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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Harry Potter And The Order Of The Pheonix
Many say its the least favourite Harry Potter film...me i think different.
After returning to Hogwarts to begin his fifth year at Hogwarts, Harry Potter discovers that much of the wizarding world, including the Ministry of Magic, is in denial about Lord Voldemort's return. The Order of the Phoenix, a group sworn against Voldemort, is using its vast array of wizards and witches magical abilities to combat Voldemort. Cornelius Fudge, Minister for Magic, suspects that Dumbledore is using these claims of The Dark Lord's return as a means to over-throw Fudge as Minister. In retaliation, a new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher is appointed by the Ministry in order to keep an eye on Hogwarts. This new teacher, Professor Umbridge, implies strict new teachings and rules, forcing a group of students, under the tutelage of Harry, to form a club, by the name of Dumbledore's Army...
For a while this was my least favourite due to the fact there was too much plot. Now i watch back and realise its better than GOF. The story was a lot more political than the previous ones. Its about rebellion and facing up to people who are treating others unfairly. Dumbledores Army represents the truth and the right to express the truth. The Ministry represents the lie and protecting the people from the real threat out in the world. Its a great political story and works well In The Harry Potter world.
The acting is fairly good in this. Gary Oldman returns and is more calmer than he was in POA. Michael Gambon was pretty good in this , but his best performance is yet to come. Radcliffe is a lot better in this film than the previous 4. Watson & Grint i am not sure. They were good but i feel their best performance was in the past. Helena Bohem Carter as Bellatrix Lestrange is a great little role. She is a great villaness too and her look really helped that. But the show stealer was Imelda Staunton as Doloris Umbridge. Great villian and reminds me a lot of Margaret Thatcher in a way (No offence to Conservatives everywhere). Her personality really works with The Ministry new law to ban defensive magic.
Overall OFP is a great Potter movie which to me isn`t the worst.
Rating - 84% - A-
Connor Macgregor Reviews...Harry Potter And The Order Of The Pheonix
Many say its the least favourite Harry Potter film...me i think different.
After returning to Hogwarts to begin his fifth year at Hogwarts, Harry Potter discovers that much of the wizarding world, including the Ministry of Magic, is in denial about Lord Voldemort's return. The Order of the Phoenix, a group sworn against Voldemort, is using its vast array of wizards and witches magical abilities to combat Voldemort. Cornelius Fudge, Minister for Magic, suspects that Dumbledore is using these claims of The Dark Lord's return as a means to over-throw Fudge as Minister. In retaliation, a new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher is appointed by the Ministry in order to keep an eye on Hogwarts. This new teacher, Professor Umbridge, implies strict new teachings and rules, forcing a group of students, under the tutelage of Harry, to form a club, by the name of Dumbledore's Army...
For a while this was my least favourite due to the fact there was too much plot. Now i watch back and realise its better than GOF. The story was a lot more political than the previous ones. Its about rebellion and facing up to people who are treating others unfairly. Dumbledores Army represents the truth and the right to express the truth. The Ministry represents the lie and protecting the people from the real threat out in the world. Its a great political story and works well In The Harry Potter world.
The acting is fairly good in this. Gary Oldman returns and is more calmer than he was in POA. Michael Gambon was pretty good in this , but his best performance is yet to come. Radcliffe is a lot better in this film than the previous 4. Watson & Grint i am not sure. They were good but i feel their best performance was in the past. Helena Bohem Carter as Bellatrix Lestrange is a great little role. She is a great villaness too and her look really helped that. But the show stealer was Imelda Staunton as Doloris Umbridge. Great villian and reminds me a lot of Margaret Thatcher in a way (No offence to Conservatives everywhere). Her personality really works with The Ministry new law to ban defensive magic.
Overall OFP is a great Potter movie which to me isn`t the worst.
Rating - 84% - A-