Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" is the most cinematically gorgeous film in the franchise, and is the only true detour/pit stop in where the series is headed. As always, this film franchise is done to near perfection, and the third outing is no exception. I could go on about what makes this film, and the whole repertoire, work, but the richness of everything threatens to overwhelm, so I'll just say this: these movies are an experience, large cinematic events. Only dare to watch if you are willing to get enamored of the grand scale of things.