The Big Picture
- Chris Columbus had a significant impact on the Harry Potter franchise, setting the tone, casting the perfect actors, and faithfully adapting the books.
- Columbus' previous work as a director and screenwriter prepared him well for the challenge of bringing J.K. Rowling's world to life.
- Columbus established the visual language of the films, with his emphasis on cozy, gothic aesthetics and his ability to seamlessly shift between different tones throughout each movie.