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

[Cristin]

Okay folks - it's time for my two cents (and I promise it will be brief!)

First, it's true that Drie and I went and saw it together and she and I agreed on many of the things she mentioned in her post.

I worship the ground John Williams walks on, and I seriously missed his work in this movie. Not saying this score was poor, just didn't inspire me like it did in the other 3.

Graveyard scene was PERFECT - exactly as I pictured when I read the book. I had tears in my eyes when Cedric, the old man, and Harry's parents appeared, and getting Cedric's body back pushed the tears out. Ralph Finnes was fantastic as Voldemort!

Loved the screen time the twins received, and the prefect's bathroom scene was outrageous!

Wish there was more with the World Quiddich Cup among other things, but can completely understand about cramming an entire story into a movie's time.

I think everyone is entitled to their opinions about the actors' performances. Me, I think they are improving with every movie, and I look forward to 5!

All in all, two thumbs up from me!