Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix (2007) directed by David Yates
This is the 5th installment of the Harry Potter franchise. The series, being as immense and intricate as is, I don't see any easy way of synopsizing the film for casual readers. However, for those of you who are familiar with the franchise, Harry Potter finds himself amid scandal and rumor as the Ministry of Magic leads a smear campaign against himself and headmaster of Hogwarts, Professor Albus Dumbledore who believe The Dark Lord, Voldemort has returned. Despite widespeard opposition among the general populace, Harry finds help in the form of a secret society who believes in the return of the dark lord, The Order of The Phoenix, and hopes to prevent his rise to power.
First off, I should preface this by saying that I'm a huge Harry Potter fan. More so of the film franchise than anything, since I haven't actually read a single word from any of the books. I've managed to catch each of the films in the theatre at or around opening week, and can't imagine missing any of the future films. Before I watched "...The Order Of The Phoenix" I'd have to say my favorite film of the series had to be "...The Prisoner Of Azkaban". After, I'd still say that hasn't changed... but "...Phoenix" definitely gave "...Azkaban" and run for its money. It's truly stellar. It only loses out to "...Azkaban" because I feel more confident that that film is more easily accessible to casual viewers who are unfamiliar with the world of Harry Potter, and yet it still manages to cater to both audiences, a tricky feat to be sure. Still, if you're familiar with the world of Potter, "...Phoenix" delivers on all accounts. It's fuckin' awesome. I can't even get into how well the previous films are tied together in this film. It's spectacular. A definite must see for any Potter fan. And if you're not, I'd imagine the production design and special effects are more than enough to carry you through the film to a satisfying end. Definitely one of the strongest films in the lot.
8.5/10 Arguably the best Harry Potter film to date. Certainly one of the best fantasy films ever made and a special effects wonder.
* Spoilers *
Best part of the film? Hard to choose, since there are so many. If you're a careful observer of the films, there are a myriad of little treats to enjoy in this one. Despite that, you don't need to be much of a fan to enjoy the final battle between Professor Dumbledore and Voldemort... fuckin' amazing!!! Stellar in every way, especially in the actual execution. Something I could easily imagine reading... but could never think would translate believably on film. ILM managed to do it though, and it rocked... well worth the price of admission alone. :D
DS333, anticipating.
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