The fourth screen adaptation of J.K.Rowling's Harry Potter novel, is an adventurous
fantasy tale of Harry's maturity.
As the school opened the headmaster Dumbledore (Michael Gambon) announced
that Hogwarts will be hosting Triwizard Tournament of the year. One person
will be chosen to compete in this competition from each of the three prestigious
wizard schools, the Beauxbatons Academy with beautiful girls, the Durmstrang
Institute of Athletic with Eastern European boys and Hogwarts itself.
The magical Goblet of Fire picked the champions for each school from the
list of names submitted. Then to everyone's surprise a fourth name is
announced-Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe). The competition rules states
that the participant should be at least 17 years old, Harry is only 14
and he is too young to compete in the dangerous games. But the Goblet
of Fire over ruled and let Harry compete. He is as surprised as anyone
else because he didn't even enter for the competition. Professor Dumbldore
is worried about Harry and suspected that some strange things are happening,
so he asked Alastor Mad Eye Moody (Brendan Gleeson) to keep an eye on
Harry.
Harry's best friend Redheaded Ron (Rupert Grint) is angry and jealous over Harry's selection and he suspected that Harry pulled some trick to get the
championship slot. But Harry's friend Hermione (Emma Watson) is happy about the whole thing but she is worried about him.
At the competition
Harry has to fulfill three tasks. At first he has to escape from the clutches
of fire spitting dragons and the next he has to stay underwater in the
dark waters of Black Lake for a long time and the third ,the most
difficult test, happens in a maze of dangerous path way where Harry has
to confront with Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes).
The new director Mike Newell is the first British director for this British
movie series. He keeps up with the style and the brilliant production
values of his predecessors. The movie has wonderful sets and plenty of
humor and he narrates a wonderful thrilling story with charm and
wit.
Daniel Radcliffe, now 16, presents an excellent performance as Harry. It is pleasure
to watch Radcliffe and his co-stars Rupert and Emma grow up together on the screen as
well as in real life. Even if there are some pitfalls in their acting abilities,
we all want to root for Harry and his friends whole heartedly. For sure, their performances
have grown better and richer.
Harry Potter films, one after another, are getting better and better and this is the best
film in the series so far. The special effects are wonderful and action scenes are
great. You will be charmed with the wonders of the magic and it will be a feast for
your eyes. This is the best entertaining movie of the year.
We rate this movie VERY GOOD.
