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Movie Review
Harry Potter and the Order
of the Phoenix

MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for sequences of fantasy violence and frightening images)

Tasha's Review:

In my opinion this movie was a little too short and it wasn't very action packed.  Many people commented that this was one of those movies that was not as good as the book.  I can't agree or disagree because I haven't actually read the book.

I didn't like how (according to my mom) this movie skipped big parts of the book.  I also don't like how Harry is supposed to be 18 in the seventh book and he is already 17 by the fifth book.  

I like how it seems like there is a love connection between Ron and Hermione, it just seems to add some humor to the movie.  I also like how the story plot is finally coming together.  The actors in this movie do such a great job because the chemistry between them is quite amazing.  

I would have to recommend this movie to anyone over the age of 10 depending on how much you like Harry Potter.  Overall the movie was OK but I would rate this movie a 3/5 because I found it a little disappointing and short.

Kaitlyn's Review:

This movie was not as good as the other Harry Potter movies in my opinion.

My favourite part was when the dementors sucked some fear out of Harry.  

My favourite character was Hermione because she was very good at magic and very nice.  My least favourite character was Ms.  Umbridge because she was very, very mean.  My other favourite character was Ron because he is very funny.  I did not like Snape that much because we has mean.

I would give this movie a 3.5 out of 5 and and hope that the next Harry Potter movie is a little better.

Questions Tasha Answered Before Watching the Movie:

Is this a movie you are excited to see?   

Yes, because I am not one to read books so I would much rather watch the movie.

Would you prefer to see it:

• in the theatre with your family, 
• in the theatre with your friends
• on DvD?

Questions Tasha Answered After Watching the Movie:

Was the movie as good as you thought it would be?

No.  I actually thought this movie would be long, full of action and quite scary.

Would you talk with your friends about it?

No because my friends and I don't really talk about the fantasy movies.

Did you learn anything from it?

Yes.  I learned that 'you know who' is back.

Questions Kaitlyn Answered Before Watching the Movie:

Is this a movie you are excited to see?   

Yeah, I really want to see this!

Would you prefer to see it:

• in the theatre with your family, 
• in the theatre with your friends
• on DvD?

Questions Kaitlyn Answered After Watching the Movie:

Was the movie as good as you thought it would be?

You know I didn't enjoy it as much as I thought it would.

Would you talk with your friends about it?

Maybe I would tell them I saw it.

Did you learn anything from it?

No.  It wasn't learning type movie.

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