Hey guys, this is the fifth Harry Potter movie. Order of the Phoenix is definitely the darkest one.
The story is about Harry’s fifth year at Hogwarts. The Ministry of Magic doesn’t believe that Voldemort is back, so they send someone to take over Hogwarts. Harry forms a secret group to teach his friends how to defend themselves.
What I loved was the political side of the story. The Ministry trying to control Hogwarts and deny the truth is interesting. It adds a real-world feel to the fantasy.
The DA meetings are great. Seeing Harry teach his friends is really cool and shows how much he’s grown.
The battle at the end is emotional. Sirius Black dies, and it’s heartbreaking. You really feel Harry’s pain and anger.
What could be better is the pacing. This is the longest book but the shortest movie. They cut so much out. Some scenes feel rushed and not fully explained.
The acting from the young cast is also better here. They’ve grown into their roles, and you can see the improvement.
If you like darker stories and character development, this is for you. Harry goes through a lot in this one.
I give it a 7.5 out of 10. It’s good, but the book has so much more.
Written by Malik Atif, founder of Chill Blogs.