Goblet of Fire Fan Reviews

By Robert

My own review of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Below: Finally, a movie that is reflecting the darker side of what many people still stupidly think is a child's story. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire takes us into the darkside of the wizarding world at such a pace you wonder if there is movie a rating for G-forces. It watches much like reading only the action parts of the story and forgetting all of its sublteties.

However, the core of the story remains fully intact. Harry is somehow entered into a tournament that is obligatory once selected and he faces dangerous tasks, but the most dangerous is the unexpected showdown of Lord Voldemort who is revived. Readers of the books will have a lingering curiosity about the long term effects of removing some of the seemingly "lesser" plots. Purists will no doubt be screaming heresy and looking for somebody to burn at the stake in thier own Salem Muggle Trials. But this is film and it doesn't always coincide with the books. That's the nature of the medium. The old snobbish cliche' that the book is much better will always be true and meaningless.

Director Mike Newell understands this and moves the film rapidly to the best parts. The result is a movie jerks you from one item to the next like a 2 1/2 hour long chase scene. This leaves little room for acting. Even so, there is enough acting for you to realize that Rupert Grint (Ron Weasely) has risen above the others in ability. Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) comes out of her shell with foretellings of being the next teen star. It's about time somebody answered Disney's mediocrity dispenser with a real talent.

Daniel Radcliffe as Harry? Well, he does his job. But then again Harry is really the least dimensional of all the characters. And its always been the supporting cast that perfects the lead role so we still get a believable Harry and, to Radcliffe's credit, one who generously lets those around him act. However, those who know the books will be thinking of the next film with some anxiety about Radcliffe's skills as the remaining books reveal a much deeper and troubled hero than we have seen here. Radcliffe has shown marked improvement with each film and as one who has become used to seeing him as Potter, I hope he continues to improve and remains available.

The best part of the film is the visuals and how effectively they tell the story. See it at the IMAX if you can, the movie is that big. It will likely receive a best effects oscar nomination putting it against upcoming contender, King Kong. This is a movie you will probably see twice just to make sure you saw what you think you saw. And by the way, you did.

Personal Grade: B+

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