Harry Potter: Goblet of Fire

[Bube]

Aside from the scene leaping (which the other movies also suffered from), I thought it was a good movie. GoF is my favorite book in the series, and it's also the best HP movie in my opinion.

[MuGen]

what are you all talking about!? The ps3 is so much better then the xbox 360...







oh... wrong topic...

LOL No, this probably was my favorite of all HP movies. In fact I agree with Xantar about Cedric's chara development. A lot of my friends who saw it with me never read the books and absolutely love the HP movie series.

[Swan]

Just saw this on the weekend. I liked it, I probably would have liked it more if I hadn't read the book though. Good movie though.


I have to admit that it did feel a rushed at points, but that is to be expected.


And for the Cedric thing, I think it was pulled off well, I was more effected with the movie then with the book.

[Professor S]

I have never read a Harry Potter book, but Ihave seen all of the movies, and Goblet of Fire is BY FAR the best of the series.

Chris Columbus was far too loyal to the books, and it showed by a lack of coherency and this character development in his first 2 movies. The third movie was an improvement as you began to see a character arch developing for Potter and his mates and the themes were darker but yet suitable for children. I still didn't really like it as the movie drug on in parts and seemed to be afflicted with the same disjointed feeling of the first two.

Goblet is just a flat out good movie. I'll even say that it is the Empire Strikes Back of the Harry Potter movies (in fact, the similarities are astounding). Harry is beginning to feel more of the weight of his destiny, seeing that his legend may be his death, while trying to handle the awkwardness that comes with adolescence regardless of magical abilities.

I thought the acting was quite good for the most part, especially Ralph Fiennes as Voldemort and the actor who played Moody.

Mostly I'm appreciating the darker turn that the series is taking that began with Prisoner of Azkaban. Moody is obviously scarred from battles with Death Eaters, Voldemort is back and the tide seems to be turning to the "dark side". Each movie seems to get more intense and the sense of impending drama and doom is palpable.

Long story short, this is the first Potter movie that made me eager to know what was going to happen next.

[DimHalo]

Originally Posted by Professor S

I have never read a Harry Potter book, but Ihave seen all of the movies, and Goblet of Fire is BY FAR the best of the series.
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Mostly I'm appreciating the darker turn that the series is taking that began with Prisoner of Azkaban. Moody is obviously scarred from battles with Death Eaters, Voldemort is back and the tide seems to be turning to the "dark side". Each movie seems to get more intense and the sense of impending drama and doom is palpable.

Long story short, this is the first Potter movie that made me eager to know what was going to happen next.

In that case, I would have to say that the movie did an excellent job of accomplishing the goal. For those who read the books, we're pleased to see our favorite worlds and characters visualized. For those who don't, it is drawing you in and making you want more.

[jeepnut]

Originally Posted by Professor S

I have never read a Harry Potter book, but Ihave seen all of the movies, and Goblet of Fire is BY FAR the best of the series.

Chris Columbus was far too loyal to the books, and it showed by a lack of coherency and this character development in his first 2 movies. The third movie was an improvement as you began to see a character arch developing for Potter and his mates and the themes were darker but yet suitable for children. I still didn't really like it as the movie drug on in parts and seemed to be afflicted with the same disjointed feeling of the first two.

Goblet is just a flat out good movie. I'll even say that it is the Empire Strikes Back of the Harry Potter movies (in fact, the similarities are astounding). Harry is beginning to feel more of the weight of his destiny, seeing that his legend may be his death, while trying to handle the awkwardness that comes with adolescence regardless of magical abilities.

I thought the acting was quite good for the most part, especially Ralph Fiennes as Voldemort and the actor who played Moody.

Mostly I'm appreciating the darker turn that the series is taking that began with Prisoner of Azkaban. Moody is obviously scarred from battles with Death Eaters, Voldemort is back and the tide seems to be turning to the "dark side". Each movie seems to get more intense and the sense of impending drama and doom is palpable.

Long story short, this is the first Potter movie that made me eager to know what was going to happen next.

I have read the fifth and sixth books and I can tell you that the series continues to get darker and more mature.

[Professor S]

This movie actually makes me want to read the books. Thats the best compliment I can give it.