Film adaptations can end up being true to its origin, or the total opposite. One’s view in Alfonso Cuaron’s adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban can be different in many ways.The audience can judge one’s film quicker than actually analyzing the director’s true purpose on why they did the changes they did. In this essay, the audience will learn why Mr. Cuaron made the changes he made. As well as, the similarities and differences on J.K. Rowling’s and Mr. Cuaron’s Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and how their main messages overall are vastly unique.
Mr. Cuaron’s film adaption and J.K. Rowlings book, both have many similarities. A similarity that stood out more was the part in which Professor Trelawney told Harry about his Grim. In Rowling’s work, it says, “My dear,” Professor Trelawney’s huge eyes opened dramatically, “you have the Grim.”(Rowling 107). The exact same thing happen …show more content…
Cuaron’s work, it visually showed the audience Professor Trelawney’s rection as she told Harry about his Grim. Another similarity, would be when Professor Lupin was teaching his class about the “Boggart”. In Rowling's work, it says, ”Boggarts like dark, enclosed spaces….Wardrobes, the gap beneath beds, the cupboards under sinks….It can take the shape of whatever it thinks will frighten us most….Professor Snape….hmmmm….Neville, I believe you live with your grandmother….When the boggart bursts out of this wardrobe, Neville, and sees you, it will assume the form of Professor Snape,” said Lupin.” (Rowling 133-135). Mr. Cuaron’s visionary