Customer Reviews

Very entertaining - By: Norman Cheeseworthy, 03 Dec 2008
I haven't read the fourth book yet, so can't make any comment about how true the plot runs. However, what struck me most about this film, is how much the pupils of Hogworts seem to have grown up! They're moody, argumentative, & when Ron told Harry to 'p*** off' I had to rewind to make sure I'd heard him correctly! Its clearly aimed more at an older audience, as the first three films were much more child friendly - I'm not sure if I like this turn of direction, & I certainly wouldn't recommend this one for younger viewers! But that aside, its still a great film & builds upon the success of the previous Harry Potter films very nicely.

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Great film - By: Whitbyabi, 06 Jul 2008
I love the Harry Potter books & enjoy all the films. The only problem is that as the books are getting longer more & more is getting cut out when they're made into films. I'd rather have this film longer & have all the story in. Still fantastic though!

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Enjoyable, but not quite magical enough - By: L. Keys, 16 Oct 2007
After I saw the first Harry Potter film a few years ago I refused to ever watch any of them again, as I am such a loyalist to the books, & felt that the films could never live up to them. However, the trailer for the fourth film intrigued me so I gavein & went to see it with some friends, & actually quite enjoyed it. I have now given all the HP films the benefit of the doubt & seen them all up to date, & although they don't match up to the books they are pretty good films nonetheless, & that changein attitude was all thanks to me seeing Goblet of Fire. Although it is not the best representation of the book, characters & scenarios are relatively well realised, & the score is fantastic. The effects are pretty good too. There are few let downs - tiny technical glitches that book fans will grumble at - such as Harry's letters from Sirius Black being signed Sirius rather than Padfoot - as he isin hiding it is ludicrous that he should use his name, but ho hum perdantics... Also the Third Trial - the Maze - is disappointingly represented, but the graveyard scene with Lord Voldemort coming back to full power more than makes up for this.
I say it's an enjoyable film, if you're prepared to let the inaccuracies go & just see it for what is. A film based on the book rather than an accurate portrayal, & all the basics are there so that it follows on from 3 & leads on well to 5.

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I Liked it Again - By: Mark Baker, 07 Jul 2007
Before year four at Hogwarts starts, Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) gets a real treat. He joins the Weasleys & Hermione (Emma Watson) at the Quidditch World Cup. But what should have been a fun trip turns serious when the campground is destroyed & a giant skull shows above the area. The skull is the sign of the evil Voldemort.

All that gets forgotten when the trio return to school. Hogwarts is playing host to the Tri-Wizard tournament. One student each from three wizarding schools will be competingin a series of dangerous contests.

But things start out weird when Harry's name is called as a fourth contestant. He's three years younger then the rest of them, yet he still must compete & survive the competition.

Meanwhile, there is yet another new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. Mad Eyed Moody (Brendan Gleeson) seems to have taken a particular interestin Harry. Can his tips help Harry make it thought the contest?

I first saw this moviein the theater & loved it. I have since started reading the books & expected it to change my take on this movie. After all, the movie takes a 740 page book & turns it into a two & a half hour movie. You know they will be leaving stuff out.

Actually, however, the movie works. Yep, there were lots of things left out of the book, but they did a good job of covering the important plot points without losing those who haven't read the book. That's impressive.

Ironically, they did add some things for the movie. The most noticeable is the first task. While dangerousin the book, they made it much worse here. That time could have been used for something else, but it does make for a dramatic scene.

The only weak part is the ending. It is so rushed that it doesn't make the emotional impact that it doesin the book. And it glosses over some of the things that made the ending of the book such a big cliffhanger.

Once again, I must say that this is the best movie version of the book we could hope for. If you view it on its own, you'll enjoy it. And if you haven't read the book, you'll love it.

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The Best Potter Movie To Date!! - By: Mr. A. Round, 30 May 2007
I can't be bothered to read the JK Rowling books however I have watched all of the movies!

I have found others to be flakyin parts & the acting a little wooden.

This movie doesn't have any of the above! The film is quite dark & atmospheric, the story fast, flowing & even possibly too sinister for kidsin places!

Still - great to scare the hell out kids you might not like very much, but as an adult you'll love it too.