Rated: PG-13 for sequences of fantasy violence and frightening images. Runtime: 138 mins. Director: David Yates Writer: Michael Goldenberg (screenplay) and J.K. Rowling (novel) Cast: Daniel Radcliffe; Harry Melling; Emma Watson; Rupert Grint... complete cast Tagline: The Rebellion Begins! Genre: Adventure / Drama / Family / Fantasy Memorable Quote: "Good! I want to join! If Voldemort’s raising an army then I want to fight! "... more quotes Release Date: July 13, 2007 Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures Official Site:www.harrypotterorderofthephoenix.com/ View the Trailer:apple.com/trailers/wb/harrypotterandtheorderofthephoenix/
British TV director David Yates takes the helm in the fifth installment of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, with Michael Goldenberg adapting the script. While the duo does an admirable job of capturing the dark and damnable spirit of Rowling's boat anchor of a book, they really only come off as little more than simple caretakers of the franchise. In their Herculean attempt to pare down the 700+ page novel, huge meaty chunks were barely touched upon or skipped over entirely, leaving what feels like a stepping-stone towards something much bigger. And pity the poor Harry Potter newbie that might wander in hoping to catch up on "Potter" mania!... more
By Jeremiah Lewis
Oh, Harry Potter. You have so many in the grip of your wizardry that it's difficult to imagine anyone disliking your wonderful book-to-movie adaptations. I've generally been critical of them, however, despite having not read any of the books (or perhaps because I've not read them), and even knowing the scope of the series and how difficult it is to adapt something that bulky to the screen. Mostly I dislike the lack of depth of the movies, something I'm told the books suffer from as well. .. more
