Returning for his fifth year at Hogwarts, Harry is stunned to find that his warnings about the return of Lord Voldemort have been ignored. Left with no choice, Harry takes matters into his own hands, training a small group of motivated students to defend themselves against the Dark Arts.
Nominated for 2 BAFTA Film 16 wins & 47 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
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.
– Bruce Diones,
New Yorker,
26 Nov 2013
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
rotten:
Brought me straight back to one of the most enduring of childhood feelings: boredom.
– Kyle Smith,
New York Post,
5 Aug 2007
fresh:
Installment five boosts his [Harry's] rebellion to enjoyable levels of British pique.
– Joshua Rothkopf,
Time Out New York,
19 Jul 2007
fresh:
We do get terrific work from the all-star British cast, and the special effects are as seamless as ever.