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Well into "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," Albus Dumbledore intones as only he can: "Dark and difficult times lie ahead." What does he think lay behind?

In this adventure Harry will do battle with giant lizards, face the attack of the Death Eaters, and in perhaps the most difficult task of all for a 14-year-old, ask a girl to be his date at the Yule Ball.

That Harry survives these challenges goes without saying, since in the world of print his next adventures have already been published, but "Goblet of Fire" provides trials that stretch his powers to the breaking point.

Harry ( Daniel Radcliffe ) was just turning 13 in the previous movie, " Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban " (2004), and the Potter series turns PG-13 with this installment. There is still at least a mail-owl, and what looks like a mail-raven (it may represent FedEx), but many of the twee touches of the earlier films have gone missing to make room for a brawnier, scarier plot. Is it fair to wonder if the series will continue to grow up with Harry, earning the R rating as he turns 17?

Certainly Lord Voldemort seems capable of limitless villainy. Although we glimpsed his face in "The Sorcerer's Stone," we see him in full on screen for the first time in "Goblet of Fire," and he does not disappoint: Hairless, with the complexion of a slug, his nostrils snaky slits in his face, he's played by Ralph Fiennes as a vile creature who has at last been rejoined by his Death Eaters, who were disabled by Harry's magic earlier in the series. Hogwarts School and indeed the entire structure of Harry's world is threatened by Voldemort's return to something approaching his potential powers, and the film becomes a struggle between the civilized traditions of the school and the dark void of Voldemortism.

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. Three finalists are chosen by the Goblet of Fire, and then the Goblet spits out an unprecedented fourth name: Harry Potter's. This is against the rules, since you have to be 17 to compete in Triwizardry, and Harry is only 14, but Dumbledore's hands are tied: What the Goblet wants, the Goblet gets. The question is, who entered Harry's name, since Harry says he didn't?

The Triwizard Tournament begins near the start of the film, but after the Quidditch World Cup, which takes place within a stadium so vast it makes the Senate Chamber in "Star Wars" look like a dinner theater. The cup finals are interrupted by ominous portents; the Death Eaters attack, serving notice that Voldemort is back and means business. But the early skirmishes are repelled, and the students return to Hogwarts, joined by exchange students from two overseas magic academies: From France come the Beauxbaton girls, who march on parade like Bemelmans' maids all in a row, and from Durmstrang school in central Europe come clean-cut Aryan lads who look like extras from " Triumph of the Will ."

Besides Harry, Cedric Diggory is the Triwizard contestant from Hogwarts, and the other finalists are Viktor Krum, a Quidditch master from Durmstrang who looks ready to go pro, and the lithe Fleur Delacour, a Beauxbaton siren. Together they face three challenges: They must conquer fire-breathing dragons, rescue captives in a dark lagoon and enter a maze, which, seen from the air, seems limitless. The maze contains a threat for Harry that I am not sure is anticipated by the Triwizard rules; within it waits Voldemort himself, who has been lurking offstage and now emerges in malevolent fury.

Against these trials, which are enough to put you off your homework, Harry also must negotiate his fourth year at Hogwarts. As usual, there is a bizarre new teacher on the faculty. Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody ( Brendan Gleeson ) is the new professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts, and seems made of spare parts; he has an artificial limb, and a glass eye that incorporates a zoom lens and can swivel independently of his real eye.

There is also, finally, full-blown adolescence to contend with. I'd always thought Harry would end up in love with Hermione Granger ( Emma Watson ), even though their inseparable friend Ron Weasley ( Rupert Grint ) clearly has the same ambition. But for the Yule Ball, Harry works up the courage to ask Cho Chang (Katie Leung), who likes him a lot. Ron asks Hermione, but she already has a date, with the student most calculated to inspire Ron's jealousy. These scenes seem almost in the spirit of John Hughes' high school movies.

Most of the Potter series regulars are back, if only for brief scenes, and it is good to see the gamekeeper Hagrid ( Robbie Coltrane ) find love at last, with Madame Maxime (Frances de la Tour), headmistress of Beauxbaton. Hagrid, you will recall, is a hairy half-giant. Frances is even taller, but she's a mercifully less hairy giantess. One new character is the snoopy Rita Skeeter ( Miranda Richardson ), gossip columnist of the Daily Prophet, a paper that has pictures that talk, like the portraits in earlier films.

With this fourth film, the Harry Potter saga demonstrates more than ever the resiliency of J.K. Rowling's original invention. Her novels have created a world that can expand indefinitely and produce new characters without limit. That there are schools like Hogwarts in other countries comes as news and offers many possibilities; the only barrier to the series lasting forever is Harry's inexorably advancing age. The thought of him returning to Hogwarts for old boys' day is too depressing to contemplate.

"Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" was directed by Mike Newell , the first British director in the series (he turned down the first Potter movie). Newell's credits range from the romantic "Four Weddings and a Funeral" to the devastating " Donnie Brasco " to the gentle "Enchanted April."

Such varied notes serve him well in "Goblet," which explores a wide emotional range. He balances delicately between whimsy and the ominous, on the uncertain middle ground where Harry lives, poised between fun at school, teenage romance and the dark abyss.

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)

Rated PG-13 for sequences of fantasy violence and frightening images

157 minutes

Emma Watson as Hermione Granger

Michael Gambon as Dumbledore

Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter

Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley

Robbie Coltrane as Hagrid

Brendan Gleeson as Alastor Moody

Based on the novel by

  • J.K. Rowling

Directed by

  • Mike Newell
  • Steve Kloves

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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this movie.

In the ongoing story about good and evil, Harry le

Harry and his friends demonstrate courage, perseve

Hermione's independence and complexity as a strong

Two deaths, including one very stirring death of a

Some references to 14-year-olds' sexual interest;

"Bloody hell," "piss off," and similar words.

While Harry Potter merchandise proliferates in the

Madame Maxime's horses only drink single-malt whis

Parents need to know that Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the first PG-13 movie in the Harry Potter series (all based on the books by J.K. Rowling), and not for nothing. The fourth installment has two deaths (including a really sad one), scary creatures, some romantic yearnings, and edge-of-the-seat…

Positive Messages

In the ongoing story about good and evil, Harry learns important life lessons in the wake of tragedy. Honesty and integrity are repeatedly at stake. Friendship, love, bravery, and loyalty are always major themes in the series, as is the idea of making good choices.

Positive Role Models

Harry and his friends demonstrate courage, perseverance, and teamwork. Harry, in particular, learns the value of integrity and playing fairly. He remains humble, even in the face of his newfound celebrity.

Diverse Representations

Hermione's independence and complexity as a strong female character continue to grow with age. Cho Chang, a British Asian character, is introduced as Harry's love interest. In minor roles, two girls of South Asian descent, sisters Parvati and Padma Patil, are invited by Harry and Ron to the Yule Ball; Angelina Johnson, a Black female student, accepts Fred Weasley's invitation; and Dean Thomas, another Black student, appears without lines. Early in the film, the Quidditch World Cup introduces audiences to the concept of a global wizarding world that includes a delegation of Black wizards dressed in African robes, but the background characters don't speak.

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Violence & Scariness

Two deaths, including one very stirring death of a teen. No blood is shown, but lifeless bodies are. Children are in peril, often at the hands of magical creatures: dragons burn, chase, and cut Triwizard competitors; mermaids brandish spears as students are held captive underwater. A spider is tortured in a class demonstration. A hand is severed and sacrificed, and Harry is tortured by a curse, writhing in pain.

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Sex, Romance & Nudity

Some references to 14-year-olds' sexual interest; Harry is accosted in the bathtub by a ghostly girl; some couples kiss in the shadows after the Yule Ball.

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Products & Purchases

While Harry Potter merchandise proliferates in the real world, the film only shows characters occasionally spending money. The importance of fashion briefly comes into play as the students get ready for the Yule Ball.

Drinking, Drugs & Smoking

Madame Maxime's horses only drink single-malt whiskey. Students drink butterbeer -- a magical-world drink with a pinch of alcohol.

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Parents need to know that Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the first PG-13 movie in the Harry Potter series (all based on the books by J.K. Rowling), and not for nothing. The fourth installment has two deaths (including a really sad one), scary creatures, some romantic yearnings, and edge-of-the-seat scenes. With each film, the scariness quotient increases. This movie features fighting dragons, tortured bugs, a huge booby-trapped maze, and an underwater horror show. Young kids who don't understand the difference between fantasy and reality should stay clear. So should kids going through an anxious time about unnamed terrors or unwanted separations, as one of the death scenes may be extra upsetting. The action is sometimes rowdy, and camera movements/edits are aggressive, all of which increase the scary effects. Romantic tensions ramp up in this installment. Characters demonstrate courage , perseverance , and teamwork , as well as humility and integrity . In addition, friendship, love, bravery, and loyalty are always major themes in the series, as is the idea of making good choices. To stay in the loop on more movies like this, you can sign up for weekly Family Movie Night emails .

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Really good movie for kids who can handle it

Good summary of the book, starts the transition to more tween topics, what's the story.

In HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE, Harry ( Daniel Radcliffe ) and friends are 14 now and growing up fast, having crushes, and realizing what huge expectations the wizarding world has for them during dangerous times. This year, Hogwarts hosts guests from two other schools -- Beauxbatons Academy and Durmstrang Institute -- for the Triwizard Tournament. The Tournament contestants are selected by the magical Goblet of Fire; they must fight dragons, figure out a dangerous underwater rescue, and find their way out of a dangerous maze. But Harry is on his own against his true enemy.

Is It Any Good?

​​The fourth film in the Harry Potter series tends to move steadily from plot point to plot point, ensuring that each beloved character from the novel gets at least a brief moment on screen. When Harry, Hermione ( Emma Watson ), and Ron ( Rupert Grint ) attend the Quidditch World Cup in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire , they witness the full-on effects of sports celebrity: Fans cheer and stomp their feet, and magical images of the players shimmer over the crowd. The fact that the World Cup site is destroyed by Lord Voldemort's ( Ralph Fiennes ) Death Eaters hardly brings pause.

The Triwizard Tournament extends the movie's thematic interest in celebrity. In due course, Harry is exposed to cheating (by adult coaches who mean for their charges to win) and not a little bit of emotional and physical abuse. The movie makes us ask whether 14- or 17-year-old kids should have to be warriors and survivors. Harry and his friends must undergo pain, work through fear, and even decide whether to fight back or inflict pain. Growing up is a difficult transition on-screen or off, and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire makes being a teen look pretty unpleasant. That being said, this film is as good as the others in the series, and kids old enough to handle the scary elements will surely enjoy it.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

Families can talk about Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 's more mature content and who this movie is targeted to. Young kids are going to want to see this -- should the movie have been toned down, or is the violent content appropriate given the characters' age?

For kids who read the book the film is based on , which plot points got left out that you missed? Why do you think they left out the house elves? What role did they serve in the books?

Cheating is rampant among the teachers and judges involved in the Triwizard competition, but not among the competitors. Why do you think this is? How do Harry's actions reveal his integrity ?

Between famous Quidditch players and the Triwizard Tournament participants, celebrity culture creeps into the wizarding world. How does Harry react to his fame? Does he remain humble ?

How do the characters in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire demonstrate courage , perseverance , and teamwork ? Why are these important character strengths ?

Movie Details

  • In theaters : November 18, 2005
  • On DVD or streaming : March 7, 2006
  • Cast : Daniel Radcliffe , Emma Watson , Rupert Grint
  • Director : Mike Newell
  • Studio : Warner Bros.
  • Genre : Fantasy
  • Topics : Magic and Fantasy
  • Character Strengths : Courage , Humility , Integrity , Perseverance , Teamwork
  • Run time : 156 minutes
  • MPAA rating : PG-13
  • MPAA explanation : sequences of fantasy violence and frightening images.
  • Award : Kids' Choice Award
  • Last updated : May 6, 2024

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Reviews

harry potter movie review goblet of fire

[Director Mike] Newell brings a distinctively British sense of low key, wry humor to the spectacle without losing the increasingly serious dimensions of the drama, and he brings out marvelous shades of personality from our evolving young heroes.

Full Review | Jan 6, 2024

harry potter movie review goblet of fire

...a woefully uneven installment that feels, for the most part, as though it should be a good hour shorter...

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4 | Dec 13, 2021

harry potter movie review goblet of fire

It's increasingly evident that seven books and as many as eight theatrical adaptations fuel the need for too much filler subplots or nonessential side characters.

Full Review | Original Score: 6/10 | Sep 29, 2020

harry potter movie review goblet of fire

More precious than a Golden Snitch in a game of Quidditch, this is one of the Must See films of the year.

Full Review | Nov 13, 2019

harry potter movie review goblet of fire

Good film directed for a teenage audience in which not only is magic taught but also how stereotypes affect it while the film itself recreates some British stereotypes. [Review in Spanish]

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jul 11, 2019

harry potter movie review goblet of fire

For the first time, the stakes of this battle of good and evil become painfully evident.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Jun 5, 2019

harry potter movie review goblet of fire

It feels rushed and there are definitely the most plotholes in this entry in the series. Still, when it does work it really works.

Full Review | Original Score: B- | Apr 4, 2019

harry potter movie review goblet of fire

Goblet of Fire is great, very watchable and re-watchable.

Full Review | Jan 26, 2018

Where Newell really scores is in taking a leaf out of Peter Jackson's book and cranking up the fear factor.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Dec 8, 2014

For those like me who are outside but sympathetic to the faith, it looks like another handsomely made, good-natured and high-spirited family movie, which is dramatically stymied through being locked within school grounds.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Dec 8, 2014

For the first time, adults might actually enjoy a Harry Potter film as much as children.

Full Review | Dec 8, 2014

harry potter movie review goblet of fire

Goblet is really just a glorified, 157-minute teaser trailer, an empty epic of proportions that truly stagger.

Full Review | Original Score: 1.5/5 | Dec 8, 2014

harry potter movie review goblet of fire

The adolescent subplot is treated sweetly by Newell. The awkward dances and dating faux pas at the school ball feel like additions from some other, less mythic series, and form a welcome respite from the intense magic-making of the rest of the film.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5 | Dec 8, 2014

Much of the credit goes to Radcliffe and his co-stars, who have become better actors with each film. They have become increasingly adept at conveying great emotion as each film demands more of them.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/4 | Dec 8, 2014

I think this is the best Potter film yet, for one simple reason: it's not like a Harry Potter film.

harry potter movie review goblet of fire

In its last third, The Goblet of Fire builds to a climax of such overpowering dread that you might just forget the rest. Harry grows up in an instant, and the film does, too.

The acting is stronger than ever in this fourth installment.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/4 | Dec 8, 2014

By demonstrating to us how Harry and his friends are budding and changing and struggling, the film demonstrates the progressive richness of Rowling's storytelling skills and oddly haunting allure of her writing.

All in all, Goblet of Fire is certainly the best Potter yet, with most of the cast doing their roles justice, some great direction and Steven Kloves' screenplay makes the core of Rowling's novel into a fast-paced but easily-comprehensible enjoyable movie.

Full Review | Original Score: 5/5 | Dec 8, 2014

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Kloves has streamlined J. K. Rowling's 700-plus-page opus into cinematic fighting form. And the special effects, which threatened to overwhelm the first two movies, are seamlessly integrated.

From the Archives: ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire’ finally gets Harry Potter right

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Today marks the 20th anniversary of the first book in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. From our archives, we’re resurfacing The Times’ original reviews of each Harry Potter film adaptation. The following review of “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” was first published on Nov. 19, 2005.

It’s taken them long enough, but the movies have finally gotten Harry Potter right. Despite the reported $2.7 billion earned by the series’ three previous attempts, it’s not until “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” that a film has successfully re-created the sense of stirring magical adventure and engaged, edge-of-your-seat excitement that has made the books such an international phenomenon.

Viewed as a whole, the Potter movies are shaping up to be a fascinating experiment in big-budget filmmaking. Using the same J.K. Rowling source material, the same screenwriter (the excellent Steve Kloves), largely the same cast but a variety of directors, the Potter pictures have ended up reflecting the sensibility of their filmmaker more than that of the author.

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With the reliably commercial Chris Columbus in charge, the first two Potters were soulless but safe-as-houses copies of the books.

The gifted Alfonso Cuaron attempted to escape the bonds of the conventional in “The Prisoner of Azkaban” but succeeded only in part.

It has fallen to the veteran Mike Newell, eager, in his own words, “to break out of this goody-two-shoes feel,” to make the first Harry Potter film to be wire-to-wire satisfying.

Newell is an impeccable craftsman with four decades of cinematic experience, a veteran less concerned with projecting a lofty auteur sensibility than giving the best of his films, from the chilling “Dance With a Stranger” to the comic “Four Weddings and a Funeral,” what they need from a practical point of view.

The first thing the Hertfordshire-born Newell has added to the mix is a welcome sense of ownership of the book’s setting. Having been a boarding school boy himself, Newell, the series’ first British director, displays a comfort level with the world of Hogwarts that comes with knowing it in his bones.

Newell works equally well with the preexisting cast and the film’s new British actors, principally a convincing Ralph Fiennes as the dread Lord Voldemort, a comic Miranda Richardson as weaselly journalist Rita Skeeter and, best of all, Brendan Gleeson as the irrepressible Mad-Eye Moody, the latest in Hogwarts’ notably eccentric series of Defense Against the Dark Arts instructors.

The presence of Voldemort in the creepy-crawly flesh signals that this is the first Potter movie to have a PG-13 rating for “sequences of fantasy violence and frightening images.” Fortunately, “Goblet” is not an R-rated movie trying to pass as something tamer but a genuine PG-13, pleasantly shivery but in no way savage or sadistic.

Newell also proves to be adept at bringing a feeling of page- turning propulsion to a grittier than usual narrative that, courtesy of one of the series’ better plots, is rife with convincing jeopardy situations.

The danger starts at the Quidditch World Cup, where the festivities are marred by rioting by Voldemort’s Death Eaters and the appearance of his Dark Mark in the sky.

That Quidditch match, the 422nd to be exact, is also the first tipoff as to how special “Goblet’s” special effects are going to be. The enormous stadium where the match is held seems appropriately both in and out of this world, and it sets the stage for a series of magical moments -- including the magnificent Durmstrang sailing ship rising out of the lake and the dozen winged horses drawing the gigantic Beauxbatons carriage -- that are to come.

When Harry says “I love magic,” we can see just what he’s talking about.

The wizarding schools arriving by ship and coach have come to Hogwarts for the legendary Triwizard Tournament -- “eternal glory awaits the winner,” promises headmaster Dumbledore (Michael Gambon) - - that is the spine of “Goblet’s” plot and the excuse for considerable amounts of magic and excitement.

Through a series of unlikely events, Harry gets to participate in the tournament and has to contend with a trio of exceptionally daunting tasks. The young wizard has to perform heroically underwater, deal with a claustrophobic, mind-altering maze and evade a terrifying Hungarian Horntail dragon so realistic that the film’s “No dragons were harmed in the making of this film” disclaimer in the closing credits seems more valid than tongue-in-cheek.

“Goblet of Fire” was the first Potter novel to weigh in at the whopping 600-page-plus length that has become standard, and though many events have been eliminated, including those always irritating house elves, “Goblet” the film is still longer than it should be at two hours and 34 minutes.

Ripe for cutting is the picture’s weakest element, its exploration of the agonies of early teen dating and friendship. The film’s heart simply is not in questions like how long Ron (Rupert Grint) and Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) will stay mad at each other, and a little romantic awkwardness among 14-year-olds goes an awfully long way.

This is especially true because Emma Watson’s Hermione has grown into easily the most attractive student on campus, so far removed from the books’ insistence that she is a plain and bossy girl that it makes a complete hash of the sections of the plot dealing with her social life.

Though memorable acting is neither called for nor delivered on the part of “Goblet’s” collection of juveniles, Radcliffe’s Harry does get one thing exactly right. Watching him face myriad challenges, we’re convinced that Harry’s heart will lead him to do the right thing. He does good in the most natural way and, like so much of “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” that’s just how it should be.

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MPAA rating : PG-13 for sequences of fantasy violence and frightening images

Times guidelines : Chilling at times, but not in a bad way

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Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire Review

Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire

18 Nov 2005

157 minutes

Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire

The fourth offering in the Harry Potter franchise sees The Boy Who Lived and his chums trying to get through another year at the increasingly dangerous Hogwarts School Of Witchcraft And Wizardry. This means, as ever, secrets and treachery within, hostilities with classmates and life-threatening magical sports days. New to the mix is the embarrassing reality of tortured adolescence, with sexual awakenings and brooding mood-swings exacerbated by the added distraction of glamorous foreign exchange students. Making quite the grand entrance are the chic girls of Beauxbatons Academy and the hunky boys of Durmstrang Institute. Welcome to Harry Potter And The Rampaging Hormones.

This is certainly not a movie for young children, however engaging its characters and comic touches. Teen angst and relationship problems are pretty boring if you’re six. But it’s not the burgeoning sexuality that’s landed the picture its 12A certificate, rather its genuinely darker vein of fantasy horror. For the maturing Potter core audience this is well-developed, with teasing terrors and skin-crawling set-pieces as the dark Lord Voldemort rises again — as all dark lords must, it seems, DLs notoriously being even harder to kill totally dead than the nut-job in Halloween. (Quite why Lord V. is so preoccupied with plotting against the promising pipsqueak Harry is presumably something to be clarified for cinema audiences in the fullness of time.)

Mike Newell, as the first British director entrusted with a series entry, oversees plenty of spiffing special-effects action — the Quidditch World Cup final, a dragon fight, an underwater sequence and Gary Oldman’s (all-too-brief) fiery apparition — but as one would expect, he does a good job with the more personal, realistic emotional content, bringing on the young leads’ performances noticeably in the process. So it’s a shame that he’s less successful in handling the necessary novel-to-screen compression.

Even though Newell’s adaptation runs to more than two-and-a-half hours, the book is such a doorstopper that screenwriter Steve Kloves had to ditch more material this time around. Harry’s annual confinement with his ghastly Dursley relations and Hermione’s house-elf-liberation campaign is gone. While he was at it, it’s a pity he didn’t also delete tabloid hackette Rita Skeeter — however much one likes Miranda Richardson — since she obviously functions as author J. K. Rowling’s dig at celebrity-stalking gossips, adding nothing more than running-time the story doesn’t need.

As it is, there’s too much contrasting material with which to contend: the life-or-death challenges of the Triwizard competition are interspersed with a host of new characters and their sinister or serio-comic sub-plots, school lessons, the agenda of yet another eccentric new Defence Against The Dark Arts professor in Brendan Gleeson’s fierce Mad-Eye Moody, Potter sidekick Ron’s sulks, swotty Hermione’s makeover and Harry’s blushing attempts to ask a girl to a dance…

Consequently, the story editing goes through some distinctly choppy patches. It looks as if several scenes were filmed at greater length, surviving in quick snippets that are frequently unnecessary. The movie Newell set out to make — eccentric comedy-cum-Hitchcockian conspiracy — can only be glimpsed briefly, before that beast of a plot charges back into shot, demanding attention.

Thankfully, most of it is pulled together towards the end. It’s no secret that Ralph Fiennes handles the long-awaited appearance of evil Voldemort himself, and thankfully his big scene is sensationally creepy, ensuring strong anticipation for frights to come.

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  • Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter; Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley; Emma Watson as Hermione Granger; Michael Gambon as Dumbledore; Brendan Gleeson as Mad-Eye Moody; Robbie Coltrane as Hagrid; Ralph Fiennes as Voldemort; Maggie Smith as Prof. McGonagall; Miranda Richardson as Rita Skeeter; Robert Pattinson as Cedric Diggory

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That pesky scar. As 14-year-old wizard-in-training Harry Potter prepares for his fourth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, he is plagued by nightmares of the dark lord who killed his parents and left that nasty, increasingly painful lightning-bolt scar on his forehead. In those tormented dreams Harry sees the diminished Lord Voldemort plotting with his evil minions. Their goal: Restore Voldemort’s former power and finish off the boy wizard once and for all.

The first sign that something is amiss occurs during the selection process for the prestigious Triwizard Tournament. A student from each of three European schools of witchcraft gets to compete in its celebrated, perilous games. No one under 17 is eligible. After the lucky trio is formally announced with much fanfare, the crowd is shocked when a fourth name emerges from the mystical goblet of fire: Harry Potter . An outrage! Did he cheat? Is this a vain grab for glory? His peers think so, which makes Harry an outcast even in the eyes of his best friend, Ron Weasley. Regardless of how his name was illegally manipulated into the giant chalice, the flaming goblet’s word is final and soon a reluctant Harry Potter finds himself risking life and limb for “eternal glory” against older, far more skilled wizards.

Lined up for Harry in Goblet of Fire are angry merfolk, a fire-breathing dragon and a killer hedgerow manicured into an enormous maze. There’s also a climactic showdown with Voldemort in the flesh. However, none of those trials compares to Harry’s most daunting challenge—finding a date for the Yule Ball. Yes, they’ve finally reached that age. In addition to spells, spills and thrills, this fourth and darkest chapter (so far) in J.K. Rowling’s bewitching saga finds friends Harry, Ron and Hermione facing off against hormones and all of the awkwardness and angst that comes with adolescence.

Positive Elements

Harry proves himself virtuous by putting the welfare of others ahead of his own glory and safety. Despite the psychological fog induced by the maze, Harry is clear-headed enough to rescue a fallen competitor rather than let him perish. He then insists they share the prize. His underwater heroics save a girl’s life at personal expense, and the tournament committee sees fit to honor his selflessness with a reward for “outstanding moral fiber.”

In spite of conflict and misunderstandings, loyal friends stand by one another. Hermione boldly speaks out on behalf of a classmate in crisis. The Weasleys are a close-knit clan generous to Ron’s friends. A fallen student is honored for being kind, honest, brave and true. Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore calls for unity, friendship and cooperation among students from different schools and cultures. Viewers are reminded of how Harry’s mother sacrificially gave her life to save him as a baby.

It is deemed unlawful to use three “unforgivable curses” designed to control, torture or kill.

Spiritual Elements

Without magic and the occult there is no story. Supernatural goings-on inhabit every corner of the film. Harry and others fly on brooms, wield magic wands and utter incantations. Humans are transformed into animals and “hybrids.” Words recited skyward cause clouds to form dark, foreboding symbols. Objects are endowed with the ability to transport anyone touching them from one place to another.

While navigating the hedge maze, a competitor is “bewitched.” Harry has an encounter with Moaning Myrtle, the ghost of a student murdered in the girl’s restroom. A disturbing scene in a graveyard finds one of Voldemort’s toadies tossing the shriveled wizard into a cauldron before adding other ingredients (including his own hand) that fuel a macabre transformation. The spirits of Voldemort’s most recent kills appear to Harry and talk to him.

Sexual Content

Young men and women are flush with a newfound awareness of the opposite sex, though their interaction remains innocent. Still, the camera lingers on a group of girls’ backsides wiggling in unison. While dancing with a woman, Hagrid’s hand wanders south of her waist (she is quick to move it back).

A giggling female ghost makes a game out of trying to see Harry naked through the suds of his bath. Hermione backpedals after describing her reticent new boyfriend to Harry as more of a “physical being,” leaving viewers with no reason to think the couple has gone very far, physically.

Violent Content

A student is killed by a blast from a wand. So is an old man unfortunate enough to be caught eavesdropping on Voldemort’s plans. An evil servant cuts off his own hand and draws blood from Harry’s arm to cast a spell. A high-ranking official is found dead.

Voldemort assaults Harry, both verbally and with powerful magic. The Death Eaters, a sinister, Klan-like group with pointy black hats, crash the Quidditch World Cup event, creating chaos and decimating a campground by hurling fireballs (Harry gets knocked unconscious). A fire-breathing dragon knocks Harry about, chases him through the air and stalks him on a rooftop before it plummets into a chasm. During an underwater trial, Potter is accosted by octopus-like creatures that nearly drown him. And he’s bitten on the hand by an owl and a bowlful of squirming “snacks.”

A boy possessed by an evil spirit attacks an opponent who is then entangled by vines and dragged into the maze wall. The walls also threaten to crush people. Roots erupt and wrap themselves around another boy whose life is saved at the last minute.

Alastor “Mad-Eye” Moody, Hogwarts’ latest Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, casts torturous spells on a bug before killing it. Professor Snape whacks disruptive boys over the head with a book.

Crude or Profane Language

Ron has the habit of saying “bloody h—” and angrily tells Harry to “p-ss off.” A student exclaims “oh my god.” Harry uses the phrase “I don’t give a d–n.”

Drug and Alcohol Content

Mad-Eye’s desperate sips from a flask turn out to be doses of a potion, though for most of the film we’re led to believe he’s drinking alcohol. A visiting headmistress notes that her carriage horses drink only malt whiskey.

Other Negative Elements

The audience is made to feel good about Mad-Eye’s pragmatic disregard for rules and protocol. Some images (skulls, serpents, headstones, etc.) may not be spiritual or violent per se, but they convey an aura of wickedness and death.

Although I’m not a big Harry Potter fan, I can’t question this film’s quality on an artistic level. The production values are amazing. The architecture and fantastic European locales are Gothic yet charming. Central characters grow in interesting ways, while newly introduced ones—notably Miranda Richardson’s gossip columnist and Brendan Gleeson’s pirate-like professor with a goofy, roving artificial eye—are quirky and energetic. First-time Potter director Mike Newell had hard choices to make about what parts of the mammoth book to leave out ( Goblet still clocks in at two-and-a-half hours) yet manages to create a cohesive product, and does a good job of marrying the story’s bustling action with quieter moments of coming-of-age teen turmoil.

Nevertheless, no matter how skillfully the story gets told or how selfless, ethical and heroic Harry may be, it’s impossible for me to invest myself in a series that glamorizes witchcraft. It’s easy to laugh when spineless bully Draco gets turned into a ferret. But it gets harder to make light of the sorcery when a potion requires that a man hack off his own hand, borrow a bone from a rotting corpse and drain blood from Harry’s arm.

Whether it’s grim treachery or comic relief, the film’s wall-to-wall sorcery is birthed from a faulty worldview that taps into the occult and never recognizes any divine authority. Unlike The Lord of the Rings and The Chronicles of Narnia , the entire series is built on a shaky spiritual foundation that sends young fans confusing messages about the morality and merits of the dark arts.

Of course, this is film four. Families that consider the supernatural sinew that binds Harry Potter together more trouble than it’s worth probably put the kibosh on it a long time ago. The ones still with it have decided either a) sorcery isn’t a big deal, or b) while they oppose real-life witchcraft, non-stop spells and incantations are acceptable when used as a literary device.

Even those in the “go with it” camp may find their patience tested with Goblet of Fire, the first film to warrant a PG-13 rating. It’s extremely grim at times and even features the death of a Hogwarts student. I was amazed at the number of small children seated around me in the theater. At what point will moms and dads who’ve been saying “yes” to voracious young Potter fans decide that things have gone too far? This could be it. Dumbledore warns Harry, “Soon we must face the choice between what is right and what is easy.” They’re not the only ones.

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Review

The Goblet of Fire is a more mature story and its young stars prove they have the acting skills to grow with their characters.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the first film in the series to take a dramatic departure from J.K. Rowlings hugely popular novels. It relies less on plot development and is more in the vein of a summer popcorn blockbuster. The film is laden with special effects and uses skillful editing to make the action scenes much bigger than anything we’ve seen in the franchise. Director Mike Newell (Four Weddings and a Funeral) brings a lighter approach that works well in the comedic scenes, but really fails during the darker moments. Die-hard fans of the book will still enjoy Newell’s take, but will probably be unsatisfied by the lack of dramatic depth.

Harry (Danielle Radcliffe), Hermione (Emma Watson), and Ron (Rupert Grint) return to Hogwarts after a disturbing event at the Quidditch World Cup. Voldemort’s followers, the Death Eaters, have brazenly attacked the crowd and announced their return to the magical world. The students are uneasy, but quickly lose interest when they find out that Hogwarts has been chosen to host the lethal Tri-Wizard Tournament. The tournament consists of three incredibly dangerous tasks that will decide the best young wizard and give bragging right to the winning school. Three champions from the three magical schools are selected to compete by the ‘Goblet of Fire’. Harry finds himself an unwilling participant when the Goblet mysteriously chooses his name as a fourth competitor. He faces the perils of the tournament and the imminent return of the evil Voldemort.

The children have grown considerably since ‘The Prisoner of Azkaban’. They’re full blown teenagers and their hormones have officially kicked in. The funniest scenes revolve around a Christmas ball. Harry sets his sights on the lovely Cho Chang (Katie Leung), but looks very silly when he works up the nerve to ask her out. Ron is dismayed to find out that Victor Krum (Stanislav Ianeski), a champion from the Durmstrang School, is taking Hermione. Director Mike Newell and screenwriter Steve Kloves really nail the awkwardness of adolescence. We empathize with the characters. Their travails in love are quite humorous and add a lot to the pacing of the film; which clocks in at a whopping two and a half-hours.

The Goblet of Fire, without revealing spoilers, takes a dark turn in its conclusion. There is an incident that is pivotal to the progression of the story. It is a defining moment in the series and sets the tone for the upcoming films. I believe it is badly mishandled here. Mike Newell gives it a brief moment of deference before moving on. He takes what should be the emotional core of the film and treats it as blasé and inconsequential. As a fan of the book, this is very disappointing and will probably resonate poorly with audiences.

The Goblet of Fire is a more mature story and its young stars prove they have the acting skills to grow with their characters. Emma Watson in particular does a wonderful job. As the only girl with more than a few lines, she carries the feminine weight of the film and balances out Daniel Radcliffe’s heroics. Audiences are basically watching the cast grow-up on screen and it adds a real sense of familiarity to the films. See this one in the best theater possible; the special effects are truly remarkable.

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Movie Review: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)

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I won’t call myself a devoted follower of the Harry Potter phenomenon dreamed up by J.K. Rowling, while she slept on the streets of Edinburgh. I would say, however, that I am a man who enjoyed the first three movies enough to look forward to seeing the latest incarnation: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire .

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire basically continues where “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” left off. Another year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for Mr. Harry Potter and his wizard friends. This time however, Harry is thrust into the Tri-Wizard Tournament where he must go against older and stronger wizards in challenging quests, all the while dealing with being a 14 year old boy.

Although, in all honestly, I can’t remember fully the stories behind the previous movies, I do believe Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire delves deeper into the psyche of Harry Potter. This is a good thing. We see Harry as being a troubled adolescent, coming to terms with the loss of parents, his awkwardness with girls and his realization of his birthright. It’s just not all fun and games for the boy-wizard anymore. The action scenes are fast paced and the CGI, be it lush landscapes to pissed off dragons, is top notch. Another surprising plus about the movie is Emma Watson who plays Harry’s girl pal Hermione Granger. She is young yet, but in a few years she’ll be one of the hot crowd in Hollywood . . . watch for her.

Of course there are a few dull moments. First, this movie is loooong. Damn near three hours. I would have preferred if the movie was a bit more condensed. After all, I’m an important person, motherfucker. Secondly, the movie is awfully dark. Understandably, a lot of the movie takes place at night, but I once I start squinting to see what the fuck is going I begin to lose focus.

Personally, I don’t think Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the best movie in the series. This doesn’t mean you won’t get your kicks out of this movie though. Any fan of the books should see it (if you haven’t already). As for casual followers, if you have three hours to kill, watch it. Otherwise, life will continue as always.

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December 5, 2005 @ 8:42 am Bounce Hand

I’m not a big fan of Harry Potter and I have not watched the previous movies either. When I started to watch this movie, I did not have any expectations. To me this was some kid movie which reached puberty for the first since it has a PG-13 ranking for first time in all its installments. The Goblet of Fire starts with Harry Potter having a dream, which failed to make any sense to me since for obvious reasons, that I had not watched the previous movies from the series. There upon the movie moves to some match up between Ireland and Bulgaria, and I’m thinking soccer match with some witchcraft for scoring goals. Next comes the Triwizard tournament, nut somehow Harry Potter’s name is picked up and spat from the Goblet of Fire! Suprise there. The games itself had some nice touch to it trying to fight the dragons or fishing for some dead people under the lake with a fresh set of fins and gills. This most recent movie transforms into the setting of a contemporary high school, with teachers slapping students on the back of the head or throwing chalk at them when they are inattentive. They seem to have forgotten they have wands. This movie leans heavily on the previous films. Scraps of unfinished storylines litter the screen. A character is found dead in the forest with no cause of death and no murderer. In the closing scenes Dumbledore delivers a monologue about overcoming prejudice. And last to mention is the fact that some character called Lord Voldemort is played by Ralph Fiennes is worth mentioning. Well to sum it up, scenes fly by, stripped of depth or meaningful dialog. Atleast this was to me since I could not follow half the movie or who or what the characters meant unless there was some previous knowledge. This movie fell off a cliff. I rate this movie D.

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December 5, 2005 @ 11:31 am Mr. Chocolate

Perhaps you should have seen the first movies before tearing this movie to pieces. Did you feel the same when you watched Star Wars? I thnk not. . .

December 5, 2005 @ 3:20 pm Bounce Hand

Well before I go watch the movie to fill in the gaps, I did mention how the likes of this movie was lacking certain ingredients to make it a worthy watch. Last off, I don’t think this movie would match up to Star Wars even after watching all the previous movies from the series to make comparisons.

December 5, 2005 @ 8:54 pm Mr. Chocolate

I mentioned Star Wars because it is actually the fourth movie of the series. However, I don’t imagine you complained when you first saw it because there were things that you didn’t understand. . .

December 15, 2005 @ 11:47 am Killer Rooster

You mentioned squinting at the dark settings of the movie. You must have a crappy TV set as most of the better high end TV’s now out today adjust this problem by employing several techniques to provide crisp images in dark settings. Time to break the bank and upgrade.

January 25, 2006 @ 8:48 pm Mr. Chocolate

Perhaps I would, if only thecatenas.com paid more for my illustrious reviews . . .

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During his fourth year at Hogwarts School, Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) is mysteriously chosen to participate in the dangerous Tri-wizard Tournament. But the competition turns into more than just a game when the evil Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) and his followers decide to play along.

Release date November 17, 2005

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The game is afoot before Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) even enters Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his fourth year, because the wicked forces of Lord Voldemort have not paused for a summer vacation. Instead they’ve haunted Harry’s dreams and even hosted a fiery demonstration at the Quidditch World Cup Championships. Yet if the fourteen-year-old boy hopes things will settle down once he is within the walls of the ancient learning academy, he is about to be disappointed.

The new school term brings an exciting opportunity for Hogwarts to participate in a Triwizard Tournament by selecting one student representative to face off against competitors from two other magical institutions. It is a dangerous sport and only the oldest pupils are allowed to put their names forward. So when the Goblet of Fire , the enchanted object given the task of choosing the winning contestants, pulls from its blue flame a piece of parchment on which is scribbled “Harry Potter,” there are suspicions of interference from evil sources. The only way to know for sure however is to let the novice wizard play along—and hope he can discover (or at least out maneuver) any secret strategy.

The violence, which includes moments of peril throughout, depictions of injury and death, as well as the re-incarnation of you-know-who (Ralph Fiennes), will present the biggest content issues, although not the only ones. The movie also explores the boy-girl relationships of its adolescent cast. These portrayals are usually humorous (like the awkwardness of finding a date for the Yule Ball), and provide opportunities for some sexual innuendo (such as the sly comments made by a female ghost who interrupts Harry’s bath). The use of mild profanities appears to be part of the coming-of-age too.

None of this will surprise avid readers. Their chief concerns will be the impact of another new director (Mike Newell) and whether or not the screenwriter (Steve Kloves again) stays true to the original. These word-watchers should be happy to know that despite having to whittle down a 400-plus-page book into a two and a half hour script, their final adaptation looks as good as the pervious work done on this series. Nor will they be disappointed by the special effects which bring fire-breathing dragons, meddling mermaids, harassing hedges and cauldron concoctions frightfully to life. While the production is sometimes lacking in expressing the story’s more emotional elements, it captures most of the author’s magical imagination and should continue to charm Harry’s faithful following.

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Harry potter and the goblet of fire rating & content info.

Why is Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire rated PG-13? Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is rated PG-13 by the MPAA for sequences of fantasy violence and frightening images.

This installment of Harry Potter is the darkest to grace the screen to date. Depictions of violence abound including: the death of characters, villainous Death Eaters causing destruction with fire, images of snakes and skulls, moments of peril, death threats, mentions of torture, a character having his hand cut off, and a knife wound that draws blood. Sexual content centers on noticing the opposite gender, inappropriate hand placement during a dance, as well as some wistful comments by a female ghost about seeing a bathing boy without obscuring bubbles. Also, there are several uses of mild profanities and a main character that constantly drinks from a flask.

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Parents' Guide

Harry tends to procrastinate preparing for the challenges he will face in the Triwizard contest. How does this affect his confidence? What sources does he turn to in order to compensate for his lack of plan? What do you learn from his example?

Why does Harry appear to have less of a spirit of competition than the other contestants? What kind of impact does that have on the other participants? What things matter most to you?

The most recent home video release of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire movie is March 7, 2006. Here are some details…

On November 8, 2011, Warner Bother’s studio is releasing: Harry Potter: The Complete 8-Film Collection (also known as Harry Potter- Years 1-7)

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire comes in a variety of incantations. Potter fans can take their pick of wide or full screen versions, 2-disc Deluxe Editions, or an anthology of the first four films. If you are feeling just a little wicked, the single disc version will only provide you with the movie. But if you can conjure up a few more dollars, the double DVD will offer a cauldron’s worth of extras. These include additional scenes, interviews with Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson, as well as conversations with the cast and crew. You can also sneak a peek at Harry vs. the Horntail , In Too Deep , The Maze , Meet the Champions , He Who Must Not Be Named , and Preparing for the Yule Ball . Aspiring wizards can have a go at the Triwizard Tournament Challenges , Tournament and Voldemort features. Other DVD-ROM extras to check out are the EA Game Demo , Magical Trading Cards , Hogwarts Timeline , and web interactivity. Audio tracks are available in English (Dolby Digital 5.1) and Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1), with subtitles in English, Spanish and French.

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10 Things That Happen In Every Harry Potter Book

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In order for a series to maintain momentum, each additional installment needs to raise the stakes. The Harry Potter series succeeds at this, particularly in  Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, as the status quo is forever changed. The Triwizard Tournament lends itself to plenty of spectacle and drama, all of which lead to the game-changing moment in which Voldemort returns.

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The film adaptation puts its own spin on the spectacle of the Triwizard Tournament. This is not the only difference from the books as certain elements from the books are altered, simplified, or even cut entirely. Check out these 10 differences between The Goblet of Fire book and film.

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Fans love to make fun of Dumbledore's over-the-top reaction to Harry putting his name into the Goblet of Fire. He runs toward Harry, grabs him by the shoulders, and accusingly shouts at him.

This is a stark contrast to Dumbledore calmly asking this question in the book. It's a strange moment in the film, as it blatantly contradicts Dumbledore's normally composed, compassionate, and calculated personality.

Winky the house-elf is an important character in the book. She serves the Crouch family and plays an important role in the many secrets and revelations concerning Barty Crouch Jr.

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Barty Crouch Sr. fires her and she ends up working in the Hogwarts kitchens, where Dobby does his best to help her. Despite Barty Crouch Jr.'s importance to the plot, Winky plays no role in the film.

Enraged by Barty Crouch Sr.'s treatment of Winky and the treatment of all house-elves in the magical community, Hermione decides to create an organization named S.P.E.W. (Society for the Promotion of Elfish Welfare). This is less wordy and more likely to fit on a badge than the initial name she thought of--"Stop the Outrageous Abuse of Our Fellow Magical Creatures and Campaign for a Change in Their Legal Status."

Despite her noble intentions , the campaign doesn't go over well. Most people see the house-elves as happy with their work and have no desire to change things. Even the house-elves are insulted by Hermione's attempts to disrupt their lives. Without Dobby or Winky in the film, there isn't an opportunity to incorporate the S.P.E.W. storyline in all of its glory.

Beauxbatons And Durmstrang

The movie depicts Beauxbatons as an all-girls school and Durmstrang as an all-boys school. This is not true in the books, as there are male and female students at both Beauxbatons and Durmstrang.

In fact, one of Beauxbatons' most famous alumni is the legendary alchemist Nicolas Flamel . The film's gender-stereotyped depiction of the schools makes them seem more one-dimensional than they actually are.

The First Task

Outsmarting a dragon in order to collect a golden egg while hundreds of people watch already sounds like an intimidating endeavor. The film makes the First Task of the Triwizard Tournament even more insane.

The Hungarian Horntail  breaks free of its chains and chases a broomstick-riding Harry out of the arena. The dragon lays waste to part of Hogwarts' exterior as it chases Harry. Harry eventually flies back into the arena and secures the golden egg. The Hungarian Horntail never breaks free of its chains in the book and all the action is contained to the arena.

Neville Gives Harry The Gillyweed Instead Of Dobby

Harry needs outside help to figure out how to breathe underwater during the Second Task of the Triwizard Tournament. The book has that help come in the form of Dobby as he gives Harry Gillyweed, a magical plant that will allow Harry to breathe underwater. Barty Crouch Jr.--while disguised as Mad-Eye Moody--manipulates Dobby into stealing the Gillyweed to ensure that Harry will make it through the Second Task.

In the movie, Neville is the one to give Harry the Gillyweed instead. Barty Crouch Jr. gives Neville a book that he knows will give Neville the idea for the Gillyweed.

Ludo Bagman

Ludo Bagman is absent from the film, but he's a relatively important character in the book. He's the Head of the Department of Magical Games and Sports and helps organize and judge the Triwizard Tournament.

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There is some suspicion about Bagman and potential ties to Voldemort or his followers, but none of it comes to fruition. Bagman is a washed-up former Quidditch player with an unhealthy gambling addiction, unable to pay off his debts to goblins, the Weasley twins, and many others.

Missing Obstacles From The Third Task

The book features a number of difficult obstacles during the Third Task of the Triwizard Tournament, most of which aren't included in the movie . There is a Sphinx guarding the closest route to the Triwizard Cup, who will only move aside and refrain from attacking if a riddle is answered correctly.

Other obstacles include Blast-Ended Skrewts, Boggarts, an Acromantula, and a golden mist that turns things upside down. Omitting all these obstacles makes the Third Task much less exciting in the movie.

Rita Skeeter As An Animagus

While the sensationalist journalist Rita Skeeter does appear in the film, she plays a smaller role than in the book. The movie also omits the most intriguing part of her story which is that she is an unregistered Animagus who can transform herself into a beetle.

Being a beetle allows her to eavesdrop on all manner of conversations and find juicy tidbits for her stories. Hermione uncovers the truth, and the threat of reporting Rita's unregistered Animagus status to the Ministry puts her in check for the time being.

Barty Crouch Jr.'s Fate

Barty Crouch Jr. suffers a dark fate in the book, as he receives a Dementor's Kiss , meaning that his soul is forever sucked out of his body. This makes him nothing more than a living vegetable and he is unable to testify before the Wizengamot or provide any useful information about Voldemort and his return to power.

The movie makes it clear that Crouch Jr. will be sent to Azkaban. The audience is never shown or told that he receives a Dementor's Kiss in any of the films, including The Goblet of Fire .

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  • Dive into the world of Harry Potter with the Wonderbook, featuring spells and potions to learn in an AR experience. Metascore: 72.
  • Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince offers free-roaming gameplay with dueling features and an excellent Marauder's Map. Metascore: 66.
  • Experience Quidditch like never before in Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup, a magical sports game with exciting gameplay and commentary. Metascore: 69.

Ever since the original novels and the films rose to popularity, everyone has imagined wielding a wand just like Harry Potter . Well, with the movies being mega-blockbusters, video game tie-ins were inevitable. As a result, there have been seemingly endless amounts of Harry Potter games.

Hogwarts Legacy attracted a lot of attention as it seemed to be the Harry Potter game that everyone had been waiting for, and Avalanche's RPG debuted to largely positive reviews. However, the franchise has produced plenty of games over the years, some of which are far better than others. Let's take a look at the best Harry Potter games ​​​​​​.

Updated April 13, 2024 by Mark Sammut: Harry Potter got a boost in exposure due to Hogwarts Legacy's very successful launch, with the game eventually becoming one of 2023's best sellers . The project's relevance is not quite done either, as Avalanche will be dropping an update in Summer 2024 . A sequel seems destined to happen sooner rather than later, and Warner Bros has also announced Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, although a release date has yet to be confirmed. Basically, Harry Potter games have entered their golden era.

Wonderbook: Books Of Spells

Metascore: 72, wonderbook: book of spells.

Platform(s) PS3

Released November 13, 2012

Developer(s) London Studio

Genre(s) Augmented Reality

How Long To Beat 5 Hours

Ah, the Wonderbook , Sony's somewhat interesting but largely puzzling attempt to bring augmented reality to the PS3. The peripheral spawned exactly four games: Book of Spells , Diggs Nightcrawler , Walking with Dinosaurs , and Book of Potions . The first and last entries are tied to Harry Potter , although they are set in the Wizarding World universe rather than direct adaptations of the movies. They allow players to learn how to cast spells and brew potions, with each one coming with a little stage play that shows its origins.

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Book of Spells is cute. The presentation is charming, and the backstories are well done for the most part. That said, it is not much of a game, nor is it particularly fun. It is the type of experience that die-hard Harry Potter might enjoy for an hour or two, only to never think about again. Still, the technology was kind of cool for the era, even if Sony did not do much with it. Book of Spells represents the Wonderbook at its best; however, there is no reason to pick up this release nowadays.

Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince

Metascore: 66, harry potter and the half-blood prince.

Platform(s) Wii, PSP, PS3, PS2, Xbox 360, PC, Nintendo DS

Released June 30, 2009

Developer(s) EA Bright Light

Genre(s) Action-Adventure

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was initially released in June 2009 and built upon the Order of the Phoenix 's free-roaming and dueling features. The game is fondly remembered for including an excellent interpretation of the Marauder's Map and for letting players cast numerous spells around the school.

The game is one of the most popular Harry Potter releases to revisit, given that it was the last movie tie-in game to let players freely explore Hogwarts. However, Half-Blood Prince 's Hogwarts is very similar to the version found in Order of the Phoenix , so it is not particularly exciting to explore if someone has played the previous game. While not a bad title, Half-Blood Prince can come across as half-baked, which is a criticism of many of the final few movie adaptations. The quick turnaround for these projects limited their potential to an extent.

Harry Potter And The Goblet of Fire

Metascore: 69, harry potter and the goblet of fire.

Platform(s) Nintendo GameCube, PSP, PS2, Xbox (Original), PC, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS

Released November 8, 2005

Developer(s) EA UK

How Long To Beat 7 Hours

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire made the divisive decision of not letting players freely explore Hogwarts, a beloved feature of the previous games that had been key to their success. Instead, Goblet of Fire offered a series of action-oriented levels.

This decision results in a less spectacular and immersive overall experience, albeit one that has arguably superior minute-to-minute gameplay than most of its predecessors. Goblet of Fire 's seamless couch co-op is one of its better features, and the visuals were pretty good for its era.

Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix

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Platform(s) Wii, PSP, PS3, PS2, Xbox 360, PC, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS

Released June 25, 2007

How Long To Beat 9 Hours

Although many people grew to enjoy the change of direction in Goblet of Fire, EA decided to return to the gameplay formula from the previous tie-in games where players could freely explore the wizarding castle of Hogwarts. The game expands on the game's exploration elements by implementing side quests and "discovery points" to reward those who tried to fully explore the school grounds .

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Along with a return to free-roaming, Order of the Phoenix also introduces a new dueling system that adds welcome depth to the series' combat. While nothing amazing, Order of the Phoenix was a solid return to old-school roots following the divisive Goblet of Fire .

Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup

Platform(s) Nintendo GameCube, PS2, Xbox (Original), PC, Game Boy Advance

Released October 28, 2003

Developer(s) Magic Pockets, EA Games, EA Sports

Genre(s) Sports

How Long To Beat 10 Hours

Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup is not just a great Harry Potter game , but also a very enjoyable sports game in its own right. The game of Quidditch is an exciting one and translates surprisingly well into video game form. Some may prefer the hyperrealism of FIFA or Madden , but those looking for something a bit more magical can definitely find it here.

The game controls well and still looks pretty decent despite being nearly two decades old. It even has commentary for certain matches and a story mode to link everything together in a fairly cohesive fashion. The computer AI doesn't provide the greatest challenge though, so it's better when played with a friend. Also, the GBA version is terrible.

The Sorcerer's Stone (PC Version)

Metascore: 65, harry potter and the sorcerer's stone.

Platform(s) Game Boy Color, PS2, Xbox (Original), PC, Game Boy Advance, PS1, GameCube

Released November 15, 2001

Developer KnowWonder, Argonaut, Warthog, Griptonite, Eurocom, Westlake Interactive

Genre(s) Action-Adventure, RPG

How Long To Beat 6 Hours

What better way to start the best of the game than with that first? For any Harry Potter fan wanting to get into the games, it is best to start here. However, only play the PC version; the console version is a sluggish downgrade in every aspect.

From learning new spells, collecting every Flavor Beans, and solving puzzles, The Sorcerer's Stone is an addictive Legend Of Zelda -esque game. Just be ready for some awkward voice acting and character models, although even those elements have their charm.

Harry Potter: Magic Awakened

Metascore: 78.

Platform(s) PC, iOS, Android

Released June 27, 2023

Developer(s) NetEase Games, Warner Bros. Games

Genre(s) RPG

A few years after debuting in China and Taiwan, Harry Potter: Magic Awakened finally made its way to the rest of the world, and the 2023 release is a more-than-decent mobile game that comes packed with neat Easter eggs and references that die-hard fans are likely to appreciate. Set after the events of the books (and movies), players step into the shoes of a new student who finds themselves attending Hogwarts. The still-developing story gradually goes through the protagonist's years at school, and while not extremely focused or engaging, it successfully moves things along.

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Magic Awakened blends a few different genres and ideas together. The game prioritizes multiplayer goodness, both in the form of co-op and PvP . The latter comes in the form of duels built upon a card-based combat system that works quite well, and these fights are generally strategic and exciting. Players construct decks featuring all sorts of Harry Potter spells and lore. Outside of battles, players can explore Hogwarts and its surrounding areas while taking on quests, many of which are fairly run-of-the-mill. As a free-to-play gacha game, Magic Awakened is obviously monetized, but non-paying players can still have fun.

Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban

Metascore: 70, harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban.

Platform(s) Nintendo GameCube, PS2, Xbox (Original), PC, Game Boy Advance, PS1

Released May 25, 2004

Developer(s) KnowWonder, Electronic Arts, Griptonite Games

How Long To Beat 8 Hours

The original trilogy of EA games reached the absolute peak of perfection. It couldn't possibly get better than Chamber Of Secrets, but, surprisingly, The Prisoner Of Azkaban is pure gold. Rather than just playing as Harry, the player could control all three main heroes, including Ron and Hermione.

This allowed for more puzzle-solving as some characters had specific spells and abilities. Prisoner Of Azkaban also features the most live and expansive open map of Hogwarts; Buckbeak is ridable, there's more to collect, and the main missions are a blast. The entire original trilogy of games deserve remakes .

Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets

Metascore: 77.

Platform(s) Game Boy Color, Microsoft Windows, Xbox (Original), Game Boy Advance, GameCube, PlayStation 2

Released November 15, 2002

Developer(s) Argonaut Games, KnowWonder, EA UK, Eurocom, Griptonite Games

How Long To Beat 8 hours

Chamber of Secrets does what any game sequel should do: it takes everything great about the first, expands upon it, and does everything better. From fighting Aragog the spider to solving puzzles in the castle, Chamber of Secrets is simply better in every way.

The sequel expands on many ideas from its predecessor, including recreating Hogwarts and Diagon Alley. While it cannot be compared to more recent Harry Potter projects, Chamber of Secrets ' scale is quite impressive, and its rendition of Hogwarts is among the franchise's best when its release period is taken into account. The campaign also has quite a lot of optional content, allowing for a meatier overall experience.

LEGO Harry Potter Collection

Metascore: 73.

Platform(s) Switch, PS4, Xbox One

Released October 18, 2016

Developer(s) Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

How Long To Beat 30 Hours

Why settle for one of the LEGO games when there's an option for both combined ? LEGO Harry Potter Collection is like most LEGO games; tons of stud collecting, puzzles, and fun missions. In many ways, they are very similar to the early EA Harry Potter games.

So, for every LEGO games fan or Harry Potter fan, Collection is the perfect addition to the library of games. The Harry Potter -specific mechanics are well done, the LEGO depiction of the Wizarding World is beautiful, and, as usual, the jokes are hilarious. Plus, it goes through all seven years of Harry Potter in one game without feeling rushed.

Hogwarts Legacy

Metascore: 85, harry potter: hogwarts legacy.

Platform(s) Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, Switch, PS5, PS4, PC, Xbox One

Released February 10, 2023

Developer(s) Avalanche Software

Genre(s) Action, RPG

How Long To Beat 26 Hours

Hogwarts Legacy is undoubtedly the top contender for the best Harry Potter game ever, even if the game's shine has dulled a bit since its debut. Just to be clear, Avalanche's project offers by far the most breathtaking and enchanting depiction of Hogwarts, and it is arguably the first game to capture the setting's magic. Set roughly a century before the events of the books, the story does a decent job of fleshing out the universe's lore, all the while stepping back and allowing fans to role-play as wizards and witches without too much interference. The game's opening few hours are not only its strongest, but arguably the most memorable in the Harry Potter video game franchise.

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However, the rest of the experience is not flawless. While flashy and stylish, the combat gets repetitive after a few hours. Except for Hogwarts and a handful of other areas, the open-world leaves something to be desired and lacks personality. Considering it sold extremely well, a sequel is likely only a matter of time, and Avalanche has created a great base to build upon. If the side content, combat, and larger world are diversified, Hogwarts Legacy 2 will easily be the greatest Harry Potter game of all time.

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