Product: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
Rating: 4.0
The best one yet..
I must confess to being disappointed with the previous three movies. The trouble with adapting books so well known and loved is the fear of deviating from the book, and thereby alienating fans.The first two films of this series included much of the detail of the novels but this detracted from their impact as stand alone movies. I found that the third movie still left me feeling detached from the characters.Director Mike Newell has put his own stamp on this movies. He has cut excess characters and inessential subplots and focussed on the main characters. As a result the younger cast members are given the freedom to explore their acting talents and put their own spins on their parts. For the first time, I felt fear, excitement and laughter. I was involved in the film and cared about what happened to the characters.For those who were disappointed that there were differences between the film and the book, there had to be; they are different beasts and need to be approached in different ways. I just hope that the director of the next movie keeps up the good work.