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The Best of the 4 (now 5) (2007-12-09)

The 4th installment in the series of 7 is, I am afraid to say, the best of the 5 so far released, and I think it is simply because the formula of this director is deviant from the rest. While the other movies have tried to remain as faithful as they can to the books, this one tries just the opposite; and it succeeds.

The movie itself is portrayed very darkly with varying shades of grays and blues - aptly reflecting the turn in the series towards darkness - the bad guy, Lord Voldemort, is finally on the rise, and things are definitely going to take a turn for the worst.

I was very pleased to see that Ralph Fiennes was selected for the role of Voldemort, and he portrays the role very well. The main and perhaps only complaint I have about this movie is that the guy who plays Dumbledore either needs to change or needs to be changed. You can tell that he does not understand or know Dumbledore at all. I very much enjoyed seeing the students from Beauxbatons and Durmstrang finally translated on screen and that the director/screenwriter played with the story and added some funny bits in there. HP4 definitely earns the rooster of the 5 out there.

Good Condition (2009-08-12)

This was first on-line purchase of a "pre-owned" DVD. I am happy with it. It was practically new. I would buy from this person again.

It's Harry Potter Of Course It Is Great (2009-07-07)

The movies are good and getting better with every release. Can't wait to see the next one. They all miss a bit from the books but with a book so long things will get missed. I am ready to see how they tie it all together in the end.

Harry Potter and Goblet of Fire (2009-06-07)

i already gave my feed back when i received this-but the movie was fantastic. i now have the entire collection so now i can watch them anytime-no matter how many times i see them, i still find something i missed before-love it loveit!

Purchase to Replace Broken Disk (2009-05-20)

I bought this online because my kids love the last disk of it to death.

Great Movie and Great Amazon Experience (2009-05-07)

I buy all my movies on Amazon. This Harry Potter didn't disappoint. A really enjoyable movie, and the best part of it is that with Amazon buying the movies I want is easy and efficient.

Good Blu-ray ! (2009-04-25)

This is just another film of Potter's series, but has a goot transcription to blu-ray. Why there is not the DTS sound??? All the movies of anykind generally has the sound recorded in DTS too, but why few DVDs and Blu-rays have this option ? DTS sound is always the BEST !!! Listen to Predator X Aliens 2 and you will understand !!! If you want my email,it is gdcmusic@uol.com.br

Great Purchase (2009-04-07)

It was nice getting the DVD at such a cheap price. It came in the mail about 10 days after I ordered it. Overall I'm happy

The Worst of the Harry Potter Movies (2009-04-01)

I've watched and enjoyed the other four Harry Potter movies and read all of the books. This movie is too rushed, trying to fit so much in that it leave gapping holes in the plot. Someone who has read the book might enjoy this movie as a visualization of some of the story's concepts, but to see this movie without the benefit of pre-reading would be a waste.

The script is pretty miserable and the lighting is too dark to be appreciated from a home setting.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Is a Worthy Addition (2009-04-01)

I was fortunate enough to catch a midnight showing of the latest installment in the Harry Potter series, and I must say it does not disappoint. Harry Potter has matured a great deal, along with his best friends, Hermione and Ron, who all share a great deal of emotional turmoil related to romance, friendship and death.

They have quite a bit of obstacles thrown at them, everything from magic to the green demon of jealousy, not to mention the overwhelming forces of Voldemort. Perhaps the most intriguing part of the film is the character development that is brought forth through the testing of the trio's friendship as their platonic feelings grow beyond into something more passionate and dangerous.

The Quidditch World Cup is wonderful, however brief it is, and as usual Potter's involvement in it is nothing short of extraordinary, especially his encounter with a scaly and ferocious creature. This time however, the game goes beyond the traditional matches, and actually becomes a matter of life and death, which takes the film down a much deeper and darker path than ever seen before.

By no means is this film for children any longer, as it has ventured into the territory of content for adolescents and adults. That's a good thing though, because the natural progression of their age and maturity is matched by that of the wickedness of the world that these characters inhabit, and as a result the character development is all the more significant. Their lives are no longer as innocent as they once were, and the dark forces in the world of Harry Potter take a more proactive approach in their power struggle, something which has far more dire consequences than that of the first three films.

Several new characters are introduced who add a great deal of substance to the plot, and as a result the previously existing relationships are permanently altered, becoming more complex than that of childish innocence. Potter's new mentor for example sort of leads Potter down a nefarious path, which is the only way Potter has a chance to stand up to the imminent confrontation of his greatest foe. His inner demons grow in numbers, and it's obvious that Potter is no longer as benevolent as he once was.

The special effects and setting never disappoint, which complement the film just as effortlessly as before. I must give credit to the new director Mike Newell who has a deep understanding of the more disturbing and adult nature of this 4th chapter in the series.

I wouldn't say that this movie is better than the others, but it's definitely a worthy successor and moves the plot along as well as one could expect. I definitely recommend this film to Potter fans and newcomers alike because it is completely entertaining from start to finish.