katikat | Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

I have read only the first two books so I had no idea what would happen in this movie - and maybe that's why I liked it much better than the previous two. Interesting. Looks like my decision to drop the books and just watch the movies is paying off. Though this one, as good as it was, felt rather like a prelude than a self-contained movie. When it was over, I thought, well... that's it? Hm.

And interesting twist with Sirius Black. He and Remus Lupin were giving off, at least IMHO, some pretty strong slashy vibes. Or maybe Sirius Black and James Potter? And Harry's father wasn't even there! I mean, when Sirius touched Harry's face and said that he looked so much like his father, but he had his mother's eyes... Or maybe a threesome, anyone? Sirius seemed so wistful...

I still can't get a read on Severus Snape. Is he protecting Harry or does Harry simply piss him off?

Why did Hermione actually use the device? Why did she have to go to so many classes? It was pretty irresponsible of her. And it was never explained.

And Draco Malfoy... I think the movies would've been much better if Draco wasn't such a one-tone sleazy character, if he had some redeeming qualities. But he's just a cowardly bully, nothing more. What a shame.