Still, they did a good job with the film overall. A few parts (like how Krum was bewitched) were glossed over, and required knowledge of the book to realize what was happening. However, the young leads did an admirable job. They played a real range in this movie - from general teenage confusion to fear and then grief. I truly felt for Harry after he returns to Hogwarts through the portkey.

Michael Gambon is much better as Dumbledore in this movie as well. In Azkaban he just seemed out of place. I really was worried that such an important character was getting left behind. However, while still not Richard Harris, at least now Gambon seems to be playing the part more naturally.

The first two movies suffered by focusing too much on action and not enough on character. Azkaban and this movie have been changing that. Since they don't have to redevelop the wizarding world over and over they have the time to focus on the people. It's a welcome change to say the least. It doesn't take more than a few scenes to do it right - Neville dancing (and perhaps more importantly watching the Cruciatus curse), Hermione coming nervously down the stairs, Ron and Harry arguing, etc.

I suppose my only complaint about the rushed feeling of the film is the resurrection scene. While adequate, the scene didn't really build to the rebirth - it just came about quickly. A little anticipatory fear would have helped the scene quite a bit.

As for the PG-13, I think it's probably about as graphic and tense as Fellowship of the Ring. Not too much, but perhaps enough for the really young ones who might be frightened by snakes, blood or transformations.

Next movie up: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe