The teaser for the next Harry Potter movie, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" is now out in the wild and acting much like a Golden Snitch: it's small, fast, and difficult to see. Check it out yourself and see what you think.
First impressions: Gary Oldman looks better with long hair. Sadly, so does Daniel Radcliffe. However, Helen Bonham Carter looks totally hot all gothed out. Michael Gambon is growing on me but I still miss the other guy. And I'd really hoped for Dame Judi Dench as Dolores Umbridge, but I'll reserve judgment till I see the movie. So far it looks like they captured Potter's Order of the Phoenix teenage whinefest nicely. But hey, cut your hair and girls kiss you; Harry Potter's life lessons continue. First Equus, now this. Way to go, Daniel! A shot of Ron and one of Hermione, just to remind you they're in the movie. More Snape and more Neville can only be good. Potter zipping over London has a nice Matrix-y, Superman-y feel. July 13? What happened to the nice, dependable winter release? I need something to offset whatever cheerful abomination comes out next year to show us the true meaning of Christmas, again. (Hint: it somehow involves wacky hijinks, and usually just makes me sad that actors I like can't get better scripts.)
All in all, a tantalizing look at next summer's blockbuster and something to help tide us over until the last book comes out where Rowling just kills everybody. See ya at the movies!


