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Rating: 6/10 (18 July 2007)

I must say that i thought this movie was semi-horrible and semi-okay!!
I agree with Java 5989, when he/she says that the best films were the first and second because the screenplays were very close with that of the book. In this movie, i wondered where the director got the scenes from.
I also agree that Richard Harris's portrayal of Dumbledore was amazing. He became the character described in the novels. I found Dumbledore to be comforting. I felt at ease when I saw, heard, and/or read about him. Michael Gambon does not have that effect on me. To be honest I feel the complete opposite. He scares me, especially his voice-it's so harsh. I have not liked him since day one.
I am disappointed that they didn't show the St. Mungo's scene, the howler sent to Petunia (i believe it to be important),Quidditch (tear), etc. I know that not everything can be put in the films, but I can't help but feel critical, very critical.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix was the novel that showed Harry's emotions the most. He feels angry all the time and he is impatient and frustrated. At first I was excited to see how the film would display these emotions. When I saw the film I was definitely disappointed! Daniel Radcliffe didn't display any anger. He seemed stoic. I was expecting him to be yelling and in everyones's faces. When talking to Sirius he merely said "I just feel so angry, all the time." He had a great way of expressing that! And what upset me the most was the scene in the room with the veil. Oh My Gosh!!! They made Harry look weak! In the book he was adamant about not letting Voldemort get the prophecy. He would have died before handing it over but in the film Harry gives it to Lucius. That p.m.o!! The director is off his rocker. I hope he's not directing the next film because if he does i won't watch it. Sorry! That angered me the most.
And when does Harry talk to Voldemort in the novel? Someone please show me where that happened because the dialog between Harry and LV kinda ruins the point of the series. What Harry says is relevant but that should be down the road,like in the last film.
There is a positive among my opinions. I did like the effects especially at the Ministry of Magic. That was incredible. The fight scene between the Death Eaters and Order members was cool; the black and white twirling in the air( i don't know where in the novel it is described but oh well)
The movie series are nor consistent nor cohesive. The movies don't flow because of how the directors see the book. I know I'm not a professional critic but i think viewers should know. Hopefully the next two films will be better.