Dumbledore Lacking in Character Study

Rating: 3/10 (17 November 2005)

While the movie was generally entertaining, there were just certain things that true Harry Potter fans are simply not going to be able to be able to overlook. The major one, in my opinion, is Dumbledore.
Since when does Dumbledore push Harry around and yell at him? I don't think that this has EVER happened. He tends to be a more subdued character who is very understated in everything he does. Dumbledore is not the type to yell; instead, he reasons and kindly scolds students, especially Harry. NEVER, EVER would he yell in Harry's face much less push Harry around, question his own spell-work or for one second believe that Harry Potter put his own name in the Goblet of Fire. IT IS JUST NOT POSSIBLE! Other problems for fans of the book will include: Krum, who comes off as a pompous oaf who is very much into himself and not at all impressed by Harry or even slightly interested in him. The whole scene about the Quidditch Cup and the Death Eaters which comes off as something much bigger than it was in the book. The opening scene at the Riddle house where Barty Crouch, Jr. shows up (DEFINITELY not in the book). The Weird Sisters are definitely not at the Yule Ball, and the Patil sisters are both in Griffindor (Padma is definitely in Ravensclaw).
On top of everything else, I must say that during a good portion of the movie, I felt like I was watching a video game. There was entirely too much CGI throughout the film.
All in all, I must say that I was thoroughly disappointed in this film because there were just certain things that could have been fixed so easily and yet they were left there to ruin the movie for the true fans. Basically, I would recommend seeing the movie if you are out for a good time, but don't expect it to satisfy your lust for a movie that mirrors the book well.