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APRIL 21, 2004 at 8:28 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Entertainment Weekly via ComingSoon.net
Entertainment Weekly
have counted down the most anticipated movies of the summer and on the list of 10 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban lands at number 2, ahead of Shrek and behind Spiderman.
According to EW here are the reasons we can't wait to see the movie:
WHY WE CAN'T WAIT: We've had to endure more than 18 months without a new "Potter" picture. Plus, we're intrigued by the choice of Alfonso Cuarón (Y Tu Mama Tambien) as director.
THE PREMISE: Renegade wizard Sirius Black (Gary Oldman) escapes from Azkaban prison and comes looking for Harry now in his third year of study at Hogwarts.
SOURCE: The third book in J.K. Rowling's projected series of seven "Harry Potter" novels
THE BACK STORY: Chris Columbus, who directed the first two "Potter" movies, stepped back and took a producer's title this time. Successor Cuarón may be best known for his racier recent work, but he also directed the underrated 1995 kids' film A Little Princess.
BURNING QUESTION: Will Cuarón's vision, darker and more freewheeling than that of Columbus, scare the kiddies and alienate the fiercely protective "Potter" purists? And will fans embrace a new Dumbledore (Michael Gambon, taking over from the late Richard Harris)?
COME FOR: A streetwear-clad, angry, "punk rock" Harry, (in Radcliffe's words)
STAY FOR: New additions to the Hogwarts bestiary -- Dementors and hippogriffs, oh my!
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Witch
Points: 635
JaBean1234 says:
Book three was probably my favorite so that is why I am so excited for the movies. That and the first two movies were so good. I hope the directing style is not too different but I'm sure it is going to be great either way.
Posted Apr 22, 2004 at 8:41 AM EST
Witch
Points: 514
amy j says:
There are just so many reasons why I am so excited about this movie. One big reason is the fantastic Snape. Also, Sirius, Lupin, Buckbeak.... The list goes ever on!
Posted Apr 22, 2004 at 9:17 AM EST
Student
Points: 225
missdmalfoy says:
I need more Tom but Ive stil got to wait another 42 days :( Dan looks nice in this film but so does Rupert!! :S This is going to be the best out of the 3 by far
Posted Apr 22, 2004 at 9:34 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 9045
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
I can agree with these reasons. All of them plus many more. I think waiting for the books also is a factor, since we want to know more to figure out the end of the story.
Posted Apr 22, 2004 at 9:46 AM EST
Professional Beater
Points: 20891
feltonluver says:
AHH i just can't wait and i totally agree. I also have another reason because tom felton is so hot and i will be so happy when i see it on screen. Plus its on the imax!
Posted Apr 22, 2004 at 10:09 AM EST
Points: 2593
Stella_ says:
I have my own bunch of reasons for wanting to see this movie, and a few of them involve some of the actors, hehe. ;)
But it's mainly because this film is said to be a bit saucier in many aspects, and I've really missed that in the first two films (and books).
The older they get, the better, I say!
Posted Apr 22, 2004 at 10:31 AM EST
Student
Points: 211
Tatar says:
Can't wait to see Harry produces a Patronus..it's amazing
Posted Apr 22, 2004 at 10:50 AM EST
Witch
Points: 540
lexie75 says:
My Reasons:::
Gary O
Sirius
Lupin
David T
The Phelps
Fred & George
its gonna be a yummy film!!!!
Posted Apr 22, 2004 at 11:08 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1269
Leira the Hobbit says:
Great reasons, especially seeing Dan more grown up and hotter! Can't wait to see the Punk-rock side of him! Yipee!
Posted Apr 22, 2004 at 11:10 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1368
Danzer says:
Here is my top 10.
To see Emma again
To see Emma again
To see Emma again
To see Emma again
To see sirius
to see dementors
To see lupin
To see Buckbeak
To see Hogwarts again
To see Emma again.
Posted Apr 22, 2004 at 11:48 AM EST
Transfiguration Professor
Points: 2990
Choralee says:
While I am not at all pleased about the "street wearing" comment, I am looking forward to seeing the film. I, too, want to see what Cuaron has done with it!
Posted Apr 22, 2004 at 11:57 AM EST
Gryffindor Chaser
Points: 3637
Angelina Johnson says:
I want to see Cuaron's work as well. I just want to see it badly.
Posted Apr 22, 2004 at 12:18 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 373
NarfNa says:
I'm so excited, I love movies. I'm trying not to get my hopes up, though. If I go in thinking it's going to be horrible, I'll come out all the more happier. *Please let it be good.*
Posted Apr 22, 2004 at 12:45 PM EST
Weird Sisters Guitarist
Points: 3573
Prof. Sk8ergirl says:
well,I have my own reaseons as to why I wanna watch it. 1)Dan,2)Dan3)Dan,etc. etc etc.I just can't wait for da movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Apr 22, 2004 at 1:24 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1908
Opera Ghost says:
It has been way too long between movies, thank goodness they have started on GoF already! If the withdrawl symptoms are this bad BETWEEN movies, how bad will it be after the last movie comes out? It is too depressing to think about...must think happy thoughts...only 42 days to go...
Posted Apr 22, 2004 at 2:34 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4040
Dan's no.1 fan 4ever says:
NUMBER 2???? SPIDERMAN NO.1???!!!! This is surely a joke!!!!!! This is going to be best film ever everybody, get it right!!! because any film with Dan in is great!!! i even watched The taior of Panama just to see Dan, and found that it was actually quite good!!! Just like David Copperfield is great!!!
Also, Dan happens to be the no.1 actor in the world not to mention that the film also contians the no.1 actress and no.1 actor!!!!
Need i say more???
Posted Apr 22, 2004 at 3:13 PM EST
Professional Beater
Points: 20891
feltonluver says:
Hehe was this on the telly because i love this and i hope they release it a bit earlier.. i heard taht this was a rumor and that would make me happy!
Posted Apr 22, 2004 at 4:08 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 472
hermionee says:
Top 10 reasons why I can't wait for POA:
1) Because I LOVE this book.
2) I am deathly scared of dementors (even though they suck)
3) The trio are older now and hotter too.
4) Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs.
5) Hermione's Timeturner.
6) Hogsmede.
7) Boggarts.
8) Cho Chang and Cedric Diggory.
9) Quidditch.
10) Because its closest to movie 4!
I can't wait for POA!!!!
GO LEAFS GO
Posted Apr 22, 2004 at 4:20 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1286
JessicaRadcliffeForever says:
42 DAYS UNTIL HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN COMES OUT!
Can you tell I can't wait? It's going to be the best of the Potter series yet! Especially since Dan is now HOT!
Posted Apr 22, 2004 at 4:26 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1079
Laura_Malfoy says:
I dont know about oyu guys but im diying to see the next movie whohooooooo (and i feel get off whoohooooo) the song you know hahah
Posted Apr 22, 2004 at 4:36 PM EST
Veela
Points: 3404
*venus* says:
I can't wait to see it because of all the hype around the movie (we've been building up to it for so long now!) and because PoA was my favourite book so far :)
Posted Apr 22, 2004 at 5:03 PM EST
Honeydukes Sweetie Pie
(Moderator)
Points: 4719
Keng says:
I cannot wait. I just cannot wait. It's coming out in less than a month and a half! Ooo! IMAX, here I come!!
Does anyone know when you can start buying tickets?
Posted Apr 22, 2004 at 5:17 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 83
Kandy Gurl says:
They named all the reasons I'd want to see it! I really can't wait for the movie, and it's going to be GREAT!
Posted Apr 22, 2004 at 5:18 PM EST
Honeydukes Sweetie Pie
(Moderator)
Points: 4719
Keng says:
Oh, yeah, and I forgot:
GO LEAFS GO!
Posted Apr 22, 2004 at 5:19 PM EST
Witch
Points: 617
*_Johnny 4 EveR_* says:
Well my biggest reason is that i can't wait for DAN. I'm also tired of watchin Chamber of Secrets a gazillion times so yah. But my main reason is totally bout DAN!!!!!!!
Posted Apr 22, 2004 at 5:27 PM EST
Heir of Slytherin
Points: 5499
Spazzingduck says:
YAAAAAAAAAAY!!! WE'RE (almost) NUMBER ONE! I can not wait to see this movie. Now my friends and I are considering going to the midnight showing! We need to see Harry as soon as possible!
Posted Apr 22, 2004 at 5:36 PM EST
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