MUST SEE: Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire

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Well they've managed it with lots of other films, check out the thread on The Descent (which is now out on video) for an example. Isn't it a rule on digitalspy that we cover spoilers to warn people about them? I'm just thinking of the people who dont know the story and probably click on this thread wondering if the movie's any good. ( I know there aren't many people who wont have read the book or seen the film now but there are some).

But it doesn't affect me and if no one else is fussed then subject closed.
 
i only noticed it as i saw it twice in one day :p was out with frienRAB and we managed to get a 1205 showing on the thursday as not all screens were booked out and i had already booked my ticket for the friday. But from the books no one dares speak his name other than harry, Sirius, Dumbeldore, Hermoine as of book 5 and Lupin i believe. As i said it didnt really spoil it just soemthing i picked up on. i wonder what they missed out of the end thing? will they be on the dvd, i certainly hope so
 
Yeah i spotted that, in the film I think she has better chemistry with Harry actually :confused:

Hopefully they'll sort that over the next couple of films...
 
Ok, here is my two cents on the film (if anyone cares, which I'm sure you don't.)

I was INCREDIBLY excited about this film, which is quite sad as I am 18 and turned down a date because I was too busy watching HP.... Ah well. ANYWAY. :)

I saw this film at midnight in a town about 20 miles from me. The atmosphere was amazing, and hapily, most people there were my age. There were some 10 year olRAB right next to me but they didn't say a peep, which is astonishing.

To business- WOW. I absolutely LOVE this film. That is uncommon for me, especially if I'm looking forward so much to something I have a tendency to be let down. But this IS the best in the saga (not hard really, only competition is POA) and I am so happy that everyone is acting now. Yes, DR has hit slightly wooden MOMENTS but he is much more natural. The look on his face when he decides to meet Voldemort instead of hiding was wonderful, as was his reaction when he first came out of the maze. Hermione was fabulous, as was Ron (but that goes without saying)

The three champions are fabulously cast, as I did have my doubt. They all make such a great ensemble cast although I do think Krum is a little too attractive. :) Did anyone else think Barty Crouch was a bit.... odd, though? Something about his acting seemed off. I was annoyed he was just shown dead like that too, his son wouldn't have just left him there (in the books he transfigured him into a bone) This is the part which lest me most disatisfied- the plot. Being a huge fan of the book I know all of the other little things that happened to it doesn't really bother me, but when the man next to be kept checking his watch I though it was a shame that non-readers can't appreciate the films in the same way. However, I do filmmaking all the time so fully appreciate the sort of sacrifices one must make.

The stand out bits for me are the Yule Ball (absolutely beautiful, though I never remember Hermione being quite so upset- ace acting though) and the ENDING.

Ok, step back. Take a breath. Bear in mind (anyone who is still persevering to read my rambling comments) that I was in a midnight showing. I had had a 9-5 day of lectures at college, I was knackered. I was already emotionally drained having bumbled around my room with my friend listening to Hp music and getting worked up. I was sitting in a full cinema at about 2am, and its the maze scene (dare I say it, better than the books) Knowing what is about to happen, I feel that horrible lump in my throat. I wont reveal too mcuh about how the events unfold, but Cedric's death instatntly set me off crying. Not a tear, but proper LOUD, OMG I can't BREATHE crying. I was holding my frienRAB hand and he was crying just as much as me. When Voldemort was resurrected I was actyually sobbing and shaking and I just wanted to run out. I think it was the amount I was tired and how much I had invested in the film emotionally, but I was an absolute wreck. The worst scene was when HP takes Cedric's body back and everyone is cheering. I was just shaking so much.

Saying that, it is also INCREDIBLY FUNNY! I did nearly die laughing at some parts (again, i think its the fact i was running on pure adrenlin), especially *spoiler* HP and his drink, and i was so shocked at ron for telling him to p!ss off! Loved it.

So, the viewing finishes and I get in at about 3.30am. Go to bed. Am up to go to college at 7.00am. Then I'm off the the cinema again at 5pm to see it with my mother (cried again, even at when Hermione came down to the ball which I thought was a one time sob).

When I left the cinema people were queuing for the 8.00pm viewing. It made me giggle that they were all excited about seeing it on OPENING NIGHT yet I'd already seen it twice. Going on sunday too, so it'll be three times in three days.

LOVE IT!
 
In a word.... WOW!


Although considerable amounts of the book have been chopped out, it doesnt seem to take it away from the film.

Mike Newell's pretty much taken over from where Cuaron left off, making this film even darker than the last one.

The special effects are some of the best I've seen in the HP series but they dont supercede the film storyline.

Ralph Fiennes (who i usually cant stand) is virtually unrecognisable as Lord Voldemort, and is a perfect choice for this evil role as he's extremly convincing as a villain (us brits always do the evil villain part best!:D )

The three main actors show how much they've grown since the first film, with some fine acting and real teenage angst mixed in amongst the magic (even if Daniel R is still a little wooden) and in particular, Ron has some very funny lines that made me laugh out loud

The last 30/40 mins of the film (where most of the action takes place) are some of the scariest scenes I've seen in a film that is primarily aimed at children.

But overall, its actually a great thriller which thoroughly deserves its 12a rating

My only quibbles would be Ron swearing (I was mortified :eek: ) , and the lack of vital characters (eg Winky) and underuse of some characters.
 
I think Chris Columbus would have made a hash of this film, he certainly did with the first two! Fans were thrilled with the third film because of how dark it was (and rightly so!).

Mike Newell stated in a recent interview that he'd read the book before he started directing the film and thought in essence that it was a thriller, so therefore he removed the parts of the book that didnt contribute to this.

Whilst I agree that large amounts of the book were cut out meaning that some vital characters were missed, whilst others were underused this IS a 636 page book primarily aimed at children. I think a 3hr/3hr 30 film would be far too lengthy for any child to sit through (its only 2hrs 30-ish)

The Lord of The Rings books were made into 3 films and the sum of them equates to over 1000 pages and there were still chunks missed out (eg Bombadil) but they still managed to convey the darkness in them despite this.



On the subject of Ron swearing, I was shocked but only because I didnt expect it. We can see now that with each film and book, Ron is getting tired and frustrated of living in Harry's shadow all the time. And its finally bubbling out.


grandma2janet - if you thought this one had chunks cut out of it, then I'll doubt you'll enjoy the next one unless they make it 3hrs long and you'll end up with a sorer bum :D
 
Elijah lover PLEASE spoiler that bit of your article in Grey for the people who haven't seen the film or read the book...it will ruin it for people!!!

I really think some of the best bits of the film were DR's facial expressions, in the funny bits and the scary bits. His face when he first saw Cho was brilliantly done.

Some little bits that i just loved...

Hermione (to Harry) after the Yule Ball....'Where have you been?!! Both of you get to bed NOW!!!' (or something like that).
and
Neville: 'Oh my god I killed Harry Potter!!!'
 
i was supposed to go see harry potter today but my mom said she ran out of money.
we were originally meant to go on tuesday.
shes never gonna let us go.
 
Well just got back from seeing it and loved it. I wasn't a big fan of the POA film but this one was perfect I felt the whole story fitted together and the Yule ball all kept the interactions between the characters high and didn't leave the feeling that every scene was trying to rush through the main story.

Some great scenes and great comedy moments from the twins and the others.

I loved the ending the way it felt like they had really grown up, it gave me the same feeling as the end of Book 6

Easily the best one of the series so far. Just want the DVD now :)
 
can't you get a paper round or something to get some extra pocket money and pay for yourself? It's easy to run out of money this close to Christmas- always lots of people to buy presents for
 
Everything about the film was great, except I still would of preferred if it was a bit longer, in order to develop some of the characters more, i.e cedric, or even introduce some more characters from the book. I mean, I understand it couldnt be too long, but LOTR was alot longer and done well still, and Im sure any harry potter fan wouldnt of minded sitting for an extra half an hour to see more of such a good film?

Ah well
Dino
 
OK, time for some admission I guess, I'm in my late twenties and the graveyard scene scared me the most. :o

Just the special effects of Voldemort coming back and how he looked and his inate evilness were enough to leave me open-mouthed scared :o
 
Just saw it...

Ummm... I personally thought it was tosh. I suppose it was OK... the graphics and effects made up for it. But, I think what ruined it for me was the hype that was made up about it, and it didn't turn out to my expectations. I thought it would be scary, but it wasn't... not one bit.

7 out of 10.
 
I always did like the Harry Potter films, they contain loaRAB of special effects, which I absolutely love. But it's not JUST the special effects that I love, they just have an excellent storyline as well. I dunno, they just have me totally gripped, but not as in getting the adrenalin going though, they are just extremely enjoyable, love them.

As far as the films go, I hope J.K.Rowling continues to make Harry Potter stories for years to come. Not very keen on the books though, but this might be because I always like the film version of everything :D
 
I saw the film last night and thoroughly enjoyed it. I have read a lot of reviews complaining that this bit was missed out or that bit was omitted but, to be honest, J. K. Rowling litters her books with so much rich detail about her parallell wizarding world that it would be impossible to include it all in any film. I felt that the cuts they made were acceptable in the main and that they stayed true to the central concept of the book.

I have also read a lot of comments about how Daniel Radcliffe has suddenly learned how to act. This is complete twaddle. He is a good actor - and always was. I have spent many years teaching drama to teenagers - some of whom were very gifted - and I think I can recognise talent when I see it. The thing about talent is that it is inborn. It isn't like riding a bike. You can't learn how to do it. You either have it or you don't. If you do have it, experience and tuition can help you to refine that talent. If you don't have it, no amount of trying will instill it. What we are seeing in 'Goblet of Fire' is a refinement of the talent that was already there in 'Philosopher's Stone'. I watched my DVD of the first Potter film for the first time in a long time last week and was struck anew by how subtle and controlled his performance is for such a young child. Mind you, I don't think he's the best of the three. That honour goes to Emma Watson. She has it all: the looks, the poise, the presence. The only thing that might prevent her from becoming a very big star indeed is a rather unglamorous surname. Having written that, a drab surname didn't exactly harm Hilary Swank, did it?

A final word on Ralph Fiennes. One thing that really pleased me was that he was still recognisable, even without a nose. Thus his chilling impact - and it really was chilling - was down to his acting and not to fancy makeup. Had Voldemort been yet another special effects monster, so much of the impact would have been lost. He may be a genuinely nice guy in real life, but his ability to play the psychopath convincingly is just a touch disturbing.
 
Can we all review here? Anyway, I just saw it and it's definitely the best film of the series. Mike has cut a lot from the book, and re-worked a few little things here and there but it didn't affect the story at all. I was dissapointed that we didn't see any house elves, but I guess it was for time. The Yule Ball was amazing and Emma Watson and Rupert Grint are brilliant actors, as for Daniel Radcliffe, well he may be as wooden as a broomstick but he was okay.
David Tennant was good, although he was only in snippets of the film. The graveyard scenes were definitely frightening, and overall the film was quite dark, but the graveyard scenes were very scary and it's easy to see why the film was given a 12A certificate.
The Quidditch World Cup was also great, although we didn't get to see much, the stadium looked brilliant on the big screen. I recommend this film whole heartedly, on the comment of Ron 'swearing', it wasn't that bad and really it was quite realistic. In the books, JK likes to point out that a charcter swore, and they obviously wanted to put this across as how a teenager would react in those circumstances. Another comment I must make was some of the one liners were great, I thought Ron got some of the best lines, but the use of bloody hell over four times in the film got a bit tiring, apart from that the film was fantastic. Go see it!
 
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