13 Movies That Basically Spat On The Book They Were Based On And 14 That Are Like A Love Letter To The Book

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If you don't think this is the best Harry Potter book/movie, you're either wrong or lying. It perfectly bridges the gap between kid and teen Harry and his friends, and it's the closest Michael Gambon ever comes to actually acting like Dumbledore. We get to see some of the most iconic moments from the entire series, including Hermione punching Malfoy and "EXPECTO PATRONUM!!!" Gary Oldman, David Thewlis, and Alan Rickman shone as Sirius, Lupin, and Snape, in a film where their history was at the forefront. Also, Harry's angst is at its best here.