stormhawk2018 One of the greatest successes of the series (a term that I think is more appropriate than Harry Potter's hackneyed and bombastic saga) is that it "grows" along with its potential readers. That is to say, a supposed model reader who with 10 years old read the first book in 1997, would read the last one with 20 years. And that tender infant that vibrated with the antics of Potter and his friends has grown up and has learned that in the world there is terrorism and war, love and sex, differences and injustices; therefore, one of the great merits of J. K. Rowling is that his series moves from the carelessness of childhood to increasingly mature and rugged issues.For the first time in the series, in GOF the fantastic universe expands, and new cultures appear, even if they are more picturesque groups than anything else, like the Durmstrangs school from Bulgaria (and that supposedly "comes from the north", from the north of where ?, please, someone bought a world atlas to J.K. Rowling), dressed like Russians and rough as hell, and the Beauxbatons school from France, more corny than imagine. However, the Death Eaters, acolytes of Lord Voldemort, whose acts of unusual violence sow terror among the magician community and demand the arrival of a new world order, make their appearance. Nor are there any classic features that play so much in each episode: the laurels are here for Alastor Moody; without forgetting the ultimate attraction, Lord Voldemort.The film is structured around the Triwizard Tournament and the three tests that compose it; three crazy tests that Harry Potter must face to show everyone that he is a guy capable of breaking the rules to achieve his goals; three tests whose filming, editing and editing leave much to be desired. While the former has its own, it gives the feeling that the fight against the dragon was for more emotions. The second one, was so-so. But the third ... suffers from emotion on all four sides, is an overwhelming relief. Fortunately, it is the scene that precedes the resurrection of Lord Voldemort. In a spooky and ornate decor (which seems to want to show off its status as a set) Lord Voldemort finally acquires corporeal consistency and the camera does not have to fall in love with its ugliness. This scene even gets one to forget the plubbed teenage intrigues that he has been forced to witness.

Torrin-McFinn77 I thought the original novel to Goblet of Fire was a little underwhelming but it was still fun. That Quidditch match at the beginning of the novel seemed unnecessary and the film cut out the Dursley scenes completely. But here we get the comeback of a certain wizard and Harry's role in the battles to come. The special effects were well done and there was a lot cut out but it did its job. Some might like this better than the novel because it's more condensed. But you be the judge. As for me, I can't decide which is better; they're both good, the novel and the movie.

AndrewHeaney1 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was directed by Mike Newell and once again stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, and Michael Gambon. It follows the TriWizard Tournament, a very dangerous tournament that happens every several years at Hogwarts, and two other Wizarding schools come to participate.The Tournament usually has three wizards over the age of seventeen, one from each school, that will participate in various life-threatening activities, including getting past dragons and whatnot. Unfortunately, this year a fourth person is mysteriously picked by the choosing Goblet of Fire- and yes, of course it's Harry Potter. From then on comes some mystery about who did that, while bigger threats seem to be brewing to the sides.I'll first give credit for what it excluded from the book of the same name. For one, the entirety of the House-Elf subplot is cut out, something that I thought was complete filler and I am so glad it was cut out. There are minute changes that somewhat bother me, specifically (SPOILER) cutting out the Quiddich Tournament, which was built up a lot in the movie, having Dumbledore ask Harry about him putting his name in the Goblet like a madman and not calmly like the book, and completely changing the last tournament, which in the book included mysterious creatures like a Sphinx, but in the movie it's... just a bunch of dangerous vines. Scary? Not really. Interesting? Not as much as different creatures like a Sphinx or a Boggart. I've said this before, it's an adaptation. Changes can be made. But these changes did not enhance the film in any way from the book.But aside from these changes and the fact that I would have to question the logistics of both the villain's plans and how seemingly not appropriate the Tournament can be, I have very few problems with this film. There's a lot more going for it than against it.A lot of twists and turns happen throughout the film, ones that you do not see coming (if you haven't read the book, at least). The characters are all likable, and there's plenty of emotional investment for me when I want to see the characters make it. While the directing and cinematography isn't as good as the previous installment, it is made up for by showing interesting new ideas and settings, building up this magical world even more.It's a very solid, entertaining entry to the franchise, one that I genuinely really like and wholeheartedly recommend.RATING:8/10

invisibleunicornninja This movie is pretty bad. The acting and effects are worse than the previous movies. The plot is full of holes. The filler outweighs the story. Nearly every element falls apart when you try to apply logic to what's happening. Yes, this movie is entertaining. Yes, this movie is stupid. I'd only recommend watching this movie if you are already invested in the series.