Harry Potter and The Goblet of Boredom

Rating: 1/10 (18 November 2005)

At last the best book in the series gets onto the big screen. Was it worth the wait; No! It was a waste of time, I wish I could get my two and half hours back. The film leaves out all the great scenes in the novel and presents us with a film a ten year old made on his IMac. The acting however is great however miscast should be the word used to describe it. Ralph Fiennes, a great actor, is not right for Voldermort. He in my opinion is too nice. If it wasn't for JK Rowlings stance on an all British/European Cast, the character would have been greatly realised. In my opinion either John Malkovich or Willen Dafoe would have been amazing in the role. Miranda Richardson, despite giving a great performance as Rita Skeeter, is just too pretty for the role. If you grew up in England during the 1980s, many would know that Richardson was a pin up, and in my POV still is. Brendon Gleeson however is perfect casting for Moody, he has the appearance and the behaviour. I hope he continues. As for the kids, Radcliffe gets worse as time goes on. Whilst Watson and Grint have 'Wasted Talent' written over their CV's, I hope they leave the Hogwarts set and enlist in another production. Robert Pattison as Cedric Diggory surprised me with his performance, shame he isn't younger cause he would be fantastic for the Harry Potter role. Whilst Katie Leung as Cho Chang is beyond description since she is rarely seen, also she's annoying. Overall this film lacked all the imagination that made the book great. Not recommended for either HP fans nor for the uninitiated.