This movie is made perfect by the appearance of Dolores Umbridge (Imelda Staunton) who is the "teacher" of the dark arts. Actually she is a plant of the ministry who is to keep an eye on Hogwarts, and make sure that news of Voldemort's return is considered to be nothing more than a lie. Because they are not able to really learn at school, they set up a special class, Dumbledore's Army, and hold class in the room of requirements. This organization mirrors the Order of the Phoenix, an organization among the adult wizard world which is set up to protect against Voldemort. In the meantime Hagrid has been among the giants, and shares a half brother who he has brought back with him, and who is living in the wood. This half brother is a full blood giant, and more wild. When Umbridge breaks up the gang, and discovers their name, Dumbledore is forced out of the school, but instead of going quietly, he flies off with the help of his phoenix. However the school is left unprotected, in Umbridge's care. Voldemort uses an ability to invade Harry's mind, and lets him know that Sirius in danger (this is not true, but a vision put in Harry's brain by Voldemort.) Umbridge intervenes before they are able to go to the rescue. She is intent on breaking the group and incriminating Dumbledore. For this reason Hermione is able to lead her on a wild goose chase, where the giant and the centaurs are able to take care of Umbridge.
The group takes off to the rescue, and find themselves in the ministry, where prophecies are kept. Voldemort is intent on having the Harry Potter prophesy. Harry is able to recover this, but as it is a trap, death eaters are waiting for them. The Order of the Phoenix comes to the rescue, but in the struggle Sirius dies. Also in the struggle Dumbledore battles Voldemort in the Ministry, and his existence can no longer be denied.
This movie keeps up the tension of the series. It is very well done. It continues the fight of good against evil.
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