One of the most successful franchises in all of cinema has been the Harry Potter series. They have accounted for billions of dollars world-wide and with its fourth entry, Goblet of Fire, it is easy to see why. It is no easy task to condense a 734 page book into aproximately two hours and twenty minutes, but the film manages to strike a good balance for most of its important events. Hard-core fans always complain that events from the book are changed and certain plot points are left out. I fail to see how this can be a bad thing, as what would be the point of watching a film in which you already know every single line and event that will happen ahead of time. I believe that this film, as well as the other entries, have been pretty faithful to their source material. Not to mention, movies such as Goblet of Fire and Order of the Phoenix would be six hours long if everything were to stay exactly the same from the book.
Another reason Goblet of Fire is an excellent film is because it boasts tremendous action pieces. The film resolves around a tournament in which Harry as well as three others contenders must compete in difficult and dangerous tasks to be crowned champion. Although I would have liked to see the third task extended, the first and second task which includes an air-bourne battle with a dragon and an under water rescue more than make up for it. No Harry Potter movie would be complete with out magic, and the film has some great special effects. Scenes such as the quidditch world cup and a chilling battle inside of a graveyard are a treat for the eyes.
When the movie is not trying to wow its audiences, it manages to be enjoyable by boasting a witty and funny script for all ages to enjoy. Some say Harry Potter is for children, but this is the first of the fims to pander more towards adult audiences as seen by its pg-13 rating. The acting from its stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson continues to improve with each film as they all perform funny and charming roles. The film is also helped by newcomers Mad-Eye Moody and Harry's arch-nemisis Lord Voldemort, who always manage to hold your interest when they are on screen. Whether or not this film is is the best of the current Harry Potter films is a matter of opinion, although I definetly found it to be in the top three. The film can feel a bit rushed sometimes, but the end result is well worth it.
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