I must not tell lies **spoiler warning** - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Reviews

This is hands down the best movie out of the series so far. I've read several reviews by people who warn that the movie doesn't follow the book exactly...well, I'm sorry, but what did you expect? The book is 800 pages long! Though I have to say that I'd personally love a 16 hour long Harry Potter film, most people would not. I have to say that some things missing from the movie were my favorite parts of the book, though they were briefly touched upon. ***************spoiler warning**************** I.E., the rebellion of the students and teachers against evil Umbridge, or the fact that Ron and Hermione are prefects but Harry is not one. I also wish I had gotten to see some quidditch; I would love to see Ron as keeper and see the twins and Harry beat the you-know-what out of Malfoy. My absolute favorite part of the book was the interview for the Quibbler(and it's effects), and that was, most unfortunately, left out. ***************spoiler over********************* Though it was well balanced between drama, humor, action and magic; it was a bit jumpy. There were several parts where someone had to ask, "what happened there?" or "where are they now" (they never read the books), but overall I think the main, points are all well covered and it was fantastically well done. I think the acting was incredible...every time Dan Radcliffe acts he improves on what I already thought was un-improvable. I remember seeing him in a T.V. movie version of Dickens' "David Copperfield"; about age 8; and he was incredible back then. He has a way of not only making you understand his characters feelings without words; but actually drawing you in and feeling the emotions yourself. I had never been a huge fan of Rupert Grint ( I thought he was good, but never great) but I think he did very, very well in this installment, and I'll just go now and eat my own words. Emma Watson did pretty well, also. Imelda Staunton (sp?) was absolutely FABULOUS. She really portrayed her character to a T. I of course loved Sirius and Lupin--they did wonderful jobs with the few lines they had. McGonagall was also impressive. I'd also have loved to see more of Tonks. The special effects were amazing, as usual, and the soundtrack was incredible. If there isn't an Oscar for this one, I'd be very much surprised.