Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is the fifth installment in the Harry Potter series of movies. A plot rich enough for people who haven't seen the first four, surprisingly great acting and beautiful special effects, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is fun and tender.

After informing the magical world that Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) has returned to muster his armies, spread darkness, and kill all that is precious to Harry; young Potter is shunned by the Ministry of Magic and local news papers. The head of the Ministry of Magic, Cornelius Fudge (Robert Hardy) is convinced that Potter's stories are fear mongering meant to put Dumbledore (Michael Gambon) in power. With his head buried deeply in the sand, instates changes at Hogwarts that leaves the children unhappy and vulnerable to attack. Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), Hermione Granger (Emma Watson), and Ron Weasly (Rupert Grint) act to keep everyone safe.

Daniel Radcliffe is definitely entering the awkward early teenaged stages of development, but it adds to the Potter character. It also hasn't diminished his ability to act. It is extremely important when a story is full of fanciful elements, it is important that the acting be so believable you don't have to think about suspension of disbelief. Radcliffe seamless slips into Harry's life, his story and problems.

Emma Watson is adorable as the retentive friend of Potter. Rupert Grint is fine in this installment of Harry Potter but he definitely doesn't steal the show. All of the rest of the teenaged students at Hogwarts weren't memorable at all. It isn't that their acting is dull, just that the writing doesn't make much room for them.