To be honest, there isn't a bad Harry Potter film but he was the only one who captured the spirit of the novels. Easily the most rewatchable HP film ever made. I only wished he directed the rest.
There is no "best" in HP, Every film had it's own unique style of approach and atmosphere that really fits the mood. What I can agree with you is that it's the best franchise ever.
Prisoner of Azkaban will always be not only my favorite Potter film, but one of my favorite fantasy films ever. Period. I love how it fits inside the larger narrative of the series, marking the transition from "oh it's just whimsical stories for children" to "holy shit this is actually getting serious!", as both the characters and the stories themselves start to mature. But I also love how it stands as a film of its own. Even though it's the third chapter of a fantasy blockbuster series, it still feels like a Cuarón film and it's quite cohesive to the rest of his filmography. Like, whenever I look at his entire body of work, Azkaban never feels out of place. I just love that.
For me, Askaban ruins the consistency of the Films completely. I mean, if it would be one stand alone film, I would have enjoyed it far more. For me, the Film was too dark and that tonal shift was just massive. I mean, you shouldnt forget the whimsical, magical side of HP, but there was not that much in Askaban. And also, I don't really understand why you wanted it to getting more serious. Of course, the series gets more serious, but please don't forget the whimsical side, because magic is something Fantasy Films are about! They are about that "other-worldly", mysterious kind of style...
@@trance_im_wald2907 I do understand your point, but personally I disagree. Yes, this film brings a tonal shift to the series but I don't think it was as radical as you perceive. I think Cuarón found a very balanced spot between the childhood aspects of the first two films and the seriousness of the later ones. Azkaban is not as bright and happy as the first two, that's a fact, but I've always thought it's just as whimsical. Being more serious and more character focused doesn't automatically exclude the magical aspects of the film, it expands them, by bringing an emotional layer to Harry's characterization rather than use him just to react to the world around him. To me it seems like Columbus and Cuarón just have different perspectives on what "whimsical" might mean. Columbus dives into the colorful side of discovering the wizarding world for the first time, where everything is new to Harry. And that's very suitable for the first two stories! For the third year, however, I don't think it would have made much sense had the films stayed with Columbus's bright and almost child-like view. Harry is becoming a teenager and by this point he is used to the wizarding world, he's not as naive as before, so it's a good moment for Harry (and the viewers) to realize that there is a good amount of danger lurking in the shadows. In Azkaban, it's not that there is danger in spite of the magic, there is danger BECAUSE of the magic. Everything is a little darker, a little spookier, but that doesn't negate the magical aspects of the universe. The idea of danger is inherent to Cuarón's concept of whimsical, which is something I really enjoyed. Finally there is a lot at stake and Harry needs to deal with that emotionally, rather than just physically. Also, I think it was a wiser choice to introduce the darkness in this installment rather than postpone it to Goblet of Fire, otherwise Cedric's death would feel tonally jarring and Voldemort's return wouldn't be as impactful or feel as serious. Then again, this is all just my opinion!
I will always be sad he didn't direct other Harry Potter films. Not that other films aren't good. But PoA was simply the best. I don't know why he wasn't kept for other films.
@@alecpostawa3150yeah the film was set to start filming during the post production stage which I personally don’t think is enough time but then you have to also consider that they are working with children and within the time of the books/film they have gone to their homes for the summer holidays. Not a massive fan of the goblet of fire director though. It’s not the worst in franchise but you could tell a hole had been left that had been stamped by Cuoran. Which he could have come back for the later ones
Can’t believe we got a dude from Mexico to direct Harry Potter. Can’t believe we got a really gnarly director to make to make a Harry Potter film. Double whammy.
Alfonso did an amazing job with poa! You could watch that film without watching the previous ones with no context at all and still find it an enjoyable watch, same cant be said for a majority of the other films. Well done Alfonso!
PoA best Potter movie , the aura of the film is just different compared to the rest. He should have directed the rest of them aswell , the hate was unnecessary.
He may be good on a technical level by the story was boring af. He didn't capture the alarm and threat of Sirius Black well, plus he missed out multiple storylines including the marauders AND how Snape was saved by James
@@sameerhafeez7029 a lot of storylines were keep out from the movies, you can't put everything from the books in them that's why they're call adaptations and if you want to fault someone, you can start with Steve Kloves. Besides JK Rowling gave him almost total control of the movie, if she thought the marauders story was important, she would have told him.
I loved prisoner of azkaban, Gravity was also pretty good even after I doubted it, and he also directed one of my favorite movies of all time(children of men). I haven’t seen Roma, but regardless this guy doesn’t make good movies, but masterpieces.
Now, listening to these thoughts, it's even more impressive, how the hell do you inhereit a universe that was already stablished, with an already stablished cast and an stablished plotline to follow and yet you are able to make a film, not only better, but also, make it YOUR own! With your own rules, your own vision, your own perspective?? It's mesmerizing.
It’s definitely one of the those films that’s had a greater legacy than impact of release. In my top favourite three films of all time. Plus the first film I had seen at the cinema. 19 years later I’m coming towards my graduation as a film student
People are saying that Cuaron should direct Fantastic Beasts, to replace David Yates, but Cuaron is not the answer. First of all, he is way above Harry Potter, and second, they need to hire a different director, someone that can give a different vision and approach, like JA Bayona, Morten Tyldum or the director of "The Theory of Everything".
@@stefankitzinger6795 dude, he is an auteur filmmaker now. He isn't the kind of director someone would hire to do what they say. He does only what he wants to do now.
This is the guy that ruined one of the best Harry Potter books. No wonder, he didn't even read the books until after he got the job. He was too busy making an Alfonso Cuarón film and not a Harry Potter film.
@@CanadianLoveKnot Mozart isn’t for most people either. I remember George Clooney was pissed with how his Solaris movie flopped… unfortunately it was just too dark of a movie for the average American
@@CanadianLoveKnot Is the Netflix homepage something we should celebrate? I used to dislike Mozart until I played one of his pieces... there are many factors. I think interpretation is done by the viewer and most viewers don’t make an effort. Prisoner of Azkaban was perhaps not child friendly enough - even I have to admit it was the movie that gave me the most nightmares as a child (11).
To be honest, there isn't a bad Harry Potter film but he was the only one who captured the spirit of the novels. Easily the most rewatchable HP film ever made. I only wished he directed the rest.
Totally agree and yet I don't get what is THAT thing he had more than other adaptations..
Definitely
Totally agree.
Hmm...I think Sorcerer's stone perfectly captured the spirt of awe and wonder of the book. But Azkaban was the best made film by far.
As far as the main series goes, the only film I didn't care for was Phoenix!
Cuarón is a master. Roma is a masterpiece. Also, what he did with Azkaban is amazing, best film in the franchise.
There is no "best" in HP, Every film had it's own unique style of approach and atmosphere that really fits the mood. What I can agree with you is that it's the best franchise ever.
Azkaban was easily the best made film in the franchise.
And add it with the Magical Music of John Williams. Azkaban is such a masterpiece.
@@LetsTalkAboutFeelings na
Prisoner of Azkaban will always be not only my favorite Potter film, but one of my favorite fantasy films ever. Period. I love how it fits inside the larger narrative of the series, marking the transition from "oh it's just whimsical stories for children" to "holy shit this is actually getting serious!", as both the characters and the stories themselves start to mature. But I also love how it stands as a film of its own. Even though it's the third chapter of a fantasy blockbuster series, it still feels like a Cuarón film and it's quite cohesive to the rest of his filmography. Like, whenever I look at his entire body of work, Azkaban never feels out of place. I just love that.
although there are lots of great films out there, but prisoner of azkaban is my favourite film of all time
For me, Askaban ruins the consistency of the Films completely. I mean, if it would be one stand alone film, I would have enjoyed it far more. For me, the Film was too dark and that tonal shift was just massive. I mean, you shouldnt forget the whimsical, magical side of HP, but there was not that much in Askaban. And also, I don't really understand why you wanted it to getting more serious. Of course, the series gets more serious, but please don't forget the whimsical side, because magic is something Fantasy Films are about! They are about that "other-worldly", mysterious kind of style...
@@trance_im_wald2907 I do understand your point, but personally I disagree. Yes, this film brings a tonal shift to the series but I don't think it was as radical as you perceive. I think Cuarón found a very balanced spot between the childhood aspects of the first two films and the seriousness of the later ones. Azkaban is not as bright and happy as the first two, that's a fact, but I've always thought it's just as whimsical. Being more serious and more character focused doesn't automatically exclude the magical aspects of the film, it expands them, by bringing an emotional layer to Harry's characterization rather than use him just to react to the world around him. To me it seems like Columbus and Cuarón just have different perspectives on what "whimsical" might mean. Columbus dives into the colorful side of discovering the wizarding world for the first time, where everything is new to Harry. And that's very suitable for the first two stories! For the third year, however, I don't think it would have made much sense had the films stayed with Columbus's bright and almost child-like view. Harry is becoming a teenager and by this point he is used to the wizarding world, he's not as naive as before, so it's a good moment for Harry (and the viewers) to realize that there is a good amount of danger lurking in the shadows. In Azkaban, it's not that there is danger in spite of the magic, there is danger BECAUSE of the magic. Everything is a little darker, a little spookier, but that doesn't negate the magical aspects of the universe. The idea of danger is inherent to Cuarón's concept of whimsical, which is something I really enjoyed. Finally there is a lot at stake and Harry needs to deal with that emotionally, rather than just physically. Also, I think it was a wiser choice to introduce the darkness in this installment rather than postpone it to Goblet of Fire, otherwise Cedric's death would feel tonally jarring and Voldemort's return wouldn't be as impactful or feel as serious. Then again, this is all just my opinion!
Sorry for the long reply by the way, it's just that I could talk about this film for hours!
@@trance_im_wald2907 LOTR 3 2003 ---HP 3 2003---
Yes he did an amazing job in The Prisoner of Azkaban
I will always be sad he didn't direct other Harry Potter films. Not that other films aren't good. But PoA was simply the best. I don't know why he wasn't kept for other films.
They wanted him for the GoF but he declined because he wanted to continue with the post production of PoA, which is really sad but makes sense
@@alecpostawa3150yeah the film was set to start filming during the post production stage which I personally don’t think is enough time but then you have to also consider that they are working with children and within the time of the books/film they have gone to their homes for the summer holidays. Not a massive fan of the goblet of fire director though. It’s not the worst in franchise but you could tell a hole had been left that had been stamped by Cuoran. Which he could have come back for the later ones
Can’t believe we got a dude from Mexico to direct Harry Potter.
Can’t believe we got a really gnarly director to make to make a Harry Potter film.
Double whammy.
He directed the BEST Harry Potter movie in my opinion, Azkaban is the best one by a landslide.
G0thman yes! I completely agree. This dude helped transition the series into darker material naturally
Oh shit! I forgot he directed Harry Potter 3, which was my favorite in the sequels
We love you Alfonso Cuarón ❤️🇲🇽
I love Alfonso Cuaròn! ❤️
Alfonso did an amazing job with poa! You could watch that film without watching the previous ones with no context at all and still find it an enjoyable watch, same cant be said for a majority of the other films. Well done Alfonso!
POA is the best Potter film by far.
PoA best Potter movie , the aura of the film is just different compared to the rest. He should have directed the rest of them aswell , the hate was unnecessary.
“Hate”? Did people hate POA? I’m from the UK and people do argue which Harry Potter is the best haha
He may be good on a technical level by the story was boring af. He didn't capture the alarm and threat of Sirius Black well, plus he missed out multiple storylines including the marauders AND how Snape was saved by James
@@sameerhafeez7029 a lot of storylines were keep out from the movies, you can't put everything from the books in them that's why they're call adaptations and if you want to fault someone, you can start with Steve Kloves.
Besides JK Rowling gave him almost total control of the movie, if she thought the marauders story was important, she would have told him.
I loved prisoner of azkaban, Gravity was also pretty good even after I doubted it, and he also directed one of my favorite movies of all time(children of men). I haven’t seen Roma, but regardless this guy doesn’t make good movies, but masterpieces.
You should watch ‘Y Tu Mama Tambien’ 👍
Now, listening to these thoughts, it's even more impressive, how the hell do you inhereit a universe that was already stablished, with an already stablished cast and an stablished plotline to follow and yet you are able to make a film, not only better, but also, make it YOUR own! With your own rules, your own vision, your own perspective??
It's mesmerizing.
Cuaron is handsome
It would have been amazing if Guillermo Del Toro had directed one of the Harry Potter movies.
How did POA earn the least money? It's such a great film and I wish Cuarón would've directed the sequels as well.
It’s definitely one of the those films that’s had a greater legacy than impact of release. In my top favourite three films of all time. Plus the first film I had seen at the cinema. 19 years later I’m coming towards my graduation as a film student
Viva Mexico Cuarones!
He should direct doctor strange given the brilliance of what he did with the concept of time in this movie
Lol David Fincher said that butch cassidy making of helped him realize too. George Roy Hill
extraño es el Harry Potter que más me gustó
I've no doubt Cuarón directed his childhood in Mexico
9:30 JK Rowling, Chris Columbus, and Stuart Craig are proud
People are saying that Cuaron should direct Fantastic Beasts, to replace David Yates, but Cuaron is not the answer.
First of all, he is way above Harry Potter, and second, they need to hire a different director, someone that can give a different vision and approach, like JA Bayona, Morten Tyldum or the director of "The Theory of Everything".
Is David Yates really the problem with the series or it's JK's screenplay itself?
@@meghnasaha4349 both
"they need to hire a dofferent director", Yates = 6 movies.
Way above Harry Potter? Lmao it’s only one of the most successful movie series ever made. He definitely should have done more with it
@@stefankitzinger6795 dude, he is an auteur filmmaker now. He isn't the kind of director someone would hire to do what they say.
He does only what he wants to do now.
Del Toro is the real MVP
Second
This is the guy that ruined one of the best Harry Potter books. No wonder, he didn't even read the books until after he got the job. He was too busy making an Alfonso Cuarón film and not a Harry Potter film.
Total bullshit
@@alacanis It's actually true though. It was also the lowest grossing film of the franchise.
@@CanadianLoveKnot Mozart isn’t for most people either. I remember George Clooney was pissed with how his Solaris movie flopped… unfortunately it was just too dark of a movie for the average American
@@18yearsoldnot If Mozart is asked to play Bach or Beetoveen and plays it badly, do we pretend it's still brilliant?
@@CanadianLoveKnot Is the Netflix homepage something we should celebrate? I used to dislike Mozart until I played one of his pieces... there are many factors. I think interpretation is done by the viewer and most viewers don’t make an effort. Prisoner of Azkaban was perhaps not child friendly enough - even I have to admit it was the movie that gave me the most nightmares as a child (11).