Review of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) by Oxana — 03 Jan 2015

Here is Harry again. A bit darker, angrier, and definitely lost in the world. Not that anyone could blame him, really. The movie is littered with little things that reminded me of other movies. Like those dementors like copies from "The Lord of the Rings" (Nazgûl-look-alike contest winners for sure).

All in all, this movie is darker than the previous ones. It is still made for children/youths, so some stuff is let off the hook a bit easier than they could. Visually beautiful, with more glimpses at the nature than before (especially when portraying the shift of the seasons), and full of twists and turns and funny moments.

Family secrets are on the table, this time - buried under lies and secrets. Interaction between Remus Lupin and Sirius Black - and in addition, Severus Snape - was amusing and delightful to watch. There was something mature and deep, hidden and old going on.

That gives the story of youths nice undertones: it is not all about them.