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Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts (TV)

Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts

2022

Joe Pearlman, Eran Creevy ...

Documentary, Self: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson ...

6.8

4,383

Documentary Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson join filmmaker Chris Columbus and other esteemed cast members across all eight Harry Potter films as they travel back to Hogwarts for the first time to celebrate the anniversary of the franchise’s first film, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, which premiered 20 years ago. The retrospective special Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts will tell an enchanting making-of story ... [+]

	Media	Author	Review
		Caroline Framke Variety	"Depending on whether you’re a longtime fan or a skeptical observer of the franchise, this wholehearted embrace of bottled magic may either thrill or bore you right off the bat."
		Brian Lowry CNN	"[It] strikes just the right balance, looking back at the cinematic franchise with warmth and humor, while delicately capturing the impact on kids raised on a movie set over a formative decade."
		John Anderson The Wall Street Journal	"More curse than charm. A reunion special lacks the magic that made the original stories so great."
		Ed Power Telegraph	"Where’s JK Rowling when we need her most? This long, sanitised Potterverse celebration lacks the one person who could have offered real insights into the world she created (…) Rating: ★★ (out of 5)"
		Jonathon Wilson Ready Steady Cut	"Fun anecdotes, undeniable chemistry, and an earnest sense of heart help to keep the magic alive (…) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 5)"
		Jade Budowski Decider	"A bittersweet, magical trip down memory lane, 'Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts' offers everything you could possibly want out of a reunion special"
		Kristen Lopez IndieWire	"If you're a 'Harry Potter' superfan, you'll probably find returning to Hogwarts and seeing your favorite characters reunited pleasant enough. Just don't expect anything passing for growth"
		Lucy Mangan The Guardian	"It is a slick and calculated production, it contains enough untold stories and honesty from the participants and unfakeable camaraderie to give it more genuine heart than probably anyone expected (…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"
		Matt Fowler IGN	"A terrific roots-to-tips take on a delightful decade of movie-making featuring headlining cast members, an inviting atmosphere, and a lot of love and laughter (...) A sweet special that captures the warmth of the saga"
		Angie Han The Hollywood Reporter	"It can't help but feel like a letdown (...) Sentimental but superficial glimpse back into the past"

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