Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban (DVD 2004)

Based on J. K. Rowling's book, "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" covers the boy wizard's third year at Hogwarts and hit the big screen in 2004. The film opens at Privet Drive with the end of the summer holidays approaching. The previous summer, at the start of the Chamber of Secrets, Harry had been blamed by the Ministry of Magic for a spell performed by Dobby the House Elf in Dursley's house. This summer, Harry panics as he accidentally casts a spell on Uncle Vernon's thoroughly obnoxious sister. Knowing he's in trouble, he decides to go on the run - but, following a bumpy ride on the Knight Bus, the Minister for Magic corners him at Diagon Alley. Harry is somewhat surprised to be let off, given the trouble he got into the previous year - but relieved all he same.

The Magic Community seems to be much more concerned with a very dangerous criminal called Sirius Black, the first person to escape from Azkaban (the wizard prison). He had been sent there after being found guilty of murdering thirteen people - twelve of them muggles - with a single curse about twelve years earlier. Widely believed to have been a big supporter of Voldemort's, the rumour is he's hunting for Harry. As a result, some Azkaban guards (terrifying creatures, known as Dementors) have been posted at Hogwarts for the protection of the pupils and staff.

Harry is, once again, joined by Ron and Hermione at Hogwarts. There's a bit of trouble between Harry's two friends, however. Much of that is caused by Hermione's new pet Crookshanks - a crazy cat, who seems determined to kill Scabbers, Ron's rat, at every opportunity. This year's Defence Against The Dark Arts teacher, is Professor Lupin who - like the Dementors, the three friends meet him for the first time on the Hogwarts Express. Despite the fact he dresses rather shabbily and gets strangely ill from time to time, Lupin actually seems to know what he's doing. He also proves to be highly popular with the majority of pupils, particularly Harry. There are a couple pf other new teachers introduced this year - one of them is Hagrid, who has taken over the Care of Magical Creatures class. Unfortunately, his first lesson leads to a bit of trouble with a Hippogriff. Another is Professor Trelawney, the Divination teacher - who seems to be a bit of a crackpot. In their first lesson, she somehow picks out the Grim (a death omen) from Harry's tealeaves. Harry probably wouldn't have been too worried, only he'd already seen something of a death omen just as he was boarding the Knight Bus.

The movie is very enjoyable, though a good deal darker than I had imagined. Despite the criticism I've heard of their performances in the previous films, I thought Daniel Ratcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint were very good in their roles. (Draco, Harry's arch nemesis, would've stolen the show had his role been any bigger : Tom Felton plays the part of a strutting, arrogant, little twerp superbly. One of the most enjoyable scenes came when Hermione puts him firmly in his place). Professor Trelawney was also an enjoyable addition, played by the barely recognisable Emma Thompson. (Her ex-husband, of course, was also once on the teaching staff at Hogwarts : Ken Brannagh played the part of Gilderoy Lockhart in "The Chamber of Secrets"). For fans of the Stone Roses, meanwhile, Ian Brown stops by the Leaky Cauldron for a quick drink. The film's effects are hugely impressive.

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This one is a must for all you harry potter fans..
it runs for 136 mins, and is suitable for all tv screens..
It does contain a few scenes which i would call mildly scary and a little language but it is rated as a "pg"
another must for all you potter fans

well what can i say,
great special FX
great story
great for everyone
thought i would buy it as i have not got the 2 disc edition

If you like the Harry Potter series then this is a good buy. It dosn't manage to cram in everything from the book but the makers have respected the story well and made a very good film. The acting has continued to improve since the beginning of the series and with Gary Oldman joining the cast in this film it only means good things. To sum up this is a good all round film and a good watch for families with older children, or adults.

I had the DVD before and had it stolen, I brought this one as a replacement, this is my favourite one out of all the Harry Potter Films, this one is not all about the magic and mystery, it is about the start of a new jouurney in Harry's life, after he find someone new ( Sirius Black) to share his life with, and to find out more about his parents, which is so important to him. Excellent, Excellent Film.

brought it for my girlfriend cause she wanted it, we watched it and now we both love! great dvd. fantastic bargain aswel.

excellent, as the main characters are getting older the films become a little darker and a bit more scary! if your 12.
i bought this to complete my set and having read all the books this was the only film i'd not seen.
great adaptation of the book but definately not as feel good as the previous 2 stories, which i think is good as knowing what harry and his friends are in for in the next few books/films. we need to prepare for some dark and pretty horrid stuff to come.

Harry's third year at Hogwarts and as usual filled with magical creatures and wonderful characters.
The scares come in with the dementors, jailors of Azkaban, who suck out your life force, but perhaps a potions lesson with Professor Snape is more frightening!
A must-see for all Harry Potter fans.

I bought the product because it described the condition as new. I generally prefer products those are new or as new with low P&P. When I received the DVD, I was thrilled to see that it was in a new condition which I was not expecting. Thanks very much for selling me this product.

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This has a fantastic twist to the plot and is starting the foundations for the darker times of Harry Potter. For me this is the where Harry Potter films start "growing up" after the 1st and 2nd films. Huge Harry Potter book fan and as hugely transferred by a very successful series of films which is quite rare these days.

One more for my Harry collection to replace my video tapes which are slowly deteriorating.I love following Harry & his friends as they grow up & I will be delighted to show them to my grandson as he grows older.I hope other grandchildren will follow him but he is only 12 weeks old so I will have to be patient.I hope in years to come these films will become children's classics.They certainly,in my opinion,deserve to be.

wow just finished watching harry potter 3 and i was blown away in never knew that a movie could be made just as good as the book gary oldman made actually think that he was mental and that what a brilliant actor does make you think that they are that actual person can't wait to watch number 4

Whether or not you have read the books makes no difference, if an adult or child. The movie is a excellent watch. Well worth the time and money.

I like all of the films to do with Harry Potter and I decide to buy this item because of the price being cheaper than the shops and I don't like about it is they try to destroy harry potter in it

Good film. Bought on DVD as wife would not watch at the pictures, and I could watch in the comfort of my own home, in my own time. Simple purchase and good quality film reproduction.

Haven't watched the film yet, but understand from friends it's excellen. hoping to watch in the near future.

When this film came out at the cinema many critics said that it was the 'darkest' film in the series so far. I have to disagree. If you have read the books then, in my opinion, you cannot consider any of the films so far to have any merit whatsoever. The whole series centres on the life of Harry Potter so how on earth did they fail to find a boy who can act? Young actors such as Dakota Fanning prove that you can have talent at a young age but in my opinion Daniel Radcliffe cannot act his way out of a paper bag. No matter how good any of the co-stars may be, the films ultimately hang on the abilities of Radcliffe, and as with the previous 2 films he has not brought an ounce of talent with him. This film is an insult to the book.

This is an excellent movie, in my opinion far beats the preceding two. The young actors have developed in their acting abilities and are truly beginning to grow up. The only flaw I can mention is that it does differ somewhat from the book itself, there being several discrepancies regarding plot etc, although the viewer must allow for poetic license!
I already had this movie on VHS, but I am currently converting my collection to DVD.
A must have for any Potter fan, young or old ( I am 27!!!)
If you are considering seeing this movie, I say DEFINATELY!!

Sirius makes this film worth watching on his own - he is very lovely :-). The film is great and the special effects are too. Buckbeak makes his debut in this film and is great. My favourite scene is at the very end when Harry flies off on his broomstick.

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Its a Potter film which has a bit more depth to it as the characters are now in their third year at Hogwarts. There is new excitement, which follows a good pace so it doesn't feel like a long film. Definately one of my favourite Harry Potter films, new characters and lines of humour and lots of action. Would rate it 10 out of 10.

Have started collecting Harry Potter films after seeing them in Cinema. Very pleased with purchase as it arrived quickly and condition was excellent as write up indicated.