Post by Voldy on Jul 18, 2007 10:09:27 GMT -5
This was my favorite of the movies, even though they left out a lot. I mean, what they did have was excellent. I'll just post the review I wrote on IMDb...XD Spoilers below, but I think that's already established in this thread's title...
I was very excited to see this film, which in part was due to the fact that it was so well-marketed. Order of the Phoenix was one of my favorite books of the series, yet a lot of people did not like it, calling it a boring/long transition book. Naturally, the director/crew had a lot of hard work to do.
I was not disappointed by this movie. In fact, I loved the film--it is probably my favorite of the films. It didn't take long to be engrossed in the film, from the first Dementor attack, to the fly over London....The movie was simply fantastic.
True, they did take out quite a bit from the novel. The movie's running time is only about two hours and fifteen minutes, which isn't nearly as long as its predecessors. Due to this fact, I think they should've added a bit more from the book, as the movie was quite fast-paced. But I suppose the fast pace of the film is what makes it such a thrilling and awesome ride.
Potter fans who are completely obsessed about an accurate adaptation may be disappointed with much of the film. I myself was a bit sad that Marietta was not in the film, so the whole bit where she snitches on the DA and has SNEAK written on her forehead isn't included. I also wished that they had actually went to St. Mungo's to visit Arthur Weasley, and then in turn, see Neville's parents.
Another aspect of the film that was somewhat reduced was the Department of Mysteries scene. They did not include the brain room, the locked room, or any of the rooms in the book for that matter. However, despite this, or rather, in spite of this, I absolutely loved this scene. It is action-packed, and even though I knew how it would turn out, as I had read the book, it was thrilling to watch, and my heart would twist and jump when Harry and Co. fought against the Death Eaters.
The Dumbledore and Voldemort fight was amazing, though I wished the actual fight was a bit longer. The fire/water element was very interesting, and the possession bit was really well done.
Also worth noting is the acting. Imelda Staunton as Umbridge was perfect. She portrays the personality of the character in rich detail, and I could see no other person playing such an important character. I wish Alan Rickman (Snape) and Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix) were given more screen time, as I loved their characters, and the latter was amazing at playing Bellatrix, for the little that we did see of her.
And of course, Evanna Lynch. At first, I didn't know if she would be any good as Luna...But she sure was. From her dreamy voice, to her pleasant smile, to her distant gaze, she is the ideal Loony--*cough*--Luna Lovegood.
The film also has a major coming-of-age element, and the gritty reality of the movie is what makes it the most introspective of the movies. Helping along the way was the brilliant soundtrack.
While watching the film, I couldn't help but feel the sad aura the film gave off. It was dark, grim, and foreboding, yet brilliant, thrilling, and fantastic. And the movie really made me feel like the end truly is approaching.
I was very excited to see this film, which in part was due to the fact that it was so well-marketed. Order of the Phoenix was one of my favorite books of the series, yet a lot of people did not like it, calling it a boring/long transition book. Naturally, the director/crew had a lot of hard work to do.
I was not disappointed by this movie. In fact, I loved the film--it is probably my favorite of the films. It didn't take long to be engrossed in the film, from the first Dementor attack, to the fly over London....The movie was simply fantastic.
True, they did take out quite a bit from the novel. The movie's running time is only about two hours and fifteen minutes, which isn't nearly as long as its predecessors. Due to this fact, I think they should've added a bit more from the book, as the movie was quite fast-paced. But I suppose the fast pace of the film is what makes it such a thrilling and awesome ride.
Potter fans who are completely obsessed about an accurate adaptation may be disappointed with much of the film. I myself was a bit sad that Marietta was not in the film, so the whole bit where she snitches on the DA and has SNEAK written on her forehead isn't included. I also wished that they had actually went to St. Mungo's to visit Arthur Weasley, and then in turn, see Neville's parents.
Another aspect of the film that was somewhat reduced was the Department of Mysteries scene. They did not include the brain room, the locked room, or any of the rooms in the book for that matter. However, despite this, or rather, in spite of this, I absolutely loved this scene. It is action-packed, and even though I knew how it would turn out, as I had read the book, it was thrilling to watch, and my heart would twist and jump when Harry and Co. fought against the Death Eaters.
The Dumbledore and Voldemort fight was amazing, though I wished the actual fight was a bit longer. The fire/water element was very interesting, and the possession bit was really well done.
Also worth noting is the acting. Imelda Staunton as Umbridge was perfect. She portrays the personality of the character in rich detail, and I could see no other person playing such an important character. I wish Alan Rickman (Snape) and Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix) were given more screen time, as I loved their characters, and the latter was amazing at playing Bellatrix, for the little that we did see of her.
And of course, Evanna Lynch. At first, I didn't know if she would be any good as Luna...But she sure was. From her dreamy voice, to her pleasant smile, to her distant gaze, she is the ideal Loony--*cough*--Luna Lovegood.
The film also has a major coming-of-age element, and the gritty reality of the movie is what makes it the most introspective of the movies. Helping along the way was the brilliant soundtrack.
While watching the film, I couldn't help but feel the sad aura the film gave off. It was dark, grim, and foreboding, yet brilliant, thrilling, and fantastic. And the movie really made me feel like the end truly is approaching.
Why are girls so dramatic? 
