Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (DVD, 2006, Full Frame)

"Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" is the fourth movie in the Harry Potter franchise, based on the very popular children's book series. Please do keep in mind that this movie is based on the book, which means that as good as the movie is, reading the book is better.

Before I begin, I must make one point clear. There are 2 types of people who will watch this movie: the readers and fans of the books, and the watchers and viewers of movies. Each of these two groups will have a varying opinion of this story and that is due to their level of expectation. Almost certainly you will find that the fans of the book will not like this movie very much (as so much was edited out for time-constraints), but those who have not read the books almost all love the movie for it's action and adventure.

That having been said, this movie really races along in it's fast paced action. We begin with Harry and his friends excitedly attending a huge international sporting event. We do not get to see the actual event, just before and afterwards. During the post-game party, a terrorist attack by a group known as 'Death Eaters', breaks out. The plot moves along quickly to the beginning of the school year where Harry and pals are beginning their 4th year of instruction at "magical high school" Hogwarts. Immediately introduced are a gaggle of female students from a French wizarding school and a surly bunch of male students from a Bulgarian wizarding school. One student from each school will be competing with a Hogwarts student in an inter-school competition call the Tri-Wizard tournament.

But alas for poor Harry, a happy and carefree school year is not in the cards. Under very unusual circumstances, his name is drawn to also compete in the magical tournament...one that he is underage, underskilled and underprepared to compete in. Everyone is mad at Harry for "cheating" to get his name in the competition...even his best friend Ron. Luckily things pick up for Harry when he starts winning in the competitions and at least most people are not mad at him anymore...but he has other problems...such as the very awkward position of having to ask the girl he has a crush on, to the school dance. The plot culminates right where you think it would end...Harry wins the competition but is transported right into the arms of his most evil foe, Lord Voldemort, who now is reborn with a powerful new body. From this point on, the story gets darker, as Lord Voldemort and death go hand-in-hand.

To movie-watchers, this film is filled with fast-paced action presented at a break-neck speed. Excellent special effects male you feel that you are right in the story. To book-fans, you may feel that the characters in this story are oversimplified and presented in their very base terms. There is no complexity to their roles or to the story. The book that this film is based on is long and complicated and to film it just like the book would be near-impossible, however I feel this movie could have been better. But movie-only fans seem to like it.

Along with his DVD comes a bonus disk, which includes special features. Extra footage, a self-guided tour of the school, interviews with cast and crew and games and activities equal hours of interactive fun.

I hope that you enjoyed this review and that it has helped you in some way. If you found it to be insightful or helpful, I would kindly request that you vote "YES" (it was helpful). Thank you.

Books are always better, but this was a very good movie. Watch the movie it is worth the time. I can not wait until the next movie comes out. I only wish they would come out sooner.

What is so great about the harry potter films is that they grow with your child, they become more intelectually stimulating and more emotionally involved. This film is deffinatly not for your very young children as it addresses the topic of death and has many scary sceens. You 9+ year old should be very much glued to the tv though... heck you'll be glued to the tv!!

I've loved Harry Potter sincee it first came out. It's just the greatest for kids and adults. And this movie was just amazing...a lot different from the first ones.

I have seen the film in the cinema and found it awesome and for a 60 year old thats some comment LOL. Well worth purchasing.
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The Goblet of Fire is the fourth in the series of Harry Potter. This movie is a more dark and treacherous movie. Defaintly not for the weak of heart. It appeals to the child inside every adult and the adult inside every child. A must see for all.

The best movie in the series! Fantastic effects, great new cast members. Just as I pictured it would be after reading the book.

LOVE IT GREAT DVD it is such a great movie, you will love it. Great for any Harry Potter Fan! The best one of the set!

I have seen all 4 of the Harry Potter movies. I really liked the first 2 Chris Columbus did because they followed the book. The third was all right, but this one was NOT good. It was dark and the enthusiasm of the Tri-Wizard Tournament was missing.
The casting people did a soso job as well. The girl who played Fleur was not good.
I will go back to reading the books if the future movies are like this one.

I consider myself a Harry Potter fan. I have seen all 4 of the movies, BUT I have not read any of the books (I know, I know...) Although I understand that a movie cannot possibly contain all the nuances and details that a book can deliver for the first time when watching this movie I felt totally lost. Without having any knowledge of the book the storyline just didn't flow for me. Now the special effects... were wonderful, but at the end of the movie I felt totally unfulfilled- I just didn't get this one. However, if you ARE familiar with the book your experience may be totally different because you will be able to fill in the bits and peices that appear to be left out of the movie.

I made the mistake of not seeing this movie in theaters, but watching this DVD was absolutely amazing anyways. I felt that this movie was truest to the book than any of the previous movies, and the effects and acting were mind-bogglingly wonderful.

My only major issue with this movie is that a few scenes were missing from the book. I can only think of two off the top of my head, which don't really detract from the plot very much. I'm thinking about the Quidditch match itself (the events before and after are still there) and a few obstacles in the last challenge. While they would have been absolutely amazing to see on this DVD, I can't bring myself to count them against the overall movie. If these scenes were still there, it would have to get a 6/5.

My only *minor* issue is that they're getting cheaper on the packaging. It doesn't come in the nice cardboard box that the very first movie came in, and the only thing inside the case was the DVD itself. No chapter listing, no bonus feature disk (like the first movie had), nothing. Again, can't count this against the movie itself.

Without a doubt, this is an amazing DVD. I encourage everyone to buy it if they've ever liked anything Harry Potter.

I love the whole series.

I thought the books were great...I love that they have given life to these characters and am never dissapointed.

I own them all and watch them over and over.

Really, a great movie... It's always hard to take a book and turn it into a movie, especially one as large and detailed as the Harry Potter books, but they did another great job with this one!

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I bought this Movie for my daughter. She absolutely loved everything about it. She especially loved Robert Pattinson.

got the dvd promtply and it was in great shape. Appreciated the prompt attention and quick service. Thanks you for all of your help

The movie touches on the most important parts of the book and delivers an entertaining and exciting film. I do miss Dolby and Winky, the house elves, who play such an important part in this book and others books.

love it can't wait to see the movie and enjoy with the family as well with friends and other people jaja love it...

This is an great addition to your Harry Potter collection. The whole family will enjoy it. Our kids are 10 and up. My daughter loves to watch all the Harry Potte movies over and over again. If you like Harry Potter, you will like this one as well.

I love all the Harry Potter movies and can not wait to ge my hands on "The Half-Blood Prince" and both parts of "The Deathly Hollows". I highly recommend that everyone buy the whole series. I had to buy this copy to replace my old copy because it was so scratched up from watching it over and over that it hardly played anymore.

My brother is a huge fan of harry potter so I bought this dvd for him for his birthday. The price was really good and so was the condition of the case and dvd!!!