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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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Auror
Points: 3345
Frito says:
I can't wait for this movie!!!!! It sounds awesome!!!!! I cannot wait for the ferret scene or for Voldemort's return.... My favorite scene in all of the books.......
though I must disagree with- "the weirdness of the 3rd"
Posted Aug 23, 2005 at 8:09 AM EST
Witch
Points: 674
Marauder Addict says:
All the people who saw it really seemed to like it. This movie is definitely going to be the best of them all! The amazing bouncing ferret... :)
Posted Aug 23, 2005 at 12:00 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 465
Emmy Potter says:
How come everyone gets to go to these things?!?! I wish that I could... It would be so awesome.
Posted Aug 23, 2005 at 1:28 PM EST
Witch
Points: 737
Morgan Evans says:
Oh... I didn't realize that they took out S.P.E.W.!! Oh, well... THey must have felt it wasn't that important to the story line!! It's kind of sad though... I enjoye Hermione going crazy and stalking everyone that refused to join!!
I kind of agree with Jen!! I mean I pictured Madame Maxime to be a lot heavier set, too!! I'm sure it will be fine!!
Posted Aug 23, 2005 at 4:02 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1547
erin4HP says:
It sounds great doesn't it! I'm glad that they cut the whole S.P.E.W thing because it leaves more time for the more interesting things like the triwizard tournament tasks and the yule ball. Roll on November 18th!!!
Posted Aug 23, 2005 at 4:47 PM EST
Witch
Points: 790
The Flying Ford Anglia says:
Great feedback. They raise my expectations for the movie even higher now. I wish there would have been a screening where I am. =(
Posted Aug 23, 2005 at 7:25 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1980
Blackchild420 says:
Those fans are so lucky i wish i could have seen the movie this early!!!!!!!!
I dont think madame maxine looks how she should either but thats okay with me.
Posted Aug 23, 2005 at 10:04 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 23
Calaquendi III says:
WOOOO Ferret WOOO Dragon WOOOO
cant wait Thanks a lot Amanda and Jen!
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 7:30 AM EST
Witch
Points: 755
harrypotter equalslife says:
Wow they are soo lucky. I live in CHICAGO :( but i didnt go! Yes! Im glad they are sticking to the book more.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 12:58 PM EST
Queen of the Yarn Ball
Points: 3829
red&gold says:
I was surprised that they left out Winky... She is sort of important to the book... By not 'doing her job' and letting Barty go free she caused certain events to happen... and by not telling Harry or Dumbledore about the switch she also ultimately caused Barty Sr's death. I know we can't blame her if that is the way of her kind, but still... it is important.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 1:32 PM EST
Student
Points: 228
HermioneGranger999 says:
You guys left some great comments! I'm excited to finally see somebody agree with me that the 3rd movie was wierd, and very excited to hear that the 4th movie is going to be more like the first two. However, i'm very dissapointed about SPEW not being in the movie, as that was a big part of the 4th book...Now how will Harry get the Gillyweed? Good comments, now i'm starting to get excited about about the movie, especially with that new preview out....the music is great! Thnks everybody!
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 2:21 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1805
Swimangel57 says:
The revies sound awesome! I really can't wait for this movie to come out!! I am getting so excited!!!
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 3:13 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1050
Phoenix Lover says:
Great comments! I can't wait for the movie and see Voldemort return. Also I want to see if they change what the dark mark looks like or not. Ow! And I want to see the ball.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 9:43 PM EST
Heiress of Gryffindor
Points: 3537
Nienna Narmolanya says:
Cool!
Those interviews sounds very promising! I guess they had to make some cuts, but if I could have it my way, I would have to include every detail of the book! Well, I can't wait to see it!
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 11:21 PM EST
Mediwitch
Points: 2608
nickyole1 says:
I'm glad that the people who saw the screening were generally satisfied with it. I wish that I could have been invitied to see the screening, too! Oh well.
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 12:53 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 43
dacrules says:
Sometimes I wish that it was coming out tommorow. :). This all sounds so exquizet! I'm so happy! :D.
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 1:45 PM EST
The Dark Knight
Points: 5789
minister for magic says:
THose were great reviews!
I wish I could have been able to see the screening.
I can't wait for the final version!
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 10:27 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1338
Toms_Girl13 says:
Great comments and reveiw! You are so lucky you got to see it in Chicago, and thanks for sharing some details with us! Can't wait til we can all see it!
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 10:32 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1492
*PotterPrincess* says:
Some people are so lucky!!! I would have loved to see the advance screening. I can't wait too see the movie, it's going to be awesome!
Posted Aug 26, 2005 at 6:43 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 27
<3Ron?> says:
wow! thats amzing! i cannot wait until the movie comes out! I am just so jumpy! i wish it would come out sooner! =D!
Posted Aug 26, 2005 at 11:19 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1500
krystle_clear says:
I soooo cant wait for november!!!! i really want to see the ferret seen, i wish i could have seen the advanced screening! i also wanna see the bit where harry gets stuck in the step, and drops the egg, and nearly gets caught by snape, i wonder if there putting that bit in the movie?
Posted Aug 26, 2005 at 11:50 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 17
always_forever says:
Those people that got to interveiw them are soo lucky! Madame Maxine does not look like what I thought she would but it's still good!!
Posted Aug 27, 2005 at 7:21 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 458
#1:HarryPotterFan says:
I cant wait for this movie!!! November isnt that far away!
Posted Aug 28, 2005 at 6:44 PM EST
canon
Points: 2575
gaea says:
Oh Good, Moaning Myrtles in this. She is hilarious.
Posted Aug 29, 2005 at 2:56 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1418
Wanta House Elf says:
I have seen other reports where viewers have had concerns that GoF departs from the book in serious ways -- ways that might impact the plot in future movies. But I haven't seen anything more detailed about those concerns. It makes me a little nervous about the movie!
Posted Aug 30, 2005 at 5:06 PM EST
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
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