Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire review
  Tonight I saw Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and I have to say, despite its flaws, it is the best of the Potter films. The movie starts out pretty much the same as the book, with the murder of Frank Bryce (who is never named in the film). Then the plot differes, as we see Harry at the Burrow and just straight into an extremely abridged World Cup.
     The World Cup is pretty amazing. The scale of the event is huge. Although we seen none of the actual event, and the events with the Death Eaters differ in, what I consider, major ways, it is still frightening.
     The movie is also extremely funny, with the Weasley twins stealing the show many a time.  I personally don't remember the book being as funny as the movie. Also, the romance is subtle, yet noticable. Although Hermione's post-Yule Ball breakdown as a little over the top I thought.
     The tasks themselves are incredible, however I took issue with the first task. The Horntail somehow breaks its chain and we get an arial tour of Hogwarts which I felt was A. a waste of time and B. a huge variance from the book.
     The main action, however, happens in the extremely short graveyard scene. The pivitol moment of the entire series, and I felt it was seriously trimmed, in a bad way.
     The acting in this film, as with each previous one, is an improvement. Daniel Radcliffe has owned the part of Harry more and more with each film, and I feel he truely shines in this one. Rupert Grint is hilarious, as always, as Ron. I seen a great future ahead of him. And Emma Watson is great as Hermione, but I felt her preformance less natural than that in
Prisoner of Azkaban.
     The main problem, as stated earlier, is the pacing. The begining is waaaaaaaay out of whack and just when it seems to get better, the pacing takes you for another loop. I personally found it very anoying.
     Overall, a great film. There are some frightening scenes, so be cautious when bringing younger fans. A great movie for fans and the non-fan alike.    
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