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Basic information

"Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" is the fifth installment of the "Harry Potter" film series, adapted from the novel "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" by author J.K. Rowling. Directed by David Yates and with the screenplay written by Michael Goldenberg.

The film premiered in Hong Kong and Taiwan on July 11, 2007, in the UK on July 12, 2007, and in the United States on July 13, 2007.

The film tells the story of Harry Potter, who is about to become a fifth-year student at Hogwarts, finding his life increasingly difficult, with the greatest threat still coming from his eternal enemy, Voldemort. Harry, Ron, and Hermione secretly study defensive magic under the name of Dumbledore's Army, preparing to join the battle when the Death Eaters arrive.

Character introduction

Harry Potter

Daniel Radcliffe plays

In this installment, Harry Potter faces unprecedented conflicts. Friendships, love, family ties, and the conflict with Voldemort intensify. This installment also poses a challenge for Daniel Radcliffe.

Hermione Granger

Emma Watson plays

As Harry Potter's best friend, he assisted in establishing Dumbledore's Army and secretly studied the art of Defense Against the Dark Arts. At the film's climax, he successfully lured Umbridge into the Forbidden Forest, thereby shaking off Umbridge's harassment.

Albus Dumbledore

Michael Gambon plays

In this episode, the headmaster's character has undergone some changes, becoming mysterious and not telling Harry the reason. Dumbledore appears in court at the Ministry of Magic to defend Harry in the trial for his misuse of trouble, arguing vehemently for Harry's innocence. At the end of the film, Dumbledore and Voldemort engage in a magical battle at the Ministry of Magic.

Qiu · Zhang

Liang Peishi plays

Qiu Zhang joined the Defense Against the Dark Arts study group founded by Harry, even kissed Harry on Valentine's Day, but under the pressure of Umbridge, she became a traitor to the study group, revealing the location of the study sessions.

Luna

Eva Longoria plays

The newly added character in the movie is eccentric in personality, but unswervingly loyal to friends, and also a member of Harry's Defense Against the Dark Arts study group.

Sirius the Small

Gary Oldman plays

Harry's godfather, whose residence became the gathering place of the Order of the Phoenix, was ultimately struck by a killing curse cast by the deranged Bellatrix Lestrange during the battle at the Ministry of Magic, and was separated from Harry in life and death.

Voldemort

Ralph Fiennes plays

Voldemort's power grew stronger as he reassembled most of the Death Eaters, including Lucius Malfoy, and engaged in a magical battle with Dumbledore in the Ministry of Magic.

backstage anecdotes

Dario Marianelli was once selected to compose the original soundtrack for a film.

Evelyn Lynch stood out among 15,000 candidates and landed the role of Luna Lovegood.

The carpet in Professor Umbridge's office is worth 50,000 pounds.

The original actress set to play Bellatrix Lestrange was Helen McCrory, but due to her pregnancy, the role fell into the hands of Helena Bonham Carter.

Luna Lovegood's radish earrings were made by her actress, Evanna Lynch, herself.

The last installment in the series written by J.K. Rowling, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," was released 10 days after the premiere of "Harry Potter 5."

The scene where Harry and Zhang Qiu kissed, it took 30 takes before it was finally shot.

Awards record

2003 British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards

Best sound quality

Best Special Effects Achievement Award

Best Art Direction

Children's Award - Best Feature Film

2003 Saturn Award

Best Young Actor

Best Director

Best attire

Best special effects

The best fantasy movie

Best makeup

Behind the scenes production

Shooting process

In fact, throughout the filming process of the entire movie, David Yates demonstrated his ability to control the大局 and his special understanding of this globally popular magical story in the selection of actors and mastery of their performances.

Humbly drawing on the strengths of many predecessors and also daring to innovate, he has developed his own new methods. For instance, during the scene where Hermione lures Umbridge into the Forbidden Forest and she is subdued, David fully engaged the actors' subjective initiative, allowing the lead Emma Watson to deliver an exceptionally brilliant performance.

During the shooting of this scene, it is necessary to include shots of the character riding the "Night骐," a mysterious creature. The director and crew created a special saddle for the actor to ride, which was then lifted to a height in the air by a crane, performing the effect of flight in front of a huge green screen.

set design

In terms of set design, director David Yates, with the help of numerous designers, has created a setting for the film's major scenes—the Ministry of Magic—that is truly resplendent and majestic: the floor is a dark, mirror-like surface, the ceiling is peacock blue, and there are areas with glittering, ever-changing golden symbols, making it exceptionally splendid.

The Magic Brothers Fountain in the center of the hall is the emblem of the Ministry of Magic, consisting of a group of life-size pure gold statues. The tallest is the dignified male wizard, beside whom is the enchantingly beautiful female witch. Goblins, elves, and centaurs gaze at the two wizards with admiration and reverence. The entire scene is so well-crafted that even J.K. Rowling, the original author, clapped in admiration.

Box office results

"Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" grossed a stunning $44.8 million on its North American opening day, setting a new record for the highest opening day box office for a Wednesday release in North America. The previous record for the highest opening day box office on a Wednesday was held by "Spider-Man 2," which grossed $40.4 million in 2004.

Additionally, the special screening of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" launched at midnight in a few American cities on the 10th has accumulated a total of $12 million. On the day of its premiere, the film accumulated nearly $60 million in box office revenue.

As of October 15, 2007, after 14 weeks in theaters, the total box office for the film "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" in the UK had already exceeded $100 million, with a global box office outside of North America reaching $645.2 million.

Film review

Although it may not have reached the heights of the previous "Harry Potter" film series, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" is also a film that is entertaining and full of action scenes, capturing the dark mood of the novel.

The narrative of this movie is often disjointed; the special effects scenes about witchcraft do not bring about the true "cinematic magic." There are many pyrotechnic effects in this film, with people zooming around, but the mid-section of the narrative seems stuck in a nightmarish gear.

The joy that the "Harry Potter" series brought us, if I may put it this way, where has all the magic gone?

Each play is accompanied by an emotional collision, and the "Harry Potter" series has become a mainstream film that metaphorically represents the crisis of adolescence, just like "Rebel Without a Cause."

Audience evaluation

The story is told in a disordered manner.

The emotional scenes are perfunctory.

Lack of imagination in stunts