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"Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" ***1/2 (out of four): Director Mike Newell's mature take on the fourth J.K. Rowling novel grounds this solid entry in a series that continues to get better with age.

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Mike Newell, whose directorial pedigree is as varied as “Donnie Brasco”, “Four Weddings and a Funeral” and “The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles”, turns out to be a better choice than anyone could have guessed for “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”, the fourth entry in the Potter series. Where previous directors have emphasized the inherent magic in Harry’s world, Mr. Newell keeps the proceedings surprisingly grounded, even during its most fantastical moments. This maturity serves the film well. Finally we’re seeing Harry (the character and the series) grow up.

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COCKSUCKING MOTHERFUCKING TWAT SHIT

said stimpy on November 19, 2005 9:12 PM.

I think I prefer Stimpy's review, personally.

said Scaramouch on November 19, 2005 10:51 PM.

you FAT, BLOATED, EEEEEEEEDIOT!!!!!!!!!!

::SLAP!!!!::

said ren on November 20, 2005 3:43 AM.
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