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MikeN.Aug 15, 2007

The first hour is gripping, thanks largely to Radcliffe.. The final forty-five minutes are also excellent, displaying superb effects and cinematography. Especially effective at the end is the gradual broadening of the field of vision, which The first hour is gripping, thanks largely to Radcliffe.. The final forty-five minutes are also excellent, displaying superb effects and cinematography. Especially effective at the end is the gradual broadening of the field of vision, which makes the final fight sequence seem positively titanic. Unfortunately the middle of the film is an awkward montage of plot points and snippets of dialogue culled from the book. It is fairly amusing and cleverly done, but it is no substitute for an actual story.… Expand

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FreaksDec 21, 2007

This film was decent. It did not do the books justice as it was far too short and did not include some main elements, such as the wit that Rowling manages to carefully exert into her books. It somehow manages to keep our interests though, This film was decent. It did not do the books justice as it was far too short and did not include some main elements, such as the wit that Rowling manages to carefully exert into her books. It somehow manages to keep our interests though, because as the movie goes on, we find ourselves hoping for more. The ending was...understandable, although I would have preferred the ending written in the book. Nobody other than Harry was supposed to find out the prophecy, and I believe that this is a key feature in the books as Harry in later books learns how important love is. Although the ending made me cry as it really was great (when he was saved by love through his friends), it wasn't as written and Rowling was spot on originally.… Expand

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AlexJul 19, 2007

Overall a good movie. Compared to the last two, this is a significant drop in quality. It got very slow in the middle, and was very confusing at parts ( as I am not a reader of the books yet). The acting was mediocre with a couple Overall a good movie. Compared to the last two, this is a significant drop in quality. It got very slow in the middle, and was very confusing at parts ( as I am not a reader of the books yet). The acting was mediocre with a couple exceptions. After seeing Goblet I was dying to see it again. After this one, I'm just going to wait to see Blood Prince.… Expand

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WilliamTDec 21, 2007

The fifth film's decent but it feels rushed and doesn't seem to flesh out the story as well as the others. Still worth watching if you're mad about all things Potter.

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nboley08Aug 16, 2010

I feel bad for reviewing this film so low, because it was done pretty well and the performances were very good for the first time in the series. However, the plot is so boring and so ridiculously "unmagical" that it makes liking this filmI feel bad for reviewing this film so low, because it was done pretty well and the performances were very good for the first time in the series. However, the plot is so boring and so ridiculously "unmagical" that it makes liking this film nearly impossible. Umbridge is just annoying rather than her evil version that is in the book, and the movie fails to put many of the gigantic book's minor plot points into the film. The fact that Sirius died in this film didn't help my opinion either.… Expand

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Potter17Dec 25, 2011

Generally I'm not the kind of fan who is always complaining about how much story and details they cut out from the book. I know some changes are needed due to the running-time and budget, but David Yates is unable to cope with the book'sGenerally I'm not the kind of fan who is always complaining about how much story and details they cut out from the book. I know some changes are needed due to the running-time and budget, but David Yates is unable to cope with the book's large plot. He edits too much from the novel which results in an unintelligible film for fans and moviegoers alike.… Expand

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ZilcellMay 25, 2012

It still entertains, but this is the weakest Harry Potter movie of them all.

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TyranianApr 9, 2019

Worst so far but still decent, characters are starting to get annoying but otherwise its okay.

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imthenoobJun 16, 2016

I think what makes it so weak is that they tried to cram so much content in such a small run time. This would have to be the one film of the series that is 3 hours long minimum. There was just too much content from the books and because theyI think what makes it so weak is that they tried to cram so much content in such a small run time. This would have to be the one film of the series that is 3 hours long minimum. There was just too much content from the books and because they trimmed so much, There felt like something was missing with Order of the Phoenix. Shame they didn't bother shooting a few more scenes and making an ultimate edition out of it.… Expand

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beingryanjudeAug 25, 2014

The direction of David Yates is not the finest work of the series. There are still strong performances and stunning imagery, but it falls short. An unfortunate step back for the franchise.

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cameronmorewoodNov 8, 2012

Potter isn't the same in the Order of the Phoenix. The fantastical bliss has turned to a dark sadness, but there is a determination about the film that keeps it worthy. The signature franchise visuals are also in full bloom.

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SEROJMar 28, 2013

Great movie, but for sure not one of the best "Harry Potter" episode.I think it's incomplete, but probably that's why this is not the last part of the saga. My score for this part is 6/10 because i think that nothing special happened... theGreat movie, but for sure not one of the best "Harry Potter" episode.I think it's incomplete, but probably that's why this is not the last part of the saga. My score for this part is 6/10 because i think that nothing special happened... the whole movie was about to make people and the minister believe that the dark Lord is back.… Expand

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gracjanskiMar 11, 2021

Finally the characters are a bit better written and more complex, especially Harry Potter. And finally we see some other landscapes, than only the school and the neighbourhood of the house. The visual effects are top as always.

But the storyFinally the characters are a bit better written and more complex, especially Harry Potter. And finally we see some other landscapes, than only the school and the neighbourhood of the house. The visual effects are top as always.

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FranzHcriticOct 25, 2013

Repetitive is perhaps the most accurate to describe 'Order of the Phoenix'. I could find hardly anything to enjoy apart from Umbridge. The trio are no longer so cute, only grown up but not getting any more interesting. Now it's more predictable.

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nickrovertOct 24, 2013

The 'Order of the Phoenix' lackluster story line and more character-focused premise may be interesting to some viewers, however the film's lack of intriguing content makes the 'Order of the Phoenix' stand out as the worst film in the franchise.

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Jk9785Nov 11, 2018

The worst of the Potter franchise (so far, PLEASE Crimes of Grindelwald, don't be bad), David Yates' first foray into these films is a mild success, but it feels so underwhelming. This is the only Potter film to feel like a corporate product.The worst of the Potter franchise (so far, PLEASE Crimes of Grindelwald, don't be bad), David Yates' first foray into these films is a mild success, but it feels so underwhelming. This is the only Potter film to feel like a corporate product. Also, they took the longest book and made it into the shortest film. That's ****… Expand

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mrdr4gonFeb 10, 2018

Though there is a lot of strength in the delivery of this film, it does come across as a massive waste of potential. Some strong set pieces and surprisingly improved acting weighed down by some strange writing decisions in the adaptation

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cameronhalmansJan 9, 2019

I come away with the least to say about this one, not exactly a good follow up to The Gobblit of Fire.

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JonnyF.Sep 1, 2007

It had it's moments, but Goldenberg's screenplay was laughable. A confused mess. Very few of the children have improved as actors. I am not anticipating the next movie.

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ShoR.Jul 11, 2007

This film was a major disappointment to this die-hard fan of the Harry Potter book and movie series. Big booms, no chemistry. Daniel Radcliffe's acting was good. Everyone else's was uninspired, except the Luna Lovegood role which This film was a major disappointment to this die-hard fan of the Harry Potter book and movie series. Big booms, no chemistry. Daniel Radcliffe's acting was good. Everyone else's was uninspired, except the Luna Lovegood role which was played badly. The director fell down on the job. This cast can do and has done so much better in the past. There were major plot holes due to poor choices of what to keep and what to cut from the original story. Bellatrix LeStrange's costumer should beg for forgiveness.… Expand

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JohnS.Jul 11, 2007

This film was about half the length needed to do the book justice. Rushed and disjointed, missing some of the best scenes from the book and drastically reworking what was left in. The most unrealized potential of any of the films... tragic.

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LarryH.Jul 11, 2007

Completely unfaithful to the book. I love the HP books as well as the movies. But this was a complete bastardization. I sure hope the 6th and 7th movies will be better than this.

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GodComplexJul 12, 2007

Not good. Not bad. Suprisingly mundane. Save your time and read the books...

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AndrewN.Jul 19, 2007

Unfortunately this turned out to be mundane rather than magic. The storyline was too disjointed and poorly paced and at times bulked out by complete filler, house elves and trolls should have been left out altogether. Overall it lacked drama Unfortunately this turned out to be mundane rather than magic. The storyline was too disjointed and poorly paced and at times bulked out by complete filler, house elves and trolls should have been left out altogether. Overall it lacked drama and the climax (usually the best part of each Potter film) was only mediocre. The Dumbledore,voldemort clash was completely undermined. Ironically the people who will enjoy this are the people who have not read the book. For me, its only adequate.… Expand

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NopieT.Aug 4, 2007

I was going to write that this is the best of the HP films, but as I reflect further, I think that sentiment arises chiefly from lowered expectations brought on by how disappointing the first four movies have been. Each of them, including I was going to write that this is the best of the HP films, but as I reflect further, I think that sentiment arises chiefly from lowered expectations brought on by how disappointing the first four movies have been. Each of them, including Order of the Phoenix, leaves me shaking my head thinking of opportunities lost. It seems like the various directors have a check list of plot points from the books that they feel must be covered, regardless of whether they work cinematically. Again, Order of the Phoenix is no exception. I wish at least one of the directors would have had the courage to try to make a great movie rather than make a film of a Harry Potter book. For a "good vs. evil" film to really work, the audience must have an opportunity to get to know and detest the villain. On a day-to-day basis, the most constant villain in Harry's life is Snape. Yet he rarely gets a line and never gets screen time without Harry. As a consequence, he never becomes anything more than a stick figure - certainly he is no where near "real" enough to hate. The same goes for Draco Malfoy. If the movies spent as much time developing the dark side of life at Hogwarts, Harry's victories at the climax of each book would be much more significant and moving to the audience. On the plus side, I thought Radcliffe's acting was much improved, Helena Bohnam Carter was a welcome addition, and the cinematography was excellent (best since Prisoner of Azkaban). Sadly, the actors playing Ron and Hermione are still terrible, and Michael Gambon completely fails in showing the wisdom, kindness, and wit that make Dumbledore such a delightful character.… Expand

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JGMSep 17, 2007

Perhaps the Harry Potter saga took seven books to tell; it sure isn't supporting as many movies. This is easily the worst of the Potter films, full of moments that feel been-there, done that both within and outside the series itself. Perhaps the Harry Potter saga took seven books to tell; it sure isn't supporting as many movies. This is easily the worst of the Potter films, full of moments that feel been-there, done that both within and outside the series itself. The narrative structure is identical to the last two films and is tired here; Harry and company endure trials leading up to a confrontation with Voldemort. But the writing and directorial approach is a step backwards from the increasingly grown-up and complex execution of the previous installments. Harry's centralization feels forced and false, while the previously razor-sharp Hogwarts faculty seems to have been lobotomized and de-fanged in the face of a silly foil. The climactic wizard-battle is poorly executed, feeling like an out-take from a Star Wars prequel before the CGI backgrounds were finished; the death of a key character -- which should be the emotional punch the movie needs -- carries little emotional resonance. Of course the basic premise is still hugely appealing, and the actors continue to grow into their roles, but overall this is a huge disappointment.… Expand

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KentC.Jan 13, 2008

Boring. I've never read the books, but I've seen every movie except prisoner of Azkaban, and most of those had some kind of purpose. This movie didn't seem to be anything more than a filler. Although one important figure dies Boring. I've never read the books, but I've seen every movie except prisoner of Azkaban, and most of those had some kind of purpose. This movie didn't seem to be anything more than a filler. Although one important figure dies (everyone in the audience literally cried, which was very awkward for me) there was nothing else that really happened in this movie. The movies seem to be declining in terms of quality, with chamber of secrets being the best and this being the worst, in my opinion.… Expand

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ChadM.Jul 12, 2007

This movie fails to bring all of the important sub-plots of the book to screen, as scene after scene of shallow acting and poor writing are thrown together. One would think that after playing the same character for four straight movies that This movie fails to bring all of the important sub-plots of the book to screen, as scene after scene of shallow acting and poor writing are thrown together. One would think that after playing the same character for four straight movies that these young actors would have identified more with the frustrations of the declining state of Hogwarts along with pressures of tests that define their careers and tension of struggling friendships, but instead we are left with bland, confused faces as if trying to remember their lines in each scene. Not entirely their fault however as the performances of the young cast are only out-stunk by the terrible script. Again, it must've been a tough feat to fit roughly 900 pages into a 2+ hr movie, but not only does the story not incorporate the tension between Dumbledore and Poter, an important tone to the mood of the book, but each scene comes off entirely too serious without any emotion and not in the least bit connected. Boo David Yates!… Expand

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ryanbJul 18, 2007

This movie was really good up till the end then it just sucked

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GoldenEye16Aug 21, 2010

Aside from the fantastic dementor attack at the beginning, this movie was pretty much not good. WHAT happened at the end in the department of mysteries? All of the shelves just start falling down and there was no cool wand battling in theAside from the fantastic dementor attack at the beginning, this movie was pretty much not good. WHAT happened at the end in the department of mysteries? All of the shelves just start falling down and there was no cool wand battling in the different rooms like in the book. That was the best part of the book and they left it out. The fifth book has a lot of really good important stuff and moments that they either butchered or just left out.… Expand

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HasrionaJul 20, 2011

A relatively poor entry, to be frank. Doing no justice to the book, Order of the Phoenix consists of nothing more but disappointment after disappointment. Sure, they are some positive features, namely the acting of the older cast and theA relatively poor entry, to be frank. Doing no justice to the book, Order of the Phoenix consists of nothing more but disappointment after disappointment. Sure, they are some positive features, namely the acting of the older cast and the effects, but this probably the worst Harry Potter film in the franchise, and only gets really going in the last thirty minutes or so.… Expand

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Rox22Apr 28, 2015

This is likely my least favourite Harry Potter film.

While it does build atmosphere, it also feels like its rushing too much, leaving its audience struggling to keep up. Way to much is going with too little context and development to getThis is likely my least favourite Harry Potter film.

While it does build atmosphere, it also feels like its rushing too much, leaving its audience struggling to keep up. Way to much is going with too little context and development to get invested in the narrative.

Effects and acting are still top notch though and do help the movie from being a total bore.

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HPatOotP feels rushed and is mostly a forgettable experience. If not for the characters and their performances, this movie would have been a complete bust. As is, I say *meh*.… Expand

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RayzorMooseNov 13, 2013

Potter loses his magic touch.
The Order of the Phoenix is the fifth installment of this franchise. The movie feels dull and lonely with a coming of age crew learning spells and expressing their emotions to each other. The entire film feelsPotter loses his magic touch.
The Order of the Phoenix is the fifth installment of this franchise. The movie feels dull and lonely with a coming of age crew learning spells and expressing their emotions to each other. The entire film feels overly long and a directionless time filler for the next sequel to filter into.… Expand

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CameraBounceGodMar 3, 2015

interesting the way it aligns with the zodiac...also its interesting the way that a giant saves the day....I get the feeling that the symbolism here is too important to overlook.....The rest of this film seems meaningless...The half bloodinteresting the way it aligns with the zodiac...also its interesting the way that a giant saves the day....I get the feeling that the symbolism here is too important to overlook.....The rest of this film seems meaningless...The half blood prince is the best of the series if you ask me...and i've seen the goblet of fire enough so that i should be dead… Expand

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MovieManiac83Apr 23, 2015

The latest installment in the Harry Potter series opens with a storm gathering precipitously over the young wizard's head, portending an attack by the Dementors, those soul-sucking wraiths that circle their prey like buzzards. It's momentsThe latest installment in the Harry Potter series opens with a storm gathering precipitously over the young wizard's head, portending an attack by the Dementors, those soul-sucking wraiths that circle their prey like buzzards. It's moments like these that show how far J.K. Rowling's hero has come from the beginning, when he was delivered from a Dickensian home life into a gee-whiz world of flying broomsticks, whimsical creatures, and other magical enchantments. Now, dark clouds follow him around like Pig-Pen's filth, and being a wizard has become a joyless burden, a destiny that he grimly accepts as his lot in life. Though there are moments of levity scattered throughout Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix, the workmanlike fifth entry in the franchise, the overall feeling is that it sucks to be Harry Potter, and it's only going to get suckier from here on out.

Though he fends off the Dementors, Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) gets expelled from Hogwarts School Of Witchcraft And Wizardry for using a forbidden curse in the presence of a "muggle." He wins back admittance on appeal, but many members of the Ministry Of Magic refuse to accept his contention that the evil Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) has returned and plans to engage the forces of good in a battle royal. As a measure to keep Harry and his cohorts in line, the Ministry installs prim taskmaster Dolores Umbridge (Imelda Staunton) as the new professor of Dark Arts, and she keeps them busy with grueling memorization and paperwork. Harry revolts by creating Dumbledore's Army, a group of rebel students who harness their powers in a secret training room. He's also introduced to the Order Of The Phoenix, a clandestine faction preparing for a showdown with Voldemort.

While not all Harry Potter movies are created equal, consistency has been a major priority for the series, to the point where it's become the Prozac of blockbuster franchises—few highs or lows, just a general baseline of pleasing competence. Granted, there's a significant difference between the flat literalness of Chris Columbus' first two entries and Alfonso Cuarón's fanciful Prisoner Of Azkaban, but the films are telling one long story, and inspiration is often sacrificed for continuity's sake. Directed by David Yates, who has a background in British television, Order Of The Phoenix feels a little too complacent at times, though it has moments of visual wit, and it doesn't soft-pedal the dark mood that has eclipsed the series. Save for the thrilling opening sequence, there's not much to remember about the film beyond Staunton (Vera Drake), who masks her bottomless malevolence behind a pasted-on patrician smile. During this transitional stage, Dumbledore's Army and the Order Of The Phoenix prepare for bigger fights ahead—and presumably, more exciting movies, too.… Expand

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JeBjBoFeb 1, 2022

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix just doesn't work for me. Compared to the book it's awful, but even in the films' continuity the plot just feels rushed. Why didn't they translate the longest book into two films as well?

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PaulD.Aug 11, 2007

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix fails on many levels. To put things simply, shoddy writing is the film's major flaw, but not the only one. Uninspired and ultimately weak (And often awkward) direction is not helped in the task Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix fails on many levels. To put things simply, shoddy writing is the film's major flaw, but not the only one. Uninspired and ultimately weak (And often awkward) direction is not helped in the task of making up for a lackluster script (More interested in ripping basic ideas from the book than exploring them in any detail) by an uninspired performance by an increasingly useless lead. Radcliffe's performance is stiff and lifeless, particularly in emotional scenes, such as those where has a go at this friends. Meanwhile, Warner Brothers set design continues their desire to make the mundain extraordinary, by making the Ministry of Magic - a conceivably dull place (Being a Governmental building) perhaps more impressive that Hogwarts itself. A big no-no. The book's most important scene, one in which Dumbledore shows Harry the Prophecy and tells him "everything", is butchered in a couple of awkward and considerably less well-conceived scenes. One scene in this set is considerably awkward and difficult to watch, being as it is so clearly out of place. It seems that after the series' superb fourth chapter, things have slipped to previously unheard of lows for Harry Potter. Even strong appearances from new cast members Imelda Staunton and Evana Lynch cannot rescue this train wreck. Avoid this movie at all costs.… Expand

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AmberL.Jul 12, 2007

The movie butchered the book and changed things ,not just left out, of the story. Someone who never has read the books will be fine watching this movie, but the rest of us will be highly disappointed.

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DanJul 14, 2007

Tolerable as a movie, but it strays too far from the book. Scenes were changed around and whole scenes that I found to very important to the story were left our, which, frankly, pissed me off.

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MaxS.Sep 2, 2007

Worst in the series. Its over before it gets going, and leaves a lot of content from the book out.

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LeahJul 13, 2007

It was an all right movie, but the "rushed" factor is definitely becoming a problem as the books get longer and more complex. It bothers me when in a movie transcribed from a book, little details are rearranged and altered for no reason, and It was an all right movie, but the "rushed" factor is definitely becoming a problem as the books get longer and more complex. It bothers me when in a movie transcribed from a book, little details are rearranged and altered for no reason, and that seemed to happen constantly in this movie. I know that for times sake this must be the case, but why couldn't Moody show Harry the photo of the Order, and why did Cho rat the DA out, and why wasn't Sirius simply stunned instead of Avada Kedavra'ed, and why hasn't Peeves been in any of the movies, therefore preventing the Weasley's from uttering what is arguably the best line of the book, "give her hell from us, Peeves." The entire end of the movie was terrible. What happened to Harry screaming at Dumbledore in his office? What happened to, "Harry, I'm going to tell you everything." These were big moments in the book, and some of the most emotional, and they were reduced to nothing. The thing that probably bothers me the most, however, is Dumbledore. He has none of the wit and charm he possesses in the book. Bellowing "don't you have studying to do?" and being visibly pissed off in front of students is nothing something that is completely uncharacteristic of Dumbledore.… Expand

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MichaelL.Jul 14, 2007

Does not follow the book, characters too flat not developed. Story line too rushed.

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MortezaHJul 24, 2007

Lacks the quality of the previous movies in the series. The acting of the three main characters is immature and makes you want to vomit halfway through the movie.

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DanaMJul 29, 2007

Boring and depressing. My wife fell aseep and folks were leaving halfway through. Stuck it out but wished I'd seen something else. And for the record I've seen them all.

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XeannahL.Oct 28, 2008

Really, it has too many problems but nevertheless, having the movie is better than having none at all. If you have read the book first, you'd say it's not very good (and I say that). There were a lot of deleted scenes that were Really, it has too many problems but nevertheless, having the movie is better than having none at all. If you have read the book first, you'd say it's not very good (and I say that). There were a lot of deleted scenes that were vividly described in the book. However, taking the book's length into consideration, the movie was a fine one--and given this observation, I'd expect the upcoming HP Movies to be very much the same as this (since the two remaining books are about as thick as The Order of the Phoenix. So I guess I'd better watch the movie first before reading it.… Expand

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BobS.Jul 11, 2007

Kind of crappy. i realize that to make the movie watchable, they have to take out a bunch of things that are in the book, and hey, thats alright. but you don't have to change what you do keep in the film. there were a lot ofKind of crappy. i realize that to make the movie watchable, they have to take out a bunch of things that are in the book, and hey, thats alright. but you don't have to change what you do keep in the film. there were a lot of inconsistencies between the movie and the film, for instance the prophesy getting in lucius malfoys hands and telling him the prophecy, the fountain not coming to life, the way trelawny gets fired, etc etc. pretty crappy stuff.… Expand

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J.KChanJul 11, 2007

The special effects n CGI WOW me sooooo Much!!! WOW its the fifth of the movie... n still never show any improvement.... when order of phoenix brought harry fly with the brooms, can they NOT SO OBVIOUS telling us that they are using blue The special effects n CGI WOW me sooooo Much!!! WOW its the fifth of the movie... n still never show any improvement.... when order of phoenix brought harry fly with the brooms, can they NOT SO OBVIOUS telling us that they are using blue screen~~ anyway Dolores Umbridge was great on acting.… Expand

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DavidMJul 13, 2007

The movie really missed so much of the stuff in the books that it wasn't good. Yes, the book dragged out a lot. Unfortunately, a lot of what made the book so good was the multiple subplots, and great setup for the final battle. For The movie really missed so much of the stuff in the books that it wasn't good. Yes, the book dragged out a lot. Unfortunately, a lot of what made the book so good was the multiple subplots, and great setup for the final battle. For example, when Snape throws Harry out of Occlumency lessons after Harry sees his father bullying Snape, there's a huge sense of desperation in the book - not in the movie. There's also an incredibly important subplot of Ligilimency being used to trick Harry into the whole thing, and so on and so forth. Even aside from that kind of stuff that only people who either are huge fans of HP or have great factual recall will care about, the whole movie seemed rushed. The entire part prior to Dumbledore leaving was basically a bunch of snapshots of various events, with no cohesion in my opinion. Mediocre movie at best, absolutely terrible in comparison to the books.… Expand

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AmandaGJul 14, 2007

This movie seemed like it was going to be great..but after watching it I am truley let down! Not only did it not follow the book..it just did not compare to the other HP movies..I mean harry potter faced true battles int he other movies but This movie seemed like it was going to be great..but after watching it I am truley let down! Not only did it not follow the book..it just did not compare to the other HP movies..I mean harry potter faced true battles int he other movies but nothing in this one!… Expand

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SBJul 14, 2007

My favourite of the Harry Potter books ruined on the screen. I don't understand it when movie makers play "artistic licence" when it comes to translating books onto screen. In the end if they decide to chop and change a book to adapt it My favourite of the Harry Potter books ruined on the screen. I don't understand it when movie makers play "artistic licence" when it comes to translating books onto screen. In the end if they decide to chop and change a book to adapt it to the screen, they may as well not have based it on any book in the first place.… Expand

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sueo.Jul 15, 2007

A disappointment i must say.sorry to all fans who think the 5th installment is great. I've read the book,and would understand if the director can't make the movie 100% like what was written in the book, however, most things haveA disappointment i must say.sorry to all fans who think the 5th installment is great. I've read the book,and would understand if the director can't make the movie 100% like what was written in the book, however, most things have been changed and character development seems lacking, so does the actions. I just hope that the 6th movie would be the greatest as it is even more messier and more complicated that the rest.… Expand

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DanielD.Jul 17, 2007

Ending was exciting, but the rest of the movie just wasn't good.

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HelpUJul 19, 2009

Heeeeey. a movie about the most popular, lamest book ever created. I actually had enough time on my hands and I was so bored I actually read them all. Something I noticed is that without the book you are lost beyond belief, but it is mildly Heeeeey. a movie about the most popular, lamest book ever created. I actually had enough time on my hands and I was so bored I actually read them all. Something I noticed is that without the book you are lost beyond belief, but it is mildly entertaining, when i say that i mean the last action scene where everything goes crazy.… Expand

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ZiftKDec 26, 2007

Laughable at best. With poor acting, and drama beyond drama queen, this movie was utter garbage. They had scenes that were irrelevant beyond imagination. IE) That dumb Voldemort smiling and stretching his arms out vividly. All in all, poor Laughable at best. With poor acting, and drama beyond drama queen, this movie was utter garbage. They had scenes that were irrelevant beyond imagination. IE) That dumb Voldemort smiling and stretching his arms out vividly. All in all, poor excuse for a movie.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerMar 19, 2011

This has to be the worst Harry Potter movie I've seen so far, the darker tone makes this unenjoyable, the story is good but nowhere near what the others were, and the humor that was in the other movies is completely absent making this unenjoyable.

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javis10Jan 11, 2012

Director David Yates, spoiled Harry potter with this one, it's too short comparing it with the book. It gets boring, despite of the friendship message, it was horrible. The worst Harry Potter movie.

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DoctorSpacemanJul 5, 2012

A disappointment. The worst in the series by far, and as Daniel Radcliffe gets older his attempts at acting get more pathetic. Julie Andrews clearly should have played Umbridge- they have all the money in the world, couldn't they have madeA disappointment. The worst in the series by far, and as Daniel Radcliffe gets older his attempts at acting get more pathetic. Julie Andrews clearly should have played Umbridge- they have all the money in the world, couldn't they have made that happen? Butchers the best book in the series, unfotunately.… Expand

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MattBJul 16, 2007

This movie was a horrible addition to the series. We are not talking about minor adjustments to plot, which is, as I think all of us can agree, a neccessary evil for transforming a 900pg book into a 100-200pg script. I am by no means a This movie was a horrible addition to the series. We are not talking about minor adjustments to plot, which is, as I think all of us can agree, a neccessary evil for transforming a 900pg book into a 100-200pg script. I am by no means a die-hard fan, but felt that the director over-emphasized the smallest of scenes in an effort to make the more more appealing to the usual "dumb movie-goer" audience. Take the Harry/Cho kiss. This wasn't even talked about in the book, yet was by far the longest single shot of the movie. It was the the rush rush rush of the movie was suddenly slowed-down for this one really unimportant moment. I wouldn't complain if that was an addition to an already true-to-the-story film. Changing the plot, as well, for unnecessary reasons is just pompus. I felt that by-far the acting in this movie was the worst, and that falls entirely on the director, not the actors, as we know they have done better. The young actors said they liked this director the best, which means he was probably the most laid back, which is obviously shown on screen in their portrayal. Evanna Lynch's pausing in between phrases was something that could have easily been fixed by building confidence with the character and the lines, another job that lies solely on the director. I have been told that the movie was easy to follow for someone who did not read the books, but I'm not sure how it's possible as I just read the book a few days ago, so it is fresh in my mind, and I could barely follow it myself. A waste of time and money. Next!… Expand

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SamJul 17, 2007

I have not read the books, yet even I could see that there is a large amount missing. There is no progression at all only poorly connected scenes with very little build up to the climax, which, whilst impressive on the special effects, has I have not read the books, yet even I could see that there is a large amount missing. There is no progression at all only poorly connected scenes with very little build up to the climax, which, whilst impressive on the special effects, has no intensity. Overall the film is just too shot and does not cover the subject matter that it is clearly trying too.… Expand

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VilmaD.Jul 11, 2007

being a big fan of the books, I was very very disappointed that they did not stay true to the book. changed things around and went from one thing to the next jumping around so much and didn't connect it smoothly.

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ChrisDJul 13, 2007

Oh noes! The first negative review not complaining about how it isn't faithful to the book?!?!? The script in the film was awful. Diabolical. At the end when Harry tells them what Dumbleydore said, was painful to anyone who has seen Oh noes! The first negative review not complaining about how it isn't faithful to the book?!?!? The script in the film was awful. Diabolical. At the end when Harry tells them what Dumbleydore said, was painful to anyone who has seen movies with good dialogue. The acting for the most part was substandard, especially Harry (again) The praise Staunton has received has perhaps been unwarranted as Umbridge. I got the impression she really overplayed it, and that is easier than playing someone more complex and middle of the road. She aslo got way too much screentime compared to all the other adult actors, who were largely reduced to cameos. Also when Ron said, "WHo are you... Hermione Granger" it was as laughable as the "Get me a laptop" line from oceans 13. The effects were good obviously, but at the fight at the end, seeing as practically nothing had happened til then they just decided to pour all the effects in then and hope to wow people with that rather than making a good action scene. There was no artistic style lent to this film by the director unlike the 3rd film, and generlally not that good.… Expand

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CherayeE.Jan 4, 2008

This was my favorite book and the movie ruined that for me. It was horrible that fact that were changed didn't make sense. They left out to much and it was not dark enough. It seemed like a bad summary rather than the harry potter This was my favorite book and the movie ruined that for me. It was horrible that fact that were changed didn't make sense. They left out to much and it was not dark enough. It seemed like a bad summary rather than the harry potter movies that we are used to. Bring back director form 3 and 4 please.… Expand

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AlecBJul 21, 2007

yea i agree with what Ryan B. said How can this shitty movie make it in the green score level when it was probably the worst movie in the series. It was dull and boring. Way to long and worst of all there was no action at all. Terrible movie

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JasonUJul 23, 2007

This movie is the very meaning of the phrase "the book was better". Jumpy scenes; legions of characters introduced for seemingly no reason other than 'they were in the book', even though they contribute very little to the movie; This movie is the very meaning of the phrase "the book was better". Jumpy scenes; legions of characters introduced for seemingly no reason other than 'they were in the book', even though they contribute very little to the movie; pointless special effects scenes (how many times do we need to see Potter and his friends flying around?)... the list just goes on. Potter directors need to stop trying to wow us with special effects, because modern movies CANNOT be carried by CGI. Try inserting some flowing plot or intelligent dialouge next time, instead throwing together of this disjointed, boring, mess of a movie. I'm wondering if the critics saw a different version of this movie, because I don't understand how anyone but the most die-hard Potter fan could rate this anything higher than a 5/10 at most.… Expand

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RexAug 6, 2007

This was a tough book to make into a movie because the book was over 900 pages long. I feel for the director because no matter what he decided to include or exclude from the book was going to upset a percentage of people. But like

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ArielB.Feb 26, 2008

The film was good but it wasn't great. I've seen better and I was quite disappointed when I fist saw the movie. I though it would look great after the goblet of fire, but still the forth is the best Harry Potter movie although a The film was good but it wasn't great. I've seen better and I was quite disappointed when I fist saw the movie. I though it would look great after the goblet of fire, but still the forth is the best Harry Potter movie although a lot of stuff had been left out. It's a shame that they left out Quidditch and Ron and Hermione becoming a prefects. When you see it several times it clearly shows that it isn't great. Good,maybe even average, but not great. The best thing in the film is battle between Voldermort and Dumbldor, and the character of Dolores Umbridge. If the half blood prince turns out as his predecessor I very much doubt it that I'll buy that dvd.… Expand

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GrimR.Dec 10, 2007

What happened to Dark and twisted, the last one has more action and darkness than this. This film was boring, besides I read the ending to the final book and it was totally crap.

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AaronR.Jul 11, 2007

The second best (after Goblet of Fire) in regards to film quality. The worst in regards to following the book. Huge changes to the last scene at the ministry were unnecessary and not nearly as interesting or exciting as in the book. Umbridge The second best (after Goblet of Fire) in regards to film quality. The worst in regards to following the book. Huge changes to the last scene at the ministry were unnecessary and not nearly as interesting or exciting as in the book. Umbridge and Luna were amazing, but the rest of the adult cast was given too little screen time. Disappointing in the end.… Expand

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abcdjkl;Jul 12, 2007

I give it a 3 because I like the Potter series. I wasn't expecting much going into this movie as I thought this was the most boring book so I wasn't shocked that the movie followed suit.

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ChrisWJul 13, 2007

It's like Dolores Umbridge had a hand in making this movie--the kids (or teens now, I guess) barely register except for Luna and Harry, and all the teachers are kept out of the film as much as possible. Ron gets about five sentences and It's like Dolores Umbridge had a hand in making this movie--the kids (or teens now, I guess) barely register except for Luna and Harry, and all the teachers are kept out of the film as much as possible. Ron gets about five sentences and otherwise is forced to lurk in the background. Hermione just seems pointless, when she's so important in the books. And I think if you added up all the seconds the Hogwarts staff appear in this movie, you'd have, like, two minutes tops. The direction is a mess--really choppy and taking great big leaps in story so that you're left wondering why or how they got from point A to point D. It's like it wants to be a sleek and sophisticated action movie, and forgets that these stories take place in a richly imagined world of magic, where KIDS are supposed to be the heroes. Dumbledore and Voldemort fight like Yoda and that Christopher Lee character in Episode 1. Why? I've seen that fight already. This should look more interesting and new. The movie also looks cheap! (I mean, compared to the last two films.) It looks like they skimped on the effects budget. The final Ministry of Magic sequence is mostly black backgrounds and receding rows of orbs, like a big black storage buliding. The last 20 minutes were also shot to be shown in 3D on Imax screens and you can tell that they sacrificed making a good action sequence to just churn out "it's coming at you!" shots of magic wands and Death Eaters. Staunton and Rickman (Umbridge and Snape) both rock, though, and Luna looks and sounds exactly like I thought she should. I don't think this director knows or likes the Harry Potter books, deep down inside.… Expand

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JacquiHJul 15, 2007

The performance was good, but did the writer even read the book? Things were out of order, not explained, and nominal events are in the movie which shouldn't be or were emphasized. I realize year 5 is complex, but did they have to cut The performance was good, but did the writer even read the book? Things were out of order, not explained, and nominal events are in the movie which shouldn't be or were emphasized. I realize year 5 is complex, but did they have to cut so much out of the story line? It's a tragedy really.… Expand

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NeedButterAug 19, 2007

I was prepared to love this movie and try as I might I can't. I read all the hype and believed it. I even thought the reason why they asked David Yates to do Movie 6 is because he kicked butt on this one. No way. Why did they ask him I was prepared to love this movie and try as I might I can't. I read all the hype and believed it. I even thought the reason why they asked David Yates to do Movie 6 is because he kicked butt on this one. No way. Why did they ask him back? Are his rates cheap? I am a huge Harry Potter book fan. I am one of the weirdoes that actually like Book 5 but Mr. Yates and his screenwriter trashed this adaptation. It was over edited, rushed and choppy. It failed to tell a good story. While Radcliffe's acting has improved, he is still lacking in emotional range. Is Harry a one dimensional character? Radcliffe's facial expressions are so limited it is either blank or he's yelling (with blank looking eyes). I saw Equus and it was the same. I suspect he gets critical acclaim because so many people are cashing in on his coattails. I want him to truly earn the millions he's making. Even the fabulous performances of Imelda Staunton and Alan Rickman (he can do so much with so little screen time) couldn't save this movie for me. Do me a favor Warner Bros., buy David Yates out and get another director for HBP. And Daniel, I think you are a generally cool kind but acting lessons would not hurt. Check into a drama college.… Expand

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GeoffbDec 16, 2007

The script pulls every single interesting aspect from the novels and throws it down the drain. No Neville seen as who he really is with his parents, or Harry's emotional breaking point that was supposed to be in the end, every magical The script pulls every single interesting aspect from the novels and throws it down the drain. No Neville seen as who he really is with his parents, or Harry's emotional breaking point that was supposed to be in the end, every magical rule laid down by the books broken, ugly single-tone sets, and the battle near the end removed of any tension and set in a flat-out horrid environment that has no light source but from the characters themselves. The points are for Radcliffe in the sections where he expresses his frustration of Dumbledore's lack of attention, and Umbridge, who is just as evil as I pictured her.… Expand

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LordOFlibertYJan 21, 2012

I'm actually a fan of Potter, I've read the 1st, 4th and 7th book (weird order I know) and thoroughly enjoyed the first four films and the last one. But this was is the WORST Potter film I have EVER seen tied with the Deathly Hallows Part 1I'm actually a fan of Potter, I've read the 1st, 4th and 7th book (weird order I know) and thoroughly enjoyed the first four films and the last one. But this was is the WORST Potter film I have EVER seen tied with the Deathly Hallows Part 1 and closely followed by The Half-Blood Prince. I am disapointed that the film makers are unable to create a good Potter movie at a consistent basis like the LotR movies. The characters were extremely hollow, not enough interesting lines and so many forced and boring moments. pacing, the pacing was terible.… Expand

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joao1198pedroNov 28, 2013

the worst harry potter movie ever made,this was an piece of crap David Yates was an douchbag to make this movie,the scenes was without emotion and it was the worst disapointmnent of 2007.

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NavinR.Aug 8, 2007

This movie was terrible.Other than the brilliant performances put down by Luna, Umbridge and Harry, there really wasn't anything good about it.

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ChristopherW.Jul 15, 2007

The Harry Potter franchise has hit a wall with this one. The momentum that has been building through the previous 4 films lags in this disappointing film adaptation. The plot is so creaky and uninvolving that you may have to check your pulse The Harry Potter franchise has hit a wall with this one. The momentum that has been building through the previous 4 films lags in this disappointing film adaptation. The plot is so creaky and uninvolving that you may have to check your pulse at some point. The new 'headmaster from hell' is not all that scary, just really annoying. And, the final climactic battle is well choreographed, but it feels like it inhabits an all togetter different film. Also, many of the actors appear bored with reprising their roles for the fifth time. In addition, the greatest crime this installment commits is that it isn't any fun. Its downbeat tone and grim portents just make you want to see all of this wrapped up very soon. Not recommended!… Expand

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RyanB.Jul 19, 2007

This movie was absolutely awful, and it makes me sad to see Metacritic has granted such an awful movie a green score. The movie itself centered far to much around pointless scenes that did nothing to help the plot. For example, the scene This movie was absolutely awful, and it makes me sad to see Metacritic has granted such an awful movie a green score. The movie itself centered far to much around pointless scenes that did nothing to help the plot. For example, the scene with Harry kissing that girl. The movie put atleast 80% of the important information into corny, cliche spinning news paper montages. For example, nearly half of the movie went by when they explained Umbridge (or whatever her name was) was arrested, and that Dumbledoor had been reinstated. That was not content worthy for new paper headlines. That deserved full scenes. Don't bother with the movie if you are a movie fan. You will spend the whole time pulling out huge plot holes, and shameless directing. Thanks for reading, hope this helps!… Expand

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GloriaBJul 30, 2007

This move stank. Beginning with HP himself, Daniel Radcliffe. This guy is probably the worst actor on the planet despite his butt naked performance on stage to try and garner some acclaim. It was a cheap shot and it did not work apparently. This move stank. Beginning with HP himself, Daniel Radcliffe. This guy is probably the worst actor on the planet despite his butt naked performance on stage to try and garner some acclaim. It was a cheap shot and it did not work apparently. So glad I didn't see that. You'd think Daniel would invest in some acting lessons but more likely his problem is deeper. He is devoid of talent. He hasn't got IT. I'm sure they lose millions because of him, so why haven't they replaced him? Nobody knows, but I'll dance in the street if they do. And while they are replacing people they should re-cast Lupin. Who the hell is that puffy-faced actor? Lupin should look thin, tattered and tragically handsome--not like a puffer fish. Tonks was nicely cast though. I've always felt that Minerva looked much younger than the actor who portrays her. Nobody has mentioned how wasted Emma Thompson's performance iwas amongst that mess of a movie. You tend to forget the highlights because the rest was so overwhelmingly depressing. The movie is a shame, but I knew it would be since I have the fake screams of Daniel from the other movies (Aaaaahhhhhhh....Aaaahhhhh....Aahh....Ah) still ringing in my head. How stupid do these movie makers think we are? Plenty--we keep going to see this trash.… Expand

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JohnP.Jul 15, 2007

This was by far the worst of the movie series. I know every corner and every word of the books. This movie was rushed and a lot of scenes were out of order. I give this a movie a complete thumbs down. It was worse than Goblet of fire and This was by far the worst of the movie series. I know every corner and every word of the books. This movie was rushed and a lot of scenes were out of order. I give this a movie a complete thumbs down. It was worse than Goblet of fire and this director is going to do Half blood prince. What a loss to a great series.… Expand

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AliM.Aug 17, 2007

The only thing that has stopped me from giving this film a 1 is that my friends, who have not read the Harry Potter books, insist that they enjoyed it! I found the film boring and very badly edited. the script writing leaves it feeling like The only thing that has stopped me from giving this film a 1 is that my friends, who have not read the Harry Potter books, insist that they enjoyed it! I found the film boring and very badly edited. the script writing leaves it feeling like a first school play and the acting from the lead role (harry) is wooden and uncharasmatic. I found myself wanting Lord Voldemort to win just to shut him u. David Yates has taken it upon himself to add new ideas and change the story line, mostly for the worst. This really is a truly appaling adaptation. the only reason that i can think of for the above 'critics' scoring the film 100 is that they wanted to see their review top of the list and so increase publicity for themselves.… Expand

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CharlesC.Aug 27, 2007

The special effects ruin the movie.

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NikoMSep 1, 2007

As a harry potter fan, having read all the books more than once this movie offers none of the wonders and mysteries J.K. Rowling has engulfed us in. Yates is a horrible directing with the beginning scene nothing more than a child can As a harry potter fan, having read all the books more than once this movie offers none of the wonders and mysteries J.K. Rowling has engulfed us in. Yates is a horrible directing with the beginning scene nothing more than a child can portray. [***SPOILER**] The script and scene writers have ridiculed the book leaving out every single point exept the battle between voldemort and Potter. Within the first few minutes Potter was safe again at his poor Sirius house, this angered me with this taking over 80 pages which showed Harry confusion and anger towards his situation, Quidditch plays no further part in this movie which is also a large majority of the book. Hagrid sudden intrusion into the centre stage is not stabilised as there is little communication with Potter, Weasley and Granger showing why he wasn't there. Also this scene takes place during Quidditch is on in the book. Cho is portrayed as the traitor when it was actually Marrietta, Cho's friend who betrays harry to the ministry official, Dolores Umbridge. Cho is not shown as a very emotional person throughout the novel exept during their defensive class and their meating at Hogsmeade with Rita Skitter is also absent in the movie. With the expectation people had to viewing this film many of our expectations have been thrawted by the way this movie was shown and its less than proffesional director. I for one felt very upset with the way this movie was portrayed and this has led me to the aligations I have put foward in this text. This is no joke, nor a contest, I am just dissapointed by this performance of the world's greatest book.… Expand

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BenF.Jan 14, 2009

A bad movie. THEY SHOULD FIRE YATES! i can't believe he totally ruined this movie. They took out some of the best parts and made it like a short movie. F**k the makers. The previous ones were one hell of a lot better. They should bring A bad movie. THEY SHOULD FIRE YATES! i can't believe he totally ruined this movie. They took out some of the best parts and made it like a short movie. F**k the makers. The previous ones were one hell of a lot better. They should bring back Newell or Yates. They only got a few scenes right.… Expand

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MikeH.Jul 13, 2007

The worst potter movie made. For a book the same size and complexity as Goblet of Fire, it had none of the arch of story and at the end you don't care who lives or dies.

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JamesF.Jul 15, 2007

Slow. Joyless. Humorless. Slow.

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cristinaJul 28, 2007

The book was sooooo much better. it dissappoints me to think how much better the movie could have been. it was rushed and was not faithful to the book. if someone watching the movie had not read the book they would not have been able to The book was sooooo much better. it dissappoints me to think how much better the movie could have been. it was rushed and was not faithful to the book. if someone watching the movie had not read the book they would not have been able to understand the movie whatsoever.… Expand

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EvanO.Dec 29, 2007

This movie is horrible and depressing. it could have been in black and white and it would have looked the same.

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csw12Mar 25, 2012

What is this. Director David Yates (new to Harry Potter) has messed up this chapter in Harry Potter so badly it would take me a year to write out. The worst part was it is the longest book and the shortest movie which means Yates and his teamWhat is this. Director David Yates (new to Harry Potter) has messed up this chapter in Harry Potter so badly it would take me a year to write out. The worst part was it is the longest book and the shortest movie which means Yates and his team are misisng vital information in the story. Nice way to start off David Yates.… Expand

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FredFMar 8, 2008

What a mess - surely the most apalling of all the Potter films, and that's saying something because they are all pretty awful. I hated every minute of this crappola.

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SimonM.Sep 3, 2007

Another year same boring movie. I've seen every Potter movie once despite the fact that I am no fan of the series ( I keep hoping there's a reason for the legions of fanatics, this time i was had by promises of a darker story line) Another year same boring movie. I've seen every Potter movie once despite the fact that I am no fan of the series ( I keep hoping there's a reason for the legions of fanatics, this time i was had by promises of a darker story line) I guess I'm a sucker for epic special effects movies. I'm going to avoid the Half Blood Prince and maybe see Deathly Hollows depending on the word.… Expand

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MattKJul 16, 2007

Plain and simple, it's just a bad cheesy movie. Harry Potter silliness aside, this movie just isn't that good.

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RoryT.Aug 1, 2007

Herminie is really hot but she didnt go naked or anything like it says in the book she does. So overall it was shit a movie, there was no nudity at all and thats all i watch movies for!!!!

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BEnJiD.Aug 19, 2007

1! did not understand a bit of it. [***SPOILER***] When Sirius died, they weren't emotional at all. It was like Sirius died, oh well, yay' no good. No humour all gloomy and sad! Goblet of fire was way better and more humorous. DO 1! did not understand a bit of it. [***SPOILER***] When Sirius died, they weren't emotional at all. It was like Sirius died, oh well, yay' no good. No humour all gloomy and sad! Goblet of fire was way better and more humorous. DO NOT WATCH IT.… Expand

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IanB.Sep 29, 2007

This series keeps getting worse and worse. It just keeps falling away from the book and into its own weird void. By far the worst movie of the summer and worst harry potter movie so far. I laughed at all the bad acting the post puberty This series keeps getting worse and worse. It just keeps falling away from the book and into its own weird void. By far the worst movie of the summer and worst harry potter movie so far. I laughed at all the bad acting the post puberty actors that were once humorous children are now adolescent teenagers trying to act young but are just annoying high school to college kids that want something else, but this movie, and you can see it in their acting.… Expand

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ParryO.Jan 19, 2008

The worst HP movie yet. Absolutely horrible acting; but, nice special effects as usual.

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RjKAug 10, 2007

There were to many thing missing. It went from discussing about the DA and then into getting into it. This harry potter movie was by far one of the worst because of all the crucial pieces of information that were missing. I sat through the There were to many thing missing. It went from discussing about the DA and then into getting into it. This harry potter movie was by far one of the worst because of all the crucial pieces of information that were missing. I sat through the whole confused even though i just read the book before the movie. It doesn't even tell how they found the room of requirement… Expand

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BerieJul 10, 2007

A Grave disappointment to Harry Potter fans everywhere.

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JaredCJul 29, 2007

I haven't read the book and I can understand why its nothing like it. First of all, JK Rowling keeps the story with the same amount of character development and lets them have roles. In this, its just The Order of the Phoenix and Harry I haven't read the book and I can understand why its nothing like it. First of all, JK Rowling keeps the story with the same amount of character development and lets them have roles. In this, its just The Order of the Phoenix and Harry Potter's army of 5. Cho Chang is like being bullied with Harry who kissed her violating her. Its a powerfull movie but I didn't get much out of it, it got annoying, the 3D sequence in IMAX was great, but all the movie is is training for a powerfull army to kill voldamort's, and the battle just begins at the very end. The movie felt so short, Most of the supporting roles are like taken out of the whole story. I am very dissapointed, it could have had more story.… Expand

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BerogTheDragonAug 3, 2007

What a waste of money.

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