Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

"Dark and difficult times lie ahead, and soon we must all face the choice between what is right and what is easy"

It was such a treat to watch Goblet of Fire in the cinema for its 20th Anniversary (jezz that makes me feel old) as it is actually my all time favourite from the franchise as its always stood out to me the most compared to the other films and is the one I simply enjoy the most.

I swear each movie gets darker and darker and i think it comes to no surprise that this movie is a lot more darker than the previous movie and for me this is the proper beginning of the franchise going a way darker route after the return of the one who should not be mentioned.

The characters were all amazing as usual but I’d say the standout here was Mad Eye Moody (well David Tennant technically) as he was so brilliant and I found him kinda funny too. His whole plan to trick Harry winning the Triwizard Tournament just to lead him to Voldemort was genius I must say and he deserves a promotion.

My favourite scene in the whole movie (and one of my favourite scene’s in the franchise) was the epic duel between Lord Voldemort and Harry as it was awesome and i just love that whole scene when Voldemort returns in general.

The whole Yule Ball scene was great and I loved the music (yes I was totally grooving along with it in the cinema).

I’m going to The Goblet Of Fire a avada kedavra sized 10 out of 10 as it is perfect and will always be my favourite Harry Potter film of all time and is one of my favourite movies in general.

10/10

“Oh my god! I've killed Harry Potter!”

“I Love Magic!”

Finally we’re at the main reason I started rewatching these films is to watch this on the big screen for the movie’s 20th anniversary and what an experience it was ,I can’t imagine how people must of felt watching these when they was released in the cinema but still a fantastic experience watching it now.

The Harry Potter movies just get darker and darker with each instalment with this one taking it the further but still manages to keep the comedic parts aswell.

The film being set around the Triward tournament for most of the film was such a fun concept to have I wish we could seen it even more of it though has some parts do feel a little rushed but still was really enjoyable to watch especially the dragon trial.

Harry having dreams of what would become future events was a nice touch.

The dance was something different for sure even Hagrid was getting some action 😉.

Mad”Eye” Moody was a huge new character introduced being a standout in the film well kinda not considering he was being impersonated by Barty Crouch Jr ( David Tennant) for the most part but still loves the character I can tell why he’s called “mad”because he definitely is just that my favourite part of his is when he turns Malfoy into a ferret he had that coming for a long time, Tennant is also great playing a villain again.

The ending is so intense Harry and Cedric battling it out to get the triwizard Trophy but that wasn’t even close to what happens next with Trophy being a port key transporting them to the graveyard in Harry’s dreams, and the Dark Lord returning and ordering Wormtail to kill Cedric and then being restored to full power and his body debuting Ralph Fiennes has Voldemort he does a wonderful job playing the role through the franchise the battle between Harry and Voldemort while short their wands connecting was such a awesome scene which was build up to that very moment.

This set the groundwork to what the rest of the franchise would become completely changing the theme to a much mature audience it’s going to be tough to put these films into a list at the end but I do expect this to be high up on my list once again unsurprisingly I’m giving it 10/10 and if you have a problem with that “Avada-Kedavra”!!!.

I want whoever designed the Yule Ball outfits as my personal fashion consultant.

In “Goblet of Fire,” we finally get the arrival of Mike Newell, one of the most visionary and creative directors, who kicked off a new magical tone that was carried through the rest of the franchise by David Yates – leaving his visual mark in a spectacular way. It’s also in this chapter that things start to get way more dangerous and dark (definitely more intense than what we saw in “Chamber of Secrets” and “Prisoner of Azkaban,” which is important to note).

The movie sets the tone from the very beginning, with Nagini slithering through the graveyard that will soon become the setting for one of the franchise’s biggest twists. Plus, Newell plunges the film into a much darker atmosphere compared to the earlier movies, emphasizing that Hogwarts is no longer as safe as it should be: on one side, we have Harry Potter dealing with strange, recurring dreams about Voldemort; on the other, we have the tension of the Triwizard Tournament and the mystery of who threw Harry into this dangerous situation, literally putting him in the dragon’s den.

Once again, the script by the excellent Steve Kloves doesn’t waste time on random or filler scenes: everything shown on screen matters to the story. Kloves’ writing also brings us even closer to the characters, giving extra attention to some – like Neville, who at one point plays a huge role in helping Harry overcome one of the obstacles. The reactions of the characters, along with the cinematography, make it clear how urgent and dangerous the situation is: like during the first task with the dragons, and Dumbledore’s attitude (which, to this day, is criticized by fans who’ve read the books).

Newell directs all the action scenes with absolute energy: while we don’t see much of the other competitors during the first task, this “lack” is made up for by the nail-biting chase as Harry escapes the Hungarian Horntail across the skies of Hogwarts. The second task, though more “slow-paced” underwater, still builds tension effectively. But the third task is the real peak: not just for what happens inside the maze, but for the jaw-dropping twist that introduces the return of the terrifying Lord Voldemort. This sequence is a mix of shock, anxiety, and tension, making it one of the best-executed moments in the entire series. The buildup in the previous chapters and the two hours of “Goblet of Fire” all pay off with what we see on screen.

Daniel Radcliffe continues to charm as Harry: it’s wonderful seeing him so amazed when he steps into Mr. Weasley’s tent before the Quidditch match at the beginning of the movie. As in “Prisoner of Azkaban,” Radcliffe is given a much heavier emotional load, as Harry not only faces real dangers but also grapples with his own romantic feelings. On top of that, the complexity of Harry and Ron’s friendship throughout much of the film enhances Rupert Grint’s performance. As for Emma Watson: I never realized how much she likes to change expressions quickly in this film – lots of exaggerated reactions that, at times, feel a bit forced.

We also have the addition of Ralph Fiennes, who, right from his first scene, makes it clear that no other actor could capture the pure evil of Lord Voldemort. And Brendan Gleeson is fantastic as Mad-Eye Moody – his performance becomes even more interesting once you know the twist about his character at the end. Lastly, regarding Michael Gambon: many fans complain about Dumbledore’s urgency and stress, especially compared to the book where he appears calm, and in the movie, he’s much more agitated. This also threw me off the first few times I watched the movie, but within the context of the scenes themselves, his behavior makes sense: just take a look at the chaos that literally follows him when he questions Harry about putting his name in the Goblet of Fire.

Packed with flawless visual effects and featuring a fascinating new visual identity (the Dark Mark, the spell flashes – all worth mentioning), “Goblet of Fire” is yet another GREAT entry in the Harry Potter franchise that nails the crucial transition from “innocence” to “darkness.”

Still annoyed we didn't see (part of) the Quidditch World Cup match.

The Triwizard tournament is amazing, great to see new schools as well. Althought I find Harry a bit of a cheater when brooms aren't allowed and then he just accio's it in there.

The scene were Voldemort returns is scary as hell, the death of Cedric Diggory is so brutal and the "THAT'S MY BOY" scene is chilling.

Beautiful music, "Harry in Winter" being my favourite and the Hogwarts' March is epic.

My second favorite Harry Potter movie, right after Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. I remember loving this movie as a kid and I'm glad the feeling still holds. For now, this is the last Harry Potter movie that has a top rating given by me, we'll see if I'll raise a rating of the ones I'm missing. Seeing this element of the franchise reminded me that there was a time when I really wanted this Funko figure, in honor of Cedric, one of the sadly and unfairly least explored characters in the wizarding world of Hogwarts. Maybe I'll finally buy it....

Though it in no way compares to the book, this movie was exciting and funny. It is probably my favorite of the series of films.

I know it's a long movie already and the book was also very long but they missed SO much out of the movie. There were so many scenes that would have made the film so much better and would have provided people who don't read the books with better content and more information and context of the trio's fourth year.

What a film, a fantastical fourth film for the Harry Potter trilogy