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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire reviews starting to roll in
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May I add, near to the end, I was in tears...well, a certain terrible scene I should say.
Jolly excelllent Film.
Jolly excelllent Film.
Angel Tarragon
Dawn Dragon
Got back from seeing a couple hours ago at the IMAX. It tottaly kicked my socks off! The experience was absolutely amazing! The sound reel had the floor shaking with bass, and the visual effects made my eyes pop. This is easily the best one so far. 
jasper
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I am rereading the book. I do have to say the changing of how the schools first entrance and Ron's formal outfit work better in the film than the book. The actor hit mad eye spot on. And I dislike the 3rd for being too short. I think most of films should come in around 2.5 hours.
I have to say - very disappointed. I wouldn't reccomend it seeing it.
Why?
They added/extened stuff that was unneccessary (dragon clawing roofs of Hogwarts? Huh? Horntails can't fly!) and did a poor job what should have been pivitol moments. ACCIO FIREBOLT! was more like accio firebolt can I have a cup of tea ho hum. And the final duel/test of wills could have been so much better - if you hadn't read the book, I'm not sure you would have had a clue what was going on. And so easy to make it all clear, and add tension - Its a freakin' tug of war - focus on Vol. concentrating - show junction-point move to Harry, Harry's wand start to vibrate - Harry focuses, grimaces, junction point starts to move, focus on Voldy's expression of disbelief, effort, harry struggles, junction points moves back to Voldy's wand, it starts to smoke. Instead, we had some flashing lights and what looked like colored shaving cream, and then the ghosts showed up.
So many, in my mind, important details cut or changed. The Death-Eaters at the World Cup - they were not randomly destroying - they were tormenting Muggles. That was the point! And they scattered when the Dark Mark appeared, out of fear! And they groveled before Voldy and kissed the hem of his robe, not looked him in the eye. And the maze? What was Dumbledore's cryptic comment? And no guardians? Just the maze randomly grabbing you or closing? It would have been cool seeing Harry face a boggart, amoung other things. And we never saw the Maurader's Map, which was another clue as to what was going on. Rita Skeeter started to be an annoyance, but that plot was dropped like a rock.
*sigh* Just a very disappointing movie. It could have been so much better, instead of so very mediocre.
Why?
They added/extened stuff that was unneccessary (dragon clawing roofs of Hogwarts? Huh? Horntails can't fly!) and did a poor job what should have been pivitol moments. ACCIO FIREBOLT! was more like accio firebolt can I have a cup of tea ho hum. And the final duel/test of wills could have been so much better - if you hadn't read the book, I'm not sure you would have had a clue what was going on. And so easy to make it all clear, and add tension - Its a freakin' tug of war - focus on Vol. concentrating - show junction-point move to Harry, Harry's wand start to vibrate - Harry focuses, grimaces, junction point starts to move, focus on Voldy's expression of disbelief, effort, harry struggles, junction points moves back to Voldy's wand, it starts to smoke. Instead, we had some flashing lights and what looked like colored shaving cream, and then the ghosts showed up.
So many, in my mind, important details cut or changed. The Death-Eaters at the World Cup - they were not randomly destroying - they were tormenting Muggles. That was the point! And they scattered when the Dark Mark appeared, out of fear! And they groveled before Voldy and kissed the hem of his robe, not looked him in the eye. And the maze? What was Dumbledore's cryptic comment? And no guardians? Just the maze randomly grabbing you or closing? It would have been cool seeing Harry face a boggart, amoung other things. And we never saw the Maurader's Map, which was another clue as to what was going on. Rita Skeeter started to be an annoyance, but that plot was dropped like a rock.
*sigh* Just a very disappointing movie. It could have been so much better, instead of so very mediocre.
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I think it was a great movie, and of all of them so far seemed particularly true to the essential elements of the book. Watching it I could only think of a few major elements which were omitted, and they were somewhat extraneous to the story anyway.
I thought that the characterisation and the main thread of the story progressed well, and for those who had already read the book there were enough clues along the way -
to give nice hints about key elements and possibly help first-timers to spot the twist coming.
All round enjoyable.
I thought that the characterisation and the main thread of the story progressed well, and for those who had already read the book there were enough clues along the way -
mad-eye always drinking, several references to polyjuice potion
All round enjoyable.
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