Best of the series.

Rating: 8/10 (14 January 2006)

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the darkest, most tragic Harry Potter movie yet, and it makes it all the more enjoyable. In this film, Harry finally meets Lord Voldemort face to face. I must say I was very pleased with this entry in the Harry Potter series. It was done just right. When Alfonso Cauron took over for Chris Colombus with the third film, he screwed up the style, but now Mike Newell brings the style back to its roots.
As you would expect, a huge amount of the book has been cut out, but Mike Newell did a great job deciding what needed to stay, and what could go. He still makes a great film out of what he has. I was a bit disappointed that the Dursley's were cut out, but it's only a minor flaw.
The performances, as always, are great. Brenden Gleeson is great as the new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher, and Ralph Fiennes' three minute role as Lord Voldemort is well worth the wait. This is the perfect example of what a Harry Potter film should be.
8/10