Harry Potter And the Order Of The Phoenix

By this time, everyone seems to go Pottermania ever since this movie was going to be released and the soon to be available final book of Harry Potter tomorrow. As for me, I might or might not get the book. But not until I know whats going on with Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince :) Anyone might wanna lent me a copy?

So this movie was about Harry's fifth year at Hogwarts and this time things going against the young wizard. Tormented emotionally by the return of Lord Voldemort and the disbelieving Minister of Magic, Harry became darker and full of hate. Face the immediate threat of his arch-nemesis and his growing army of evil, Harry must confront his own darkness while preparing his army of his own with his circle of friends. In the sametime rebeling against the meddling ignorance of Ministry of Magic's Dolores Umbridge who replaced Dumbledore as the headmaster. Storywise, well, since it was adapted from the novel, i must say it was very well written. As for the movie, to fit the entire novel into the 2 hours screen time was impossible, so rather it focus on Harry's fight against Lord Voldemort and the rebellion of course. I never read any of the novels, so i say the plot and the pace of the movie was great and engaging to watch. Miss the Quidditch match which was actually omited in this movie.

Visually, well, I have a liking to fantasy movie due to fasinating sets, explosive magical spells and great creature designs. And all Harry Potter's films tend to be great visually. Magical world, stunning fight scenes especially at the climax of the film when Dumbledore takes on Lord Voldemort one on one. Beats any real life firework shows. And not forget the other highlight of the movie- the kissing scene between Harry and Cho which last longer than i thought it would be, much to the chagrin of any Harry female fans *snigger*
Well, compare to Cho and the new character of the movie, Luna, i prefer the later's optimistic personally anytime. As for the movie, it a great watch but doesnt warrant a second. Better spent the money on the novels, i think. Or wait for the dvd. Or boths :)