# 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 .

22 August 2016 · Reviews / Culture

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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.](https://www.thebigpicturewebsite.com/full-podcasts/2016/8/22/ben-hur-roma-downey-interview-harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child)

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