My Review

Rating: 8/10 (18 November 2005)

OK. Well, I could bore everyone will the usual "Oh, the setting was magnificent... blah blah blah" HOWEVER! ( Did you notice that Snape particularly likes this little saying?) First and foremost I must comment on the characterization of Dumbeldore.
First of all, and I suppose this could be classified as a teeny little spoiler, was it ever implied that it would be in Dumbledore's nature to grab Harry around the neck and basically throttle him in a fit of anger? No way, never. I could go on for pages and pages concerning Dumbledore's good natured character, but I'm sure all of you who have read the books will know that. I was severely disappointed with that aspect of the film, which should have been handled more appropriately considering Dumbledore is a rather important character.
One other thing that I was disappointed about was the final task of the tournament. Where was the spider and other creepy crawlies? It seemed the only thing that the maze was capable of was swallowing the champions up! A little more action would have been nice.
As for casting, I feel that Rita Skeeta was excellently done, as the same with Voldemort. Viktor Krum was a little too good-looking for how he had been described in the book, but nevertheless effective.
Since it was rather unavoidable that the story be changed a little, I guess, despite rather noticeable differences, they handed it quite well. I do give credit on that account as well as many others, and overall it was a brilliant film.
The humour was well done as well. I wasn't expecting it to be so funny, but it was tastefully done. I particularly enjoyed Snape hitting the boys on the head... and Ron's muttered "Piss off..." (I apologise if that is considered an obscenity, although it is a quote.) That sent me into hysterics! Overall one of my favourites, but then again I say that about each of them...