Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)

Posted : 11 months, 3 weeks ago at Nov 29 9:14

This connection between me and Voldemort... what if the reason for it is that I am becoming more like him? I just feel so angry, all the time. What if after everything that I've been through, something's gone wrong inside me? What if I'm becoming bad? Directed by: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Michael Gambon, Imelda Staunton Genre: Adventure/Drama/Family/Fantasy Running time: 138 minutes My review: After returning to Hogwarts to begin his fifth year at Hogwarts, Harry Potter discovers that much of the wizarding world, including the Ministry of Magic, is in denial about Lord Voldemort's return. The Order of the Phoenix, a group sworn against Voldemort, is using its vast array of wizards and witches magical abilities to combat Vold...Read more

Rating : 10/10

Posted : 1 year, 1 month ago at Sep 23 6:16

''I want you to listen to me very carefully, Harry. You're not a bad person. You're a very good person, who bad things have happened to. Besides, the world isn't split into good people and Death Eaters. We've all got both light and dark inside us. What matters is the part we choose to act on. That's who we really are.'' With their warning about Lord Voldemort's return frowned and discarded by many, Harry and Dumbledore are targeted by the Wizard authorities as an authoritarian bureaucrat in the shape of Umbridge slowly seizes power at Hogwarts. Daniel Radcliffe: Harry Potter I thoroughly enjoyed the Phoenix installment of the Harry Potter films. I followed Harry Potter's story through JK Rowlings books but my fondness for the material extended to its interpretations on film. Al...Read more

Rating : 10/10

Posted : 1 year, 2 months ago at Sep 15 14:41

While this is not my favorite of the series, after Goblet of Fire, it was by far a vast improvement. The kids felt like they were having fun again, they got in (almost) enough of the story to make up for the lack in the previous two movies, and they didn't cut out anything vital this time around. Umbridge was perfect, and we saw just enough without having to suffer too much. The twins exit was stupendous. And the Order was nice. I would have liked to have seen the Quidditch match--any of them. For me, you can't have Harry without Quidditch being in there somewhere, and this one had a decided lack of it. I could definitely have done without Cho, though. But that's more a matter of personal taste. It was lovely to see how much Daniel has grown up, especially after his experien...Read more

Rating : 7/10

Posted : 1 year, 2 months ago at Sep 10 15:20

This was definitely my favorite of the harry potter films to have come out so far. It was intense, dark, stood alone well without the book, and definitely got me excited to see the next one. Loved it :)

Rating : 9/10

Posted : 1 year, 7 months ago at Apr 20 21:45

The great advantage of keeping your main cast together for (presumably) the whole movie series is that they get more comfortable with their characters as the go on. With the Harry Potter movies, it's paid off handsomely. The acting in the fourth (Goblet of Fire) and fifth (this one) movies has been the best of the series.

The thankfully got rid of Chris Columbus as director after the first two clunkers and started to take a few more liberties with the story. Slavishly following the books led to two pretty dull movies, that I could really have done without. Although, it must be said that the directors that came later had the advantage of experienced actors and less effort required for character development.

Looking forward to the remaining movies.

Rating : 8/10

Posted : 2 years ago at Nov 15 18:15

I think there is a tendency to over-rate the Harry Potter films, as most of us have fallen in love with the story. The previous films had a rushed feel about them, but none more so than this. A great deal of the original plot has been completely rewritten and the whole film was so rushed I felt like I was being shunted down a underground escalator. The casting however is superb, Imelda Staunton and Natalia Tena particularly were perfect new additions. The crux of the story is however maintained and still encaptivating. However even this is undermined by the odd piece of wooden child acting that shakes me to the core. Adapting novels(especially lengthy ones)to film will always be filled with such pitfuls, and all considered it has been adapted here as best as it can. If nothing else the spe...Read more

Rating : 6/10

Posted : 2 years, 2 months ago at Sep 18 0:42

A lot better than i expected for sure! Before seeing this i was not interested in hp at all, i used to love it, but i started to think it was a bit stupid. But, i am VERY glad i saw this! My friend is obsessed, and im glad she convinsed me to go with her and see it. Its if not the most, one of the most sucessful movies in fiilm history. And this movie got me back in to the 'HP buzz' The fighting scene at the end with Voldemort and Dumbeldore was way cool! I wish it went for longer. Although it was a while ago that iread the book, it was clear that they cut out a LOT of stuff from the book. Order of the Pheonix is the longest book, but the shortest film out of the series. Daniel, Emma and Rupert are getting old, definetly noticable, soon they will be looking way lod to play their ch...Read more

Rating : 9/10

Posted : 2 years, 2 months ago at Sep 4 7:53

It wasn't my favourite book in the series (exception being Neville's awesomeness at the end) but I did enjoy it as a movie.

There was bits missing, timing issues, etc. blah blah blah. It's a Harry Potter movie for pete's sake! It's something we have to live with due to the length of the books.

I could do the 5hr extended director's/how it should be cut. Then the majority would be bitching about how long it was!

I don't care if you didn't like it, I did! THE END!

Rating : 8/10

Posted : 2 years, 4 months ago at Jul 11 20:59

Full of angst and with a darker tone from other installments, Harry has really grown up. Excellent performances from all the characters, Radcliffe especially.

Though the movie gets off to a slow start, it picks up pace setting the scene for a terrific standoff. The Order of the Phoenix is easily my favorite of the whole series.

Rating : 8/10

Posted : 2 years, 5 months ago at Jun 3 11:11

moze to byt dobryyy film :D

Rating : 7/10