|
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
:
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.
Reader Comments (150)
Your Thoughts
click to write...
Copyright © 2002-2009 HPANA. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. 
HPANA is an unofficial fan site, in no way affiliated with J.K. Rowling,
Scholastic Books, Bloomsbury Publishing or Warner Bros. Entertainment. All
trademarks and copyrighted material are the property of their respective owners.
About HPANA | Movie 6 | Send a news tip | Contact us | Privacy policy
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
Student
Points: 257
Luna Fairchild says:
great... I can't wait to ssein' it myself.
Posted Nov 7, 2005 at 5:15 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1102
Fire Phoenix says:
Sound's great! can't wait to see the film.
Posted Nov 7, 2005 at 6:15 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 546
AWD-HP says:
Those people in London are so lucky if they can get into the premiere. I wonder how many of the actor will take time out and say hello to the fans. I wish I was near the red carpet to meet them..
Posted Nov 7, 2005 at 8:11 AM EST
Student
Points: 259
Harriet Poltergiest says:
To humerous! They better not make it to humerious!No!
No!
No!
No!
Can't wait for november 18!
Posted Nov 7, 2005 at 8:36 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2401
tonks 27 says:
A B+ because of too much humor? oh give me a break! if those people would read the books, they would see that she has quite a bit of humor in them!
Posted Nov 7, 2005 at 9:11 AM EST
Squib
Points: 184
Davar says:
Yeah obviously it wasn't enough "steel magnoliayucky" for the critics. It seems only the real depressing movies make the critics A list. They are always so off anyways. Blah.
Posted Nov 7, 2005 at 10:32 AM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5239
juliebug04 says:
It got a B+ for having "too much humor"? What is that about? As dark as the book is, it could have gotten an "R" rating without the humor...go figure.
Posted Nov 7, 2005 at 10:50 AM EST
Slytherin's Golden Locket
Points: 7863
Lady oF Shadows says:
Sounds really good, and it does look like it's gunna be the best as most reviews proved that as well as the pictures...
Posted Nov 7, 2005 at 11:32 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1198
Head-of-the-Order says:
I don't want to read these because they will have plenty of spoilers I'm afraid. The movie is going to be awesome though.
Posted Nov 7, 2005 at 11:38 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 649
Sir Blake the First says:
Sad to hear that one fo the reviews downgraded the movie for attemting to put a little too much humor in it. This is a very serious book. I understand the humor is being added for the children, but I think it will ruin the film for adults. This is exactly what was wrong with the first Star Wars movie Episode 1. The old school Star Wars fans hated it becuase they put too much humor in it to try to attract new children viewers. These books are well written the way they are. If they ruin the films by adding too much humor, I will be really dissapointed.
Posted Nov 7, 2005 at 12:14 PM EST
Gutter Girl Fabulous
Points: 8707
SamhainWitch7 says:
Hey there is nothing wrong with having humor in a film. I can't wait to see it. If it's getting reviews that good, it seems to be a very promising movie!
Posted Nov 7, 2005 at 2:51 PM EST
Witch
Points: 622
*Hermione!* says:
I don't wanna read those! I don't want to read about people critisizing Harry Potter just because they think it isn't ABSOLUTLEY perfect.
Because it is.
They should suck it up. Just kidding!
I can't wait!
Oh, yeah. The music sounds awesome in the theaters.
*Hermione!*
Posted Nov 7, 2005 at 3:01 PM EST
Witch
Points: 917
hermioneadmirer says:
That's cool reviews.I don't think I ever read a bad review for the movies.But I hardly read reviews.I don't like reading them.
Posted Nov 7, 2005 at 4:17 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1013
hpotter_gweasley says:
All the reviews sounds really good, I'm sure this is going to be the best Potter movie ever. Can't wait for it to come out in Australia!!!
Posted Nov 7, 2005 at 6:26 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1487
HRH301 says:
No matter what the reviews say, I think this will be the best Potter movie to date.
Posted Nov 7, 2005 at 8:46 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2223
Pheonixflames says:
You either like it or dislike it...as for me, Im sure I will love it...It sounds so thrilling and exciting he he
Cant wait for GOF! 10 days to go!
Posted Nov 8, 2005 at 4:36 PM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4464
PowerGranger says:
I didn't read any of the reviews yet, mostly because of the potential spoiler aspect, but, also, as others have pointed out, most reviewers don't exactly have the same enthusiasm as we have for the series so we might "get" a lot more than they do out of the film. We also can be much harsher critics, really, but I don't think I'll be disappointed by this one! I'm sure there aren't any sorts of reviews that would disuade me from seeing this film!
Posted Nov 8, 2005 at 7:47 PM EST
Hogwarts Psychologist
Points: 4236
Patronus Wiz says:
Well, I think in order to gear the movie towards kids, the humor has to be in there to break it up a bit. But, I don't like it as an adult.. I think what makes the stories so great is their darkness.
Posted Nov 9, 2005 at 11:28 PM EST
The Chosen One
Points: 9942
Gryffindor Dude says:
I am glad they liked it! I really don't think that we are going to be disappointed with this film. It is going to rock!
Posted Nov 10, 2005 at 1:17 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 586
EverEndingStory says:
Whoever gave the movie 3/5 stars is out of there mind. I know that the movie is going to be awesome, it just has to be good, it must be good, and I know it won't let me down.
Posted Nov 10, 2005 at 2:38 PM EST
The Last Herald-Mage
Points: 2621
darrrrkwind says:
Ooo!!! I'm getting so excited! Only a week left! I can't believe it's so soon already. It's encouraging to hear good things about the movie, though I'm trying not to have my hopes up too high.
Posted Nov 11, 2005 at 12:10 AM EST
Tom's Princess
Points: 4607
*Lis*Malfoy says:
Well they seem like good reviews, however Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire diserves Great Reviews since it is a Great Movie not that I have seen it yet ofcourse!!
Posted Nov 12, 2005 at 12:26 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2495
Jbird says:
Good, I'm glad that it's at least living up to many HP fans standards, that's good news for me. I can't wait to see it.
Posted Nov 12, 2005 at 12:51 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2424
bonniewrightrulz says:
That's always the case with the Potter films.They always get good reviews when they are released and that's why they get a higher ranking in the box office.
Posted Jul 4, 2008 at 4:31 PM EST
Back to top of page