Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
Movie: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
“Harry Potter is having a tough time with his relatives (yet again). He runs away after using magic to blow Uncle Vernon’s sister Marge who was being offensive towards Harry’s parents. Initially scared for using magic outside the school, he is pleasantly surprised that he won’t be penalized after all. However, he soon learns that a dangerous criminal and Voldemort’s trusted aide Sirius Black has escaped from the Azkaban prison and wants to kill Harry to avenge the Dark Lord. To worsen the conditions for Harry, vile shape-shifters called Dementors are appointed to guard the school gates and inexplicably happen to have the most horrible effect on him. Little does Harry know that by the end of this year, many holes in his past (whatever he knows of it) will be filled up and he will have a clearer vision of what the future has in store… Written by Soumitra”
- Director: Alfonso Cuarón
- Release Date:
4 June 2004 (USA)
- Run Time:
141 min
- Country: UK , USA
- Genre: Adventure , Family , Fantasy , Mystery
- MPAA:
Rated PG for frightening moments, creature violence and mild language.
Tagline: Something wicked this way comes.
Trivia: Subplot involving the Sneakoscope concept from the novel, as well as an attempted attack on Ron in his sleep at Hogwart’s by Sirius Black, were filmed (and can be partially found as additional scenes on some DVD versions) but ultimately scrapped from the finished version. Oddly enough, a small bit from the latter, Harry’s lines about missing a chance to get to Sirius, was still featured prominently in most promotional trailers. (Source: 2-Disc DVD extras & trailers).
Goofs: Continuity: Harry’s grip on Buckbeak when they fly early in the movie changes between shots when they pull in for a close-up.
