
Upon its initial release, the film received the usual praise for the high production value and level of performance that have become commonplace among the company of crew and actors involved in the series. The fifth entry into the series, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, was adapted to the screen and released in 2007. Quite frankly, living in this smartly crafted universe of magic is attractive and fun. The Universal Studios theme parks added another level of interaction and immersion in the colorful wizarding world. The books were magnificent, and the films were still masterfully crafted and well-acted, while not as great but unique. While there has been problematic press regarding its author, the series itself has maintained a steady stream of popularity. For better or worse, the Harry Potter franchise is one of those series. A strength of any fantasy series is its ability to remain a topic of conversation long after it has run its course.
