Plot

Rating: Null/10 (11 December 2005)

I am very disappointed with the way that they butchered the plot of the fourth Harry Potter book when it was made into a film. They skipped many important parts, and the parts they did include were short and not satisfying to myself (ie. Quidditch World Cup). I was disappointed in the lack of linear-acy. It was hard to follow what was going on, as large periods of time were skipped over. I knew only because I had read the book. And why is Ludo Bagman not in the movie? And where are Dobby and Winky? Sirius was supposed to be in Hogsmede, and they were supposed to go see him and bring him chicken. He was also supposed to be in the hospital wing with Harry at the end, and Snape is supposed to finally know its him. The third task was also butchered, as there were no magical creatures inside. The disagreement of Fudge and Dumbledore was entirely skipped over at the end. The champions should have had more to do with the movie.
Although I am disappointed, I must say that some scenes were quite well done, including the first and second tasks, as well as the scene where Voldemort comes back. I also enjoyed the fact that Krum said next to nothing, if anything, and found that absolutely hilarious.
All in all, I am very curious to find out how they will bridge the gaps they made in the fifth movie. It will most definitely be interesting.