Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: July 11, 2007
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6
WesleyJul 13, 2007
I have to disagree with the large amount of votes here and say this was the worst of the Potter films so far. Even if you excuse the very slow start, the pacing was way off, and many characters were left just worrying about Harry rather than I have to disagree with the large amount of votes here and say this was the worst of the Potter films so far. Even if you excuse the very slow start, the pacing was way off, and many characters were left just worrying about Harry rather than being developed at all. I place a lot of the blame on the fact that screenwriter Steve Kloves was apparently moved forward to the more important sixth movie, and this movie was put in the hands of "Bed of Roses" and "Contact" screenwriter Michael Goldenberg. The choppy direction by David Yates does little more than attempt to sloppily mimic the two great directors that preceded him. Let's hope for better in the future. I left the theatre for the first time disappointed.… Expand
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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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DaveFJul 14, 2007
I'm not going to say that the magic is back. It's finally arrived. The cinematography in Phoenix is astounding--scenes ebb and flow like the spells they're depicting. The effects for these spells embody the themes rather than I'm not going to say that the magic is back. It's finally arrived. The cinematography in Phoenix is astounding--scenes ebb and flow like the spells they're depicting. The effects for these spells embody the themes rather than distract from them. Watch the elemental opposites, the dark and light dancing together in the battle scene. Call me a heretic, but the lyricism of Fred and George's flying-the-coop sequence anything in Lord of the Rings. Even Creatur delights in his Dobby-antithetical mumblings. The first Potter film that made me want to pick up the books again.… 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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JimHJul 14, 2007
An intelligent film where character development takes precedence and special effects fade into the background. Could also be read as subversive of Blair's UK and Bush's US and that aint bad. Probably the weakest Potter book is An intelligent film where character development takes precedence and special effects fade into the background. Could also be read as subversive of Blair's UK and Bush's US and that aint bad. Probably the weakest Potter book is certainly a worthy installment in the film series.… 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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SamBJul 15, 2007
I don't usually like the HP films, as I feel kinda silly watching them, as they bombard your with corniness and love etc. but I think that Order of the Phoenix did a really good job of turning my favorite of the books into a well I don't usually like the HP films, as I feel kinda silly watching them, as they bombard your with corniness and love etc. but I think that Order of the Phoenix did a really good job of turning my favorite of the books into a well scripted movie. Of course, there was definitely room for improvement, for example the lack of a better fight scene at the end, and Dumbledore being completely different to the book. I wish Richard Harris (Dumbledore in the first two movies) was still with us, he did a much better job. Apart from the few negatives though, I think Yates did a really good job of balancing pure film-making creative license, i.e. choosing which parts of the book to exclude, and staying true to the book. It couldn't have been any longer or it would have started to bore people, and I think each of the important bits of the book were touched upon FLUENTLY. Compared to other movies where scenes tend to jump around alot, this movie was very fluid. Not a 10 for the reasons stated, but definitly a solid 9.… 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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ErichS.Jul 16, 2007
I was looking forward to Order of the Phoenix because I knew they'd have to pare down what to me was a mess of a book. Poorly written, painfully protracted and inflated, overly sadistic, repetitious and boring. And I was right. This is I was looking forward to Order of the Phoenix because I knew they'd have to pare down what to me was a mess of a book. Poorly written, painfully protracted and inflated, overly sadistic, repetitious and boring. And I was right. This is the best of the films so far. Although I also loved #3. For all it's running time it was fast and enthralling and was never boring. The closing battle was beautiful and thrilling to watch.… Expand
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BrianJul 16, 2007
As a harry potter virgin, i was a little bit lost and a bit unsure as to what all the hype was about. its an entertaining movie with nice special effects and a beautiful setting but thats about it. its nothing special.
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SethWJul 16, 2007
Best of the movies so far. They did a great job.
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JosephA.Jul 16, 2007
As a reader of the books I haven't really been impressed by any of the movies save Prisoner of Azkaban. The first 2 were boring, and the 4th was way to abbreviated for a book with so much going on. It was like Cliffs notes. With "Order" As a reader of the books I haven't really been impressed by any of the movies save Prisoner of Azkaban. The first 2 were boring, and the 4th was way to abbreviated for a book with so much going on. It was like Cliffs notes. With "Order" however you get that same painful abbreviation but book 5 itself was a bit drawn out and boring in that it was bloated with superfulous nonsense more than half the time so there is plenty of fat to trim away, leaving the movie as a more focused, sleeker version of the main story. Is it better than the book? No, absolutely not. One of the biggest problems with the "trimming" is that as emotions run high in book 5 and the movie focuses on action and Voldemort (the main story if you will) the emotional build up of Harry's struggle with his destiny and just growing up is lost in the fold leaving you a bit empty by the end, however not nearly as empty as the unimpactful death of Cedric @ the end of "Goblet", so it is an imporvement. The movie cerainly has it high's and low's but I would say "Order" is easily my second favorite of the movie franchise after "Azkaban". Which says alot as "Order" is my least favorite of the books.… Expand
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lauraJul 16, 2007
Fast-paced, dramatic, moving.
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SophieJul 16, 2007
One of the hardest books to transfer to the scree made into an awesome film for book lovers and movie-goers alike. The cuts, for the most part, are acceptable this time. By far the best HP movie.
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DavidKJul 17, 2007
I'm a huge Harry Potter Fan. I have read all the books to date and have also seen all the movies (god knows why as most of them have disappointed me) and this Film has to be the second worst. after the third being the worst. ill explain I'm a huge Harry Potter Fan. I have read all the books to date and have also seen all the movies (god knows why as most of them have disappointed me) and this Film has to be the second worst. after the third being the worst. ill explain my Views. the third being the worst as the main story of the book was twisted and rearranged into the film it screwed up the book. and this new film disappointed me as it missed out much of the plot and most of all the final battle although may have been ok in the film the Book version is longer and more thrilling therefore 3 times better than the film. on there own the harry potter films are all fairly great but. as some one who has read all the books. they are on the bulk unfaithful and miss seriously important parts of the plot. my advice if your one who loves the films read the books. they are much better. if you have read the books but not watched the films. then don't expect much or if possible avoid the films p.s 4th and 2nd films are the best. that saying the second film missed out a vital part of the story that did not add much to the 2nd film/story b But does explain a lot in the 6th book those of you who don't know what I'm on about its the cupboard in the dark shop that harry ends up in that is in fact a teleporter which leads to another teleporter inside the room of requirements.… Expand
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AnnaR.Jul 17, 2007
ABSOLUTELY FAB! Best one yet. I loved the movie from beginning to end - the acting was great, the story... And my heart melted by the kissing scene. It was certainly my favourite book, so the movie for me was also my favourite! 100% ABSOLUTELY FAB! Best one yet. I loved the movie from beginning to end - the acting was great, the story... And my heart melted by the kissing scene. It was certainly my favourite book, so the movie for me was also my favourite! 100% RECOMMENDED!!! The other reviewers (such as Matt K) you can tell - they just don't have a good taste for movies.… Expand
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BryanN.Jul 17, 2007
Don't get me wrong alright, I'm a harry potter fan, I read all the books. I thought the movie HPPOA was bad, but order of the phoenix was worse. To be honest, the order of the phoenix runs pale in comparison with with he goblet of Don't get me wrong alright, I'm a harry potter fan, I read all the books. I thought the movie HPPOA was bad, but order of the phoenix was worse. To be honest, the order of the phoenix runs pale in comparison with with he goblet of fire and also transformers, seeing that I gave those two movies a 9. Oh yes, you get to reminiscent about some magical melodies just like good old times but the movie was just too cramped up with only stuff needed for plot advancement. Luna was extraordinary interesting to watch though. Probably a 6.5 would suffice.… Expand
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EricCJul 18, 2007
I was extremely surprised as I sat watching this film. The previous four have been mostly disappointing. The first two were a product of a director who had no idea how to direct children and relied on cheap thrills to cover horrible dialogue I was extremely surprised as I sat watching this film. The previous four have been mostly disappointing. The first two were a product of a director who had no idea how to direct children and relied on cheap thrills to cover horrible dialogue and flow (to which I blame those who adapted the book to film, not the source material). The second was more of the same, with even worse acting from the youngsters (I blame the director again). The third was the best of the four, despite what many will say. Cuaron made Harry Potter in to a respectable movie franchise. His art house style of directing turned off many of the mainstream crowd, but he was able to save a plot that involved nothing more than Harry saving his uncle. The fourth lacked skilled direction, though was exciting enough to be the most enjoyable. I had not expected the fifth to be the most well done and most exciting. The book was easilly the worst of the series, being just an 800 page set up for the next book. But the movie, under a no name director, makes the characters very real and the storyline very relevant. It doesn't take longer than 5 minutes of this film to understand that this fictional England full of fear, disillusion, and paranoia is our world. In terror, we, like the wizard world, give up reason and our trust to authorities, and horrible things can happen. And while the book lacked any real story, the movie moves at such a pase that you never notice, but you get in to the characters. The climax can not be understated. It was amazing. With the showdown at the end, wizard duels have become what they should have been from the beginning. They have done for wizards what light sabers have done for jedi. Despite what those who wish for Harry to live in a wonderful world of magic and tame adventures might tell you, I'm ecstatic to hear that David Yates will be directing the next movie, and possibly the last. He has come the closest to making Harry Potter the movie series it begs to be.… Expand
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StephenSJul 18, 2007
The writing style of the books bore and the movies to this point had been little more then good kids movies. Phoenix leave sup to its billy as the most adult oriented Potter and delivers in tone, action story. Easily my favorite Potter movie.
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TonksSJul 19, 2007
I LOVED IT!! It was by far the best! The ending when Harry is controlled by Voldemort is so awesome!! It was spectacular!
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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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ZeppyR.Jul 19, 2007
Wow, I'm really surprised by the reviews on this. This is one of my favorite Harry Potters, I have a feeling many of the reviews by user are younger and yes this is a darker movie. which goes to show how this movie is meant for 10 year Wow, I'm really surprised by the reviews on this. This is one of my favorite Harry Potters, I have a feeling many of the reviews by user are younger and yes this is a darker movie. which goes to show how this movie is meant for 10 year olds. The special effects are great and it was a very fun serious and actually funny movie, reading this book helps understand some little things the non readers may not get. So if your older and can get past the dark violent parts this is a movie for you, don't listen to the young people, lol. Great Movie!… 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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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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JoeJul 31, 2007
Darker than the previous four films, this episode in the Harry Potter series is pretty good--the plot, although shortened from the book (as would be expected), was tight and easy to follow. The theme was well-developed, even if it strayed Darker than the previous four films, this episode in the Harry Potter series is pretty good--the plot, although shortened from the book (as would be expected), was tight and easy to follow. The theme was well-developed, even if it strayed from its source material. And Imelda Staunton was incredible as Dolores Umbridge. If nothing else, you have to appreciate her performance.… Expand
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DanielC.Jul 30, 2007
HPOTP was in my mind, a healthy combination of the complexity and plot lines of the POA and action and romance of GOF. While it missed key scenes and emphasized plot lines not really that emphasized at the time (such as romance) it did a HPOTP was in my mind, a healthy combination of the complexity and plot lines of the POA and action and romance of GOF. While it missed key scenes and emphasized plot lines not really that emphasized at the time (such as romance) it did a good job of representing the overall themes of the book and the continuation of the series. For mine, it was too short. Yates tried to make this a kid friendly length but in the process, rushed one of the key moments of the series in the end part. The book also failed to explain the prophesy point and the link between Harry and Voldermort which would explain a lot to people who haven't read the books. However, the movie was well acted, generally well structured and flowed well. It's humor sections and drama sections were well achieved, cinematography and editing were adequate. You can see the development of the young actors in this film, this is by far the best acted film by the young players in the series. For all those complaining, read the book first. My verdict, good, not very good, not average, but good.… Expand
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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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JasonE.Aug 13, 2007
Think Lucinda Williams & it's the fifth out of seven...what do you think it means?! Ahhh... got to be the only schmuck with a subject line like that for a 'Harry Potter' movie - but think of the intent behind "Joy" and Think Lucinda Williams & it's the fifth out of seven...what do you think it means?! Ahhh... got to be the only schmuck with a subject line like that for a 'Harry Potter' movie - but think of the intent behind "Joy" and you've captured much of the feeling of the audience's reaction walking out of the latest 'Harry Potter.' Though it's madly efficient and quite often exciting, squeezing in 850 pages of text into the shortest Potter yet, less than 140 minutes, this fifth installment is decidedly more dour and grim than the previous installments. A recurring theme of the past films has been the teamwork that has made Harry, Hermoine and Ron such a formidable trio. The later two take a backseat in this story so that the depiction of Harry's melancholic internal struggle can be front and center. Thankfully, the prevalency of the book's most devious and clever creation, the fascist middle-manager Delores Umbridge, has remained intact. Imelda Staunton, her family name quite appropriate for such a niggling squat character. Gosh, how I adored the emittance of her high-pitched squeal - intended to be friendly...instead such an assault. Also, like always, the film makes grand usage of its exemplary all-star British cast - everyone getting an opportunity to interact within the rich Hogwarts universe. Especially noteworthy are watching Branagh's old flames mug it up under heavy makeup. Never dull, the film flies by... but by the end of a special effects laden climactic battle we realize how unimportant this story in the grand scheme. In effect, I felt a bit used, and my urgent desire to want more from Rowling waned.… Expand
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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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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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AmandaS.Aug 21, 2007
I thought this movie was great. It's not like the book 100% but what can you expect. Still a very good movie. My children loved it and can't wait for the next one.
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DanielM.Aug 21, 2007
This movie constitutes, with the forth one, the worst film in the series. It was extremely difficult to do such a bad film from such an outstanding novel. It is absolutely unfair for the book. Maybe the direction is acceptable, but the This movie constitutes, with the forth one, the worst film in the series. It was extremely difficult to do such a bad film from such an outstanding novel. It is absolutely unfair for the book. Maybe the direction is acceptable, but the soundtrack is horrible, and the screenplay by Michael Goldenberg is even worse. Pity.… Expand
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FrancisV.Aug 22, 2007
A 5-STAR creation: both the book and the movie. If you have read the book, you can understand and pin-point which is which, the differences and the additions. VERY GOOD HEM, HEM... Dolores UMbridge you were the very best in that movie. ITS A 5-STAR creation: both the book and the movie. If you have read the book, you can understand and pin-point which is which, the differences and the additions. VERY GOOD HEM, HEM... Dolores UMbridge you were the very best in that movie. ITS THE MOST ACTION PACKED MOVIE CREATED SO FAR, but many were missin.… Expand
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JodyD.Aug 24, 2007
A good movie. Very different to the book, but still had some good parts in it. Its sad though that the movie is M (even though the movie does match its rating), i know lots of little kids who love harry potter, and are horribly disappointed A good movie. Very different to the book, but still had some good parts in it. Its sad though that the movie is M (even though the movie does match its rating), i know lots of little kids who love harry potter, and are horribly disappointed in not being able to see it (in the cinema anyway). But for all the people who are allowed, i think they would quit enjoy this years Harry Potter Movie.… Expand
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CharlesC.Aug 27, 2007
The special effects ruin the movie.
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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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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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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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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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R.A.L.Jan 22, 2008
The best Harry Potter film so far. Precise balance between action, mystery and drama add up to a pretty wonderful and magical movie.
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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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DavidC.Feb 14, 2008
Reading some of the other comments about this movie I can only assume that some people just like to hear their own voice without giving much thought to what they are saying. This movie was clearly up there with the others despite the fact Reading some of the other comments about this movie I can only assume that some people just like to hear their own voice without giving much thought to what they are saying. This movie was clearly up there with the others despite the fact that so much had to be left out. This is not the fault of the director; more the incredible literary ability of JK Rowling who is able to fill every chapter with an exciting event.… Expand
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AdnanA.Jul 19, 2008
This was the worst Harry Potter movie! Everything except the acting was boring. The longest novel has been made into the shortest movie! What the hell has happened to Warner bros!!?? This movie puts a masterpiece novel to shame. The only This was the worst Harry Potter movie! Everything except the acting was boring. The longest novel has been made into the shortest movie! What the hell has happened to Warner bros!!?? This movie puts a masterpiece novel to shame. The only similarities between the novel and the movie are the names of the characers and places. Nothing else! Music (if there was any) is the weakest point of the movie!! Story... I'm a die hard fan of Harry Potter but watching this movie makes me very drowsy. The ootp novel is one of the best but looks like this movie has been made by a bunch of people who have just lost everything. It's so dull!! Acting... This time Daniel has improved a lot. Rupert and Emma were good as usual. Imelda as Umbridge rocked but I think she was given more than enough screen space. At the end of the movie I was tired of watching her but it's the fault of the newbie screenwriter and director. Gary Oldman as Sirius was fabulous. Watching Harry and Siruis together was a real enjoyment. Michael Gambon as Dumbledore was a little better but still Richard Harris was the true Dumbledore. May he rest in peace. Direction... I'd only say that David Yates ruined it! Visuals... They were ok. Nothing extraordinary. The end fight which was the most hyped was the most boring in the movie especially the fight between Dumbledore and Voldemort. Why don't they stick to the book?! I feel like crying!!!! The only nice thing about this movie is the acting and the scene when Voldemort gets inside Harry.… Expand
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RobertG.Aug 20, 2008
The best and most consistant so far of the Harry Potter films. It hits the nail on the head in the tone of the book and by far the best peformances by the actor, and are spot on playing their characters. Many would argue that too much has The best and most consistant so far of the Harry Potter films. It hits the nail on the head in the tone of the book and by far the best peformances by the actor, and are spot on playing their characters. Many would argue that too much has been cut out, but this is a film, and films can't include all our beloved scenes. Yates and Goldenburg has captured the emotional journey of Harry Potter as he slowly evolves into the hero who will challenge the Dark Lord.… 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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GavinCJul 26, 2009
This film seems to leave out elements from the book that shocked the reader, which leads to the film being only above average.
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JonLJul 6, 2009
Probably the first genuinely great film in the series, despite having the episodic problem that plagued the last two films. Goblet had a rather bland visual style and a narrative where little seemed to have actually happened. Yates manages Probably the first genuinely great film in the series, despite having the episodic problem that plagued the last two films. Goblet had a rather bland visual style and a narrative where little seemed to have actually happened. Yates manages to spike it up with a new visual look and add to the budding sexuality of the characters. Still, it could go further, as like all the films, it seems to hint at greater things to come.… Expand
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AndrewG.Jul 8, 2009
The best one so far. Yes, it was too short, but other than that, it was wonderful.
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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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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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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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JulieJul 11, 2007
This movie was great! However so many things were left out of the books it's hard to understand if you've never read them. I like watching as the characters get older through out the movies, but they can't change things from This movie was great! However so many things were left out of the books it's hard to understand if you've never read them. I like watching as the characters get older through out the movies, but they can't change things from movie to movie that didn't change in the books.… Expand
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CoryG.Jul 11, 2007
Very good. Book was better, but then again, they always are.
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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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MattL.Jul 11, 2007
This movie is almost perfect. There are only two problems with it and neither of them is unavoidable. The first is how much from the original book was taken out, which, as it has to be under 3 hours, is necessary. And the only other problem This movie is almost perfect. There are only two problems with it and neither of them is unavoidable. The first is how much from the original book was taken out, which, as it has to be under 3 hours, is necessary. And the only other problem falls with how certain things, such as the apparation of the death-eaters, are depicted differently than J.K. Rowling said. Overall a very well put together movie that is recommended to all fans of the genre.… Expand
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SteveT.Jul 11, 2007
Met all expectations.
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BradJul 11, 2007
The best Harry potter yet. Strays a bit from the book, and cut's quite a load out, but that's to be expected in cinema, after all. A proper emotional tribute to the novel all around.
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RickyH.Jul 11, 2007
The Best Movie out of all five. The special effects and the great plot make this one of the best Harry Potter films yet. Definitely a MUST SEE!!!!!!!
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EvaJ.Jul 11, 2007
I loved loved this movie. I think it remained pretty true to the book. I loved it!!!!
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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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EmmaJul 11, 2007
Great effects, it got the story across really good but still not as good as the book! psst, they could of explained the prophecy better in the movie for the people who didn't read the book!
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BrendanNJul 12, 2007
Those critics who like to complain about the new Harry Potter losing the innocence and charm of the past installments would do well to remember the ages of these characters at present, not how old they were during the first year. When was Those critics who like to complain about the new Harry Potter losing the innocence and charm of the past installments would do well to remember the ages of these characters at present, not how old they were during the first year. When was the last time you met an innocent teenager?? I mean, a genuinely innocent teenager with a heart of pure gold? They make mistakes, hurl insults, and think independently just like adults. You better get used to the lack of innocence in future films, also, because the characters are only getting OLDER.… Expand
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HadeethZ.Jul 12, 2007
I saw the movie on opening day and I think it's the best Harry Potter film so far! I loved every second of it and I think all the actors were brilliant in it!
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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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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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SebastianJul 13, 2007
If you're judging the cumulative user score for Phoenix as a movie, you might want to add 1-2 full points. Nearly without exception, all of the low scores justify their assessments as reflections of the movie's failure to adhere to If you're judging the cumulative user score for Phoenix as a movie, you might want to add 1-2 full points. Nearly without exception, all of the low scores justify their assessments as reflections of the movie's failure to adhere to the book (and even change the book in parts). Well, kids, I'll tell you what a "4"-rated movie would be--an 81/2 hour visual carbon copy of the Rowling written work. Good heavens that would suck (and would lack any creative exercise). Anyway, after 4 movies, one would think the kids would understand the necessary challenge of altering a book to become a movie. Now, for my assessment of the movie as a movie: It's the best Potter film yet. "Phoenix" is the first movie to really grasp the main characters as living, breathing, modern humans--rather than as transposed caricatures--and connect their humanity to the viewer. It was more than fun or entertaining--it was emotionally charged and compelling. Book lovers (of whom I am one) should be able to separate themselves from movie lovers and judge each on its own merits.… 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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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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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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guy!Jul 14, 2007
This movie was great, but could've been better. All it needed was more stuff from the book.
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JohnN.Jul 14, 2007
The worst of the 6 books so far. The best of the 5 movies so far. Hands down. Everyone complaining that it wasn't faithful to the book should remember that the book was loaded with unnecessary crap. This weeded all that out and made a The worst of the 6 books so far. The best of the 5 movies so far. Hands down. Everyone complaining that it wasn't faithful to the book should remember that the book was loaded with unnecessary crap. This weeded all that out and made a dark, exciting movie. 100 times better than the other films that were WAY TOO faithful 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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TimSJul 14, 2007
As a movie, this may be the strongest of the series. Visually impressive, with some strong emotional moments (and a handful that try, but end up sounding silly), the plot is far less confusing to the uninitiated than its immediate As a movie, this may be the strongest of the series. Visually impressive, with some strong emotional moments (and a handful that try, but end up sounding silly), the plot is far less confusing to the uninitiated than its immediate predecessor. Still, a lot was cut from the books, which is sure to dissapoint the die-hard readers. Regardless, a very strong movie.… 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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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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JamesF.Jul 15, 2007
Slow. Joyless. Humorless. Slow.
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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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BryanC.Jul 17, 2007
This is the first Harry Potter movie to stand out as a real movie, the Empire Strikes Back of the franchise so far if you will. The new director displayed an understanding that this story isn't all about brightly coloured magic tricks, This is the first Harry Potter movie to stand out as a real movie, the Empire Strikes Back of the franchise so far if you will. The new director displayed an understanding that this story isn't all about brightly coloured magic tricks, but the journey of a boy to a man. It's darker and edgier than it's predessesors and cuts out all the fluff of the source material.… 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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ryanbJul 18, 2007
This movie was really good up till the end then it just sucked
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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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BillbJul 21, 2007
I saw this movie in 3D and the fight scene at the end was absolutely spectacular with or without the 3D experience. And not only was the end great, but the acting is a lot better in this movie, since the actors have matured compared to the I saw this movie in 3D and the fight scene at the end was absolutely spectacular with or without the 3D experience. And not only was the end great, but the acting is a lot better in this movie, since the actors have matured compared to the last 4 movies. overall it was just a well made movie and it just makes me even more excited for the next one… Expand
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DanielSJul 21, 2007
Probably the best Potter film to date. It was epic in scale, and the movie never really lost momentum (except for a few minor parts). The battle scenes in particular were well-done. I have not read any of J. K. Rowling's books, but I Probably the best Potter film to date. It was epic in scale, and the movie never really lost momentum (except for a few minor parts). The battle scenes in particular were well-done. I have not read any of J. K. Rowling's books, but I have seen all of the films, and this one was my favorite of the bunch.… Expand
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JackBJul 26, 2007
This was probably my favorite Harry Potter movie, except the battle in the end wasn't long enough.
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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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MichaelF.Aug 17, 2007
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is the worst of the 5 movies so far. It was the longest book, yet the shortest movie. The previous four movies left things out and changed some things around, but i feel they did so without Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is the worst of the 5 movies so far. It was the longest book, yet the shortest movie. The previous four movies left things out and changed some things around, but i feel they did so without compromising the integrity, plot, and accuracy of the book. But OOTP changed way too much. Some little things were only changed for the sake of changing and would have taken about thirty seconds longer to do it the correct way (a.k.a. in the movie neville finds the room of requirement by chance, when in the book harry asks dobby if he knows of a place where they can go, and dobby suggests it). And some bigger aspects of the book were also changed to fit the movie (a.k.a how Cho Chang was blamed for telling Umbridge about Dumbledore's Army, when it was really her friend Marietta who was nervous about getting caught. This is a major plot change, because in the Sixth book Harry has another thing with Cho, which according to the movie would be highly unlikely now that he thinks shes a traitor)(in the battle at the department of mysteries Lucius Malfoy never has his hands on the prophecy and Neville is the one who drops it causing it to break so no one can hear it. oh and also at that moment in the movie, Sirius punches Malfoy? I'm pretty sure he has a wand and could have done much more with a simple Stupefy!) Also things were changed that were pre-established in the previous movies (the look of Sirius' face in the fire when talking to Harry in his dorm. the look of the dementors). I feel the new director really let the die-hard harry potter fans down with this poor excuse for a harry potter movie.… 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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PaulF.Aug 19, 2007
The current Harry Potter is the best of the lot and that's saying a lot because the others were pretty hard to beat as they were. What made this one so good was the emotional range of the acting as well as the script which allowed such The current Harry Potter is the best of the lot and that's saying a lot because the others were pretty hard to beat as they were. What made this one so good was the emotional range of the acting as well as the script which allowed such acting to take place. I thought for a while that this movie might actually make it to perfection with its perfect special effects and its depth of characters. There were however a few small flaws. One was they totally glossed over how Potter and gang out into the Ministry of mysteries department. Two was his new love was never reconciled with nor included in his support at the climax of the movie. Lastly after all battles were fought won and cried over the emotional verve just seemed to wane away. Now I don't want you to get the impression this was not a outstanding movie cause it was. It's just that it was not perfect. Oh well, it will give them something to strive for in the next movie. I have high hopes after seeing the characters really blossom in there roles. Good Job guys, gals, and all who were involved. There's a lot to be proud of.… Expand
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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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LauriR.Mar 15, 2008
The problem with this movie is, and has been for the last few Potter films, that it's a compromise. It's not advisable to make a movie over three hours long, because after that it's a wee bit too much to watch on one sitting, The problem with this movie is, and has been for the last few Potter films, that it's a compromise. It's not advisable to make a movie over three hours long, because after that it's a wee bit too much to watch on one sitting, but ironically three hours of movie isn't quite enough to sum up the plot of a book as long as The Order Of Phoenix. Despite it's length, in many parts it feels like the story is rushed to the next key point, and many aspects of the book (f.ex. quidditch) have been completely dropped off. Because the storytelling in the movie is processing with such fast pace, it may be hard for people who have not read the actual book to follow the quick advancing of the story. You should judge the movie by it's own merits, it is decent work as a visual captivation of the Harry Potter- universe, and a nice supporting view in parallel with the one you yourself have created in your mind while reading the book. As a stand-alone movie experience however, without reading the book, it is merely an average piece of work.… Expand
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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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FredD.Dec 13, 2007
For me this is the best Harry Potter yet , i don't get how people can rate this a 0 or 1.Cant wait to see the next sequel.
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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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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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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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