Alright adaption - poor film

Rating: 6/10 (14 December 2005)

Initially I was not going to see Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire because of my growing disillusionment with the franchise and the belief that it was undeserving of the massive economic success it enjoyed.
Unfortunately several weeks past and, feeling 'socially' obligated to see it, reluctantly attended a session with a couple of friends.
My first main problem with Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was the length - it was simply too long to maintain the audience's attention. The dialogue wasn't bad, but more often than not, Danniel Radcliffe seemed to be grunting, rather than acting. Many people have grown accustomed to the actors, saying "they've grown into their roles". I personally, still despise Ron and Harry. Hermione's lines are so short, or infrequent, that it is quite difficult to guage the depth of her portrayal.
Goblet of Fire automatically assumes that you have already read the book and plunges into twists and plot idiosyncracies which would be difficult to understand if one hasn't.
Altogther, GoF simply isn't a good book to translate into a film - the plot is too extended, there are too many characters and no happy ending. In addition, there is no buildup of tension: the book and film just cruise along developing story until the final confrontation with Voldemort.
6/10 - Mainly because I'm feeling generous