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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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Auror
Points: 2682
hplovergurl says:
I can't wait for the movie to come out! I want to know how the schooling is different from the other ones, everyone seems to say that it is really different! I hope I love it, I sounds awesome!
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 1:21 AM EST
Master of Mystery
Points: 3873
Major Threat says:
Whoa, it sounds pretty cool. These reviews have made me want to watch the movie even before I read them. Haha. Accio November the 18th!
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 1:26 AM EST
Auror
Points: 4080
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
This movie sounds like the best movie that is ever going to be made in history. It sounds so amazing. I can't believe it, well, I can but still. Accio November 18th, I wish it was tomorrow.
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 1:38 AM EST
Mrs. Ronald Weasley
Points: 2606
hplover234 says:
OH MAN!!!! That just makes me even more excited!! I seriously cannot wait till the Goblet of Fire comes out!!! I wish that it would hurry up and get here or that I win tickets to the premiere!!
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 1:57 AM EST
Half-Blooded Fooch
Points: 2447
fooch48 says:
Only 3 out of 5? I need to see it for myself!
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 2:01 AM EST
Witch
Points: 713
umbridgehater_DanielLover says:
Oh MY Gosh! ! ! ! i can't wait! my mom just gots us midnight showing tickets to see on the 17th! I AM SO EXCITED! ! ! ! ! ! ! i just hope this movie will be better than the last one. im really hoping.
ACCIO November 18! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 2:24 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 447
giavanna says:
Goblet of fire sounds great. I expect it to be the best film yet. I can not wait to see it.
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 2:27 AM EST
Ginny's Twin
Points: 3764
~Marie Antoinette~ says:
I am very excited about the film. I think it will be the best yet. Accio December 1st.
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 2:50 AM EST
Witch
Points: 780
Jess the potter fan says:
It makes me want to see the movie even more if thats possible!!! I CANT WAIT!!!!
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 2:57 AM EST
The Faerie Queene
Points: 3277
merri maven says:
I liked the Guardian and The Telegraph reviews. It really gives you a review from a fan's perspective without being too critique-ish.
But overall, it seems like there is a consesus that this is the best Potter to date.
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 3:13 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4393
ILoveHP! says:
Only 3 out of 5? Oh excuse me... But anyways, their reviews tell about the movie mush better than the ratings they gave...
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 3:25 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2465
undisputed760 says:
This is so excititng. I cannot wait!! I have to admit that I was really disappointed with PoA when I first saw it but it grew on me but I think this one is just gonna be way too awesome.
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 3:28 AM EST
Weasley Garden Faerie
Points: 4481
Tamlynn says:
These reviews sound great! I can't wait to see the movie. The underwater posters make me want to see it right now. I probably won't be able to see it the first weekend because of the crowd.
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 3:47 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 616
Ganriki says:
It sounds like the best film yet. I hope the movie is as good as the reviews say it is.
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 4:04 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 334
~hp Roxx~ says:
Good,they liked the movies.It's only the matter of few days and the movie will release and then we can all judge it.
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 4:12 AM EST
Student
Points: 236
JeffHodapp says:
Was disappointed with Prisoner of Azkaban, but this one looks great.
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 4:18 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2358
Nataly says:
I guess they're good reviews. but no worries, i think i'll love it either way. I cant wait!It sounds like the best film yet. I hope the movie is as good as the reviews say it is.
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 5:05 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1303
PotterGirlThru&Thru says:
Of coures, I expect only good reviews from this film... There's no way that there's someone who won't like at all...
This is going to be the best Potter film ever!!!
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 5:24 AM EST
canon
Points: 2575
gaea says:
All these people have seen it already? What about my stuff?
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 6:15 AM EST
Squib
Points: 124
caz,potter says:
I'm glad they like it, It sounds 'Bloody brilliant' as ron would say!
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 6:21 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2164
Prydwen says:
I CAN'T BELIEVE THE PREMIER OF GOF IS JUST A FEW HOURS AWAY!! I wonder about the excitement and nervousness that must be going through all the stars' minds. I so wish i could go... :(
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 6:46 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1321
Harry_Potter_89 says:
I think they were good reviews. I'm so excited though and this has made me itching to see the film already! I'm a bit disappointed that the house elves wont be in it, i love the bit in the Hogwarts kitchen and i thought we would get to see loads of house elves and Winky! tis a shame.
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 6:53 AM EST
Witch
Points: 718
ewfan123 says:
THose reviews seem on the positive side. THen i'll be getting my buck for the movie! YES!!
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 6:55 AM EST
Student
Points: 236
Mystica says:
GO GOF! Well I believe it is the best film so far - at least from what I have seen on all of the clips and photos. They really look great and there are a number of scenes that I am looking forward to. GoF according to me is so far the best!!!
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 7:08 AM EST
Student
Points: 257
Luna Fairchild says:
Great... I think it will be the best movie so far...
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 7:09 AM EST
Witch
Points: 848
posiesnailmail says:
I think i'll wait to see for myself what the film is like, reviws are offten miss-leading
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 7:19 AM EST
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