Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2 Disc Special Edition) [2007]

starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Ralph Fiennes, Robbie Coltrane

November 12, 2007
As a big Harry Potter fan I was quite dissapointed with this film. Many of the changes made from the books were unnessacery and dumbed down, I have to say the best thing in the film was Evvanna Lynch's portrayal of Luna, I loved the scene in the forest with just her and Harry.

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Ballet Shoes (BBC) [2007]

starring: Emma Watson, Emilia Fox, Richard Griffiths, Victoria Wood, Yasmin Paige
directed by: Sandra Goldbacher

January 07, 2008
I watched this film without having read the book; and so I approached it without any preconceived ideas about the story or the characters. What initially got me curious is the opportunity to see Emma Watson in something else other than the HP franchise; and I must say that Miss Watson is developing into a fine young actress. Still a little rough, but she could be a real gem with more diverse roles. Hopefully she will blossom into her full potential.
The cast performed credibly, bringing a homely ... Read More:

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Harry Potter Years 1-5 Box Set [2001]

starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Ralph Fiennes

November 12, 2007
All of the movies released so far are excellent. I see that other reviewers have covered the story line very well, so I will not. Just let me say that all are very well done, with minor imperfections. The main problems are only two. The first problem is that the books are so massive that pieces have to be left out, this is a shame but I do think that to make a 4 hour movie of these books would make them very tiring to sit through. I had thought of maybe making a part 1 and then 2 but this would not help. This boxed ... Read More:

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Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire [2005]

starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Maggie Smith, Timothy Spall, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson
directed by: Mike Newell

July 24, 2006
Upto now I have quietly enjoyed the first 3 movies although they were nothing special. In previous reviews I gave all of them 3/5 and to be honest up until the final 20 minutes I was about to award the same for 'the Goblet of Fire'. The finale' certainly makes this film and we see Lord Voldermort at his evil best. Actually, it is a darker more absorbing film than the others and carries on in a similar vien to 'The Prisoner of Askaban'. The downside to this film is that it does drag on for a bit but that doesnt really bother you ... Read More:

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets [2002]

starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson (II), Richard Griffiths, Fiona Shaw
directed by: Chris Columbus

October 24, 2005
This film has a very similar feel to the first movie. It moves at a similar pace and the story is just as mediocre. Its not a bad film by any stretch of the imagination, in fact, when in a certain mood I can happily watch this movie and enjoy it. However, just like the first film, it is nothing special but just about keeps you interested enough to watch the next installment. I like fantasy and escapism movies and although this is not as good as the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy or as funny as 'stardust' ... it is still better than others ... Read More:

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Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban [2004]

starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Julie Christie, David Bradley, Warwick Davis, Tom Felton
directed by: Alfonso Cuaron

October 24, 2005
Another Harry Potter film and just like the first 2 films this is an enjoyable film whilst being nothing special. In fact this is a little better than the its two prequels which is a reason I enjoyed it more. The story is getting darker, the young actors are getting better and this movie sucked me in more than the other two did. However, I have given it 3/5 just like I did for the other films although I was tempted to give it 4 instead. I have never read the books, so Im not one of these that bores people by saying "its not as good as the book". ... Read More:

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Harry Potter: Years 1-4 (4 Disc Box Set)

starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Alan Rickman, Kenneth Branagh
directed by: Chris Columbus, Alfonso Cuaron, Mike Newell

October 23, 2006
How convenient this box set was brought out just as Order Of The Phoenix hits the cinemas, so that all who have not seen the first 4 years can be brought up to speed.
No one will argue that the films even match the books, they don't. The best example is Goblet Of Fire, which falls so far short of the promise of the novel. You have the change of Dumbledore in film 3, from Richard Harris (R.I.P, the true Dumbledore) to his forgetable replacement, a singular piece of bad casting, and the almost inexpressibly bad acting displayed by Radcliffe. Honestly, ... Read More:

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Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire (2 Disc Edition) [2005]

starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Maggie Smith, Timothy Spall, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson
directed by: Mike Newell

March 20, 2006
I love the Harry Potter books and enjoy all the films. The only problem is that as the books are getting longer more & more is getting cut out when they're made into films. I'd rather have this film longer & have all the story in. Still fantastic though!

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix [HD DVD] [2007]

starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Ralph Fiennes

November 12, 2007
Book 5 of the Potter series is rather gloomy. Harry is feeling alienated, nightmarish and insecure, and Voldemort is rising in power. However, what worked extremely well for the book, works a bit against the film. A film is a different means of communication from a book and to strive to follow the book too closely is to do an injustice to both.

In this case the gloom drips off the screen and almost takes over everything else. Aside from the end there is little suspense, the much needed comic relief is scarce and even the characters seem only to be partly ... Read More:

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2 Disc Edition) [2004]

starring: Chris Columbus, Gary Gero, David Sousa, James P. Warren, Julie Tottman
directed by: Alfonso Cuarón

November 19, 2004
I have enjoyed the Harry Potter series. And hope to see them continue the movies. This was a fun movie to watch. But I was surprised that it was so short. This is also the darkest movie yet. As would be expected from director Cuaron. Though they do stick close to the plot of the book.

The movie starts off with Harry at home with the Dursley's. And as usual they are making his life miserable...but we see that Harry is not only older, but has some power. For his uncle seems a little scared of him. But they still manage to get him to run away from home. He takes ... Read More:

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