Monday, July 19, 2004
HARRY POTTER: THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN
Featuring: Danny Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, David Thewlis, Gary Oldman
Brief Synopsis: A murderer from the unescapable prison gets free and is on his way to pay Harry a very special visit.
Comments: I admit I spent the whole time of the film trying to recall what the book was like and how it progressed so it was a far from neutral viewpoint. However the film was pleasant in itself without being sterlingly brillant. Indeed my wife and uncle Ken watched it with no background of the Potter films or books and they said it was enjoyable. Again the leading 3 teenagers are superb, obviously very settled in their characters (although with hints of teenage angst - Hermione's hair, a speck of romance - but can't wait for spots) although I think they are starting to look older than the characters in the film (13yrs old). Gary Oldman is worth waiting for (as usual) and he looks suitable psychotic in the wanted posters. Cameo from Jennifer Saunders as the fat lady. Everyone does alright although Draco Malfoy does get irritating as he veers from arrogant to sh*t scared in every scene he's in. Does OK with an ending that doesn't tie up all the twists either. After all, it is a franchise!
Thing to learn from this film: A bit stuck here - don't ride on a broomstick when it is pouring with rain?
Rating: 6/10
Featuring: Danny Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, David Thewlis, Gary Oldman
Brief Synopsis: A murderer from the unescapable prison gets free and is on his way to pay Harry a very special visit.
Comments: I admit I spent the whole time of the film trying to recall what the book was like and how it progressed so it was a far from neutral viewpoint. However the film was pleasant in itself without being sterlingly brillant. Indeed my wife and uncle Ken watched it with no background of the Potter films or books and they said it was enjoyable. Again the leading 3 teenagers are superb, obviously very settled in their characters (although with hints of teenage angst - Hermione's hair, a speck of romance - but can't wait for spots) although I think they are starting to look older than the characters in the film (13yrs old). Gary Oldman is worth waiting for (as usual) and he looks suitable psychotic in the wanted posters. Cameo from Jennifer Saunders as the fat lady. Everyone does alright although Draco Malfoy does get irritating as he veers from arrogant to sh*t scared in every scene he's in. Does OK with an ending that doesn't tie up all the twists either. After all, it is a franchise!
Thing to learn from this film: A bit stuck here - don't ride on a broomstick when it is pouring with rain?
Rating: 6/10
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