The rebellion begins! Lord Voldemort has returned, but the Ministry of Magic is doing everything it can to keep the wizarding world from knowing the truth – including appointing Ministry official Dolores Umbridge as the new Defence Against the Dark Arts professor at Hogwarts. When Umbridge refuses to teach practical defensive magic, Ron and Hermione convince Harry to secretly train a select group of students for the wizarding war that lies ahead. A terrifying showdown between good and evil awaits in this enthralling film version of the fifth novel in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. Prepare for battle!
Nominated for 2 BAFTA Film 16 wins & 47 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
We do get terrific work from the all-star British cast, and the special effects are as seamless as ever.
– Richard Roeper,
Ebert & Roeper,
16 Jul 2007
fresh:
Installment five boosts his [Harry's] rebellion to enjoyable levels of British pique.
– Joshua Rothkopf,
Time Out New York,
19 Jul 2007
rotten:
Brought me straight back to one of the most enduring of childhood feelings: boredom.
– Kyle Smith,
New York Post,
5 Aug 2007
fresh:
Performances are more mature, the soundtrack (by Nicholas Hooper) less grandiose, and Yates executes some thrilling set-pieces.
– Wally Hammond,
Time Out,
17 Nov 2011
fresh:
By focussing the story on Harry (a leaner and slightly meaner Daniel Radcliffe) and his exploits, Yates dispenses with many of the novel's subplots and is able to push the story forward, ominously foreshadowing the dark times to come.