This is the third continuation to the Harry Potter franchise. In this continuation, as inspired by the novels, Harry is once again living with his aunt and uncle. He accidentally cause's his other aunt to blow up, and this cause's Harry to storm away from them and take a wizarding night bus to the Leaky Cauldron. Upon his arrival things have taken a dismal turn. Harry learns that Sirius Black has escaped, and he also learns that Black was a supporter of Voldermort. Harry continues onto Hogwart's, which has become home to Dementors. It is soon apparent that Black is after Harry, and will risk anything to get to him.This film is under major scrutiny because of the new director, Alfonso Cuaron, and the new actor for Albus Dumbledore, Michael Gambon. The story has some elements change to best fit reel time. This part of the franchise is one of the more dramatic segments in the franchise. It's hard not to compare the two Dumbledore's. Gambon changes his presentation in that he present's the character's more humorous side while showing him as a very knowledgeable man. He does a great job stepping into the shoe's left behind by Richard Harris-even if it does feel slightly unusual at first. Sadly, this film was filmed during the awkward teenage years-it couldn't have been easy on the children actors. This film goes deeper into character development for several of the popular characters. It begins to show how much Dumbledore trusts Severus. It also shows a new group of character's from Harry's past-his father's friends, Remus Lupin, Peter Pettigrew, and Sirius Black. One major quirk with the film is the appearance of Lupin as a werewolf. Taking a new outlook on werewolves' is bold and very risky in film. In this film it didn't work out-the werewolf was too lanky. It made the werewolf look silly. The Dementors and the Hippogriff Buckbeak were well done. It's unfortunate that Buckbeak doesn't reappear in the film franchise. Otherwise, this was a great film. Taking the character's and placing them in normal clothing apart from the school uniform was a brilliant idea. I also enjoy the fact that in every film you see different area's of the Hogwart's school.
I give this film a 10 out of to stars! This is another great family film, even if it kind of dark. The acting was great, and the story was well performed.
Answer to last blog: Richard Harris
Question: In what other film did both actors, Michael Gambon (Albus Dumbledore) and Richard Griffiths (Vernon Dursley) make an appearance together?
The Ninth Gate
No Vacancy
The Insider
Sleepy Hollow
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