Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson
Director: David Yates
Category: Children & Family
Rated: PG-13
Lord Voldemort has returned, but few want to believe it. In fact, 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 Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher at Hogwarts. When Professor Umbridge refuses to train her students in practical defensive magic, a select group of students decides to learn on their own. With Harry Potter as their leader, these students (who call themselves “Dumbledore’s Army”) meet secretly in a hidden room at Hogwarts to hone their wizarding skills in preparation for battle with the Dark Lord and his Death Eaters…New adventure – more dangerous, more thrilling than ever – is yours in this enthralling film version of the fifth novel in J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” series. A terrifying showdown between good and evil awaits. Prepare for battle! (Publisher)
Summary of critic reviews:
Chicago Tribune: *** (out of four)
New York Post: ** (out of four)
Rolling Stone: ***1/2 (out of four)
USA Today: ***1/2 (out of four)
Overall: *** (out of four)
Tags: daniel radcliffe, david yates, emma watson, j k rowling