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

[Imogen]

No problem, either of you

I think all three of the HP kids are steadily improving, and you can see a significant difference in all of them in their abilities from the first film. It's particularly striking in Rupert, from what I can remember of GoF, as he's not simply pulling faces now, but is actually getting some good emotion. That jealous look he gave Harry was wonderful.

Emma - I can take or leave. She looks the part and plays bits of it well. Like Dan, she overuses the same facial range a bit too much, but that could be down to directing as much as anything.

Mostly, the films are just a lot of fun - as they're meant to be. Excellent entertainment and I shall order my DVD as soon as I can