Product: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
Rating: 1.0
Bad Direction, Script and (Often) Acting...
I have to agree with the other 1 star reviews. Emma Watson overacts, Dumbledore has none of the warmth, wisdom, and charm that Richard Harris brought to the character (as written in the books as well). These are very likely the director's fault, as much as the actors.Hearing the director call HP: The Goblet of Fire "a thriller" explained a lot of his choices to me. (All of them...bad.) The movie kept things that moved the frenzied action and effects quickly along, but omitted things that revealed many important factors of the characters and plot.Again, this failure rests with a director who does not understand how clever fantasy and adventure--with characters you actually believe in and care about--can add up to GENUINE suspense and entertainment.Goblet fails on so many important levels of performance (Dumbledore and Hermione) and story. Too bad, because the budget is clearly a generous one. But, again, special effects can not save a badly written script, badly told.