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8 HARRY POTTER MOVIES RECAP
As a child, I took pride in staying on top of the latest trends. I made sure I saw every episode of Lizzie McGuire, I read every Boxcar Children book, and saw every Disney Chanel Original Movie.
Unfortunately, one trend I missed out on was arguably the LARGEST one of my generation. The phenomenon of Harry Potter. Being in the conservative south at the peak of its popularity, I was not allowed to read or watch HP due to “witchcraft”. Now that I am a grown man, living alone in quarantine, I decided that NOW is the time to dive into the world of Harry Potter. Before COVID-19 hit, I was listening to the audio book of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” during my daily commute to and from work (LA traffic is a nightmare) and was probably a third of the way through the book when the pandemic hit. I know, I know, I know….I should read the books first…BUT I just couldn’t wait any longer and I am diving into the movies! I didn’t want this to be an average movie review, so instead, I will review each movie by asking 5 questions/observations (that I had post watching the film).
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
1. Is anyone gonna call Child Protective Services? This is a terrible home environment. It gives me Matilda vibes. 2. WHERE ARE THE BLACK PEOPLE? 3. YO! Is that the lady from Sister Act 2? COME THRU LEGEND! 4. Three Headed Dog? That’s lowkey terrifying 5. Lord Voldemort is like morphed on to someone’s head? How
Sway??
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
1. Isn’t Harry Rich? Why doesn’t he buy
Ron a new wand?? 2. Harry speaking to this snake in parseltongue does not sit well with me.
Maybe this movie is demonic haha. 3. Does Hermione and Ron have a little love connection? I am a fan. 4. How does Harry go back to that abusive house every summer? 5. Where are the people of color??
Harry Potter and Prisoner of Azkaban 1. Ok, what in the Willy Wonka is happening with Harry’s aunt? 2. The dementors are TERRIFYING.
Nope. Let me get my Bible. 3. I just saw Wes from “How to Get Away with Murder”! Is that him? 4. I wanna play Quidditch in a thunderstorm! Universal Studios needs to make that a ride. 5. KNUCK IF YOU BUCK
HERMIONE! Ducked Malfoy straight in his nose.
