Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Did they have a new director for this movie? The movie was certainly fast-paced but a lot of the camera work was incredibly diverse from the other films.

I thought it was okay. I'd rent it but I don't think I'd buy another ticket. I saw this with my best friend and we picked away at all the little things they missed afterwards because we're purists, although I can understand some things had to be cut for time restraints.

Spoiler:

She thought that the mention of Snape overhearing the prophecy was highly significant; I have to admit, it gives a more plausible shape to Harry's hatred of him. In fact they didn't even show the entire prophecy, nor did Dumbledore and Harry talk about it afterwards. They didn't mention how Harry managed to get over finding out his father was a bully either, he just seemed to accept it.

I did like the way Umbridge was portrayed though, even if I think the actress looks nothing like she should. They managed to get the message across about the regime of the MOM rather clearly. Luna was portrayed wonderfully. I admit I noticed her radish earrings too and enjoyed that little touch.

I think it was the haphazard manner in which the film seemed to be put together that made me dislike the film a bit. Silly things like at Christmas, Sirius suddenly has a glass of punch that materialised out of nowhere. Or when Harry was trying to use Umbridge's fire to contact him; one minute he's attempting to use it, then he's speaking to Umbridge with Ginny, Luna, Neville and Ron behind the desk. Who the hell knows how they got there. It all seemed somewhat rushed =/

Jam it back in, in the dark.