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JUNE 28, 2007 at 6:34 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: The Times
The first review
for the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix movie has crossed the wires. The movie premiere today in Tokyo and the reviewer gives the movie three out of five stars.
The chief problem, though, is not really a fault of the film but the near universal Potter-literacy of its prospective audience. Most Potter fans are now laser-focused on the release of the climactic seventh book in three weeks' time and its promise to bring together the countless loose ends.
This editor would like to point out that my rating for the movie would not be so low and we at HPANA will post our reviews on July 11th.
UPDATE: Yet other reviews here and here of the movie have appeared online, which are much more favorable than the one above.
UPDATE: II: Here is a review from The Hollywood Reporter and one from The Sun from the UK.
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Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1838
Bright Eyes says:
3/5? Well I suppose Harry Potter is an aquired taste. If you're not a fan then you're REALY going to like the film. If you try taking a friend who doesn't like HP to a film they always come out fairly bored. Well now I'm really excited! First reviews! Yes!
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 6:37 PM EST
Witch
Points: 536
MWbashfulAR says:
Critics don't know anything! Besides, that little bit in the review doesn't even make much sense. What factor does the final book pose to the quality of the movie? Doesn't the critic know that when reviewing a movie you are reviewing the quality of the movie and not what you think about the books and the fans? Hmmm, I am glad to here "this editor" rates it higher. I have full confidence in this film.
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 6:37 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1648
Scorpius Malfoy says:
Don't forget people, now that we are on movie 5 I don't think David Yates or anybody gives a flying fig at what the critics think...
After 5 movies, they are doing these for the fans, as long as we are happy, that's all that matters... don't forget, we're the ones who are gonna still be watching this movie 10 years from now... not the crappy critics who've never read the books. If you like the potter movies and you've seen all five and you STILL haven't read the books... then something is wrong!
...also, what the heck does this guy mean when he says "furnature" ...?
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 6:40 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1426
~Hermione says:
This is a pretty low review. I hope that it is better than that.
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 6:51 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27559
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
EEW!
I hate reviewers....they are so mean...haa
I think the movie will be GREEEEAAAAT!!!!!!!!!!
:D
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 6:52 PM EST
Witch
Points: 614
Harry_Hermoine_Fanz says:
Oh my god! 3 OUT OF 5 STARS????? I thought it would be 4 starts out of 5, but 3 is good.....too I guess.
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 6:54 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1977
HermioneLunaGinny says:
I'm sure I will give it at least a 4.5. :)
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 6:55 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1161
sno-chik says:
I've found that people who don't like Harry Potter, really don't like Harry Potter. So maybe some of thos people really like Harry Potter, and some don't. But only 3/5?
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 7:19 PM EST
Antipodean Snow Goddess
Points: 3055
Tikihaha says:
I just can't understand rating down a movie because of exterior factors such as the release of a new book. I'm insulted by this.
Kristhian, Coral Springs, United States
Hear hear!!
At least someone mirrors my sentiment! I feel that too much emphasis within this review was placed upon how many Japanese fans were willing to greet Dan at the bloody airport!!!
That serves them right for pandering to Japan and ignoring the TRUE fan base in the UK ...
The movie will rock - this reviewer is just too focused on the iminent book release to see part his own nose!
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 7:23 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1104
Ravenclaw Tower Dude says:
I kind if have to agree with the trio's acting abilities,
they're not as developed as the book's version. However,
I still think this will be the best of the films yet. I'll
be sure to be my OWN critic.
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 7:31 PM EST
Witch
Points: 896
QueenOfAmouraq says:
Geez, this critic did not have many nice things to say about the film. I've got to question his critiquing style; I mean, he spent half of the article complaining about where the premiere was held. He should've also kept in mind that many of these people have never acted before in their life, give them a break! And as for the trio's acting, they hadn't really acted before Harry Potter, so as long as they progress they are being successful. What does he expect, after 4 performances, Oscar-winning material? It's supposed to be a dark film; this person obviously never read the books. I hope no one gets let down by this guy! I'm an actor, and I know what I'm talking about.
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 7:31 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1217
-che- says:
Awful review maan!
i hope its not as half as terrible as they say, and that its just one person being nasty!! L0L
nah, but seriously, i always make the mistake of hoping the next movie will be better... only to be dissapointed again and again.
:(
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 7:34 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1070
azkaban_wannabe says:
How cares what they think. They don't know anything about Harry Potter, or the books. 3/5?? I think not!
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 7:34 PM EST
Witch
Points: 830
darlingnikki says:
3out of 5 stars means I would deffinately go see the movie, even if I wasn't a fan! Critics rarely ever get it right. Only 12 days and counting!
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 7:34 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1307
humes says:
Don't jump on the reviewer, he's only trying to say that the film has to at least give a satisfying account of what's in the book, and it doesn't, not to him.
Just another reason why I dislike movies based on books...
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 7:36 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1070
azkaban_wannabe says:
Sorry! It is *Who*!! I always screw up on these because I type so fast!
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 7:36 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 89
~2obcessed~^.^ says:
Quote:
"Harry’s bellowing cod-psychoanalysis of Voldemort is jarringly awful."
Cod-psychoanalysis???? Whats that??
I thinks it's alittle harsh that they said their acting skills were not good enough :(, I think they act great!
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 7:37 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1643
DumbledoresArmy says:
Yea, So what if the film doesn't have what the others had. This guy didn't seem to have read the book or like HP at all. I think Stauntan is playing umbridge the way umbridge is supposed to be played.
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 7:44 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1819
zues says:
Well I know it's not going to get an oscar but who cares? I NEVER go by what critics say.Dumb and Dumber got bad reviews, and that movie kicks. I think we should all judge for ourselves.
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 8:00 PM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2863
Chogiiiirl says:
You can't listen to the critics. They often seem to give crappy reviews (or so so) to great movies, and give awesome reviews to crappy movies. I would say a 3 out of 5 from this guy means we're getting a great movie.
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 8:01 PM EST
Snape's Dream
Points: 3173
Wicked Witch says:
WEll, 3/5, is horrible. But the reason he gave it 3/5 is really stupid.
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 8:07 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2555
Mystique says:
Well i really don;t care how anyone else judges it, i'll reserve my opinion till i've seen it.
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 8:10 PM EST
Squib
Points: 122
frodozeppelinfreak says:
It isn't really a terrible review... His reasons for giving it the 3 out of five stars did not really reflect the actual film, he say "through no fault of its own" when he tries explaining what he means. He says the film is occasionaly spectacular, and most great movies are occasional spectacular. No film is completely perfect, and I am suer that this one will have some, if not many faults. I think the film's preview might have something to do with the critics expectations not being met. They marketed this film as an action adventure, much like GOF, and as every fan knows, OOTP contains probably the least amount of action out of the whole series except for HBP. I think that a "thinker" rather than a "thriller" is a good direction for Potter to go, but they have to market the film likewise or you'll get a crap load of pissy critics who are upset because "their expectations were not met".
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 8:17 PM EST
Witch
Points: 861
star chaser says:
It only got 3 out 5. Does the reviewer even understand Harry Potter, cos it doesn't look like it.
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 8:30 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1480
MollyMomma says:
Truly, though, when has a critic ever met the audiences expectations? They seem to take the opposite stance of whatever the general public believe.
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 8:35 PM EST
Student
Points: 269
Meche says:
The reviewer spent a whole paragraph whining about the fact that the world premiere was in TOKYO, and how Hollywood is pandering to the Japanese. I didn't read any MOVIE review. Sounds like someone skipped the movie and just "cobbled together" a quick something to appease his boss.
Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 8:48 PM EST
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