Is Harry Potter better than Ben-Hur?

The recent release of a new Harry Potter book collides with the big screen return of Ben-Hur.

The Big Picture team of film reviewer Ben McEachen and scriptwriter Mark Hadley have checked out both, and the verdict is in.

Watch below to discover whether Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a fan favourite, or just a cash-in with little to recommend.

Is the new Ben-Hur bigger than the 1959 classic? And will you applaud or avoid the increased presence of Jesus in the new Ben-Hur?

For those who fear poor results from the Ben-Hur remake, check out Mark’s Top 5 Remakes That Are Better Than The Original.

Click here to hear the full Big Picture podcast starring Ben-Hur, Harry Potter and Roma Downey.

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