Wizarding World of Harry Potter Movies, Ranked From Tragic to Magic6 of 10
5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
IMDb Ranking: 7.5
Order of the Phoenix introduces us to the style of David Yates, who went on to direct the remainder of the Potter series, as well as Fantastic Beasts. Yates brings in a level of humor to balance out the drama, something J.K. Rowling did so adeptly in the books. He manages to make an angsty Harry still likable, and the lightness and joy he brings to the scenes of Harry teaching "Dumbledore's Army" remind us that amidst all the darkness, magic can still be fun. Professor Umbridge also serves as a great villain, played with aplomb by Imelda Staunton. Phoenix doesn’t rank higher because it under-develops the relationship between Harry and Sirius, which ultimately limits the emotional payoff in the end.
Watch the trailer for 'Order of the Phoenix'
IMDb Ranking: 7.5
Order of the Phoenix introduces us to the style of David Yates, who went on to direct the remainder of the Potter series, as well as Fantastic Beasts. Yates brings in a level of humor to balance out the drama, something J.K. Rowling did so adeptly in the books. He manages to make an angsty Harry still likable, and the lightness and joy he brings to the scenes of Harry teaching "Dumbledore's Army" remind us that amidst all the darkness, magic can still be fun. Professor Umbridge also serves as a great villain, played with aplomb by Imelda Staunton. Phoenix doesn’t rank higher because it under-develops the relationship between Harry and Sirius, which ultimately limits the emotional payoff in the end.
Watch the trailer for 'Order of the Phoenix'
PeopleGary Oldman, Daniel Radcliffe
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