Potterheads and cinephiles alike often applaud Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban as one of the best films in the franchise.
Much of the praise is thanks to director Alfonso Cuarón, who brought engrossing visuals and newfound emotional weight to the story, showcasing a darker side of the Wizarding World in the series’ third installment.
At the same time, no Potter movie is without its flaws, and for all of Cuarón’s masterful direction, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban also remains tarnished by a script that omits crucial details from the books while relying a little too heavily on the audience’s familiarity with J.K.
Rowling’s source material.
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