Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, Robbie Coltrane, Warwick Davies, Michael Gambon, Brendan Gleeson, Julie Walters, Imelda Staunton, Jason Isaacs, Gary Olman, David Thewlis, Maggie Smith, Richard Griffiths, Emma Thompson, Fiona Shaw
Distributed By: Warner Bros. Pictures
Release Date: July 2007
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There's no denying that this is an awesome movie!
The darkest so far, this film really shows what Harry is up against. Still grief ridden from the events that led to the Dark Lords return, Harry finds himself feeling very alone as he begins his fifth year.
There are some new faces this year as Harry begins to teach his friends how to defend themselves and Luna who is one of my favourite characters is wonderfully portrayed by Evanna Lynch.
It's also lovely to see Harry have some happy moments as he and Cho get closer.
Imelda Staunton absolutely nails her performance as meddling Professor Umbridge and it's so joyful to watch her journey and ultimate downfall! Helena Bonham Carter is also brilliantly intense in her portrayal of Bellatrix Lestrange and Daniel Radcliffe does an amazing job conveying Harry's torment.
The effects throughout are amazing; in particular the duel between Dumbledore and Voldermort which is a truly outstanding scene!
I also love the use of flashbacks which remind us what Harry has been through.
Magical Excellence!
~~Nikki~~
This was one of my favourite Harry Potter Movies. The possession scene for me is a HUGE tear jerker and Daniel Radcliffe does beautifully. I love the flashback scenes also, but what really tugs my heart strings the the look on Hermione's (Emma Watson's) face. She conveys the feeling of the audience in that one moment. I've grown up with Harry, and I imagine if I could see my face, it would mirror Hermione's.
ReplyDeleteEverything about this movie is dark, Harry is isolated and angry and bad stuff always seems to happen to him. When he fights back, it only promises that there is light in his darkness. That he's not alone.
So now that I have rambled on and on.. Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix is superb addition to the best move and book franchise ever created...