Not much in the way of new releases this week, but the pair we get both look to be winners. One of them is sure to be an absolute smash at the box office, the other has Oscar written all over it (or so the ads would have you believe).
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Midnight shows sold out across the country in anticipation of the incredibly popular series of boy wizard book adaptations. Many of the critics are hailing it as the best of the series. Hopefully, I will get to find out sometime this weekend. This one promises to be the darkest entry in the series yet. Harry is getting older and is now allowed to have PG-13 rated adventures. I can't wait!
Walk the Line. This is being said to be a lock for many Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor, time will tell. I am a recent conversion to the legions of Cash fans and look forward to seeing this film. My eagerness to see the movie is tempered by that nagging feeling that we were here the same time last year for Ray. I know it is about a very different artist, but would we be seeing this now had it not been for the success of the former? Who knows. I think I will let the film state its case.
Also opening this week, but not near me:
- The Aryan Couple
- Breakfast on Pluto
- Moonlight
ed: JH
Article comments
1 - DJRadiohead
Saw "Goblet" at a midnight showing last night. Hate it.
Before the screed begins... I have read the books and seen the first three films. Love the books. Liked the first three movies. Hated #4.
I want to see it again to make sure I didn't see a forgery or parody.
I am disappointed beyond measure.
2 - hmm
ok how can you say that it was bad..it was def. the most amazing movie ever..ugh its a discrace dont ruin it for the rest of us!
3 - Potterbookfan
Ok, I disagree with the first comment. I did not enjoy the first three movies, but loved the fourth. The movies should not be viewed as the stories themselves rather a supplement. No one, no matter how great a director can truly capture ALL aspects of the fourth book (it is 700 pages). Here are some tips to better enjoy:
1. DO NOT read the book just before going. Wait at leats a month before or after. This makes it less obivious what was cut.
2. Remember they have to make the movies enjoyable for people who don't read the books, plus what you can write on a page and make happen for a camera are two different things.
3. Keep an open mind and you'll enjoy.
4 - Fahad Tariq
i am really a big fan of Harry Potter's books and movies. I read all 6 of the books and i love them. My favorite one is The Goblet of Fire. I liked all the character's. I really want to see the 4th one.Later.
Your big big fan,
Fahad Tariq
5 - Fahad Tariq
I really disagree with the 1st comment. It's really a fantastic movie. I haven't seen it though,but i have read a book.My cousion and shetold me its awesome. So stop insulting.