The Prisoner of Azkaban takes on a new, darker tone and a faster pace with more depth and feel for danger, now that Harry comes of age.

This film will appeal to grownups just as much as children. I found this more interesting, like a real movie instead of merely being a word-for-word rehash of the novel.

I give credit to the new director for a positive change.

This is not just another Harry Potter movie; it's just a good movie.

Something wicked this way comes. Darker than its predecessors, The Prisoner of Azkaban may very well be the best of the Harry Potter series.

The third year at Hogwarts may indeed be more ominous, thanks to escaped prisoner Sirius Black and the introduction of the protective Dementors.

Harry's past is about to catch up with him, but will the truth make him stronger?

Funny, dark--with great special effects.

One thing is for sure; this is not the same old Harry.

He's in his third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Our hero is 13 and growing up, passing from confused child to testy teen.

He now brushes off dark forces with his magical wand like a true artist.

The boy wizard is moodier now and more intense than he was in the first two movies, but what I liked, is his personality makeover--the way he makes it clear right from the start of this film that he refuses to take guff from anyone.