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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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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
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1937
Deepti says:
I was disappointed with the review in the Times, I'd have expected a more helpful, analytical one than the basic run-through of the movie that was posted. At least everyone had good things to say about it!
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 8:00 AM EST
Albus' & Abe's Sister
Points: 2812
heyGia says:
Oh wow, I wonder how many hours it takes for people to get ready to make an appearance at a premiere - like I wonder if Emma is already getting ready etc... etc...
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 8:06 AM EST
Head Boy
Points: 405
dtree1992 says:
I wish they had included the entire book in the film.
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 8:13 AM EST
Witch
Points: 925
loony_futuregirl2 says:
Cool! I can almost feel the queing for the movie! The reviews make the wait even more unbearable!
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 8:28 AM EST
Witch
Points: 508
Trianna says:
Good, I needed this after a friend was trying to convince me GoF doesn't look that good. I say otherwise!
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 8:46 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2621
hbluvhp says:
I am so bummed that I have to wait 11 more days... those reviews just make me want to watch it right now. It sounds so absolutely amazing! I can't stand it!
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 8:52 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 516
King of Potter Knowledge says:
The snippets of the reviews sound as though they liked it!
I reckon it'll be the best potter film yet!
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 9:04 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1987
tigerlili_08 says:
Woo! That sounds brilliant! My excitement is building ehe. I cant wait to watch the World Premiere from my comp. today =) Fun times.
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 9:27 AM EST
Witch
Points: 605
Sahara says:
The wait is killing me.... though it is only 13 more days. This is going to be the best movie yet, with all the action and the quickness of the plot line I think it will also feel like the shortest of the four movies.
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 9:45 AM EST
Magical Me
Points: 8420
Nutty4Harry says:
It would be fabulous to be able to go to the premiere, but I guess I'll just have to wait until the 18th like everyone else. It sounds great, though.
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 10:00 AM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
Points: 9743
Isilwen Ciryatan says:
I'm not going to read those reviews (GOF is too close to get more spoilers now).
A rating of 3 stars out of 5?? I probably would have given it a full 5. :P
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 10:16 AM EST
Insufferable Know-it-all
Points: 5042
Happy Hedwig says:
This movie sounds wicked! I cannot wait! The reviews are what I expected of course! I think I'll go to rottentomatoes to see if they have more posted...
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 10:22 AM EST
Witch
Points: 916
aishaishaisha says:
Ohohoh!!!! It just makes me more impatient! I can't wait for clips of the premiere if we get any!
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 10:36 AM EST
Witch
Points: 675
Heiress_ to_Slytherin says:
Are they going to show the premiere on TV?!? I would really like to watch it!! All this waiting is making me sleepy!
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 10:39 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1050
Phoenix Lover says:
Wow! It sounds like the movie is awesome. I can't wait to see it.
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 10:42 AM EST
Hermione's Twin
Points: 5063
*Miss Hermione Granger* says:
This movie should be the best by far.But 3 out of 5 stars??? I though it would be better than that.But they are critics and usally they dont really get it right.
Anyway,accio november 18!!!!
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 10:46 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 352
Inannalia says:
The movie sounds like it's going to be the best yet.
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 11:00 AM EST
Student
Points: 285
Jen Malfoy says:
I saw almost the whole movie already. But I would very much like to see it put togetter. Can't wait a few more days!!!
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 11:05 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1004
heart_hArrY says:
GREAT REVIEWS! now i've even more excited for the movie! And it's true what the telgraph paper had said. I watched up to the third movie without reading the books. Because all those movies were so good, i read all the books (up to the 5th at this piont, and in one week i might add) I becamed hooked. NOW people are saying that this movie is going to be th best so far. soon i'm going tobe litterary obssessed, so you so why i can't wait! (my life story)
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 11:07 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1483
DragonTattoo says:
three out of five stars isn't that bad! But every review pretty much say the same thing...I wish they would comment more on the qualitly of the movie instead of how interesting the character tension was..
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 11:09 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 408
randomnessthoughts says:
3 outta 5 stars?!? Other than that, great reviews! Cannot wait! :D
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 11:10 AM EST
Student
Points: 285
Jen Malfoy says:
Cool!!! Can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 11:17 AM EST
Student
Points: 285
Jen Malfoy says:
For the movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 11:18 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1286
JessicaRadcliffeForever says:
How can someone only give GOF three out of five stars?! Oh well. Like I care what they say. I like the movie and that's enough for me.
12 days!!!!!
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 11:22 AM EST
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
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