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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
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MPAA RATING: PG-13 for sequences of fantasy violence and frightening images
Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, Imelda Staunton, Gary Oldman, Brendan Gleeson, and Ralph Fiennes
In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry returns for his fifth year of study at Hogwarts only to discover that much of the wizarding community has been led to believe that the story of the teenager's recent encounter with the evil Lord Voldemort is a lie, putting Harry's integrity in question. Worse, the Minister for Magic, Cornelius Fudge, has appointed a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, the duplicitous Professor Dolores Umbridge. But Umbridge's "Ministry-approved" course of defensive magic leaves the young wizards woefully unprepared to defend themselves against the Dark forces threatening them, so at the prompting of his friends Hermione and Ron, Harry is convinced to take matters into his own hands. Meeting secretly with a small group of students who name themselves "Dumbledore's Army", Harry teaches them how to defend themselves against the Dark Arts, preparing the courageous young wizards for the extraordinary battle that lies ahead. (Warner Bros. Pictures)
| GENRE(S): | Adventure | Drama | Family/Kids | Fantasy |
| WRITTEN BY: |
J.K. Rowling (novel)
Michael Goldenberg |
| DIRECTED BY: | David Yates |
| RELEASE DATE: |
DVD: December 11, 2007 Theatrical: July 11, 2007 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 138 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | UK / USA |
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The average user rating for this movie is 6.8 (out of 10) based on 375 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
[Anonymous] gave it a9:
A very enjoyable film with a stellar cast if a little under-used. Had this been 15-20 minutes longer I would have given it a 10!
Lauri R. gave it a7:
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.
Fred F gave it a1:
What a mess - surely the most apalling of all the Potter films, and that's saying something because they are all pretty awful. I hated every minute of this crappola.
Ariel B. gave it a3:
The film was good but it wasn't great. I've seen better and I was quite disappointed when I fist saw the movie. I though it would look great after the goblet of fire, but still the forth is the best Harry Potter movie although a lot of stuff had been left out. It's a shame that they left out Quidditch and Ron and Hermione becoming a prefects. When you see it several times it clearly shows that it isn't great. Good,maybe even average, but not great. The best thing in the film is battle between Voldermort and Dumbldor, and the character of Dolores Umbridge. If the half blood prince turns out as his predecessor I very much doubt it that I'll buy that dvd.
[Anonymous] gave it a1:
This movie is terrible. Does anyone else think the dursleys are acting half retarded. No one in this movie acts like they are a person. they are all monotone zombies. Everything is all messed up and out of order and wrong and the acting still sucks horribly.. and what the hell is wrong with mrs figg??? is she slow... no one seems to care whats happening its like they are waiting to get off work or something. The lord of the rings had good acting this is absolute sh*t.
David C. gave it a9:
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.
R.A. L. gave it an8:
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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