PG
Running time: 2 hours 22 minutes
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Director: Alfonso Cuaron
Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Robbie Coltrane, Michael Gambon, Gary Oldman, Richard Griffiths, Alan Rickman, Fiona Shaw, Maggie Smith, Julie Walters, Timothy Spall, David Thewlis, Emma Thompson.
Synopsis
Harry, Ron and Hermione, now teenagers, return for their third year at Hogwarts, where they are forced to face escaped prisoner, Sirius Black, who poses a great threat to Harry. Harry and his friends spend their third year learning how to handle a half-horse half-eagle Hippogriff, repel shape-shifting Boggarts and master the art of Divination. They also visit the wizarding village of Hogsmeade and the Shrieking Shack, which is considered the most haunted building in Britain. In addition to these new experiences, Harry must overcome the threats of the soul-sucking Dementors, outsmart a dangerous werewolf and finally deal with the truth about Sirius Black and his relationship to Harry and his parents. With his best friends, Harry masters advanced magic, crosses the barriers of time and changes the course of more than one life.
Review
One of the best entries in the series, the third installment mixes brilliant storytelling with edgier, darker tone in terms of cinematography. The complexity of the third book is very well brought to life by director Alfonso Cuaron, which indeed put the word 'twist' back into use within the storytelling structure, especially the ever perplexing 'time-travelling' concept. When it comes to cast performance, the trio made a huge improvement in the acting department. Furthermore, the third film made a bold venture by deviating largely from the previous entries directed by Chris Columbus in terms of style and shades - it's darker, edgier and surprisingly good.
Rating
4/5 Stars
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