The clowncentric movie became the highestgrossing rrated horror movie at the domestic box office, and the sequel, planned for. Wow harry potter truly dominates every form of media nowadays. Im not talking about just decent, im talking about the stories that make you happy to sit on your ass and waste a day reading. Welcome to rharrypotter, the place where fans from around the world can meet and discuss everything in the harry potter universe. The tomatometer rating based on the published opinions of hundreds of film and television critics is a trusted measurement of movie and tv programming. The seven harry potter books ranked from worst to best. We had a glimpse of his motivations in one of the final chapters of order of the phoenix, which is, in my opinion the best chapter of the whole saga, where harry destroys the office of dumbledore because sirius died but thats it. But for most of the entire first half of the book, harry and hermione are on a. If you think were a bunch of squibs, you get to rerank them.
Best harry potter books ranked from best to worst 2020. Jul 03, 2011 i speak of books three and four, harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban and harry potter and the goblet of fire. All seven harry potter books, ranked the portalist. The best harry potter books in order from 15 8 books. I speak of books three and four, harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban and harry potter and the goblet of fire. Apr 20, 2017 the harry potter movies and their fantastic beasts spinoff series have made buckets of dosh at the box office but rarely bother the critics bestofyear lists. Books, movies, games, and now it has even dominated the liveplaytheatre division too. Daniel radcliffes latest role takes him further than ever from harry potter. Dec 11, 2018 the harry potter scribes book sales plummeted without a new. Nov 16, 2016 harry potter and the chamber of secrets 2002 no offense to kenneth branaghs take on gilderoy lockhart, but the second movie, like the second book, is a less exciting affair. Rank all of the harry potter books from worst to best.
The other harry potter novels are also highly rated, with an average of about 4. All harry potter movies ranked worst to best by tomatometer. I stand by my opinion that one of rowlings original titles, harry potter and the peverell quest would have been awesome. The ultimate list of harry potter films, ranked from best to. This was hard to do, and i love them all, but here is my personal list of least favorite to favorite for the harry potter books. What are the movie ratings for harry potter movies. A definitive ranking of the harry potter books buzzfeed. The movie gets a lot of credit for the artistic hand alfonso cuaron brought to directing, and the more laid back dress and style that the actors were allowed. Harry potter and the order of the phoenix 2007 honestly, this whole movie is the most blurry in my mind. The harry potter books, ranked from worst to best sparknotes. At the highest, the movies will be pg, because that is who the movie is being made for. Here is where harry comes into his own as a three dimensional character as opposed to simply a surrogate and a pov character for the young audience. As of june 2017, the series has been translated into 80.
Every harry potter movie, ranked worst to best screenrant. Every harry potter book, ranked from worst to best. The harry potter films have been toprank box office hits, with all eight releases on the list of highest grossing films worldwide. The book that has all harry potter fans beaming with joy, harry potter and the cursed child is a book based on a play by jack thorne. Throne is film, television, and radio writer and has been a bafta recipient. From the opening line of harry potter and the sorcerers stone through the poignant end of harry potter and the deathly hallows, few book series are as gripping as j. Every harry potter book ranked according to goodreads. When im not here on sparknotes writing about hamlet and my chemical romance, i can be found saying things like obviously wizards must. Rowlings series and giving you the definitive ranking according to me anyway of the best harry potter books. Harry potter readers think jk rowling just teased a new sequel.
Theres also lockhart, perhaps the single most annoying character in the entire series. Which harry potter books received the highest average star. The author posted a cryptic tweet that has fans thinking a new story involving. Rowling, harry potter and the order of the phoenix by j. The highest rating % comes in the 64% who give it 5 stars, with 2% giving it either 1 or 2 stars. The harry potter scribes book sales plummeted without a new. Harry potter was not a rated r book, and it has mostly young followers. X bought a first edition, first printing of harry potter and the philosophers stone through from a highend rare book dealer in europe. The best harry potter books in order from 15 all the harry potter books rated by me. A definitive ranking of the harry potter movies usa today. Why this overlooked harry potter book is actually the best. The harry potter series in my opinion are the greatest books ever created in existence. The best harry potter movies ranked from worst to wand. The book is one of just 500 copies printed, and one.
Deathly hallows an instant feels trip, dh is a great conclusion to a series that is largely focused on accepting death. Its best, then, to break the question down into component rankings. Harry potter and the order of the phoenix 2007 also known as the book where harry spoke in lots of caps, harry potter and the order of the phoenix is a. Harry potter is one of the largest franchises in the history of publishing, and a cultural phenomenon to rival lord of the rings and star wars. The first novel in the series, harry potter and the sorcerers stone, has sold in excess of 120 million copies, making it one of the best selling books of all time. Azkaban there are few places as immediately recognizable and full of dread in the harry potter series as azkaban. Were only a few hours away from the midnight premiere of harry potter and the deathly hallows part 2, signaling the end of a franchise that has defined so much of my childhood and adolescence.
But for most of the entire first half of the book, harry and hermione are on a slog together, and unfortunately we the readers are along for the snoozefest of a ride. These are 20 of the highest rated books on goodreads. However, the links will take you to the ratings the films received in countries other than the united states. Social media became a thing, the iphone was built, three presidential elections have passed, and now a new j. The book series, which includes seven titles released from 1997 2007, has sold over 500 million copies worldwide, going on to become the highestselling book series in history. Rowling, is a highly acclaimed novel known all across the world. Both of those novels are rated a full five stars on, while the rest. Jul 20, 2015 theres also lockhart, perhaps the single most annoying character in the entire series. The harry potter franchise is a global phenomenon like few others. Jul 14, 2011 ranking the harry potter books and movies were only a few hours away from the midnight premiere of harry potter and the deathly hallows part 2, signaling the end of a franchise that has defined so much of my childhood and adolescence. Be sorted, earn house points, take classes with our fine hogwarts staff, debate which actor portrayed dumbledore the best, and. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban is the third book in the harry potter series and often thought of as the best of the eight movies in the original wb franchise.
The fundamental problem with harry potter and the deathly hallows, part one is that it simply runs in circles for the vast majority of the film. We love every harry potter book, but some are a little more magical than. Which is the best harry potter book most enjoyable to read. London harry potter walking tour buy tickets at viator a magical 2.
Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. From the mediocre fantastic beasts movies to the, um, divisive cursed. The top rated book on goodreads has to be harry potter and the deathly hallows unless you count the harry potter boxset as a book, rated at 4. Im not talking about just decent, im talking about the stories that make you happy to sit on your ass and waste a. A good place to go and see just how popular and wellliked the books, or any books for that matter, is goodreads. Harry potter doesnt speak in the books first chapter. The first novel in the series, harry potter and the sorcerers stone, has sold in excess of 120 million copies, making it one of the bestselling books of all time. In this video im ranking the harry potter books from worst to best, or well. The ultimate list of harry potter films, ranked from best. Both taken from the harry potter books, theyre a fun read which help expand the lore and have some wonderful margin notes, but its unfair. The best harry potter movies ranked from worst to wanderful. It remains one of the most successful movie sagas of all time, and its even spawned a spinoff series currently in progress with the fantastic beasts franchise.
While the first book pulled readers in with its fantastically designed world and introduced the characters effortlessly while having the subplot of voldemort in the background, the second book is a lesser follow up. If its here, its a brilliant piece of work that jk would be proud of. If the deathly hallows got the onetwo punch treatment, then the goblet of fire also deserved two movies. The most popular harry potter book according to sales. Are you sure that you know the highly obscure and minor details of this book. As i stated earlier, even the worst hp book is still great. Rowling is the best selling book series in history. Jul 30, 2019 the harry potter franchise is a global phenomenon like few others. Rowlings first novel harry potter and the philosophers stone was published in the u. Jul 31, 2019 harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban the third book of the series is truly the best of the books, despite being shorter than the later ones and early into the series run.
A muggles definitive ranking of harry potter books dailybreak. Its been 11 years since the last book was released, seven years since the last movie hit theaters, and yet the ip is as strong. Out of the whole series, chamber of secrets unfortunately ranks at the bottom. A definitively subjective ranking of the harry potter books medium. The seven harry potter books ranked from worst to best bookstr. He has co authored this play that is the first harry potter story to be enacted on stage. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets off to the races with a little controversy. Ive tried not to get to sentimental this past week, publishing a ridiculous fanfiction about potter dominating twilight rather than my usual reminiscence on the potter phenomenon. Rowlings harry potter series take up the top spots among the bestrated books on. Harry potter and the order of the phoenix 2007 also known as the book where harry spoke in lots of caps, harry potter and the order of the phoenix is a turning point for the magical series. The harry potter film franchise ruled the box office for a decade, but it also managed the uncommon feat of earning certified fresh status for every single one of its installments. These books have traveled with me along many moments in history. Highest rated books on goodreads with at least 100.
Jul 15, 2017 harry potter is one of the largest franchises in the history of publishing, and a cultural phenomenon to rival lord of the rings and star wars. Rowlings harry potter books were a worldwide phenomenon, with the first four installments in the series selling millions of copies and helping reignite the market for young adult literature along the way but that was still no guarantee that filmgoers were going to turn out when the hogwarts gang showed up on the big screen. The idea to rank these books came recently after my first trip to the wizarding world of harry potter in orlando, and seems ideally timed given that today just so. The book that kicked off a phenomenon like harry potter would have to be both brilliant and beloved, which is exactly what the first book is, leaving fans clamoring for more. Jan 25, 2020 a rare first edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone has sold for. This is the best harry potter fan fiction you will find anywhere. Half blood prince was a boring book and movie so i think that you should read harry potter and the order of the phoenix. It brought helena bonham carter as the freaky bellatrix. To celebrate the return of harry potter, weve ranked the movies and now were taking a look at every harry potter book, ranked from worst to best. How would you rank the harry potter books and movies. Decades after the tales of the boy who lived were first published, these books continue to enchant and inspire readers of all ages. I read this series back in middle school and i have continued to reread them as well as watch the movies to this day. A significant amount of time has passed since we last saw the boy who lived. Having sold more than 500 million copies worldwide, harry potter by j.
Part 1 was released in november 2010, and part 2 was released in july 2011. Philosophers stone was the highestgrossing harry potter film up until the release of the final instalment of the series, deathly hallows part 2, while prisoner of. The harry potter films have been toprank box office hits, with all eight releases on the list of highestgrossing films worldwide. Follow along as i choose between my children and rank the harry potter novels from worst to best. Harry potter movies ranked from worst to best collider. Harry potter first arrived in theaters fifteen years ago. The harry potter movies and their fantastic beasts spinoff series have made buckets of dosh at the box office but rarely bother the critics bestofyear lists. The third book of the series is truly the best of the books, despite being shorter than the later ones and early into the series run. Rowlings harry potter series take up the top spots among the best rated books on. Highest rated books on goodreads with at least 100 ratings. Philosophers stone was the highest grossing harry potter film up until the release of the final instalment of the series, deathly hallows part 2, while prisoner of azkaban grossed the least. A collection of the best harry potter fanfictions fanfiction. These are 20 of the highest rated books on goodreads book riot.
Harry potter film location bus tour of london buy tickets at viator its no knight bus, but the luxury coach that shuttles you around the city for this bus tour is still pretty comfy. Otherwise known as sorting the wheat from the chaff. Get the best deals for harry potter book sleeve at. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets 2002 no offense to kenneth branaghs take on gilderoy lockhart, but the second movie, like the second book, is a less exciting affair. Until the sixth book came out, we had lord voldemort, a villain with no depth what so ever.
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