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

[Jerry]

I just came back from watching it for the first time.

First of all, it was exceptional. This movie so outranks the previous three. Aside from the previously stated minor flaws (which I agree with, btw - Dumbledore coming out a bit too harsh after the goblet fiasco, the Patil twins both being in Gryffindor, and the veela not appearing,), I feel it was incredible. IMO, Dan, Rupert, and Emma just keep getting better as they grow older.

Some things that I liked ( there were probably more, but my head is spinning from trying to remember everything. Gotta watch it again sometime this week!):

• the change that they made regarding Harry recognizing the graveyard from his dream and trying to convey it to Cedric; it made it seem more foreboding somehow, Harry knowing for certain that there was danger coming.
• the part with Professor McGonagall dancing with Ron!
• the contrast between the entrance of Durmstrang and Beauxbatons - hilarious from different angles, imo
• the egg-in-the-bath scene was definitely hilarious. Myrtle was fantastic!

I'll think of some more tomorrow or after I see it again.

Hershey, the score was magnificent. I like your assessment regarding it fitting in with the visual imagery - it really did fit very well with it.

Jerry,