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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)

This is my favorite movie of all four of the series. There are basically two main reasons for that. The time-travel sequence had me on the edge of my seat, I was stunned by the complexity and the brilliancy of how this aspect was presented, how it fitted to the scene before and how it was generally linked. That made it for me. The second reason was the complex storyline, in particular the new character of Mr. Lupin, Harry's teacher, and the way he and Sirius Black turned into animals as one of the movies highlights. Also the map of the castle with the mysterious footprints was just utter genius! Harry's fight against the "Dementor"-guys was a very powerful sequence, when you consider him being emotionally so much involved here, when he created that shield with the memories of his parents. When I look into Harry's eyes there, I can almost feel how much he struggles with his fear and how powerful his magical skills are. Again, my favorite of the series. Just think of the wonderful animal Harry and Hermione saved, what an eye-catcher.

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Hearts in Atlantis (2001)

This one made me cry when I watched it in the cinema. Don't know why, as the story is fairly simple and well-handled. The acting is simply great. Anton and Anthony interact wonderfully. The looking back is maybe what broke my heart. It's right. When you're a kid, a day can seem endless. Now, as I've reached the age of 21, I wonder where my childhood has gone. Nothing stays the same, nothing, and that's what makes me feel blue due to nostalgia sometimes. Besides, the soundtrack is brilliant and the setting is perfectly put up. The message is moving and the ending just heart-rending.

My Movie Rating:

10 / 10

Hereafter (2010)

My Movie Rating:

6 / 10

Hesher (2010)

My Movie Rating:

5 / 10

The Hole (2009)

Well said, Cal!

My Movie Rating:

6 / 10

Home Alone (1990)

A classic. What else can be said? I mean, this is really a movie anyone enjoys. The story and Macauley's personal wit make this movie simply great. Funny and witty, the archetype of the perfect movie for the whole family.

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)

Remarkable: Almost as good as part one, if not better. Macauley is great again, as witty and sophisticated as Home Alone. A perfect, yeah, perfect movie for Christmas. All kids should see this one on Christmas Eve.

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Home Improvement (1991-1999)

Okay, I never watched this series regularly, but I always thought it was one of the better of its kind. The boys do a great job and Tim Allen is just awesome in his role. In fact I respect this production candidly.

My Movie Rating:

7 / 10

Homecoming (1996)

My Movie Rating:

7 / 10

Hook (1991)

This movie is generally underrated. I loved it when I first saw it. It made me sad and happy, all at the same. Peter Pan is grown up and has displaced his childhood adventures from memory. He has turned in a cold-hearted father who is not able to live up to his son's expectations, which is very annoying and painful for Charlie Korsmo's character. Then Tinkerbell turns up and ol' Peter's life is turned upside down. Here the whole story starts. Hook has kidnapped his children and ol' Peter has to accept who he was and eventually starts to believe. The way he encounters the Lost Boys, how he struggles to learn how the old magic works and how he starts to turn into Peter Pan is very funny. Robin Williams is doing a great job. Dustin Hoffman, trying to control Jack, Peter's son, is diabolic and absurd at the same time.

What appealed to me so much is this: The themes of being a good father, of growing up, of accepting yourself, of magic and imagination, of endurance and courage, of love and witchcraft. At the beginning Peter's wife talks to him about how temporary a kid's wish to be together with his parents is. All too quickly kids turn away from their parents. There's only this short period when a dad is a kid's hero, and this period must not be wasted. That's something we all ought to remember. Magic is there, we just have to believe. Love and affection is there, we just have to open our hearts and let it in. At the very end Granny Wendy says: "So... your adventures are over." And Peter replies: "Oh, no. To live... to live would be an awfully big adventure."

Let's adhere to this simple message of anyone growing up. Let's preserve childhood imagination and dreams in your hearts forever. We'll be much better parents and humans if we do that.

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

Hope and Glory (1987)

Nothing special to my mind. Occasionally long-winded and slow. Could have been done with more vivid emotions and less attempt to add a comic edge. The last few events are worth watching though - like the scene Jasen mentioned.

My Movie Rating:

7 / 10

Hostage (2005)

Jimmy Bennett was marvellous in this one. The story is also fairly good, I wouldn't underrate this movie. It was thrilling, had lots of suspense and an unpredictable end. Straight acting and a developed storyline. A solid 7 without any doubt.

My Movie Rating:

7 / 10

The House I Live In (1945)

I have always been a fan of Frank Sinatra, and I love both the song and this little short.

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

Houseboat (1958)

I didn't remember the boys in here. Shame on me ;)

Anyway, a classic. Cary Grant at its best.

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

How Green Was My Valley (1941)

Roddy McDowall had just fled England after the beginning of the German air raids and come to America when he was instantly chosen for the part of young Hew. The Battle of Britain also led to the cancellation of the production in Wales - and so Zanuck and Ford had to adopt the Californian desert for the setting of a Welsh mining town. That's why they chose to make the movie in black & white.

Classic acting performances, outstanding character portrayal. Entirely different from modern productions, but still pervading and emotionally captivating.

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

Hugo (2011)

Asa is doing a very fine job here. Being in his prime boy age now, I hope he'll be doing one or two big pictures soon. He definitely has developed as an actor. The movie itself is a visual treat, including Asa, but the story was a bit far fetched at times. It still features a lovely cast and a compilation of individual moments that make Hugo as a whole worthwile to watch. Keep going, Asa!

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

I Am David (2003)

Ben Tibber does a good job. Decent flick.

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

I Declare War (2012)

Easily one of the best boy films of the year. A ton of fun to watch.

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

I'll Remember April (1999)

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

The Indian in the Cupboard (1995)

My Movie Rating:

6 / 10

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