Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
PG-13 | 11 July 2007 (USA)
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Returning for his fifth year of study at Hogwarts, Harry is stunned to find that his warnings about the return of Lord Voldemort have been ignored. Left with no choice, Harry takes matters into his own hands, training a small group of students to defend themselves against the dark arts.

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adonis98-743-186503

With their warning about Lord Voldemort's return scoffed at, Harry and Dumbledore are targeted by the Wizard authorities as an authoritarian bureaucrat slowly seizes power at Hogwarts. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is definitely better than most of the sequels after the 1st one (except Goblet of Fire). The effects look a bit better and the story is much more interesting this time since we know that Voldemort is now back for good plus i liked how the students got together into training one with the other plus it was a very nice touch showing Cedric Diggory a few times in the film. (8.5/10)

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Anish Misra

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a film directed by David Yates. I remember watching this film back in 2007 since my school took me and not understanding a single word of it. But finally after watching it so many years later, I enjoyed the film.Plot: The Ministry of magic goes to every extent in order to hide Lord Voldemort's return.Story and direction: This is the first film directed by David Yates who went on to direct the rest of the parts and first not to be written by Steve Kloves but by Michael Goldenberg. I could understand the pressure on these two people but in spite of that they deliver. This instalment is the one that has the Ministry of Magic play out its politics. And that is something quite different the series has never tackled before. Also introduced in this film is Harry Potter forming the Dumbledore Army and the anti-Voldemort organisation the Order of the Phoenix. The film has progressed from Harry becoming just a little boy to one where he is fighting Death Eaters. Each character has an added layer of information to itself that made me care for them so much. And it was so beautifully handled. The makers know the importance of these characters and give them the respect and care that they deserve. Also featured inin this film is the biggest action scene ever where stakes are very high. I remember very well enjoying the scene at that time but now knowing all the characters and their motivations, I enjoyed the scene even more. The music in this film is awesome too. But I did have one little issue. And that is the VFX. After so good VFX in the previous parts, here in some scenes the VFX were cringe-worthy.Performances: The regular cast does so well in their parts that it is very hard to fault them. Imelda Stauton does one hell of a job as Dolores Umbridge. If you thought that ypou have seen enough of evil characters in this series, you are wrong. She is definitely the worst. Helena Bonham Carter also nails it as Bellatrix Lestrange. Although her role is quite short, but it is very effective. And finally, Evanna Lynch is awesome as Luna Lovegood. The way she alliances herself with Harry and the gang is awesome.Favorite Scene: It would be the one where Fred and George trouble Dolores Umbridge during the OWL exam. That scene was just awesome and I laughed so hard during this scene. It always feels good when an evil character faces such a situation.Verdict: This franchise knows what it is doing and it is good at it. With every instalment, the anxiety increases as to what will happen next. I had a good time watching this film and can't wait to see as to what is next. I applaud David Yates and team for bringing another part of so wonderful series.I am going with a 9/10.

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zamalekfan1981

Great visual effects very exciting loved it so much i am a fan of harry potter after this one

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lisafordeay

Harry Potter And The Order of The Phoenix is a follow up to the 2005 Harry Potter film Goblet Of Fire where Harry is been bullied by his cousin's gang and Harry saves Dudley(his cousin)from these deadly shadows. Of course Harry gets nightmares about Lord Voldermort and thinks that Voldermort is out for revenge again. While his dealing with Voldermort's comeback,the rest are still grieving for Cedric(Robert Pattinson) who dies in the goblet of fire by Voldermort and Harry keeps trying to warn everyone that Voldermort is back. There is also a new teacher called Dolores Umbridge (played by Imelda Staunton from Maleficent)and she has shown hatred towards Harry and doesn't want any of the students to use violence or deadly spells.Will anyone believe Harry that Voldermort has returned? Overall i really enjoyed this one too. The acting is good and I like the par where Harry is setting up a fight for Voldermort with Hermoine Granger(Emma Watson),Ron Weasley(Rupert Grint) and Co as Harry found a secret room to prepare themselves from Voldermort,the special effects is great and overall it is a fun film to watch. 8/10

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