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• Thomas B

  
  Equal parts funny and dark, this is one of the best of the series, especially with the inclusion of the hateful Dolores Umbridge. Full review later.

• Josh L

  
  For me, this is where the series took the jump forward into territory rarely seen in the fantasy genre. All the previous entries were good, but this one is just plain fantastic. The fact that they made quite possibly my least favorite book in the series action packed and entertaining… More
  For me, this is where the series took the jump forward into territory rarely seen in the fantasy genre. All the previous entries were good, but this one is just plain fantastic. The fact that they made quite possibly my least favorite book in the series action packed and entertaining from start to finish with an excellent pace is what makes this the best one in the series so far for me. The book was sluggish, slow, and at times boring. I didn't think that in the slightest when watching this movie. David Yates direction was a perfect mix of the popcorn thrills of Newell and the sophistication of Cuaron. This is also where I think the acting by the main three really gets good. Daniel Radcliffe in particular impresses in this installment. The series story really kicks into gear in this one to get us started for the inevitable conclusion. It's always a toss up for me between this and the Deathly Hallows Part I as my favorite in the series.

• Eugene B

  
  The fifth installment presents more action and face-paced performances from its now-matured cast. 'Phoenix' is dazzling with its plot as well as visualization. 4/5

• Emil K

  
  It may be darker times for Harry Potter, but us the viewers are in even more darker times while watching this overlong and magicless entry in Harry Potter franchise. Almost nothing has changed since the first Potter hit the screens back in 2001, but the fact that entertainment value… More
  It may be darker times for Harry Potter, but us the viewers are in even more darker times while watching this overlong and magicless entry in Harry Potter franchise. Almost nothing has changed since the first Potter hit the screens back in 2001, but the fact that entertainment value and the awe from the first three films has almost completely gone away. The formula of these films seem to be same everytime. It is now recycling all the familiar material from the first films but with darker tones. First the introduction, then off to school, there Potter must face some problems and at the end of the term we are supposed be two or three moral lessons wiser. Unless you are a fan of this franchise, then Order of Phoenix have nearly nothing new to offer. David Yates does get things moving in the thunderous final third where the magic and threat rises it's head, but otherwise this falls below average in Harry Potter franchise. It is not completely waste of time, but it is certainly not as exciting as the first three films used to be.

• Matthew Samuel M

  
  The film cuts too much from the book. The result is a rushed, disappointing, and uninspired work.

• Alexander D

  
  The first four Potter films were pretty decent. But #5? This is the best David Yates can do to start as the director for <i>more</i> than one of the series's films? And no Quidditch? Bah, scumbag. HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX is not a bad film.… More
  The first four Potter films were pretty decent. But #5? This is the best David Yates can do to start as the director for <i>more</i> than one of the series's films? And no Quidditch? Bah, scumbag. HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX is not a bad film. It's just not good. When I read the book (mentally compare 870 pages of written material to just around 2 hours and 15 minutes of on-screen material, and you should have a huge exclamation point dangling over your head), I imagined many of characters to do as well as their dialogue and action was in the book. Sadly enough, Helena Bonham Carter was really the star of the show here. (And she's a villain!) Emma Watson, for a bigger disappointment, was a fast-talking teenager who forgot how to act well; and Rupert Grint looked like a sick puppy dog. Sad. Fan? Watch it for the continuing <i>film</i> story, but it's likely that you will not enjoy it. Not a fan? Skip it! 'Nuff said.

• Emily A

  
  So far, I think this is my favorite movie of the bunch. I love how mundane and utterly infuriating the main villain is (Dolores Umbridge), and I think it speaks volumes to the larger culture of Hogwarts' (the one you don't much get to see) that the other students flock to… More
  So far, I think this is my favorite movie of the bunch. I love how mundane and utterly infuriating the main villain is (Dolores Umbridge), and I think it speaks volumes to the larger culture of Hogwarts' (the one you don't much get to see) that the other students flock to him for leadership. There are some moments that I might have thought too scary for a kids' movie, and the shot of the girl getting cursed accidentally by a necklace seems ripped right out of The Ring. But yes, the story is wonderfully engaging, and it's a treat to see how the characters grow up and grow together. This whole series is remarkable, and this is just one great film among eight.

• Jason R

  
  Probably the worst of the series (well, of the later movies), but it's still Harry Potter. Tough to follow the 4th act, this episode never had a chance to be more than a set up movie. Can't wait to have the entire series stored somewhere in the cloud with apps that allow me… More
  Probably the worst of the series (well, of the later movies), but it's still Harry Potter. Tough to follow the 4th act, this episode never had a chance to be more than a set up movie. Can't wait to have the entire series stored somewhere in the cloud with apps that allow me to stream it to any device that I have... If only there was something that would let me do that...

• Tim S

  
  I originally believed this to be the best of the series, but I have to take that back. I still believe that The Prisoner of Azkaban has the finest narrative of all of the films in the series. Don't get me wrong, though. The later films aren't by any means bad. The Order of… More
  I originally believed this to be the best of the series, but I have to take that back. I still believe that The Prisoner of Azkaban has the finest narrative of all of the films in the series. Don't get me wrong, though. The later films aren't by any means bad. The Order of the Phoenix, for example, is one of the most gut-wrenching and intense films of the series. The only thing that brings it down a bit is the narrative, which is a bit uneven in the overall scheme of things, but not quite as much the films before it. You can tell that the filmmakers, namely David Yates, are ironing out exactly how to tell these tales. This one has a lot of emotion going on in it, probably more than the ones before it... but that's nothing compared to what's to come.

• Melvin W

  
  Hagrid: It's changing out there. Just like last time. There's a storm coming, Harry. And we all best be ready when she does. "Evil Must Be Confronted" Order of the Phoenix is my least liked Harry Potter movie. With that said, I still really like it. We see the… More
  Hagrid: It's changing out there. Just like last time. There's a storm coming, Harry. And we all best be ready when she does. "Evil Must Be Confronted" Order of the Phoenix is my least liked Harry Potter movie. With that said, I still really like it. We see the addition of Bellatix Lestrange who is played really well throughout the rest of the films by Helena Bonham Carter. She is an evil follower of Voldermort and doesn't waste much time before she kills. Another new face in this one is Umbridge. Easily the easiest person for me to hate in the series. Umbridge is what we in the muggle world call a bitch(Well, I guess Mrs. Weasley will say it too). Umbrich is the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher and she is doing the ministries business. She lays down a bunch of ridiculous rules and takes magic completely out of the classroom. Her and Fudge refuse to admit that the Dark Lord is back and instead blame everything that is happening on Sirius Black. The cool thing about the book and movie is that Harry has to take command and start training students to defend themselves, since Umbridge isn't. They call themselves Dumbledore's Army and practice as much as is possible under heavy watch and scrutiny from Umbridge. This is the first attempt by David Yates who would go onto helm the rest of the movies. Although this movie isn't as good as it should be, Yates only improves from here on out. I like that one director made the last four movies. It gives some stability to the movies and their tones.

• Fernando Rafael Q

  
  With each outing, the cast of Harry Potter grows more and more interesting. Three memorable characters and performances enter the picture: Evanna Lynch as 'Luna Lovegood', Imelda Staunton as 'Dolores Umbridge' and Helena Bonham Carter as 'Bellatrix… More
  With each outing, the cast of Harry Potter grows more and more interesting. Three memorable characters and performances enter the picture: Evanna Lynch as 'Luna Lovegood', Imelda Staunton as 'Dolores Umbridge' and Helena Bonham Carter as 'Bellatrix Lestrange'. Staunton is the best of the three, playing the ultimate bitch with gusto. Harry Potter and the Order of The Phoenix is the first Potter movie directed by David Yates, who would remain at the helm of the saga for the remaining three films, bringing his unique, dark vision; a vision that would define the Harry Potter aesthetic for all time. Exciting stuff. Prisoner of Azkaban remains my favorite because it's closer to my heart, but Phoenix is certainly the one with the strongest writing and the most brilliant acting.

• E.J. B

  
  Director David Yates and his screenwriter, Michael Goldenberg have trimmed all the fat from the novel, and the resulting film adaptation of Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix is a brisk, lean, and involving 139 minutes. This is the shortest film to date in the franchise, and it… More
  Director David Yates and his screenwriter, Michael Goldenberg have trimmed all the fat from the novel, and the resulting film adaptation of Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix is a brisk, lean, and involving 139 minutes. This is the shortest film to date in the franchise, and it is better than the meandering book it is based on. Things are worse than ever at Hogwarts. A new teacher, sent from the Ministry of Magic, has turned the school into a dictatorship. This teacher, Mrs. Umbridge, played with a cruel yet accurate honesty by Imelda Staunton, seems to be trying to control the children, taking away their ability to practice real magic, probably so that Voldemort can turn them into his slaves much easier. This influences Harry, Hermione, and Ron to create Dumbledore's Army, a rebellion of Hogwart's finest students. Much of the film's attention is aimed at the Ministry of Magic who, like any government, is filled with corruption. The minister is filled with fear, and many of its greatest supporters are soon revealed to be Death Eaters - those loyal to Voldemort and his return to power. There seems to be a hint of satire here, as the film takes many humorous jabs at this governing body, from the nonsensical court system to the wall filled with new decrees as to how order is maintained at Hogwarts. It's as if this government doesn't know its head from its ass, even in the face of obvious reason. Meanwhile, Harry is becoming more of a teenager. He's angry, feels completely alone, and hates how no one thinks he is capable to stand on his own. Sounds like me when I was a teenager. I think if I were to study this film as a metaphor, I would say this installment is most reflective of teenage angst. Although Harry has good reason. Complete with an all star cast that now introduces Helena Bonham Carter as the delightfully evil Bellatrix Lestrange, the fifth film in the series is a solid effort that manages to bridge the gap between the fourth and sixth films. Things are beginning to unravel at an alarming rate, and a war seems imminent. Hold on tight as this tale is about to take some great twists.

• Matt G

  
  I will not tell lies: which is why I can proudly say that I enjoyed this installment, which is a fine followup to Goblet, and a great Potter film itself. I didn't mind the lack of action, or the silly romantic side-plot, I just loved Harry and Pals vs Umbridge. Radcliffe really… More
  I will not tell lies: which is why I can proudly say that I enjoyed this installment, which is a fine followup to Goblet, and a great Potter film itself. I didn't mind the lack of action, or the silly romantic side-plot, I just loved Harry and Pals vs Umbridge. Radcliffe really shows his talent in this, and we finally get to see a (slightly) matured Neville. The ending with the Death Eaters was very solid and well done from a visual standpoint. Ultimately, this is a great Potter film. Highly recommended.

• Drake T

  
  Finally, the battle against Voldemort begins here with OotP. There were several issues etching away at me, the whole prophecy thing could have had more foreshadowing, the way Black's death was portrayed could have been a little less sudden and in the end the whole ordeal just… More
  Finally, the battle against Voldemort begins here with OotP. There were several issues etching away at me, the whole prophecy thing could have had more foreshadowing, the way Black's death was portrayed could have been a little less sudden and in the end the whole ordeal just feels like a segue for events yet to come. But hey, it's a fairly tolerable first act and the emotions/relationships are handled much better than GoF. I do think the whole political and propaganda angle surrounding Voldemort's return could have fleshed out more, or at least had more serious effects than the perky conservative antics of the "new" head mistress.

• KJ P

  
  This may have been a small speed-bump in the Potter franchise, as I would call this the least compelling of the series; However this movie still gives us everything we want, but it does it much more sloppily than the first 4 films did. I still love this film, but it's sad to say… More
  This may have been a small speed-bump in the Potter franchise, as I would call this the least compelling of the series; However this movie still gives us everything we want, but it does it much more sloppily than the first 4 films did. I still love this film, but it's sad to say that if the franchise takes a turn in this direction, the films may just get worse! Still, the Order of the Phoenix soars with imagination just like all the Potter films do which is why I still have my love for it. The acting is still top notch and the characters are still to be cared for. I will always enjoy these films and this one as well. It seems to jump from plot point to plot point very quickly, but in the end, the drama is all there and you couldn't ask for a better ending, leaving you on the edge of your seat of which will be one of the biggest devastations in film history. And so the tragedies begin.

• Zach B

  
  I will be honest and up front when I say this: Out of all the Potter books, this one is my third favorite. Now, you might ask why when this is, from what I can see, the fan favorite? Well, the answer is that while it is the longest, most complex, and has the birth of the pure darkness… More
  I will be honest and up front when I say this: Out of all the Potter books, this one is my third favorite. Now, you might ask why when this is, from what I can see, the fan favorite? Well, the answer is that while it is the longest, most complex, and has the birth of the pure darkness that the others are filled with, this story was stripped of the hidden glee that made the other four and the others enjoyable. We no longer see Harry having fun, and I think that, in tern, effects us. Well, with this being the third favorite novel, I am afraid that this is my least favorite of the films. Now, I know that this is the longest of the series and as such, it is beyond impossible to make a completely faithful adaption. But, I will be honest: making it into the shortest film is not that much of a good idea. But more on that later. First, let's talk about the man who controls the rest of the series: David Yates. For this being his first Potter film, I will admit that I expected more out of him. Even more when I saw Alfonso Cuaron handle Prisoner Of Azkaban (which is my number one novel and film in this series). So, I am guessing that my hopes were a little too high, but what do you expect when we have had so many good films already in this series? The one thing that makes me not hate Yates completely is the fact that he would end up directing my second (and possibly third) favorite films in the series. Now for the acting. Well, I will be honest: in acting, there is one ultimate sin and that sin is having your fame shoved into your head so much that you start slacking with your performance. I am sad that the main kids in this film do not, at all, give good performances. I mean, they are okay and all, but it seemed like that they figured that they were already in a multi-billion dollar franchise and, regardless, they were going to get huge paychecks nonetheless. Disappointing. For the script, I think it is say that I am even more disappointed with how this film was written. Michael Goldenberg, do me a favor: do not write any more adaptations. This was suppose to be, in terms of writing, the best of the series. You screwed it up for me. SHAME ON YOU! For the score, still nothing worthwhile to mention. Overall, out of all the Potter films, this was the worst. Only watch if you are a fan of the series or just want to see a mediocre adaption.

• Jim C

  
  Harry Potter is my life, I grew up with it all my life, and this was a good addition. harry is beginning his fifth year, and he is already in trouble. Harry is joined into the Order of the Pheonix, a society who took down Voldemort last time, and now that hes returned were in bigger… More
  Harry Potter is my life, I grew up with it all my life, and this was a good addition. harry is beginning his fifth year, and he is already in trouble. Harry is joined into the Order of the Pheonix, a society who took down Voldemort last time, and now that hes returned were in bigger trouble than ever. Tge Daily Prophet is accusing Harry of lying and that Voldemort hasn't returned, this causes much stir between Harry and his old friends. Harry must also deal with Dolores Umbridge, a evil woman from the ministry sent to watch Harrys every move, and to watch Dumbledore so she can take over school. This is going to be Harrys hardest year yet. This one had the worst acting in the series, but the performance of Imelda Staunton, who deserved more recognition. But it had good effects, and music. Plus theres a lot more action. I think it was a great addition and I love it

• Raymond W

  
  Order of the Phoenix is the longest book (not including Deathly Hallows) and is the shortest movie, but that does not stop from making this the most visually spectacular and dark Harry Potter yet. Imelda Staunton and Helena Bonham Carter deserve special mention for their performances… More
  Order of the Phoenix is the longest book (not including Deathly Hallows) and is the shortest movie, but that does not stop from making this the most visually spectacular and dark Harry Potter yet. Imelda Staunton and Helena Bonham Carter deserve special mention for their performances as Dolores Umbridge and Bellatrix Lestrange respectively. The only problems in this one are that there is virtually no character development, and the events happen so disjunctly that it doesn't flow properly or have the emotional effect that it should.

• Jeff "

  
  After the events of the previous film, the magical community is trying to cover up that Lord Voldemort is returning and assembling his forces to begin battling the magical world. In doing so, the ministry of magic has appointed a new defense against the dark arts teacher who is fairly… More
  After the events of the previous film, the magical community is trying to cover up that Lord Voldemort is returning and assembling his forces to begin battling the magical world. In doing so, the ministry of magic has appointed a new defense against the dark arts teacher who is fairly inadequate for the job and who's interested in torturing Harry with detention than to do something about the worsening situation in the magic world. Yet again another thrilling, solid film with lots of action, comedy, drama and everything else necessary for a wonderful Harry Potter film. The cast here deliver some of the strongest performances in the series and as the films progress, we really see the maturity of the characters and the actors are definitely able to pull off their respective roles in a really professional manner. The Order Of The Phoenix is a thrilling adventure. A well paced film, Order Of The Phoenix will definitely appeal to fans of the books as the filmmakers have stayed true to the books. Order Of The Phoenix is one of the first Harry Potter films to shows signs of a darker story as Lord Voldemort is returning. Order Of The Phoenix is one of the strongest films and it is definitely a film that will please the most diehard Harry Potter fan. The film is an entertaining adventure, and like every other Harry Potter films, it's filled with magic and all the characters and fun of the books is here.

• Bethany M

  
  Not really a big fan of Harry Potter. The films are 'alright'.

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