Quote Originally Posted by Rye

I don't really like the Harry Potter movies. The first wasn't bad, but the 3rd was HORRIBLE.
I loved the 3rd movie, whereas I strongly disliked the first two. And my expectations were pretty darn high, especially with Alfonso Cuarón at the head of the project, but I wasn't disappointed.

It's the only Harry Potter movie that even comes close to being a worthy adaptation of the book.