Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)

Over the years, I’ve made (and lost) a number of friends. As I get older, I find it harder to make a new one. It seems easy to make an acquaintance but to have that relationship turn into a friendship is rare. So watching Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) get to know his Defense Against the Dark Arts professor Remus Lupin (David Thewlis) prompts a number of pleasant memories of friends past and present. Despite Lupin’s shortcomings and his unfortunate lack of manners when transformed, he’s still someone that Harry can count on for sage advice and useful information.

Director:  Alfonso Cuarón Writer:  J.K. Rowling; Steven Kloves Cast:
Daniel Radcliffe -  Harry Potter Emma Watson -  Hermione Granger Richard Griffiths -  Uncle Vernon Rupert Grint -  Ron Weasley Michael Gambon -  Albus Dumbledore Maggie Smith -  Professor Minerva McGonagall Alan Rickman -  Professor Severus Snape Robbie Coltrane -  Rubeus Hagrid		Matthew Lewis -  Neville Longbottom Pam Ferris -  Aunt Marge Fiona Shaw -  Aunt Petunia Harry Melling -  Dudley Dursley Adrian Rawlins -  James Potter Geraldine Somerville -  Lily Potter Lee Ingleby -  Stan Shunpike Lenny Henry -  Shrunken Head