When Emma Watson and Rupert Grint discuss the uncomfortable buildup to Hermione and Ron’s first kiss, it’s presented not just with the actual scene but footage of them fidgeting and laughing while trying to shoot it, as well as director David Yates discussing his efforts to guide them. Perhaps foremost, this 100-odd-minute documentary – shrewdly divided into four chapters, each encompassing two movies – makes terrific use of clips and outtakes to illustrate its anecdotes and remembrances. Yet “Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts” 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. HBO Max has developed a fondness for reunions after that awkward “Friends” gathering and “The West Wing” voting special.
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