This is the biggest Harry Potter Summer ever. The 5th film and the 7th book all in the same month. Someone must be smiling upon Harry Potter fans everywhere. The long awaited final book of the Harry Potter series is out on the 21/07/2007 but until then Harry Potter fans can be contented with the 5th film. "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" is based on the 5th book of the series bearing the same name. The longest of the books so far with so many twists you'd easily lose your way. So how does the film live up to the legacy of the book? Is it a disappointing or aggravating version with so little in common that Harry Potter fans are left screaming "That's not right!" Well...
I was not disappointed. Although there were slight inaccuracies from the book but they could be forgiven for the quality of the film as a whole. The book was good and the film matched that reputation. It had the right mix of light and dark while not being overly "childish". Considering how dark the book was to read, I found myself laughing at very inopportune moments.
Harry Potter mania aside, as a film this was beautifully done and well worth watching for the art of it. If you don't like the Harry Potter madness then watch it as a film for what it is. The director went for a very artistic take on the story. The parts that had been left out or changed worked and the young cast has grown so well in their roles that the acting now seems second nature compared to the first film.
Daniel's portrayal of the disturbed teen was magical in itself. Couple that with the conflicted feelings portrayed by the other cast members and it all adds up to a deeply emotional film.
Easily the best film yet in the Harry Potter collection. Will the final book keep up this level of greatness?? Only time will tell.
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