Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

By Dionysus Translated by Ann Lee

2007/07/11
Rating: PG-13 Fantasy/ Adventure

As summer flicks pour into movie theaters like flash, June rainstorms, lots of movie fans are eagerly anticipating the fifth installment of our favorite wizarding teen—Harry Potter and Order of the Phoenix. Continuing from The Sorcerer's Stone, The Chamber of Secrets, The Prisoner of Azkaban, and The Goblet of Fire, the fifth film still stars Daniel, Rupert and Emma, who all, as the media has confirmed, will also be cast in the last two sequels, completing the seven-part series.

In the last film, Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire, Harry was able to escape the havoc of Lord Voldemort's 'Death Eaters' but personally witnessed the dark lord's power in the murder of his friend and teammate, Cedric Diggory. In the fifth installment, Harry lives under the shadows of fear and angst. In a significant mood change for the series, the main characters become more serious and mature. Their personalities and motives become more complex as they grow up in a time of great fear and uncertainty. They are not only haunted by the overhanging fear of the dark forces outside of Hogwart's, but they also have to face another terrifying prospect—high school. This means staying ahead in classes, avoiding the Slytherins and, for Harry, a possible relationship with Cho Chang. Although the story becomes more morose, director David Yates still provides an edgy and entertaining film.
This movie will be enjoyed even more at IMAX theaters—especially the last 20 minutes, which include a three-dimensional fighting scene with Lord Voldemort shooting at the audience.

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