Was the movie for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix any good?!
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Was the movie for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix any good?
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2 days ago
I'm a huge fan of the books and I liked the first two movies, but the third and fourth I thought were bad. I want to know if I should waste my money seeing this in theatres when I could just get it on DVD later.
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I must not tell lies, so I will be honest: It is difficult to critique Harry, especially because of the franchise's popularity. The film version of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" is everything a movie should be: exciting, romantic, depressing, passionate ... the list goes on. New screenwriter Michael Goldenberg does a fantastic job making the dialogue flow. Imelda Staunton (Professor Umbridge) is deliciously evil. The score by Nicholas Hooper is emotional, moving and at times hilarious.
However, many key plots, though perhaps considered minor, were either missing or mentioned fleetingly. Ron and Hermione are never made Prefects, and the Ministry's ambush on Hagrid never happens. Harry's prophecy was not explained in great enough detail to capture Harry's shocked feeling of realization that he alone must ... I do not want to spoil it. Too much movie license was used; several scenes were added that were not in the book and were unnecessary to the plot.
On a brighter note, the special effects were outstanding, particularly Grawp and the thestrals, as well as the flying scenes. Please take the PG-13 rating seriously — just because it is Harry does not mean that it is meant for children. Harry is truly a teenager now — a reality displayed through every detail of the film.
I believe that this should be seen on the big screen it self, because the dvd really doesn't allow you to experience the great effects. As a harry potter fan my self I say you go out and watch the movie.
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