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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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Slytherin's G Unit
Points: 6727
Billie Loves Adie says:
Yay!!! Ferret scene is in! Awesome. I can't wait to see the movie. This only makes it seem more exciting.
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 7:00 PM EST
Squib
Points: 133
»dAy DrEaMeR« says:
I can't wait to see the movie!! it sounds awesome. i hope those things that are way off from the book are not too many
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 7:25 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1987
tigerlili_08 says:
1st off - hp_fan206 I think your Orlando avatar is gorgeous ;)
Hem - those reviews sounded excellent! Im SO excited that they left in the ferret scene!! :D Most of the reviews mention that Rita S. & LV turned out well! Yay. Rock on GOF
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 7:31 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 316
HP_fan_4ever says:
That's really great review. I cant wait to see the movie!!
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 9:20 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1234
Krum says:
I am so excited for this movie. It is going to be amazing. Have you seen the newest teaser. Wow.
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 10:34 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 63
matley says:
Man! I just cant wait now to watch it.
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 11:25 PM EST
Chief Auror
Points: 15502
auror_potter says:
Man all of these people make the movie sound so cool and I can't wait to see it!
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 11:35 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1970
Jekca says:
Someday I shall get in on a screening, I just know it! And it will be for a movie that I would be so happy to see! I just know...
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 11:48 PM EST
Squib
Points: 122
XxMLExX says:
Sounds like another great HP flim! I am soo stoked!!!
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 11:48 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 479
jenjen220 says:
OOOOH!!! Those people who got to go are so lucky!! I begged my mom to take me...but she said no. I really can't wait one more second to see it but i guess I'll have to... I can't wait to see Malfoy as a ferett...
Posted Aug 21, 2005 at 12:03 AM EST
Hogwarts Valedictorian
Points: 2807
Lily*R/Hr says:
Agh they are so lucky! I would kill to see GoF before it came out, I can't wait, and it sounds like it's gonna be even better than the third. Yay!
Posted Aug 21, 2005 at 1:34 AM EST
Student
Points: 219
-Francesca- says:
I'm so excited for the 4th movie and I can wait no longer!
Posted Aug 21, 2005 at 2:41 AM EST
Student
Points: 217
Weasley is my king!!!! says:
Great comments.
Dissapointed that they left out SPEW though, and dobby, and i wanted to see winky.
But overall it sounds great and LV's transformation....cool
Posted Aug 21, 2005 at 5:31 AM EST
Witch
Points: 803
ShiningShina says:
Hahaha YES!!! The ferret is in there for sure! This one sounds so much better, I can't wait to see it!
Posted Aug 21, 2005 at 11:57 AM EST
Wind Made Solid
Points: 2579
GryffindorGrad99 says:
*It’s going back to the traditional feel of the first two, instead of the weirdness of the 3rd*
That's good to hear. I love PoA but I know I'm going to like this one better. Those people are so lucky to have a chance to see the movie early!!
Posted Aug 21, 2005 at 12:02 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 27
alliikat says:
I think the movie is gonna be great. The graveyard scene sounds really cool. And i can't wait to see Draco bouncing around as a ferret. I can't wait to see the dragon scene either. Book 4 is my favorite book besides 6 so i think it will be my favorite movie so far.
Posted Aug 21, 2005 at 12:23 PM EST
Minister of Modest
Points: 6090
harryandhermioneforeva says:
It would have been so cool to see the movie before anyone else. but of course I am never one of the lucky ones. too bad maybe next time.
Posted Aug 21, 2005 at 1:16 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1357
swiffy says:
Great comments, lucky people! I cant wait till the movie comes out! It sounds awesome and I bet they'll make it even more awesome.
Posted Aug 21, 2005 at 3:50 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1090
Octavian Petronius says:
I would say that things are almost as I pictured them. I mean everyone will have a different image in their head at least to some extent. But, what I've seen so far has pretty much squared with my visions.
Posted Aug 21, 2005 at 5:36 PM EST
The Golden Snidget
Points: 3157
Mrs. Phineas Nigellus says:
I agree about Madame Maxime. But I'm also extremely excited that it was said that it wouldn't be the same kind of "weirdness" as the last one. I really didn't like PoA that much, and my fave book is GoF so I'm happy.
Posted Aug 21, 2005 at 5:36 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2256
Harry Houdini says:
Another bunch of good reviews. I expected them not to cover everything in the book. I am glad they think the movie stayed close to the main story plot.
Posted Aug 21, 2005 at 6:51 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 385
MakeshiftMoon says:
I know some people are going to think I'm crazy for saying this, but I wouldn't go to a screening of the Goblet of Fire even if I got the chance. I would much rather just see it when it's completely finished. These are great review, though.
Posted Aug 21, 2005 at 9:14 PM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4464
PowerGranger says:
I expected the reports from the sneak peek to have many more spoilers, but I guess some of the more amazing things hadn't been finished yet. Unlike with the books, I don't mind spoilers with the movies so it's great to get any advanced info.
Posted Aug 21, 2005 at 9:32 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 443
headmaster tsclose says:
They are soooo lucky that they got to be the ones who got to screen the movie. Why don't I ever get to do things like that? Gosh.. Oh well, I still very excited and anticipating the movie. It's going to be so great.
Posted Aug 21, 2005 at 9:49 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1329
MeLJeL says:
As long as they didn't leave out any of the really good parts of GoF I think it'll be a great movie. I'm really looking forward to the graveyard and dragon scenes. The underwater scenes in the lake should be interesting too.
Posted Aug 21, 2005 at 11:10 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 787
Beyondfreedom3 says:
I am glad I did not get to see this preview. I am very curious, and I enjoy the comments by the people who did, but I want to see the special effects fully finished. Those will make this movie. The three tasks alone will need a great deal of special effects. I wonder if they saw green screen or what?
Posted Aug 21, 2005 at 11:25 PM EST
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