“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” opened Wednesday. Here is a capsule review from film critic Lisa Kennedy:
How strange to be speculating on the possible demise of wizard hero Harry James Potter even as we celebrate his, Hermione and Ron’s return in “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.” This being J.K. Rowling territory, David Yates’ well-done addition to the quality franchise (adapted by Micheal Goldenberg) is hardly short on loss. Death sniffs, snaps, hungers around Harry and his allies even as the Minister of Magic confounds matters by hounding Harry and denying the return of Voldemort. But return the dark lord has, and this saga is darker for it. Even the comic relief – Imelda Staunton as Hogwart’s new Defense of Dark Arts teacher Dolores Umbridge – has an edge to it. Daniel Rad cliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint star. But they are merely the tip of the magical wand.
