Disappointing entry after the blazing success of Azkaban

Rating: 4/10 (29 November 2005)

Maybe it was just my high expectations after enjoying Prisoner of Azkaban so greatly, but my wife and I were both disappointed by Goblet. The plot seemed to be something of a rehash of Azkaban, Harry wasn't much of a hero (people did things For him and To him, but he didn't do a whole lot to prove what a great guy he was), lots of plot threads were included that didn't seem to be needed (we haven't read the books, but it's painfully obvious when something was included "just because it was in the book"), and there wasn't enough teen angst, which was by far the best part of the movie. Less of trite snoopy reporters! More wistful puppy love! Also, there seemed to be a LOT of logic flaws--many things happen that don't make sense or don't go anywhere. Maybe they're explained in the book (in fact it seems quite likely). Maybe they'll be explained next movie. It's pretty annoying to have to wait two years, if that's the case.
The special effects were nice, but all in all it was a letdown.