Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Alfonso Cuaron knocks it out of the park in his first outing as director of the Harry Potter franchise. Harry, Hermione and Ron are growing up, as are their characters, and Cuaron skillfully draws out their best performances yet. Cuaron makes effective use of music and the outdoor scenes are beautiful. The hippograf is some of the best CGI work on film today -- it's truly amazing. This is an exciting, beautifully-acted, wonderful film.

Release Date: June 4, 2004

Company: Warner Bros.

Tagline: Something wicked this way comes

Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint

Director: Alfonso Cuaron

Screenwriters: Steven Kloves

MPAA Rating: PG, for frightening moments, creature violence and mild language