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NOVEMBER 5, 2005 at 10:11 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Various
With the premiere of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire just hours away, a few early reviews from publications in the UK have appeared online. One gives it 3 out of 5 stars in what seems more like an recap of the movie than a review, one is a more in-depth review from four kids and their aunt and the last one discusses the actors and the plot.
From The Times
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What's fresh about the Goblet of Fire is the intriguing tension between the feeble and the strong. This has always been Rowling's tug of war. The playground duels between Harry and his peers are as bitter as ever, but there's a delicious sense of anarchy about boarding school life. For the first time we sense what makes Harry tick under pressure.
From the Guardian:
By common consent, among my party at least, this is the best Potter on film yet and, while I'm no expert, I thoroughly enjoyed it. The wit, panache and special effects put you in mind of the best of the Bond films, while the fabulous acting from the likes of Frances de la Tour, Maggie Smith, Miranda Richardson and Robbie Coltrane put me in mind of the St. Trinian's films.
From the Telegraph:
Fear and sadness are expertly portrayed, and no matter how much you love or hate the book you'll have a hard time not getting drawn into this movie.
UPDATE: AICN have also posted a review of the film in which the reviewer gives it a B+, only because there is too much humor in the film.
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Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1741
HarryAssistant says:
Not reading the reviews. Not getting spoiled. Hopefully, UK fans will enjoy the movie today. Just 11 more days for the US.
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 11:23 AM EST
Chief Auror
Points: 15502
auror_potter says:
Those are good reviews I wonder if there will be any bad ones.
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 11:25 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1493
Hedwig4eva says:
Sounds good. I can't wait till I get to see it for myself. Less then 2 weeks now, although it will be a few more days till I actually get to go see it. Accio November 18th!!!
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 11:26 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1823
Veela_gurl says:
Reviews seem to be mixed. I just hope we are not disappointed. I am remaining optimistic. I can't wait until the 18th to find out.
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 11:27 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1578
*sweet_angel_baby* says:
Im not going to read them...but its tempting...ahh no im not gonna look at them :D. I'll just have to wait until the movie comes out in order for me to judge it...which i know will be awesome!!!:D:D:D
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 11:30 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1955
DanFan723 says:
Awesome!!!
How can there be "too much humor"?
♥
ALe
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 11:59 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1348
~*Veela Grl *~ says:
I highly doubt that it should only get 3/5 stars. I think it should deserve 5/5 stars! But I am glad they liked it!
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 12:10 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1448
Wulfric_Brian says:
Really? A B+ just because there's too much humor in the film? I don't understand what's wrong with that. Some parts of the book were meant to be funny, and as long as it's dark at the end, where it needs to be, there's nothing wrong with including a few laughs.
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 12:28 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27754
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
YAY!!!! I cannot wait any more for the movie to come out!!!!
11 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 12:34 PM EST
Boredom's G-Unit
Points: 6616
Hermy's Homeboy says:
Its nice that the reviewers liked it. Makes me feel warm inside.
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 12:55 PM EST
Dan Radcliffe's Lovah
Points: 8780
JaDa Radcliffe says:
Good reviews or not, i am still going to watch the movie.. Heck, i even have the tickets already..=) But the reviews sounds interesting..
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 1:52 PM EST
Witch
Points: 935
fizzingwhizbees says:
I know its gonna be the best film everi. I so cannot wait to see it November 18!
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 2:26 PM EST
Harry's Soul-Mate
Points: 3337
Lea says:
Well, overall we could say they liked it... ;)
I just hope I will like it too, cause if (God forbid!!) I won't, then no review will matter to me!...
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 5:29 PM EST
Heiress of Gryffindor
Points: 3537
Nienna Narmolanya says:
Heh.
I wasn't really expecting to hear about humour in the film. That was never really significant, was it? This one sounds different. Maybe if Mike does a really good job with this film, he might get to do another in the future.
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 5:56 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1345
Dracos_Gurl13 says:
I can't wait for the movie to come out! Accio November 18th! Only 2 more weeks! Hurry!
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 6:03 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1805
Swimangel57 says:
Wow! Those sound great! And the fact that they gave it a B+ because there was too much humor might just be a good thing...
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 6:48 PM EST
The Dark Knight
Points: 5789
minister for magic says:
THose are really good responses.
The movie sounds like it's going to be amazing!
Can't wait for GoF.
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 8:22 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2767
Professor Grubbly-Plank says:
Very few reviewers have ever really liked the movie. I shall wait to see it for my self.
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 8:34 PM EST
Hogwarts Valedictorian
Points: 2807
Lily*R/Hr says:
Of course they're great reviews. Can't wait to see the movie (only 11 days)!!!
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 8:38 PM EST
Witch
Points: 778
stillDUMBLEDORESgirl says:
I am so glad the GoF is so fresh. I can't wait to see it, it is going to be awesome.
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 9:07 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
eh, you win some you loose some. everyone is a critic. i really dont care what other people think about the movie, all i know is that its MY opinion that counts to myself. i can tell the movie is going to be amazing. everyone is just :-P
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 9:28 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1780
TheOtherMinister says:
I always try to avoid those reviews full of spoilers, but I can't help to read at leas the first paragraph. From what I've read, this is going to be way better then POA.
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 9:48 PM EST
Witch
Points: 983
LuNaWaNaBe says:
I'm glad that it is getting great reviews! I cant wait to see it!!!
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 10:38 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1375
'Arry + Hermy says:
Sweet awesome! I know I am going to like this film the best because it is going to be way more serious! HP rocks mt socks off!
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 11:00 PM EST
Chief Auror
Points: 15502
auror_potter says:
Are you kidding there is to much humor in the Film!
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 11:21 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2624
ravenmadluna says:
Very cool, I wish I could be one of those lucky few who get to see early movies and go to early premiers of amazing movies. *sigh* Whats a girl got to do to beimporant enought in this world to go to that huh?
Posted Nov 7, 2005 at 12:00 AM EST
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