There is a scene in the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban movie that far surpasses the book version
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It is a secret to no one that Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban It is one of the best films in the entire saga. This It represents a big change compared to the previous ones.which is why it is also usually labeled as the film that creates the transition from childhood to adolescence in the characters.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban It is a fairly dark film, both in lighting and in the plot, so it perfectly represents the entire change of Harry and company. Much of the success of this film is also due to its director, Alfonso Cuarón., who had fresh and very creative ideas that greatly improved JK Rowking’s concept, and a good example of this is the scene where Harry rides Buckbeak the hippogriff for the first time. And this whole scene turned out to be much better and more magical in the feature film compared to the books.
Alfonso Cuarón’s creative vision enhanced Harry’s journey over Buckbeak scene
Buckbeak is one of the most impressive beings in Harry Potter
It is well known that there are many differences between the Harry Potter books and the movies, which is perfectly natural, since They are two different artistic mediums.so changes are necessary to adjust to the characteristics of each one.
In this sense, we can find scenes that are better in the books and others that stand out more in the movies. Just as there is also material absent in the adaptations, such as, for example, Peeves the poltergeist, which does not appear in the feature films.
The main reason why Alfonso Cuarón agreed to direct Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban because This film works as that transition between childhood and adulthood for the protagonists. Therefore, he could afford to add more dark and serious narrative devices.
But there is one scene that is definitely much better in the movie than in the books and It’s all thanks to the ideas of Alfonso Cuarón. We are referring to the first time that Harry rides Buckbeak, Hagrid’s hippogriff.
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In the books, this whole scene that is planned to be magical, can be summarize in a few sentences in which only the displeasure and discomfort are noticeable that Harry experienced at all times. Therefore, we can affirm that, at least at this moment in history, JK Rowling designed a boring scene.
On the other hand, in the movie, things happen differently. First of all, We can see that Harry was nervous. and he rejected the idea of riding the hippogriff due to fear. However, Hagrid took it upon himself to present him to Buckbeak formally and, when he was accepted by the animal, he simply picked up the young wizard and put him on Buckbeak’s back.
This is when this wonderful scene begins, as Buckbeak begins to gallop until reaching enough speed to lift the ground. Harry, at first, holds on tightly to keep from falling. But he quickly overcomes his fear when he is amazed by all the magical scenery of Hogwarts.
One of the most iconic scenes from Harry Potter
Buckbeak and Harry fly over the Hogwarts castle and grounds, as well as also about the Black Lake and the trees of the Forbidden Forest. Furthermore, at all times, we can notice the young magician’s genuine emotion.
This first return of Harry and Buckbeak was magical, as it also serves to represent the freedom of both characters. But that’s not all, well We can point out that the soundtrack that accompanies this scene It helps a lot to make it even better.
Obviously, the music of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban It has been composed by John Williams. And it is precisely this, combined with all the scenery and what it represents, which makes this scene elevate even more and be authentically magical, surpassing its representation in the books.
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