Product: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
Rating: 5.0
Let's Be Serious...
Do not underestimate this film, which often occurs when we hold a movie to the standard of literature. Take this movie for what it is, another fun and exciting chapter in the Harry Potter MOVIE franchise and not a page for page rendition of the book. I strongly feel, given that the producers didn't want to split the 'Goblet' into two films, that this was as close to the book as they could make it. The major portions of the book, what will be important for the following movies, the relationships, the overall plot, were maintained. Now that the books exceed three hundred pages, more than double them actually, it would be unfair for us to compare. We're dealing with seven hundred pages being whittled to roughly one hundred and fifty pages of script, a minute per page. What could and needed to be put in, was, what could regrettably be cut, was. Just know the movie is fast-paced, interesting, and a lot of fun to watch unfold. There are greatly improved perfomances, new cast members that completely capture their character, amazing scenery, and just as amazing cgi. I don't feel many people could sit through a film, any film, that is much longer. Just think of Titanic. The English Patient. Forget craft. I hate them on the basis that watching them is an endurance test. Overall, I think this is the best of the Harry Potter movies and a stepping stone in the right direction toward the latter half of the series.