Very Well Made

Rating: 9/10 (30 November 2005)

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is one of the best of the series. I found it pretty entertaining, especially i am in the middle of preparing for final exams. It captured most of the main points of the book. The Triwizard Tournament was accurate, even though some parts were missing. Near the ending the graveyard scene was very detailed, considering it is such important turning point of the Harry Potter series. It was very well done and true to the book.
The acting was good for most of the characters, but there is one small part that i found not so true to the book. It was when Harry's name got nominated by the Goblet of Fire, then Dumbledore almost strangled our poor Harry. The emotion was too strong, and is different from the Dumbledore i know from the book who was always calm and wise.
The special effects are very good. The dragons are really cool, even though they were much smaller than what i have imagined. It was pity they didn't show all four combatants' battling for the golden egg though.
The story for the Goblet Fire is much darker than the previous three. I think it is not very suitable for younger viewers. However, older fans will enjoy it.
Over all, the Goblet of Fire is very well made, but i found it was kind of rushed (considering they have to put the story of a dictionary size book into a 2.5 hours movie). People who had read the book should have no problem follow it, but i think people whop never read the book will be kind of lost.