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Directed by
Mike Newell Written by
Steven Kloves, J.K. Rowling Cast
Eric Sykes, Timothy Spall, David Tennant, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson [more]
Release Date
• USA: Nov 18, 2005
• UK: 18 Nov 2005
DVD Release Date
• R1: Mar 7, 2006
Budget $130,000,000
BoxOffice: $99.9M
Official Website:
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Website
MPAA Rating
Rated PG-13 for sequences of fantasy violence and frightening images.
Running Time
2 hours, 30 minutes
Country UK, USA
Production Companies
Warner Bros., Heyday Productions, Patalex IV Productions Limited
Studio Warner Bros.
More info on IMDb.com
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• Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Reviews |
HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE fills in a bit more of the back story that drives the action. It has the thankless task of being a bridge to set things up for the next installment, which, it can only be hoped, is filmed before Radcliffe and company, who are already stretching credulity a bit trying to pass for 14, have gotten too much older. It succeeds, though, in keeping the magic going and, most importantly, whetting the audience’s appetite for more. [read review] 
--Andrea Chase (Killer Movie Reviews)
So as part of a series the film is successful, but far less satisfactory – and probably downright confusing – to anyone new to the series or who hasn’t read the books, particularly the ending which is oddly flat. But the lessons of this film aren’t bad ones (loyalty, courage, sacrifice) and it’s enjoyably confident and fun, though not quite up to Azkhaban’s high standards. [read review] 8/10
--Michelle Thomas (FutureMovies.co.uk)
Adapting this book was truly a thankless task, and while they were smart to keep it to one movie (for a brief period, they pondered making two movies out of this book), they had to know that this movie, of all the “Potter” movies to date (and books, for that matter), was the toughest to adapt. They went for it, and they got a lot of it right. But while there is a lot to admire about the movie, they left far too much room for debate on what could have been. [read review] 
--David Medsker (Bullz-eye.com)
It's a scary, exciting good time, never gruesome or gratuitous, always with one mad eye focused on entertaining an eager audience. The film bursts with ceaseless magic and fantastical images -- a feast for the eyes as well as the mind -- and reminds us at every turn of two things: that this is supposed to be fun, and that adding layers of depth to it increases our enjoyment of it. The series is on a roll. [read review] A-
--Eric D. Snider (EricDSnider.com)
Still, the Potter series remains fresh and full of wonder. Newell has proved he can craft a great action sequence while balancing the humor of that comes with awkward adolescence and the sadness of the story’s final act. These movies will still never be as good as the movie in your head when you read the books, but they’re always a welcome addition in today’s mundane movie climate. It will be interesting to see how the next film turns out and how much of the story will translate. [read review]
--Collin Souter (eFilmCritic.com)
“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” looks and feels staged. The world of Harry Potter normally embraces moviegoers, but this time around there’s a frustratingly impenetrable wall between the world of wizards and us ordinary muggles...is still a decent film and one that's sure to please most Potter fans. I just wish there was more emphasis on the humans in the film and less on the computer generated effects. [read review] B-
--Rebecca Murray (About.com)
As an event movie, Prisoner of Azkaban probably has a slight upper hand, but Goblet of Fire is so much more than crash and bang. The Potter films have always been a cut above as far as family filmmaking goes, but this is the first to really get under theskin of these characters. Strip away the CG dragons and sweeping vistas and you'll find Goblet of Fire has just as much impact. [read review] 
--Joe Utichi (FilmFocus.co.uk)
This is a great franchise, coming from fantastic source material, and the good news is that it only gets better from here. Something I expected to happen in the sixth or seventh book gets jumpstarted in this one, and the stage is certainly set for bigger, better things. [read review]
This movie is very good. It has amazing special effects, decent acting with the exception of Watson - who overacts constantly, and last but not least a very mature story that was adopted perfectly from the best selling book. In short; I will see it againand once it makes the DVD run I will be one of the first to buy it because it is that damn good. [read review]
--JC (Moviesforguys.com)
The film is more violent, less cute than the others, but the action is not the mindless destruction of a video game; it has purpose, shape and style, as in the Triwizard Tournament, which begins the film. [read review] 
--Roger Ebert (Chicago Sun-Times)
But overall Goblet of Fire has succeeded in doing one big thing that the first three movies completely failed at: For the first time, I'm actually looking forward to the next in the series. [read review]
--Christopher Null (FilmCritic.com)
Enjoyable sequel that should please fans of both the books and the films – it looks as gorgeous as the last one did and this time they’ve even tightened up the plot a bit. [read review]
--Matthew Turner (ViewLondon)
As a bridge to events to come, The Goblet of Fire may yet prove to be a worthy instalment, but as a stand alone film it's unfortunately a backwards step. [read review] 6/10
--Paul Greenwood (FutureMovies.co.uk)
One thing you'll hear of this film is how dark it is, but also needs to be creditied for its humor. Of the four film, it is definitely the funniest... [read review] 9/10
--'Cinema Guru Boy' (JackassCritics.com)
The greatest compliment that I can bestow on the movie is that, at the end, I was surprised. The 147 minutes just slipped away, magically. [read review] 
With the sinister tone, superb action, and tighter plotting, The Goblet Of Fire is currently the best film in the series to date. [read review]
--Carl Lazarevic (MovieWeb)
The Goblet of Fire is a more mature story and its young stars prove they have the acting skills to grow with their characters. [read review]
--Julian Roman (MovieWeb)
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is imperfect, but magical nonetheless. [read review] 
--James Berardinelli (ReelViews)
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