invisibleunicornninja How do things like effects and acting get worse and worse as the actors get older and more experienced and technology gets more advanced?This movie is pretty bad. The story is mostly filler, most of the characters are underdeveloped or unlikable. Nothing is explained. The only reason anyone would watch this movie is because they are invested in the series. On its own, this movie isn't very good. Yes, there is some entertainment to be found - but it is mindless entertainment. This movie is too long and uninspired by anything more creative than money.

hubrokt11 This is my favorite series of Harry Potter. In short, this series is the adventure of Harry Potter, who is the main character of this series, with the scar on his forehead. He and his friends have an adventure using the magic. In this movie, they have a battle with his rival, Lord Voldemort. However, in the battle, one of Harry's fellow, Sirius Black is killed. Harry's name is given by him, so he is like a father. Harry has very strong courage. He challenges a lot of difficulties boldly. Of course, I like the story, but I like the effect in each scene more than that. In battle scene, the CG is used to express the magic. That is very real and has much impact. That attracts me into the screen, so because of it I can enjoy the story and visual fully. Not only this movie, but also other movies are very interesting, so you should watch it.

9thgraders I think Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is one of the best movies I've ever seen. Of course, I love all the films of the saga, but that one is my favorite. Based on the book by J.K Rowling, it is a perfect mixture of action, suspense, adventure and mystery.Harry, Ron and Hermione enter the 5th year at Hogwarts, which is controlled by the Ministry of Magic, notably by Dolores Umbridge. She sets up a directorial regime and forbids students to practice defenses spells. So the three friends created "Dumbledore's Army" to practice defense against the forces of evil under Harry's teachings.I find Daniel Radcliffe (as Harry Potter), Rupert Grint (as Ron Weasley) and Emma Watson (as Hermione Granger) are so great for their roles. They are so realistic. They are just perfect for their characters. Because they make you feel the emotions of the character well.And the director David Yates made a very fabulous final result. The story is extremely imaginative and is, in my opinion, one of David Yates's best. The composer for the soundtrack of this film was Nicholas Hooper and he made an amazing job. When I listen to one of them, I feel so good. They are so expressive. They reflect very well the moments when they are used. They are so pretty.This film was produced by David Heyman and David Barron, and I find their work extremely amazing. The costumes are absolutely awesome and fun. I think they are a big part of the extravagance and the originality of the movie. And last but not least, the special effects are so beautiful. Between the Dementors, that are so fantastic, the duel between Lord Voldemort and Dumbledore in the Ministry of Magic, the chamber of secrets, that is well done... that's so awesome to watch.So honestly, I really recommend this movie! If you are a person who wants adventure, suspense and mystery, this is the film to see! You must see it.Amandine

zkonedog Though undoubtedly a bit drawn out, the novel version of "Order of the Phoenix" does contain its share of epic moments. I thought that this movie version would be an improvement, as it would be able to separate the "wheat from the chaff", so to speak, and keep the action flowing. What actually happens, however, is that the movie never slows down enough to savor those great moments, instead pushing forward relentlessly from beginning to end.For a basic plot summary, "Phoenix" begins with Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) defending himself at the Ministry of Magic after using a Patronus Charm to defeat some Dementors near Privet Drive. Upon returning to Hogwarts, Harry discovers that the school is slowly being turned into a mouthpiece of Cornelius Fudge (Robert Hardy) with the appointment of Delores Umbridge (Imelda Staunton) as a central figure. Soon, Harry, Ron (Rupert Grint), & Hermoine (Emma Watson) get some first-hand experience dealing with the "politics of magic", so to speak.The film version of "Phoenix" is basically a class-A example of a movie not living up to the novel. It is just a little odd for this series considering that all the previous movies were very favorably toward their books' source materials. The trouble here is that director David Yates doesn't quite know when to "slow down" and savor the moment (or even what those right moments are).For example (spoilers ahead)...-Some very interesting material regarding why Harry must always stay with the Dursleys is completely excised. This was a key portion of the book that really ties up some loose story ends. -Also gone is a very touching "Weasley is our King" Quidditch angle from the book. Instead, Grint's Ron is given nothing to do in this one. -Umbridge is treated with a comical air instead of the malice she should personify. in fact, her first appearances in the Hogwarts halls are set to a sort of music video montage totally unbecoming of what her character should be. -The final climactic battle featuring Dumbledore (Micheal Gambon) and Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) carries none of the gravitas of the novel (or even lives up to the Potter/Voldemort scenes at the end of "Goblet of Fire). It just falls flat.One thing that the movie does get right, however, is spending a least a bit more time (though still far less than the book) rounding out the auxiliary cast. The Weasley Twins (James & Oliver Phelps), Ginny Weasley (Bonnie Wright), Neville Longbottom (Matthew Lewis), & Cho Chang (Katie Lueng) get more screen time than ever before, while newcomer Luna Lovegood (Evanna Lynch) is a great new addition to the cast.Thus, while "Order of the Phoenix" isn't a terrible movie by any means, it is the first of the Potter movies to significantly be worse than its source-material novel. Too many key moments are missing, while the ones that do show up aren't allowed to be savored like they should.