Movie Reviews6.8/10
Fantastic Beasts Sequel Expands the Wizarding World But Loses Its Focus
A grand spectacle of wizards, yet the tale wanders through too many quests, leaving the heart of the story half told.
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Tag: Harry Potter
How HBO’s Harry Potter Series Adds New Scenes the Books Left Out
A look at seven scenes from HBO's Harry Potter that never appeared in the books, ranked by how well they hold up to canon.
Gary Oldman Argues HBO’s New ‘Harry Potter’ Series Beats the Films at Delivering What Fans Want
Gary Oldman says HBO's Harry Potter TV series will be more satisfying than the films because it can do the books word-for-word.
Movie Reviews8.1/10
The Battle That Ended It All: Deathly Hallows Part 2 Sticks the Landing
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 review: the Battle of Hogwarts, Snape's memory, and the final duel bring the decade-long arc to a satisfying close.
Movie Reviews7.8/10
Goblet of Fire: The Franchise Grows Up in a Graveyard
Mike Newell's fourth Potter film darkens the series with the Triwizard Tournament, a brutal graveyard climax, and Voldemort's return. A pivotal franchise entry.
Movie Reviews8/10
22 Years On, Prisoner of Azkaban Still Marks the Turning Point Where Harry Potter Grew Up
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban review: Alfonso Cuarón's film is the best-looking and most cinematic entry, with Dementors and a time-turner climax.
Movie Reviews7.7/10
24 Years On, Chamber of Secrets Still Trades Hogwarts Whimsy for Genuine Menace
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets review: The sequel is bigger, darker, and better, with standout performances and a thrilling climax. Score: 8/10.
Movie Reviews7.9/10
25 Years On, Philosopher’s Stone Remains the Film That Had to Get It Right
A look back at Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, 20+ years on: how the casting, sets, score and earnest tone built the franchise's foundation.