The best "Harry Potter" yet. To the fans, don't judge the film to harshly.

Rating: 10/10 (19 November 2005)

"Goblet of Fire" made some people eat their words. "Harry Potter" is not just a kiddie franchise. "Goblet" is mature, adult (but not in porn-like adult), and scary. I don't think PG-13 (or 12A for Brits)films are meant for the kiddies.
My first reaction to hearing the news of the running time was basically, "It's impossible. They can't fit it all." And they couldn't fit it all, but one has to think about what they're saying. In any film adaptation of any book, especially Harry Potter, one has to separate the books from the films. Harry Potter has its books, and it has its films, so the important thing to remember when seeing this is deciding if the atmosphere and the spirit, not the facts, of the books are there. And with "Goblet", they atmosphere and spirit were in every shot, with every note of the score. Overall, "Goblet" was the best "Harry" film yet.
Since the point of my review is to persuade people into seeing it and liking it, I will only talk about the good points, which outweighed the bad. Patrick Doyle is now the new composer filling in the shoes of beloved-by-Harry-Potter-fans composer, John Williams. While Doyle hasn't composed any memorable themes for "Harry Potter" yet, his music is the key to creating the atmosphere of every scene. The opening tune is really captivating, and features a minor-key version of "Hedwig's Theme" and the music in the scene in which Cedric dies made the scene a lot more emotional than what it could have been without the music. But I still give props to the actors in that scene as well.
Mike Newell has brought more out of the characters than J.K. Rowling has transferred to the pages of the book (but J.K.R. still kicks literary a$$)I thought that in this new film, Snape and McGonagall were very funny, Snape in a darker way. I also loved the scene in which they were speaking with Dumbledore after Harry was chosen for the Tournament. Neville was quite funny, and also, Mike Newell made his part larger to foreshadow a slightly closer relationship with Harry in the fifth film. When Neville moaned, "Oh, my God! I've killed Harry Potter!" the theater was in uproar. Props to Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, and Matthew Lewis! Plus, who could forget the new, more human Voldemort portrayed by Ralph Fiennes? His makeup was really weird/creepy/awesome, and his personality was so much like the book. He talked quite smoothly and calmly, but in a malicious fashion. The only time he expressed anger was when Harry escaped, which was perfect! Props to Ralph Fiennes and to Mike Newell for making him that way!
And last, but most definitely not the least, actually the most important, sort of, Dan, Rupert, and Emma, the golden trio! Many can remember in the first film when Harry's main reaction was something along the lines of "Oh my God, what the crap!?!??" and a lot of wide eyes and open-hanging jaws. As he slowly gained a personality, ahem, and finally had one in the fourth film, Dan made sure to give it his all, or at least it's evident. He has brought a lot to Harry's character in the fourth film, such as comedy and emotion. Referring to the Cedric death scene, or the part when Harry takes his body back to Hogwarts, I recall that I said that the music made it more sad. I sort of have to eat my words, because despite the music, Dan could have made it sad by itself. It's hard to cry on cue, people, and being one who cracks smiles during crying scenes and stuff like that, I did not crack even a small smirk. Dan is one of the most talented under-18 actors all over the world. Also, Emma brought much more to Hermione than snobbishness and smarts. She actually had herself a boyfriend, sort of. Once again, Emma stunned us. Lastly, Rupert was really funny, as always, but made so many people gape at his anger, especially his "Piss off" comment. Excellent job, Dan, Rupert, and Emma! So what are you sitting and reading this for? Go see "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" right now!!!!!!