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AUGUST 17, 2005 at 1:25 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Movies Online
We previously posted
reports from fans who were lucky enough to catch a screening of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in Chicago last month, now additional interviews with some fans are on-line.
From Amanda:
It was more than satisfying for the most enthusiastic of Potter fans. Moaning Myrtle lit up the screen, she was a comedic highlight! Although a lot was left out from the book, the screen writers captured the essence and detail of J.K. Rowling’s original masterpiece. Professor Moody was exactly as I had envisioned him while reading the books, and Alan Rickman was excellent once again as the slimy yet intriguing Professor Snape. The details and intensity of the graveyard scene were amazing. Ralph Fiennes is very good as You-Know-Who. I think this film stands alone, even without the books, as a magnificent piece of film making. Experienced Potter fans, as well as newcomers to the series, will enjoy the film and leave the theater exhilarated.
From Jen:
This film will be visually fantastic. It’s going back to the traditional feel of the first two, instead of the weirdness of the 3rd. They have taken liberty with the storyline, changing things that might cause problems in future storylines, and it makes me wonder if J.K. Rowling approved the changes. Also, Madame Maxine does not look like I thought she would, she’s a lot taller and thinner than Hagrid and I thought they were supposed to be about the same size. It’s ok that they left out SPEW, Winky, and Dobby because the story was fine without that stuff. Miranda Richardson is really good as Rita Skeeter, I really liked seeing the Quick Quills. Barty Crouch was perfect, and Mad Eye Moody was great. The kids are ageing very well, but I thought Fleur looked too young since she is supposed to be 17. The graveyard scene will be awesome when it is finished, and seeing Lord Voldemort’s transformation process is very, very cool. The dragon scene will be great too. Overall I think it was faithful to the book to a point, but they took a lot of liberties. My favorite scene was watching Malfoy get beat around as a ferret! It’s not a violent movie, but the part with Wormtail cutting off his hand was pretty bad! If kids have read the books, which are scarier anyway, they should be ok to watch the movie. Any parents that are concerned about the violence should read the books before taking their kids to the theater!
Thanks to Pat for the link.
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Witch
Points: 829
HPMommy says:
I'm just afraid that when I see it I won't be able to separate the entertainment of the film from the story in the book and look at them as two separte things...I think they need to stick much closer to the book than they have.
Posted Aug 31, 2005 at 1:41 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 370
Hermione "Hermy" Granger says:
They were great summaries. Gosh I can't wait for the film it's so exciting! I hope they haven't cut anything too drastically... I could honestly say I wouldn't care how long the movie was, seeing the world of Harry right in front of you is a great thrill!
Posted Aug 31, 2005 at 3:36 AM EST
Witch
Points: 564
val_the_pyro07 says:
Very interesting, very interesting indeed.
Posted Aug 31, 2005 at 8:53 PM EST
The Chosen One
Points: 9948
Gryffindor Dude says:
Haha I must agree Moaning Myrtle is hilarious. I can't wait to see her in GoF. I hope they didn't replace her actress or anything.
Posted Aug 31, 2005 at 9:48 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1353
Sabrina13 says:
I can't wait the movies going to be brilliant. Not long now...
Posted Sep 3, 2005 at 11:58 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 370
deekaypee says:
Two points:
1) I like that the fan responses give people a chance to decide if the films are for younger HP readers. Lots of folks saying something to the effect, "this one's darker." Good to know.
2) Most interesting comment? Amanda's claim that, "I think this film stands alone, even without the books, as a magnificent piece of film making." Okay, so that sounds a little hyperbolic, but I was heartened by the idea that the film was solid one its own. Hopefully we'll see some good filmmaking.
Posted Sep 5, 2005 at 2:46 AM EST
Kathe Mera Kalimera
Points: 7720
dominor says:
I found all the comments fantastic,i can't wait for the movie to come out!!I wish i could be one of the fans that interviewed...LUCKY ONES!!!!
Posted Sep 5, 2005 at 4:23 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 94
Your Shining Knight says:
Woot WOOT! ferret scene i am so happy!!!! it is gona be awsome!!
Posted Sep 6, 2005 at 12:37 AM EST
Student
Points: 286
Prue Witch says:
I cant wate ro go sea that moive!
Posted Sep 6, 2005 at 4:56 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1086
DRU587 says:
Incredible quotes. A lot more descriptive than I thought they would be when I first clicked on the link to the article. Really excites me about the movies and furthers my thoughts on how they would be. I'm glad they're going back to how the first two were, because the third was my least favorite movie.
Posted Sep 11, 2005 at 10:52 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2424
bonniewrightrulz says:
I dont think it was a violent movie.And they dont show Wormtail cutting his hand off,he is about to and then they switch it back to harry.
Posted Jul 8, 2008 at 3:47 PM EST
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