magical fictional universe and falls in love with it all the same. In this ever-expanding fandom, it’s only natural for the ranking of favorites to keep changing. Viewers who like more magic will love one movie and others who want a character-driven plot will like another. Here’s what the most recent viral social media post says.
Which Is The Best Harry Potter Movie?
A user took X by storm by mentioning the best Harry Potter movie in the vast franchise. They believe Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is the top contender for the number 1 spot owing to excellent acting by the lead actors and a plot that furthered the life of the protagonist so that Potter could come into his element.
prisoner of azkaban is probably the best harry potter movie. getting to see gary oldman, alan rickman, david thewlis and timothy spall acting their asses off together here was legendary pic.twitter.com/XxkVyl7NLi
— Mike Carolla (@SJTimes13) December 13, 2023
The 2004 blockbuster movie directed by Alfonso Cuarón is indeed a masterpiece in the wizard’s story as it marks a turning point in Potter’s life. The three central characters Harry, Hermoine, and Ron reach puberty and their respective actors finally begin the understand the role they are playing. The story seems more streamlined and the makers understand how to create movies out of such heavy books.
Listened to the audio book and it’s a great bit of transitional storytelling in the saga. There are heavy, heavy things covered in this installment.
— Average Fan (@golffan123456) December 13, 2023
The way Alan Rickman portrays Snape’s anger towards Sirius Black (the person believed to have betrayed the Potters) hits differently when you realize that at this point in time Alan is the only other person besides JK, who knew Snape actually loved Lily.
— Alec Jackman (@aj_scifi) December 13, 2023
Potterheads are now realizing how Prisoner of Azkaban really highlights Harry’s search for a father figure. And he finds some comfort knowing Sirius Black and Remus Lupin who come to his aid. Harry also goes on to learn more about his real parents, putting him on a path of self-discovery that sets this movie apart from the others.
What Makes Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Great?
It is quintessentially Cuarón’s masterful direction that brings out the script’s amazing elements. Many fans believe his eye for detail and streamlined vision for the plot translated into a successful movie. Cuarón made the final call on what to add to the movie from the book, keeping all elements central to the protagonist’s life. The director enjoyed creative freedom and captured the essence of the story beautifully.
And you know who directed it? The GOAT! pic.twitter.com/0v81VX0Hg1
— LittleWizard (@our_cheesus) December 14, 2023
By far the BEST Potter film. Cuarón directed it, they added Gary Oldman, Spall and Thelwis BESIDES the already great cast, Williams composed the music, the cinematography, the story, (Voldermort is not on this one), the coming-of-age vibes for Harry… WHAT’S NOT TO LIKE?
— La chica del Pórtico (@Lizzie_AR) December 14, 2023
From acting and script to cinematography and imagery, every scene from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban leaves the viewer in awe. While book lovers are seldom impressed by creators who turn them into movies. It seems like Cuarón hit the bull’s eye and satisfied every fan of the series with his work.
