‘Fantastic Beasts: Secrets of Dumbledore’ imperfectly magical
Movie review: This third “Beasts” film is again overpacked with characters and plot nuances, but it’s easy to watch in a spellbinding way.
‘Amazing Spider-Man’ (2012) experiments with a darker tone
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): The Andrew Garfield series experiments with a darker tone and affirms that the 2002 film had it right all along.
Every ‘Harry Potter’/ Wizarding World movie, ranked
Movie rankings: Here’s a look at the fantastic films of the “Harry Potter” saga and how I rank them, from weakest to strongest.
‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2’ reviews
John’s “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2” review, johnvhansen.com, July 18, 2011 John’s “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2” flashback review, Jan. 13, 2018
‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1’ reviews
John’s “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1” review, johnvhansen.com, Nov. 19, 2010 John’s “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1” flashback review, Jan. 13, 2018
‘Harry Potter’ at the movies: ‘Deathly Hallows’ (2010-11) benefits from being viewed as one film (Review)
My series looking back at the “Harry Potter” films continues with Year 7, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Parts 1 and 2” (2010-11):
‘Harry Potter’ at the movies: Relationships, humor shine in ‘Half-Blood Prince’ (2009) (Review)
My series looking back at the “Harry Potter” films continues with Year 6, “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” (2009):
‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince’ reviews
John’s “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” review, johnvhansen.com, July 15, 2009 John’s “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” flashback review, Jan. 11, 2018
‘Harry Potter’ at the movies: ‘Goblet of Fire’ (2005) explores the terror of dragons, dating (Review)
My series looking back at the “Harry Potter” films continues with Year 4, “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (2005):
‘Harry Potter’ at the movies: ‘Prisoner of Azkaban’ (2004) goes deliciously dark (Review)
My series looking back at the “Harry Potter” films continues with Year 3, “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” (2004):