Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix film

[Shiny Umbreon]

Couldn't post until now, but well my opinion about the film:

Spoiler:

The effects and things were alright, except for example the dementors, which were slightly changed from the third movie (they don't use cloaks). This movie has been one of the most loyal to the books, you can even recognize many lines from there.

Of course some things had to be changed (like removing quidditch) but at least all the events that needed to happen did, unlike the other films where some things would be omitted.

The only thing is that every single part of the film looked as if it had been summarized. For example, when you get to the part where Harry is supposedly expelled, you've seen all the important events, but they last around 5 minutes. The most exaggerated case is the memory where Harry sees his father. BEING SERIOUS, it last about 6 seconds, and you can barely see him.

Apart from this, there is almost nothing wrong. It can be considered the best Harry Potter film in my opinion, but, again, two hours were nothing. The director made a very good job, except that everything was too short. The battle between Dumbledore and Voldemort, the memory of Harry's father, and the OWLs are parts that should have been extended.

 

[Vanilla Kitsune]

I found the movie a bit of a dissapointment. I believe they spent way too much time showing the Dumbledore's Army part of the book.

The effects were pretty good, and I just loved Tonks. <3

The Weasley part.. was the best. Umbridge was owned. XD

 

[Cherrim]

I have to differ my opinion from yours greatly, Shiny Umbreon. I was deeply disappointed with the film's plot. The characters were the only reason I enjoyed it at all--Luna was spot on, Tonks was AMAZING, Bella was great, and everyone else was pretty good too.

Spoiler:

The beginning was terrible. Now, I don't mind accuracy too much because I know they had a ton of work to do just trying to condense the entire book into a film under three hours. But the way they did it was terrible. If the director had simply gotten the actors to speak a little faster, then more plot could be added in. I mean, even the part with the letter from the Ministry; the letter spoke so slowly, and while they stood their gawking at it, the time could be better spent showing extra scenes so the movie flowed properly.

I'm dreadfully thankful I read the book because I'm not sure I would have been able to follow the beginning of the movie had I not. There was no explanation given for anything. One second, Harry's talking to some random insert, then he's expelled from Hogwarts, then he's lying in his room, then he's being kidnapped by Moody (well, rescued...same principle :P), then he's flying in plain site of muggles, then he's at a random magical house, then he's suddenly not expelled? It happened too quickly; they tried to cram too much information into too little time and I thought it became too jumbled. Mind you, I had the exact same qualms with the fourth movie so maybe I just whine too much.

It did pick up pretty quickly. As I mentioned before, I was very impressed with Luna, and I actually really liked the thestrals too. Of course, the movie had amazing special effects so I liked everything in that sense. XD During the actual school year, I thought instead of showing so many specific scenes that wasn't in the book, they would've done better to just abridge the book a little more. I know they had to leave out a lot, but there were still many things added, too, and they didn't need to be. :\

I did see the movie in IMAX, however, and I was very impressed by the end. From the point where the group of six leaves for the Ministry of Magic to...Dumbledore's speech to Harry, I think, the movie was in 3D. It wasn't the best 3D I've ever seen (I think Disney Digital 3D is much better), but it was still quite well done and they didn't use tacky things, like having the spells come out into the audience like I thought. It was tasteful.

As for the final battle, the Death Eaters were done well. I wish they'd kept the prophecy part true to the book 'cause that wouldn't have been hard. Harry's the only one at this point who's supposed to know what the prophecy says. I also really disliked the handling of Sirius' death. Bella's only supposed to stun him and he falls into the CURTAIN. (My friends and I love going on about his death by curtains... XD) I thought the death was done horribly in the book too, though, so at least this death was about the same. The battle between Dumbles and Voldemort was pretty good. I wish he'd made the statues come alive too though...that was a pretty epic book ending. :< But Fudge coming in and going, "He's back" elicited a "NO, REALLY?" from a lot of us moviegoers. I'm glad my friends and I weren't the only ones talking a little more than usual. <<;

Best part...I think was when Umbridge was interviewing Snape. HE OWNED HER WITH THAT "Obviously." Half the theatre clapped...especially after he hit Ron. XDD~ Also, Tonks was hot. As was young!Snape. :|

 

[Allstories]

Spoiler:

Sirius' death was lame. It just sort of happens and it's like "....oh...". Cedric's death was utterly heart-wrenching by comparison.

I am in love with Luna. There wasn't enough of her. Or Tonks. Or Hermione with a ponytail.

The young James Potter looked like Neil Cicierega.

Best line ever: "It was.... wet"

Why was Emma Thompson even in the movie. She was there for 10 seconds. Why would you even bother.

 

[Deathtolight]

wow, that was an awesome movie, it was pretty faithful to the book except fot quidditch :( The fights were better than the book in my opinion but thats just me

 

[PokemonSquirtle]

It came out in the UK today! I'm going to see it at the weekend. I think it will be quite good, because the trailer looks really good. (Better than Goblet of Fire's trailer was). I can't wait to see Snape's worst memory!

 

[Shiny Umbreon]

I have to differ my opinion from yours greatly, Shiny Umbreon. I was deeply disappointed with the film's plot. The characters were the only reason I enjoyed it at all--Luna was spot on, Tonks was AMAZING, Bella was great, and everyone else was pretty good too.

The plot was heavily changed, especially because the Order of the Phoenix is not mentioned but once in the film.

The beginning was terrible. Now, I don't mind accuracy too much because I know they had a ton of work to do just trying to condense the entire book into a film under three hours. But the way they did it was terrible. If the director had simply gotten the actors to speak a little faster, then more plot could be added in. I mean, even the part with the letter from the Ministry; the letter spoke so slowly, and while they stood their gawking at it, the time could be better spent showing extra scenes so the movie flowed properly.

I hadn't thought about it, but, actually, there are many things that could have been reduced, like Umbridge testing the teachers and the DA practicing.

I'm dreadfully thankful I read the book because I'm not sure I would have been able to follow the beginning of the movie had I not.

Just between you and me, hasn't this been happening since the Prisoner of Azkaban?

It happened too quickly; they tried to cram too much information into too little time and I thought it became too jumbled. Mind you, I had the exact same qualms with the fourth movie so maybe I just whine too much.

Too much information for too little time, but, hey, this movie did need to go at this pace.

It did pick up pretty quickly. As I mentioned before, I was very impressed with Luna, and I actually really liked the thestrals too.

As Umbridge, Luna was totally perfect in her role.

During the actual school year, I thought instead of showing so many specific scenes that wasn't in the book, they would've done better to just abridge the book a little more. I know they had to leave out a lot, but there were still many things added, too, and they didn't need to be. :\

Like what? I can't think of unnecessary scenes in this film other than the ones with Filch trying to discover the DA.

As for the final battle, the Death Eaters were done well. I wish they'd kept the prophecy part true to the book 'cause that wouldn't have been hard. Harry's the only one at this point who's supposed to know what the prophecy says.

The battle between Dumbles and Voldemort was pretty good. I wish he'd made the statues come alive too though...that was a pretty epic book ending. :< But Fudge coming in and going, "He's back" elicited a "NO, REALLY?" from a lot of us moviegoers. I'm glad my friends and I weren't the only ones talking a little more than usual. <<;

I agree the final part was okay, as was the battle between Dumbledore and Voldemort, but, again, too short. About the prophecy, the scene gave the impression that Harry was the only that heard it, though he actually hears it at Dumbledore's office, but it's the same because it's moments later. And, yeah, the "He's back" actually made half the theater say "No, really!" here.

I also really disliked the handling of Sirius' death. Bella's only supposed to stun him and he falls into the CURTAIN. (My friends and I love going on about his death by curtains... XD) I thought the death was done horribly in the book too, though, so at least this death was about the same.

Sirius's death looked as if it had been with the Avada Kedavra (don't remember how to spell it) but I think I noticed he blocked it in the film (which, by the way, is impossible). Anyway, his death is kind of stupid in the film and in the book, though Harry HAD to be mad at Dumbledore's office. Although he did well when attacking Bellatrix.

Some things I forgot to mention: There was an important thing missing (apart from the aunt's howler and the mirror Sirius gave to Harry, because they're important until now) and it was Kreacher. He had to lie and everything because not even Harry is crazy enough to go fight the Death Eaters to save Sirius without even asking if he was at Grimmaud Place. Another thing: Harry never gets mad except with the "Look at me!", and he's supposedly to be angry with everyone. With Ron and Hermione, he was just a little angry and he didn't even talk in a loud voice to Seamus.

 

[Cherrim]

Guess we're forfeiting the spoiler tags as of the second page then. Good. They bug me. XD

The plot was heavily changed, especially because the Order of the Phoenix is not mentioned but once in the film.

I hadn't remembered that, but you're right. I guess it was so fresh in my mind having finished the book again the night before that I didn't realize, but they didn't explain the Order much at all. :| Lol, I didn't even recognize Lupin um...ever. I watched the 3rd movie just last month but as my friends and I left the theatre, I was surprised to hear them talking about Lupin holding Harry back after Sirius's death.

I hadn't thought about it, but, actually, there are many things that could have been reduced, like Umbridge testing the teachers and the DA practicing.

I liked the Umbridge testing part (I wish they'd had more interaction between her and McGonagall!) but the DA...yeah. Waaaay overused in the film. Sure, it was kind of important since they've gotta know how to fight for the next film but if the Order isn't deemed very important then why did they spend so much time with DA? <_<;

Just between you and me, hasn't this been happening since the Prisoner of Azkaban?

Too much information for too little time, but, hey, this movie did need to go at this pace.

It's been happening the whole series, but I really only noticed it in the fourth movie. x_o They crammed a good quarter of HP4 into a very short amount of time, and they didn't do that in the other films, so they just flowed better.

Like what? I can't think of unnecessary scenes in this film other than the ones with Filch trying to discover the DA.

There were a lot of flashbacks. They fit in okay, but they weren't fully necessary, I found. The added Filch scenes bothered me too. I'd like to say they should've cut out Grawp completely, but I have a nagging feeling that he's very important. Rowling looked over the initial script for the HP5 movie and told them that one of the characters they had cut completely from it would be important in book 7. My friends and I think it's probably Grawp since a lot of his scenes sort of feel incomplete. :x Thus I think they could've left out the centaur parts, and...I'm not entirely sure at the moment. xD I'll have a better list of things I wish they hadn't put in when I see it again soon.

I agree the final part was okay, as was the battle between Dumbledore and Voldemort, but, again, too short. About the prophecy, the scene gave the impression that Harry was the only that heard it, though he actually hears it at Dumbledore's office, but it's the same because it's moments later. And, yeah, the "He's back" actually made half the theater say "No, really!" here.

I got that impression too, but the time it took for them to do the theatrics with that prophecy reading while he held it could have been said by Dumbledore a lot faster, I think. Plus, I'd rather have heard it from Dumbledore since otherwise there was really no point to Harry sitting with him at the end...I think. Also, I love theatre interaction like that. Nice to hear it was a little widespread~

Sirius's death looked as if it had been with the Avada Kedavra (don't remember how to spell it) but I think I noticed he blocked it in the film (which, by the way, is impossible). Anyway, his death is kind of stupid in the film and in the book, though Harry HAD to be mad at Dumbledore's office. Although he did well when attacking Bellatrix.

It was Avada Kedavra in the film...or so my HP-obsessed friends say. They were whining about it because it was only supposed to be a stunning spell. :\

Some things I forgot to mention: There was an important thing missing (apart from the aunt's howler and the mirror Sirius gave to Harry, because they're important until now) and it was Kreacher. He had to lie and everything because not even Harry is crazy enough to go fight the Death Eaters to save Sirius without even asking if he was at Grimmaud Place. Another thing: Harry never gets mad except with the "Look at me!", and he's supposedly to be angry with everyone. With Ron and Hermione, he was just a little angry and he didn't even talk in a loud voice to Seamus.

Yeah, he was supposed to blow up at everything and everyone. It was a little pathetic in the movie, to the point where when he asks, "Why am I always so angry?" or something to Sirius, my friend just shouted out "BECAUSE YOU'RE EMO." :| But Harry was in fact stupid enough to go fight the Death Eaters without trying to contact Sirius. It was only at Hermione's insistence in the book that he agreed to hold off.

*back to reading HP6* XD;

 

[Allstories]

Rowling looked over the initial script for the HP5 movie and told them that one of the characters they had cut completely from it would be important in book 7.

Actually, I believe they confirmed that it was Kreacher, which would explain why he doesn't seem to do anything in the movie.

 

[Cherrim]

That was our other guess. And that makes more sense, I suppose. :x

 

[Shiny Umbreon]

Yeah, it was Kreacher because he really does nothing in the film, while he was the one who caused everything in the book.