This movie is often forgotten because of the brilliance of Part 2. It is honestly, probably the least rewatchable of the franchise, but that's not a bad thing. This movie ditches Hogwarts, robes, quidditch and most of the magical elements of the Wizarding World. The grittier tone and constant paranoia are perfectly captured in the poster of the golden trio running.

While it isn't a movie that I find myself wanting to revisit, the tonal shift works. These characters are no longer lovelorn students or angsty teenagers, they are the good guys seeking to destroy the bad guy (even though the locket does create a little nastiness).

There are raw scenes in this movie that evoke a strong tearful response. The initial "obliviate" scene, the dance, the torture, the culminating death, this movie packs an emotional punch. The film is a good entry in the Harry Potter Universe and a necessary building block to the finale, though it's missing the magic and charm of earlier installments.

Best Character: Hermione Best Quote: "What a beautiful place... to be with friends." - Dobby Best Scene: The Dance Best Piece of Score: "Obliviate"

Note: Hermione's scream is one of the most painful sounds in cinema.