Harry Potter actors James and Oliver Phelps, who played Fred and George Weasley, respectively, each share their favorite entries in the franchise. The release of The Sorcerer's Stone in 2001 spawned seven sequels, with The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 concluding the journey of Daniel Radcliffe's journey in 2011. The Harry Potter movies, based on the books by J.K. Rowling, were wildly successful and widely beloved, and the Phelps twins appeared in all eight installments.
During a recent "Never Have I Ever" interview segment with Delish, the Phelps twins reflect on their time in the Harry Potter franchise. After a prompt that reads "never have I ever disliked one of the Harry Potter films," James takes the time to earnestly explain that neither of them thinks there's a weak link in the eight films:
I’m not just saying this, I’m very, very lucky to say that we’ve been a part of something which
we genuinely enjoy all eight films
that we’ve been involved with. They’re definitely ones that stand the test of time.
One of the interviews then asks the brothers what their favorites movies are in the franchise, and both James and Oliver share differing answers:
Oliver Phelps : There’s a few different ones, but I really like Deathly Hallows Part 1.
James Phelps: Me to watch, would probably be Prisoner of Azkaban, the third movie. That film was just such a fun thing to be a part of and visually-wise it looks awesome.
What The Phelps Brothers' Answers Mean For The Harry Potter Franchise
What Others Cast Members Have Said About Their Favorites
All eight Harry Potter movies were massively successful on a commercial level, but they all generally earned positive reviews as well. Looking at the chart of Rotten Tomatoes scores below, it's clear that, though there is some variation, there isn't an entry that stands out as being poorly received. Considering there were eight movies in Harry's saga, it's impressive that none fell too far short of the mark.
Harry Potter Franchise Rotten Tomatoes Scores
Movie
Rotten Tomatoes Critics' Score
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
80%
82%
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
82%
80%
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
90%
86%
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
88%
74%
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
78%
81%
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
83%
78%
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1
77%
85%
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2
96%
89%
Not all other Harry Potter cast members haven't revealed their favorites in the franchise, as Ron actor Rupert Grint has revealed that he still hasn't seen all eight. Radcliffe, on the other hand, has revealed that The Order of the Phoenix was his favorite to film and The Deathly Hallows – Part 2 is his favorite to watch. Emma Watson hasn't revealed her favorite film of the bunch, but she did reveal on the Harry Potter reunion special that one of her favorite scenes in the franchise is Hermione and Harry's dance in The Deathly Hallows – Part 1.
Our Take On Phelps' Harry Potter Top Picks
All Eight Movies Are Valid Choices
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was critically-acclaimed and is now widely considered a franchise highlight, but Oliver's pick of The Deathly Hallows – Part 1 is no less valid. Each movie in the franchise has a slightly different tone, with some being lighter and others darker, and there really is no right or wrong answer about which one is the best. While which Harry Potter movie stands above the rest is, of course, a matter of personal preference, it's clear that both James and Oliver Phelps are both grateful for their time in the franchise.
Harry Potter is a multimedia franchise about an orphaned boy who enrolls at Hogwarts School of Wizardry, where he learns the truth about himself, his family, and the terrible evil that haunts the magical world. Adapted from the novels, Harry Potter is an eight-episode film saga that follows the journey of Harry Potter and his friends, Hermoine Granger and Ron Weasley, as they navigate the tricky world of growing up, school life, and magic. Starting from year one and moving to their seventh year, the films chronicle the students' time at Hogwarts while unfurling a sinister plot that centers around the unsuspecting Harry. With the return of the dark wizard, Voldemort, the students and professors at Hogwarts will fight to carry on as the world around them may change forever. Harry Potter has expanded beyond the world of its films and novels with several video games, a spin-off film series titled Fantastic Beasts, and even attractions at Universal Studios.
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