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Feb 28, 2006
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Widescreen Two-Disc Deluxe Edition) (Harry Potter 4)
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
EAN: 0012569764538
Format: AC-3
Number Of Items: 2
Release Date: 2006-03-07
Running Time: 157
Studio: Warner Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: 2005-11-18
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| The latest entry in the Harry Potter saga could be retitled Fast Times at Hogwarts,
where finding a date to the winter ball is nearly as terrifying as
worrying about Lord Voldemort's return. Thus, the young wizards' entry
into puberty (and discovery of the opposite sex) opens up a rich mining
field to balance out the dark content in the fourth movie (and the
stories are only going to get darker). Mike Newell (Four Weddings and a Funeral)
handily takes the directing reins and eases his young cast through
awkward growth spurts into true young actors. Harry (Daniel Radcliffe,
more sure of himself) has his first girl crush on fellow student Cho
Chang (Katie Leung), and has his first big fight with best bud Ron
(Rupert Grint). Meanwhile, Ron's underlying romantic tension with
Hermione (Emma Watson) comes to a head over the winter ball, and when
she makes one of those girl-into-woman Cinderella entrances, the boys'
reactions indicate they've all crossed a threshold.
But don't worry, there's plenty of wizardry and action in Goblet of Fire.
When the deadly Triwizard Tournament is hosted by Hogwarts, Harry finds
his name mysteriously submitted (and chosen) to compete against wizards
from two neighboring academies, as well as another Hogwarts student.
The competition scenes are magnificently shot, with much-improved CGI
effects (particularly the underwater challenge). And the climactic
confrontation with Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes, in a brilliant bit of
casting) is the most thrilling yet. Goblet, the first
installment to get a PG-13 rating, contains some violence as well as
disturbing images for kids and some barely shrouded references at
sexual awakening (Harry's bath scene in particular). The 2 1/2-hour
film, lean considering it came from a 734-page book, trims out subplots
about house-elves (they're not missed) and gives little screen time to
the standard crew of the other Potter films, but adds in more
of Britain's finest actors to the cast, such as Brendan Gleeson as
Mad-Eye Moody and Miranda Richardson as Rita Skeeter. Michael Gambon,
in his second round as Professor Dumbledore, still hasn't brought
audiences around to his interpretation of the role he took over after
Richard Harris died, but it's a small smudge in an otherwise spotless
adaptation. --Ellen A. Kim | | | | | | | | | | | | potlight customer reviews:
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Summary: WAIT TO RELEASE ON "HD DVD" BY SUMMER
Comment:
All new and old titles going to comes out in "HD DVD" this summer! If u
DVD collector like I am Then stop buying any DVDs, Just rent instead
for now!!. I Owen over thousand DVDs in pass 10 years and STOP buying
DVDS since DEC/05 ...Because all old and new titles going release on
"HD DVDS" & hit store this summer! Then start buying DVDS again
like I will do. Included this movie ...U get crystal clear picture and
sound. I stopped buying any DVDS for while now!! I guess better wait
then be sorry!!!
Summary: Afraid of CGI?
Comment:
I'm a huge fan of both the HP books and the films, and I must say that
the Goblet of Fire movie is the best of the 4. However, that being
said, I got the distinct impression that Mike Newell was afraid of
using CGI characters (mainly Dobbie), thereby changing a lot of the
book unnecessarily to eliminate or minimize its use. I realize there's
no way to fit 700+ pages into a 2 1/2 hour movie, but staying at least
close to the original story would've been nice.
I hope the
director of Order of the Phoenix has actually read the book and plans
to stick a little closer to Jo Rowling's story.
Summary: Don't complain that it's not the same
Comment:
First I would like to say for those who complain about parts being cut
off(...)I would not like to sit all day in the theater ,boring!I'd like
to say the special efects are faboulos and the actors did a great job!I
really like the books, most of my friend's love the movie(who
doesn't?). To all of the actor's on the movie,good luck on the next
film!
Summary: Harry Is Growing Up
Comment:
Much darker than its predecessors, "Goblet of Fire" takes Harry and his
friends into a darker corner of the wizarding world. There are dragons,
mermaids, a wicked maze, a new Dark Arts teacher(of course!), and
something that hasn't been in the first three films so far--death.
Without giving away too much, just know that "Goblet" takes the viewer
straight into the wizarding world, leaving out the Dursleys, trims up
the book that it is based on and attempts to give the viewer the
meat-and-potatoes version of the novel.
The acting is superb,
perhaps the best of the film series. Daniel Radcliffe has grown quite
well into his role as young Harry Potter, who is only beginning his
years of teenage angst. Emma Watson has blossomed into a lovely young
lady, but Hermione is still just as prissy as she was before. Rupert
Grint has grown up more than any of the other characters both
physically and as an actor. He has a solid handle on Ron. His twin
elder brothers, Fred and George, get a little more spotlight in this
film, and Oliver and James Phelps prove to the crowd that they are
solid comic performers in this story. Ginny Weasley(Bonnie Wright)
returns in a supporting role. Robbie Coltrane gets big and tall as
Hagrid once again(but in a smaller role). Of course, Draco(Tom Felton)
and his gang are around to torment Harry, but they take a backseat to
the Tri-Wizard tournament.
Other returning characters include
Dumbledore(Michael Gambon), Snape(Alan Rickman), Flitwick(Warwick
Davis), and all of the other teachers from Hogwart's, not to mention
Jason Isaacs as the wicked Lucius Malfoy. New characters include
Brendan Gleeson as Mad-Eye Moody, Miranda Richardson as the hilarious
Rita Skeeter, Jospeh Fiennes as Voldemort, and Katie Leung as Cho
Chang. Three pivotal new characters, the Tri-Wizard competitors, are
also introduced in "Goblet." They are first-time actor Stanislav
Ianevski as the athletic Viktor Krum, the lovely Clemence Poesy as
Fleur Delacour, and Robert Pattinson as the honorable and trustworthy
Cedric Diggory.
The story moves at the fastest pace of any of
the films so far. There is some rather rough-and-tumble editing at
points in the movie, but you have to give the director, Mike Newell, a
mulligan for that considering the length of the book it is based on.
The special effects have greatly improved, and are nearly flawless.
Newell moves the story along at a smooth and quick trot, making the
nearly two-and-a-half hour flick move along nicely.
This is
definitely the darkest film so far. Folks who brought their young
children to the first three films should preview this before allowing
their youngsters to watch it. A good film to measure this against as
far as the PG-13 rating goes is any of the "Lord of the Rings" films.
If your child can handle that, they can handle "Goblet."
*Potential Spoilers*
The
death of a prominent character may make this film a little tough for
youngsters to view. Definitely watch the last thirty or so minutes of
this film without your child before they can see it. When Voldemort
makes his return, he is a grotesque creature, and Wormtail(Timothy
Spall) quickly extinguishes one of the major characters in this tale.
Also, the language is a tad bit stronger on this film than in the others.
The
opening sequence at the Quidditch World Cup comes to a violent end, so
you might be wary of that before letting your youngsters view as well.
Other
than these particular moments, most of this story will be no worse than
the other three. This is an all-around good film, and I don't mean to
take away from it by listing these few moments. However, I don't think
that my daughter, who has viewed the other films, should see the ending
of this film until she's a little older.
The enchanted candy
is gone, this is a darker and more violent Harry Potter. Still, I
highly recommend it to fans of the books and the films, as well as
anyone who enjoys fantasy flicks.
Highly recommended.
Summary: The Best $H!T
Comment:
And it's gottin more Aggressive. Harry tells Mofloy the he doesn't give
a damn what mofloys father thinks. The New Defents Against the Dark Art
Teacher was agressive then the other three. And Past characters are
returning, Voldomort, Martle, Mofloy's Father. There's always magical
exciment in a new harry potter movei. Thats Why I can't wait till the
Summer of 2007 when Order of Phoinex will be coming!
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Posted at 07:57 am by wigla
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