So last night I saw the newest addition to the Harry Potter Movie Series, the Goblet of Fire. There are a couple points I'd like to make. First, Fandango is a wonderful thing! The ability to purchase tickets online, without messing with lines and all that crap. We purchased our tickets online, and when we got to the theater, 30 minutes ahead of the showtime, the tickets were sold out, but it didn't matter! YES.
Second, the new director, Mike Newell, has done a wonderful Job! Newsweek mentioned in this week's edition, that the movie seems shorter (even though it is 157 minutes!) and they are absolutely right.
I think a huge factor is that Harry and friends are growing up. Their struggles seem more realistic and interesting... puberty has set in! Also, the darkness of the movie is getting greater... it is moving away from a "fairy-tale" and more to towards a truly interesting story of a wizard. GREAT MOVIE
My last comment is towards the psychiatric community. I want you all to be prepared. Last night, there were many children dressed up as Harry Potter, and when the movie started, about 40 people in the theater began clapping and cheering. Now, you can see that I like the movie, but I think that some of these children are overly obsessed! So I'm warning you all to be ready for a lot of psychiatric support for these children. One day they are going to realize the inevitable... that Harry Potter isn't real. SHHH.
