Another solid offering but somewhat rushed and jumbled

Rating: 6/10 (14 April 2020)

Just like it's predecessor, The Order of The Phoenix is unforgivably short and should definitely have been made into two separate films. Too much of the source material is neglected and we are left with a jumbled frantic mess of confusing plot leaps. The ending is actually quite difficult to follow if you are not well acquainted with the books, and if you are, you would no doubt be heavily disappointed with the telling of this story. The portrayal of Grawp is another huge disappointment that is completely unacceptable given the quality of the CGI throughout the rest of this movie.
Despite not being much of a fan of the books, I can certainly feel the frustration of those who cherish this series. I actually think the movies work better for people who haven't read the books and can just take everything at face value without the agony of comparison. It's a shame Peter Jackson wasn't able to get his hands on this series as it could have been so much better. One thing I will say however is that Daniel Radcliffe deserves a lot of praise for his development throughout the series. I found him painful in the first two films but since then he has flourished in the role and has helped me enjoy the series an awful lot more.