Sunday, July 22, 2007

HP: Order of the Phoenix.

Was marvellous, if not, awesome, which got me wondering, why all the not-so-positive comments coming like, from everyone. An exception would definitely be the kissing scene, it felt so out of place... so, suddenly, so dreadful. Bah! Character developement is extremely engaging, each one built up a little by little, revealing bits of past and personality here and there, resulting a particular someone (who's writing this) refusing to answer nature's call until the credits started rolling. Order of the Phoenix is quite different from the previous instalments which focuses way too much on Harry, Hermoine and Ron; this being quite a refreshing approach. To sum, its so good that its like having peppermint chocolate chip with rums and raisins after chocolate sundae and Oreo McFlurry.

Moving on to some of the characters, Daniel Radcliffe has become too, how should I put it... matured? I can't help but feeling that Harry Potter is beginning losing his magical charm, but maybe that's just me, or his hair. Emma Watson (Hermione) and Rupert Grint (Ron), not so outstanding. Oh, one thing I have to admit, I'm very much attracted (not physically) to Luna Lovegood (Evanna Lynch) even though I don't really know why, there's just something about her. I never read any of the books (OMGosh? Don't be) so I can't comment on the extend of similarity, though I've heard lots on it. Perhaps after watching it for a couple more times, I might find the reason behind this. And don't you just feel like slapping Professor Umbridge (Imelda Staunton), a couple of times, at least? In a way, its a compliment for her ability to portray what she's supposed to be doing.

The storyline was really smooth as well, with scenes complimenting each other like beautifully arranged pieces of puzzles coming together towards the end. Abundance of massive special effects, from the Weasley Twins' havoc during the exams to the destruction of the prophecy glasses (so enchanting) as well as the battle scenes (which would be superb should there be more of it) in Department of Mysteries. Not forgetting, Dumbledore's "He's Got Style" escape, fuh! I guess that's all I have to say about the movie, its definitely worth staying up late for the midnight show (all other shows sold out).

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