Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

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Oliver J Critics Consensus: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire delivers dazzling visuals, high-stakes action, and some truly memorable moments, but its significant deviations from J.K. Rowling’s novel leave a mixed impression. Fans may enjoy the spectacle, but the story loses some of its narrative cohesion and emotional depth in the adaptation Review: The Triwizard Tournament is thrillingly brought to life on screen, with impressive set pieces, creative magical challenges, and a strong performance from Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint. However, the film struggles under the weight of its sprawling source material, cutting key character development, subplots, and darker emotional beats that made the book so compelling. While the visual effects, John Williams’ score, and climactic duel with Voldemort are memorable highlights, the adaptation feels uneven, rushed, and at times overly simplified. A spectacle-driven installment that entertains but ultimately leaves devoted fans longing for the richness of the original story. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/12/25 Full Review Jack L This movie is one of the best movies in the series. It has a great story line that works really well with the entire franchise and the rise of Voldemort at the end is probably one of the most important scenes in the franchise. It doesn't get a lot credit like it should have gotten. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/20/25 Full Review Aiden H Goblet of fire is my favorite of the books. And they did it sooooo dirty. They didn't include 90% of the creatures that were supposed to appear and it was over all a lack luster movie. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 08/28/25 Full Review Audience Member VERY GOOD MOVIE, and pay, to go see this movie, "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire"(2005,(PG-13))! I went to see this movie at 11:15am(CT) Sunday August 24, 2025 in Austin, Texas(TX). Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/24/25 Full Review Dallas H New teacher, but the same old Defence Against the Dark Arts class. Have any of the students asked why a new teacher is assigned every year? The tone of this movie is a complete shift from the previous films. It felt like a giant leap forward. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/24/25 Full Review Nic S Growing up, “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” was my favourite film in the series. Revisiting it, I can see where I found so much enjoyment out of it. But considering that this is the most intriguing, different league novel amongst the pack, I can also understand why fans are so disappointed with the film version. What saves Goblet of Fire is its story. It has so many components - a very FUN and DIFFERENT tri-wizard tournament (from dragon crusades to underwater rescues), a beautiful yule ball, school rivalries and an absolutely terrifying introduction of Voldemort: signifying a distinct shift that nothing will ever be the same again. These incredibly imaginative set pieces and the characters growing up as well as dealing with new stages in their life, like jealousy and romance, make for a fantastic foundation for a Harry Potter film. Did the film deliver on this promise? Well, it was okay. The visuals still exhibited the wonder of the Wizarding World and the puberty threads were also expressed - but what I think gets me and other people… is that this movie could have been SO much better. Like, an actual masterpiece. A lot of the scenes, while serviceable and still quite exciting (considering the source material), felt lost to potential. A sloppy use of green screen, lackluster and uninspired action sequences and an odd gray covering the colour palette. It felt too serous for its own good in many portions. Where was the levity? The X-Factor? There were several missteps that are disappointing to such a beloved novel. The one bright addition is Ralph Fiennes as Voldemort. Fiennes has so much evil charisma and dramatics as this loooong built up antagonist, that he delivers in all cylinders. Fiennes simply makes Voldemort is OWN. At the end of the day, “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” is a fine movie. We can all watch it and have a good time just due to its magnitude, storytelling premise and established actors carrying its laod. But, I just knew…Goblet of Fire could have been a real trip. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/17/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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