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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban FULL Reaction (Patreon)

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2024-05-26 17:21:23
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Sorry we were slow to catch onto the twist, but I swear this movie is incredible. Honestly some of my favorite fantasy cinematography and color grading, not to mention the great story and acting of course (plus that theme music)

Also, Dementors are SCARY GOOD

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Liam

so excited!!

Brandy

Each movie is supposed to represent one school year essentially. So in the first movie they were 11, second they were 12 and they are supposed to be 13 in this one and so on until the last 2 movies when they are 17. Hope that helps 🙂

CeNedra

My favourite movie and book in the whole series 🥰

Marc Post Jr

Just some clarifications. Harry and Hermione did not travel back in time multiple times, only once. But basically everything already happened. Harry showed up as a deer because a Patronus always has an animal attached to it, they didn't make that clear in this movie. The Marauders map was made by Remus Lupin, Peter Pettigrew, Sirius Black and James Potter. Mooney, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs. That's how Remus knew how to use it. Snape showed up to the Shrieking Shack because he was bringing a Werewolf potion to Lupin and saw Lupin and Sirius on the map which was on his desk, as Remus also saw Sirius. The Shrieking Shack was called haunted because as a child Remus would be there during the Full Moons and people would hear scary noised coming from the building. The Womping Willow was hiding the passageway to the Shack, which was placed for that specific reason by Dumbledore. Sirius managed to escape Azkaban by turning into a dog. The reason he escaped was because he saw the newspaper clipping of Ron and his family in Egypt and he saw Pettigrew in Ron's hand. The Knight Bus showed up because Harry used his wand-hand on the side of the road, which basically calls the bus. James, Sirius and Peter learned to become animals (Animagus) to be with Remus during his nights as a Werewolf. It's extremely difficult to learn and not everyone is allowed to learn it, they became it illegally. McGonagal is an example of a legal Animagus. Snape was the person who let slip that Lupin was a Werewolf because he was angry that Sirius escaped.

Sofía Reyes

Alfonso Cuarón was the best director. Love the way he was really respectful with the book. I enjoy a lot all of your reactions. It was so much fun re-watch it with both you!!! Greetings and have a great Sunday :)

thorreacts

Thank you! I didn't realize how closely the first two movies were released as well it just shows how fast you grow up at that age

thorreacts

Is this movie one of the more faithful book adaptions out of the series?

thorreacts

Really appreciate this post, you filled in a lot and answered many of my questions about plot points. I love that there's a solid reason behind the Shrieking Shack being considered haunted. And I don't know if you can get a better bodyguard than a literal giant tree haha As far as Sirius escaping Azkaban, was it a strategic decision to wait to escape or was he just desperate enough to try when he saw Pettigrew in Ron's hand? I love hearing how James, Sirius, and Peter learned to become animals illegally, I swear they are such rebels! Of course McGonagal would go the legit Animagus route haha

thorreacts

I can't say enough how much I am a fan of Alfonso Cuaron's directing in this film. His movement of the camera is just stunningly good, and I also can't get over both the color grading and scene transitions/ sound design. I've rewatched the Demontors arrival on the train scene several times, it's a masterpiece in suspense and tension (plus little touches like hinting at the plot reveal with the Rat). Have an amazing Sunday! :)

Marc Post Jr

I believe Sirius just finally had the motivation to try to escape. At that moment he no longer felt desperation but was filled with rage instead seeing that Pettigrew still lived. From what I recall that made him sort of invisible to the Dementors who no longer could detect his fear and despair.

Sarah_M

Adding to the excellent comment above: It was Sirius Black who was trying to get behind the Fat Woman's painting, he was trying to get into the Gryffindor Common-Room to get to Peter/Scabbers the rat. Because Sirius Black had seen the photo of Ron with Scabbers in the newspaper. Remus Lupin did (if I am remembering right) think that Sirius Black was guilty, and had betrayed Harry's parents and killed Peter, just like everyone else. When Harry said he'd seen Peter Pettigrew on the map, Lupin was genuinely shocked and said "that's not possible...". This was when Lupin started putting the clues together, that Peter was alive and faked his death, and used Sirius as a scapegoat. As you said, it's really had to get all this nuance from the books into the movies, but overall they did a pretty good job. So excited to watch the next one with you guys! 💜

Sarah_M

Oh AND this is also explains why Scabbers was "missing". He'd tried to run away! Sirius was after him. 🐀🐕

Sarah_M

ALSO (lol) I think Hermione's cat Crookshanks is an excellent judge of character in the books? Isn't that why the cat is always trying to get Scabbers? I've only read the books a few times, I can't remember if that's totally accurate, I feel 90% sure that's right, but I'll let one of the hardcore fans correct me if I am wrong. 😅

Dutchkel

Most of them are quite faithful. The next film is the most changed from the original but it would have been like a 5 hr movie with tons of cgi if they had tried to adapt some parts. They obviously have to remove some content but usually nothing really central to the plot because the books are very long but they are otherwise fairly faithful.

Dutchkel

You are correct that Crookshanks is not a normal cat and actually knew it was Peter Pettigrew all along and why he was why he was attacking Peter as a rat the whole time.

CeNedra

Yes and no 🤣🤣 none of them can be, the books are so in depth they could never do them justice. A huge amount of important detail is missed that I think is important to the story. Overall this is my favourite and a pretty good overall version of the book ❤️

Dutchkel

I think he did the best of all the directors at capturing the feeling the books give you about the world of Harry Potter. The sort of magical wonder of it all. Plus it is my favorite of the books and the Maurders Map design for the credits was a nice touch. I used to have my dual band wifi channels named isolemnlyswearimuptonogood and mischiefmanaged.

Dutchkel

Yes and James' animagus form was a stag as was his patronus. That is why Harry thought it was his Dad's patronus on the shore. He has the same patronus as his father.

Sarah_M

Excellent, I'm giving myself kudos for my memory-recall abilities, go me. 🍪

Raven Dark

I've been especially excited for your reaction to this movie in particular because it has so much more depth and mystery, and so many more plot twists. It's also my favorite out of the three movies you've seen so far. Already, you can see how much darker this movie is compared to the first two. I love it. Just to expand on some of the comments above: Patronuses have two forms. One is the shield form Harry and Lupin used when Lupin was teaching Harry how to do the Patronus charm. The other is the form of a glowing light in the shape of an animal. That's what the stag was that showed up when Harry saved himself and Sirius. As someone else said earlier, Harry's Patronus takes on the form of a stag because his is the same as his father's. Did you notice what Ron's dad said to Harry in his conversation about Black before Harry left for Hogwarts? He asked Harry to promise him he wouldn't go looking for Black. Harry said, "Why would I go looking for someone who wants to kill me?" Then at Hogsmead, Harry found out that Black betrayed his friends and got Harry's parents killed by telling their location to Voldemort. We now know that's not what happened, but that's why Mr. Weasley told Harry not to go looking for Sirius. He knew that if Harry found out what Sirius did, he might want to go after him and take revenge. I normally have no interest in rewatches, but this movie has so many seeds planted and so much great forshadowing that a seeing a rewatch of this might be fun, because it would be neat to see you guys notice all the little clues. Like for example, the way Ron kept noticing Hermione in a place she wasn't before. It's because she was using the Time Turner. This movie is one of those rare gems that is almost more fun on rewatches. Great reaction, Nick and Wyn. Super excited for the fourth film, and there's so much more adventure to come.

Raven Dark

Oh, yeah, one more comment I forgot to make. Nick is right, Wyn. He's talking about a time loop. In some versions that depict time travel, when you travel back into the past and alter a moment, it creates a loop--the timeline changes so that it's as if you had always done that thing. It's as if it always happened, and the original way things took place no longer occurred. It's a time paradox. Hope that makes sense.

Sarah_M

Agree with everyone else here; I think they did a really good job with what they had to work with in terms of condensing it down into a movie length. I always tell people if they love the movies, they'll *love* the books, because they just fill in even more detail for you. But, for me, nothing is missing enough that it ruins the experience of movie series. I'm sure the fans will fill you in on any extra tid-bits that are worth mentioning as you go. Super exciting, I'm already looking forward to the next one! 🥳

Tymm Reacts

I wanted to tell you two a couple of things...You don't see them in the movie, but it's in the book. Black entered Gryffindor Tower to search for Scabbers. That's why Ron thought Crookshanks ate him. Crookshanks befriended Sirius in his dog form on the Hogwarts grounds. Also, the Marauder's Map was created by Lupin (Moony), Peter Pettigrew (Wormtail), Sirius (Padfoot), and James Potter (Prongs). The three friends became animagi in order to protect Lupin during his time. The Shrieking Shack was where the four hid during the full moon. Dumbledore set the Womping Willow on the grounds to make the tunnel so that Lupin could hide there. His friends found out and decided to help him through his transformation. The younger guys created the Map to be sneaky, like the Weasley twins and Harry did after. Enjoyed your reaction and I'm really enjoying you two watching this together. It's awesome!

Kristin Carter

It's not book faithful IMHO, it skips everything about the mauraders. When I left the theater after watching it, the woman in front of me asked her husband how Lupin knew how the map worked and that's when I realized how much they left out.

CeNedra

I agree, I also think the info about the mauraders is important info, especially because they use the stag in this film. It helps explain a lot of things.

Morcelle Morcelle

One thing they did do in the book was mentioning several times that the rat was exeptionally old. So thats of course a bit of for shadowing.

Freida Mason

Actually they could have made this movie into two parts like they did with #7.

Alex Scott

Not specific to this movie, but thank you so much Nick for always including the movie/show on the video. Some react channels patreons rely on you finding your own copy of the media they're watching, which is understandable sometimes. But the fact that you always include it is so, so appreciated. Makes your patreon really stand out. Can't wait for the other five movies, btw. Love Harry Potter so much!

Amy Silknitter

Lupin wasn't helping Sirius. He didn't realize Sirius was innocent until Harry told Lupin he saw Peter Pettigrew on the map.

Heida

Fun facts/answers to some of your questions: This film is much different and darker because it has another director than the first two. As good as the film is, it leaves out actually significant plot points at the expense of things that are insignificant and don't appear in the books at all. The director admitted he didn't know anything about the books when he was offered the job and very arrogantly made up his own stuff to put in the film. For instance, the film doesn't explain the origin story of the Marauders Map as people in the comments above have talked about. To add to thaf, in Latin, Lupin means wolf and Sirius means the "Dog Star" (the brightest star in the night sky) because it is part of the constellation Canis Major or "the greater dog", a clever hint to who the characters are. Furthermore, Pettigrew comes from the French words "Petit" and "gros" which means "small" and "fat". HP exists in a universe that applies the Single Timeline Theory of time travel. You experience a single time line that never changes. There is no timeline where Buckbeak and Harry die or Sirius does not escape. The Harry and Hermione that went back in time didn't change anything. They were always there, hence the rocks that were thrown at them BY HERMIONE and Hermione seeing herself. We, the viewer, just didn't see them. One has to decide to use a Time-Turner to change the future, not the past. You have to decide ahead of time what you want to change. At the time of Buckbeak's "execution", Dumbledore has already decided to send Harry and Hermione back in time. He already knows that Buckbeak escapes because of the time travel. Since the existence of Time-Turners have created big plot holes, J.K. Rowling has also made the explanation that you can only go back five hours without seriously harming yourself. Now, why didn't they use the Time-Turner to prevent Voldemort killing Harry’s parents? Exactly for the reasons I have mentioned. The fact that they died means that they could not have been saved. You can only change things that you already know will happen. You can only change what you have predicted. In the book, Hermione gave the Time-Turner back at the end of the year as she no longer needed it. Fans have also talked about a plot hole regarding Fred and George not noticing that some dude named Peter Pettigrew was with Ron all the time and even in his bed. J.K. Rowling said they simply did not care to look at where Ron was and who he was with. But there is a theory that the Marauders designed the map so that no one else besides them could see them on the map. However, in the film Harry was able to see Peter, so that doesn't make sense. In the book it is actually Lupin who sees Peter, not Harry. So that would be a film plot hole. Also, in the books, the names are not as obvious as they are in the films (each person is represented by a dot with their name above it in small letters). If the twins had seen Peter's name it probably would have looked like he was just another student. If underage magic outside of Hogwarts is illegal, why did Harry not get in trouble for using the Lumos charm in the beginning of this film? First, it is not in the book - instead, Harry is doing his homework using a torch. Second, the main reason why underage magic is illegal is to prevent it from being exposed to Muggles. Lumos is such a mundane charm that it can be easily explained to any Muggle who spots it, so the Ministry probably doesn’t care. They also likely take the context into account (like with Madge). Harry DID cast Lumos in the book in another instance after leaving the Dursleys but didn't get in trouble because he was all alone in the dark and they knew Sirius Black was after him. Here's how and why Sirius escaped. The minister had visited Azkaban and Sirius asked him for the newspaper. He saw a photo of the Weasleys in Egypt and immediately recognised Peter Pettigrew disguised as Scabbers. Since the Dementors did not know that Sirius was an Animagus and they cannot sense an animal's thoughts, he escaped by transforming into his dog form. Lupin thought Sirius was guilty and he wasn't helping him until he found out Peter was alive. It was actually Crookshanks, Hermione's cat, who helped Sirius get into Hogwarts, as he knew all along that Scabbers was really Peter and that Sirius was disguised as a dog. Crookshanks is half Kneazle, a magical cat-like breed of feline, known for their uncanny ability to detect untrustworthy intentions or suspicious activity. This is why 'Scabbers' went missing, as he was hiding from Sirius AND Crookshanks. Sirius IS the one who scratched the painting, as he was trying to get into the Gryffindor common room to get the rat/Peter. He is also the one Harry saw before the bus came (there is a theory that the dementors attacked Harry on the train because they could smell Sirius' scent since he got so close to Harry). The dementors are a metaphor for depression and are based on J.K. Rowling's own experience. The presence of a dementor makes the surrounding atmosphere grow cold and dark. It drains its victims of happy thoughts, memories and emotions. Every good feeling, every happy memory will be sucked out of them and it forces its victims to relive their worst memories. That is why you need to think of your happiest memory to create a Patronus Charm. As someone who has battled depression for years, I can honestly say it is the most accurate description of it. The dementors are invisible to muggles just like depression is invisible to us. The Patronus Charm makes it go away, even if it's just for a little while, and brings a bright positive energy like therapy (or whatever works for that person) does with depression. Chocolate is also used to help alleviate the effects of dementors. Real world scientists say that chocolate has chemicals inside it that stimulate the release of endorphins (natural hormones that can alleviate pain, lower stress and improve mood), often leading to the feeling of increased happiness. The Patronus Charm is one of the most powerful defensive charms. It is a complicated and extremely difficult spell that channels the witch or wizard's positive emotions into a powerful protection. When cast properly, it evokes a partially-tangible positive energy force known as a Patronus or spirit guardian, which acts as a shield between the witch or wizard and the dementor. The Patronus has two forms, non-corporeal and corporeal. It can appear as 'a thin wisp of silver' that hovers 'like mist' or it takes the shape of the animal with whom the witch or wizard shares the deepest affinity (which is more advanced and difficult). It is down to their skill in which form it appears. Each Patronus is unique to the one who conjures it, and it’s even possible, in some cases, for it to change. Harry's Patronus is a stag (a male deer) like his dad's. So it was, in a way, his dad who saved him. When Lupin transforms into his werewolf form, Sirius asks "You didn't take your potion tonight?" In the book it is explained that Lupin has to take a special potion that, though it cannot prevent the transformation, it allows him to remain sane in werewolf form so that he cannot hurt anyone, including himself. But the trick is, it has to be taken every single day for two weeks before the full moon and even if one day is missed, it won't work. Snape had been providing him with it and I assume he had it on him in the Shrieking Shack but was knocked out by Harry before he could give it to Lupin. Easter Egg: When the twins open The Marauder's Map for the first time the name Newt Scamander can be seen. He is the main character in the Fantastic Beasts series (which I think you should consider watching after HP). One theory suggests that Newt may have been at Hogwarts to save Buckbeak from execution, given his love for magical creatures. It's almost universally agreed upon that the films did Ron dirty. One of the most notable ways was how most of his best lines were given to Hermione. In the book, Ron protects Harry against Sirius. Also, when Snape calls Hermione an "insufferable know it all" Ron sticks up for her and is put in detention, but in the film he agrees with Snape. Never noticed it before but when Aunt Marge is insulting Harry's parents, Petunia laughs when she is insulting James but stops when she starts insulting Lily. However much she may have resented her, Petunia loved her sister deep down. Some people don't think it's a real spell but knowing what we know now, it would make sense as to why Ron couldn't make Scabbers yellow in the first film - because the spell only works on rats. When Hermione tells Hagrid that Draco must be taken to the hospital after harassing Buckbeak (which I think was more out of concern for Hagrid rather than Draco) you can see her wearing the time turner around her neck. When Harry and Hermione travel back in time using the Time-Turner you can hear the ticking of a clock the whole time. The reason it took so long for Lupin to conjure his Patronus on the train was because he was sleeping off a recent transformation. The dementors showed up during the Quidditch match because they feed on positive emotions and the audience was filled with it. Behind the scenes: After Richard Harris' death, Dumbledore was recast and from films 3-8 was played by Sir Michael Gambon, who died last year (R.I.P). Fun fact: Sir Ian McKellen was considered for the role but he thought it was too similar to his role in LOTR. Also, David Thewlis (Lupin) was originally considered to play Professor Quirrell in Philosopher's Stone. And Pam Ferris who plays aunt Marge played Miss Trunchbull in Matilda. She also played a nun in the first five seasons of Call the Midwife (which I recommend). While filming the sleeping bag scene in the Great Hall after Sirius came to Hogwarts, Daniel Radcliffe had requested to have his sleeping bag next to a girl whom he liked at the time. Director Alfonso Cuarón, Michael Gambon and Alan Rickman played a practical joke on him by hiding a remote-control-operated Whoopee Cushion in his sleeping bag. Daniel tried really hard to stay in character. Hermione's "Is that what my hair looks like from the back?" was ad-libbed by Emma Watson due to her concern over her hair. The director loved it so much he kept it in the film. After Harry rides Buckbeak and Draco pushes two kids away, one of them is Tom Ackerley, Margot Robbie's husband: https://youtu.be/MnlY-29TENo?si=cN1biCl-Fmo49b0O. If you watch at 0.25x speed and pause at 0:11 you can see him - He is the dark haired one on the left of the screen. At the time this film was released, Dawn French (a British comedian and icon) who played the Fat Lady was married to the actor who played the Shrunken Head on the Knight Bus (Lenny Henry). Finally, "Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times if one only remembers to turn on the light" is one of my favourite quotes.

Viera Galikova

this book, 3rd book, is beyond amazing: Harry is so ashamed that the TRAUMA TRIGGERS (dementors) affect him so much, even make him pass out. Lupin then explains to him that it is because he witnessed his mom begging for his life and someone killing his mom in front of him when he was 1 year old - people do not remember stuff like that from the age of 1, but the brain remembers. Harry is then taught to use positive sources to fight of the depression+panic that the triggers cause (positive thought to conjure the Patronus) which is literally part of various approaches in therapy (for example tranformational systemic therapy..)... Using sources is a huge part of therapy. Similarly, Neville fighting his fear of Snape with humor is a recommended tactic in some parts of therapy. Finally, Harry successfully connects with the best personal sources that were given to his psyche by people in his life strong enough to conjure a corporeal Patronus in the shape of a stag-deer, because he's perfectly capable of using what he has in his brain to fully shake of depression and/or panic attack . ... also, chocolate helping shaking of depression/sadness partially is a real thing in our world, too.

April Nicole

Where are you getting this back story from on how Sirius escaped and how crookshanks helped him enter? I don't remember it being in the books

April Nicole

No thanks. Two movies weren't needed for 7 either

Fae

Me: *having a bad day* *immediately goes to find next Nick/Quynh HP reaction* TY both for all yins do ♥

Kai Lucas Zachary

Lockhart isn’t the best character in the entire HP series, but the actor portraying him IS one of the best in the franchise.

Kai Lucas Zachary

Did your girlfriend say that she’s almost 20?? How old is she?

BRT

Then you should go back and read it again. Here's an exerpt. “This cat isn’t mad,” said Black hoarsely. He reached out a bony hand and stroked Crookshanks’s fluffy head. “He’s the most intelligent of his kind I’ve ever met. He recognized Peter for what he was right away. And when he met me, he knew I was no dog. It was a while before he trusted me…Finally, I managed to communicate to him what I was after, and he’s been helping me" “He tried to bring Peter to me, but couldn’t…so he stole the passwords into Gryffindor Tower for me…As I understand it, he took them from a boy’s bedside table…” “But Peter got wind of what was going on and ran for it.” croaked Black. “This cat — Crookshanks, did you call him? — told me Peter had left blood on the sheets…”

Thomas Gabriel White

The one who helped Sirius into the castle was actually Crookshanks, Hermione's cat. Lupin didn't know Sirius was innocent until he learned Peter Pettigrew was still alive. Also the reason Sirius black escaped prison was by turning into a dog, which he wasn't able to do before because the Dementors were draining his will to live. He saw the newspaper shown at the beginning of the movie of the Weasley family's trip to Egypt, which had the rat in it. It was his anger and desire to kill Peter Pettigrew that gave Sirius the will to shapeshift and escape the prison.

Danny Glover's Knees

Harry becoming a young man...playing with his wand under the covers!

Danny Glover's Knees

I love you guys but you really need to work on not watching the scene and then waiting to comment. There were so many times, including the most important scenes, where she was upset and yelling a question that was being answered while she was yelling. Then there were gems like shouting "they should have put him in handcuffs" while speaking about P.P. like they were stupid for not having hand cuffs and/or using them on a guy who changes into a rat. Then yelling at Harry, Ron and Hermione for not running, when Ron could barely walk with the bite on his leg. I don't mean to complain but the fact that you have your audio levels so much higher than the movie, makes it so that we have to turn up the volume so much to hear the movie that it sounds like you guys are yelling.