Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Cuaron achieves the dark enchantment the rest of the series desires. This is a promise finally fulfilled.
Film Series
The Godfather Part II
The film is essentially about how Michael has failed to be his father, to garner real respect, and even to be truly Italian. The failure is a well-made sequel but was it necessary? It distorts the whole picture, as though Vito Corleone died for nothing.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
The warmest of the Harry Potter films. The best possible invitation to live in this world with him.
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
The title card of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, blazoned in its pulpy font across the opening dance act of shimmering waists at club Obi Wan, was the moment a great movie became a brand. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. After all, Indy’s adventures were born as serials, each entry a new exotic locale, another damsel, another sidekick, a new hellish fortress to conquer with a whip-cracking grin.