Goblet Of Fire - The Movie, What did you think? (Spoiler Warning) Options

[hershey]

Hi all. It's 3am! I've just got in from seeing GoF and it is brilliant.
Everything I could have asked for in the time alotted. A whirlwind ride, but I had heard it would be. You definitely get the sensed the entire film is rushed, but how on earth do you cram 700+ pages into 2 1/2 hours?!

Please don't read further if you've not seen the moive. I don't want to spoil anything for anyone.

Really liked how they reconstructed Barty Jrs. storyline to allow for no elves in the movie. Bothered only by the portrayal of the Patil twins both being in Gryffindor which I swear is incorrect. It stuck me as incredible odd that they would be sitting at the table together in the opening when everyone else is with their own house. Won't sleep until I check it out, but I am sure Padme was in Ravenclaw. The graveyard scene was incredibly creepy and Finnes portrayal of Voldemort was riveting. A bit disappointed the Velas were left out and I found Dumbledore to be a bit harsh towards Harry. More on that when I am not running off to sleep.

Jerry, must hear from you as to your opinions on the score. I found it to be a delightful change and perfectly intune (pun intended) with the storylines and the visual imagery.

Off to dreamland now my dears. Please share your opinions.

Hershey

[hershey]

In spite of being in a fog-like state most of the day, my sleepy state was still well worth the midnight show. I was glad my copy of GoF confirmed my thoughts on the Patil twins, but Drie pointed out that they were depicted in the same house in PoA which I completely missed.


Imogen I am so jealous that you get to see it again so soon. I can't wait to take my older two but our schedule won't permit it until over the Turkey day break.

What I liked besides that already mentionned:

* how Kloves altered Barty Jrs storyline without grossly deviating from the general plot
* David Tennant's tongue flicking - a very nice touch
* the World Cup, the stadium looked awesome; talk about nosebleed seats!
* Moody (enough said)
* the increased screen time for the Twins, Ginny and Neville; although did anyone notice that Dan needs to get a bit more height b/c Bonnie is almost as tall as he
* Neville as a fill in for Dobby; Didn't miss the elves one bit, sorry.


What I loved:

* the FOFLOL humour, I don't recall laughing that much in the first three films altogether
* the tub scene, Myrtle was a hoot and I was rolling every time Dan rearranged the bubbles and the upper body action was not too bad either
* the change in Harry's expression in the graveyard, many kudos to Dan I so felt with how he had been running long enough and ready to stand his ground
* the return back with Cedric, the eyes were definitely filled



What I missed or didn't like:

* the revealing of Rita as an Animagnus
* Dumbledore's portrayal seemed inconsistent at times, akward at times, his bewilderment came across as hostility and I didn't like that; the only rational I came up with is that it better sets up his imposed distance from Harry in the next movie
*wished they had kept Hermione in blue

Oh I'm sure I will find more to add especially after another viewing. Look forward to reading everyone's thoughts.

~H~