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- Goblet of Fire. The ultimate Potter movie ticks all of the boxes. Opening with the Quidditch World Cup is a breath of fresh air and the Tri-Wizard tournament (the ultimate school sports day) is a brilliant framing device for a series of spectacular encounters and exciting action.
- Chamber of Secrets. Criminally underrated, I would argue that this movie actually offers the biggest look into life as a student at Hogwarts. We get a lengthy look at Harry’s second year of studies in what is the longest instalment in the series and well before the Fantastic Beasts movies we are introduced to a host of magical creatures including the Basilisk, Phoenix, House-Elf (everyone loves Dobby) and the Whomping Willow.
- Prisoner of Azkaban. This might be the hottest take on this list. Widely considered by many to be the best of the franchise, The Prisoner of Azkaban is undoubtedly a great movie but doesn’t even make our top two.
- Philosopher's Stone. Our first depiction of Hogwarts on the big screen is a generational moment and seeing all the characters so young makes us swell with pride, but this is one of the best-structured movies in the franchise.
- 8 Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets
- 7 Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows – Part 1
- 6 Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire
- 5 Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone
Directed by Chris Columbus
At 161 minutes, Chamber of Secrets is the longest film of the Harry Potter franchise, and perhaps not-so-coincidentally, it’s also the last film to try and fit (almost) everything from the book into the movie. Director Chris Columbus expands on the world he built so beautifully in the first film with a slightly darker and much more plot-heavy sequel, and while the film isn’t bad per se, it’s definitely the most laborious of the bunch. Though it’s certainly too long and meanders in places, the...
Directed by David Yates
It’s tough to judge a film that is self-admittedly half a story, but since it’s presented as a separate entry in the Harry Potter series, Deathly Hallows – Part 1 must be evaluated as such. Book readers had their issues with the walkabout nature of the first half of the final book, so many were bracing for a somewhat sluggish film adaptation of those initial chapters. And while Deathly Hallows – Part 1 is mightily compelling for the first hour or so (seeing these characters out and about in t...
Directed by Mike Newell
It was with Goblet of Fire that the Harry Potter novels took their big first step towards adulthood, expanding not only in size but also in scope. Director Mike Newell likewise rises to the challenge of introducing a Wizarding World much larger than Hogwarts while also giving the franchise its first major onscreen appearance of Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes). It’s in between these two heavy tasks, though, that Newell really shines, as he picks up Prisoner of Azkaban’s theme of burgeoning adolescen...
Directed by Chris Columbus
While it may not be as flashy, refined, or impressive as the rest of the films in the franchise, Sorcerer’s Stone (or Philosopher’s Stone for the Potter purists) deserves immense credit for setting up this series so wonderfully and laying a fantastic foundation on which the other films could be built. Director Chris Columbus was not only responsible for putting together the incredible cast, but he also captured the Wizarding World on film in a manner that felt relatable and wholly transfixing...
- Adam Chitwood
Nov 2, 2024 · Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1. Release date: 19 November 2010. Runtime: 146 minutes. Age rating: PG-13 (US) / 12A (UK) Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Bill Nighy ...
Jun 19, 2024 · Michael Gambon mainly bellows a lot. (Read our original Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire review) 7. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (David Yates, 2009) The plot: Harry stumbles on a ...
1 day ago · Harry Potter. and. Fantastic Beasts. Movies Ranked: The Wizarding World by Tomatometer. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince celebrates its 15th anniversary! The Harry Potter film franchise ruled the box office for a decade, but it also managed the uncommon feat of earning Certified Fresh status for every single one of its installments. It ...
Feb 10, 2023 · Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) – 77%. Warner Bros. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix was the first film after Voldemort’s return, and it suitably reflects the darker ...
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May 17, 2023 · Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. $21.01 at Amazon. 7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 1 (2010) (Image credit: Murray Close/ Warner Bros) By the time the films get to the Deathly Hallows double bill, things are really picking up, action-wise.
