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Rating: 7/10 (25 March 2006)

Before I start I must just point out I am a big fan of Harry Potter. I have read all the books a number of times and love the first three movies, which I think did the books justice. It makes me a bit of a geek, I know, but there it is. So what did geek boy think of the fourth film.
Well, I knew it was going to be difficult with a book so long, coupled with the fact that it's my favourite. I was disappointed. Don't get me wrong there were excellent scenes through out the film, the dragon challenge, the black lake challenge etc. The acting has got better from the young cast, the lighter touches of humour worked well but it was not enough. It felt rushed, having the schools turn up for the tournament so soon after the film started was wrong. We didn't see enough of the quiddich world cup, which could have been spectacular. It didn't gel for me. I know this all sounds a bit petty, and I admit that it is an enjoyable few hours and well worth a watch. Hell I have bought it on DVD, though I expect I was hoping to find they had added another hour to it. Alas no.