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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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Dragon Rider
Points: 4437
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
Wow! Great comments!! 'Madame maxine does not look like i thought she would'..... 'Fleur lookes too young since she is supposed to be 17...' 'LV's transformation cool...' Wow!
~MP~
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 1:41 AM EST
Obsessive Genius
Points: 3175
FeeLinG_bLuE says:
Wow! The movie sounds AWESOME!!! Can't wait to see it!
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 2:47 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1248
Ivay says:
This sounds very intersting!i cant wait to see the film
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 3:49 AM EST
Northern Belle
Points: 3968
American Angel says:
It seems like people really enjoyed it, and that wasn't even the finished product, so that's a very good sign. Can't wait!!
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 4:46 AM EST
Not the Messiah!
Points: 3735
icabarburus says:
Interesting comments. I'm glad that they stayed faithful to the feel of the book even though they cut a lot of stuff out, but I wasn't too worried because I loved POA as a movie even though it rather different from the book.
Not sure I would have liked to have gone to the advanced screening because I'd prefer to see the final production.
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 4:59 AM EST
Weasley Garden Faerie
Points: 4481
Tamlynn says:
Oooh yummy! More juicy information about the movie. It sounds great! I just wish that it would be here sooner.
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 6:57 AM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
Points: 9743
Isilwen Ciryatan says:
It sounds like they enjoyed the movie. It should turn out great!
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 8:57 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2767
Professor Grubbly-Plank says:
The reviews coming out for GOF are so positive. It sounds like we are going to get a movie that we will like. I know some people will be disapointed, but it sounds good.
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 10:04 AM EST
Student
Points: 246
ToriLuv704 says:
O man i can't wait till November!!!!!!
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 10:10 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1737
HermyG13 says:
I love the fact that everyone who has reported on it says how BIG and different it is from the first three. There hasn't been any complaints about the overall movie which makes me even more eager for November....
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 11:41 AM EST
Witch
Points: 564
nevada pooh says:
The movie sounds awesome if they ever bring the screenings out west I will find a way to see it. I can't wait!!
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 12:11 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1023
hpff_#1 says:
I can't read these anymore because I might just do something illegal to get my hands on this movie. Hmm lets see what can I do: rob Mike Newell in the street, convince Dan Radcliffe that I don't like him for his fame or amazing looks to gt him to trust me enough to let me see the movie, wait till November 18. I think the latter would be easiest and less expensive.
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 12:33 PM EST
Squib
Points: 112
misslindy says:
The movie is coming out on my birthday, and i personally CANNOT wait to see it. i'm agreeing with hpff_#1, i might do something illegal to see it before it comes out!!!
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 12:52 PM EST
Witch
Points: 813
harrypotterfan4eva says:
Oh eveytime i read something on HPANA mentioning GoF, I get so excited! Can't wait!!!!!!!!!
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 12:53 PM EST
Dark Mark Caster
Points: 7648
FireboltFlyr says:
I'm a little jealous of the people in Chicago rite now, but it was only a ruff screening all the good stuff will be shown in November. The movie sounds great... They need to hurry up and get this movie in theaters!!
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 12:55 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1127
Elrond says:
Nicely put, wish I could have seen it myself, guess I'll have to wait for the real thing.
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 1:03 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 465
Eva Walker says:
GOF is going to be the best miove yet! I am sooo excited about this!!
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 1:54 PM EST
Seeker of the Wands
Points: 18200
SunbeamVi says:
That would of been great to see a screening of the Goblet of Fire. It sounds like this movie is going to be awesome! I can't wait to see it.
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 2:56 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1937
Deepti says:
Yeah, I thought Fleur looked a bit young from the pics, but I'm so glad they left in the Ferret scene....I'll go see the movie no matter what they chop and change as long as Draco Malfoy the Amazing Bouncing Ferret features!
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 3:22 PM EST
Hogwart's Ghost
Points: 2604
gemma_barnett1985 says:
Madame Maxime seems to be different than i imagined her, but i still think its brill, can't wait for the film.
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 4:03 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2852
H/HrShipper4Ever says:
Yey we can post comments again.... Well I'm just soooo mad at myself.... I had the oppurtinuty to go and see that sneak preview since I do live in Chicago... Too bad I had to go shopping the whole day... I was even going to call my local theater and see if that preview plays there but I didn't... Ohh well.... I guess I'm going to have to wait like everybody else... I just can't wait until November... I already know what theater I'm going to go and see it and what day and what time... I got everything planned out already... I just can't wait until it finally comes out...
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 5:01 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1208
danradcliffelovr says:
Madame Maxime didn't look at all like I imagined her. But I can't wait to see the movie anyway. It'll be so awesome.
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 5:32 PM EST
Witch
Points: 699
Toph Rox!!! says:
I can't wait to see the movie! I didn't know that Winky and Dobby weren't going to be in the movie. I'm a little dissapointed. Dobby is probably my favorite character in Chamber of Secrets. I wonder how they got around some of the stuff that Winky and Dobby did. Oh well, I guess I'll get over it, maybe
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 5:49 PM EST
Hermione's Twin
Points: 5063
*Miss Hermione Granger* says:
Wow.Its sounds Great!! They seem very happy about it.And a lot of the funny bits are in it likr Malfoy as a ferret.This movie should be my favourite because it`s my favourite book!!!
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 6:19 PM EST
Princess of Nargles
Points: 4137
hp_fan206 says:
Yes! There's the ferret scene! HAHAHA! I can't wait to see that... And especially finding out that Moaning Myrtle is really funny... wow, that is so totally awesome. :) I can't waitttttttttt!
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 6:29 PM EST
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
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