I have to say that "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" should be the most abridged one in the Harry Potter movies, because H5 has the most pages in the seven series of books, up to 870 pages (the seventh episode "Ha The number of pages of Liport and the Deathly Hallows has been finalized to 784 pages), so the screenwriters have to reluctantly give up, which includes Quidditch matches ("Weasley is our King"), interviews with Rita Skeeter, Harry's first date with Cho Chang, Mundungus, Dobby, Professor Lockhart and more. These plots are still very interesting in the book, but the removal of these details in the film version makes the main line clearer, smoother, and crisper, and audiences who don't know much about the novel can grasp the whole story more easily.
After the other branch plots are deleted, the main line is very clear. The tension throughout the film centers on Umbridge's constant meddling at Hogwarts and the student organization's resistance to Ministry control. Dumbledore's Army appears a little later than in the original, but is more prominent. I believe that the "special training" of the DA members in the room of responsiveness - Defense Against the Dark Arts, left a deep impression on us, especially when we saw Ginny, Ron and Luna conjured the Patronus. Not only let us see the splendor of magic, but also let us witness the indomitable enterprising spirit of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry!
And Umbridge's process of trying to investigate DA is a big change from the novel, but it's more compact and interesting. You'll see all sorts of hilarious episodes of Filch, who was ordered by Umbridge to investigate the Room of Requirement, because every time he got to the front door he disappeared, and the old gentleman moved the table and chairs and stood there watching him The way he was dozing off with a sandwich in his hand really embarrassed him.
Four highlights of this film:
No.1 Weasley Brothers OWLs exam room fireworks
First of all, it must be admitted that the character of Umbridge is very successful. From her flattering laughter, we can see her insidiousness and viciousness. DA members suffered a lot in the contest with her, but the times create heroes. After Umbridge's repeated abuse and slander, the Weasley brothers came forward. In the OWLs exam room, they set off fireworks, bringing laughter to the lifeless Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and watching the dragon-shaped fireworks open their mouths and pounce on Umbridge, it was really heartwarming! Everyone cheered when the giant "W" was displayed over the magic school!
No.2 DA members ride Thestrals to "rescue" Sirius
because Voldemort used a certain connection with Harry to successfully induce Harry to believe that Sirius was killed in the Hall of Prediction Balls of the Ministry of Magic, so the DA members decided to "rescue" with Harry Sirius. The film is also getting better at this time. Our hearts are free to soar in the sky with the wings of Yestral, passing the Thames River. It feels much better than riding on a broom!
No.3 The splendid
prophecy ball hall where the prophecy ball rolls down is made into a three-dimensional effect, which is really shocking! Imagine the gorgeous scene of countless faintly luminous glass balls falling from a tall shelf with no end in sight! After each prophecy sphere is crushed, it will produce light blue fluorescent gas. When countless prophecy spheres fall, the entire hall is shrouded in magical gas, plus the shards of glass, these will become the eternal classic of the film! No.4 The last scene
of Dumbledore VS Voldemort is short, but I think it should be the climax of the film!
After Voldemort successfully infiltrated the Ministry of Magic, he posed a threat to Harry. Fortunately, Dumbledore appeared in time, and the battle between good and evil was staged again. Voldemort's flaming snake stunt did quite well, but unfortunately Dumbledore's water curtain was much inferior. It would be much more exciting if there was a fire phoenix to PK with him. However, Voldemort used magic to shatter all the glass of the Ministry of Magic, and there is no other word to describe it except shock!
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