Fourth movie tight as a drum... a badly tuned drum

Rating: 3/10 (18 November 2005)

It's a very good thing that what most people remember about movies and the like is the first and last things they see, because "Goblet" is one of those movies that has a mostly forgettable middle. The action is tight and quick-moving, but only at the expense of character development. Brilliant moments featuring Matthew Lewis, the Phelps twins, and even a shining moment or two from Emma Watson are swallowed up in that great hulking plot mechanism known as the Triwizard Tournament.
All that said, the first and last ten minutes of the film are good enough for even the most disappointed viewer to rate the movie at least one star higher. With the fun of a Wizarding sporting event and the return of a major player in the series bookending the action, you can take a $10 nap through the middle and not miss much.
My recommendation: Read the book.