Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 4K Ultra HD

10 reviews for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 4K Ultra HD

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   p – July 25, 2025

   4.0 out of 5 stars

   ve

   very intresting!but very hard to rent they give u a ton of problems
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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Nicholas R. Herum – July 25, 2025

   4.0 out of 5 stars

   Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Ultimate Blu-ray Edition

   Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireUltimate Blu-ray EditionYear: 2005Rating: PG-13Runtime: 2 HRS, 37 MINDirector: Mike NewellStarring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Robbie Coltrane, Michael Gambon, Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, Brendan Gleeson, Robert Pattinson, David Tennant, Timothy Spall, Jason Isaacs, and Ralph FiennesFilm Rating: 4 out of 5 starsVideo Rating: 5 out of 5 starsAudio Rating: 5 out of 5 starsExtras: 3 out of 5 starsOverall Rating: 4 out of 5 starsThe FilmWith each progressive entry into the Harry Potter franchise the plots become darker and bleaker as Harry’s world becomes more dangerous. Prisoner of Azkaban had a much darker look and feel than its predecessor’s and that trend continues in spades in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Darker, moodier, and filled with more teen angst than previous installments, Goblet of Fire is just as much a fantasy film as it is a coming of age story. Some of the glammer and glitz of Harry’s magical world begins to chip away as Harry moves away from childhood and is thrown into adulthood.This year’s adventure begins with Harry and company attending the Quiddich World Cup. While at the World Cup he encounters Lord Voldemort’s followers for the first time. When back at school he finds out that Hogwart’s is hosting the Tri-Wizard Tournament, a competition where contestants from three magical schools compete against each other in three magical trials. Harry is too young to enter but somehow his name is selected and is thrown into a tournament where he is put up against three competitors that are several years ahead of him in magical skill. Harry must also deal with the changing dynamics of friendship, another new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher (are you seeing a pattern yet?), asking out a girl for the first time, and find out how his name was entered into the Tournament and why.While not as enjoyable as Prisoner of Azkaban there’s a lot to like about this film. While not really improving on Azkaban, this film compliments it well. There’s still a good amount of humor in Goblet of Fire but it’s not overpowering and seems more natural to the characters. A lot of the humor succeeds because of the continuing growth of the young leads. Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson get better with each passing film and know their characters inside and out. Their familiarity with their roles and how their characters interact with one another add a layer of complexity to their performances that first began to emerge in Prisoner of Azkaban. Goblet of Fire is more action oriented then previous Potter films with at least five scenes featuring a lot of CGI action. The CGI all looks great regardless of whether its computer creatures, backgrounds, or other assorted effects they all blend in seamlessly with the rest of the picture. It’s pretty remarkable what a difference four years make in the computer effects world because there were numerous scenes in Sorcerer’s Stone that looked horrendous in 2001 and downright embarrassing now whereas Goblet of Fire still looks extremely polished almost six years after its release. Mike Newell steps into the director’s chair for Goblet of Fire. At first glance he would seem to be an odd choice to direct a Harry Potter film considering up to that point his most commercially successful film was Four Weddings and a Funeral. What you might not realize is he directed several episodes of the Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, the Johnny Depp /Al Pacino mob film Donny Brasco, and the black comedy Pushing Tin with John Cusack and Billy Bob Thornton. None of those films by themselves make me think he’s the right choice to helm a Potter film but collectively he’s hitting on enough different genres to be an interesting choice. Think about it, do Harry Potter films fit into one film genre easily? Not really, each film is of course different but there is drama, fantasy, action, (family friendly) horror, comedy, and romance in almost every film. Therefore you need a director that can interweave these different themes into a balanced but engaging film.The biggest gripe I have about the movie is a rather petty one. What’s with all the long hair on the boys? Each movie is suppose to take place less than two months after the last one ended but they all look like their hairs been growing out six months or longer. It just doesn’t fit in well with the rest of the series. Harry & Ron’s hair is relatively short in Azkaban but is well past Harry’s ears and is down near Ron’s shoulders. Obviously, the cast or someone at WB said it looked laughable because all the boys get a hair cut by the start next film (which starts only a few weeks after this film ends remember).Goblet of Fire had a lot to live up to after the brilliant casting job done for Prisoner of Azkaban. Brendan Gleeson joins as the cast as the heavily scarred and paranoid new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher Mad Eye Moody. Gleeson seems to have a great time playing the character who’s slightly mad (pun somewhat intended) and wears A LOT of facial make-up and prosthetics. He had large shoes to fill but does an admirable job filling the void left by the absence of David Thewlis and Gary Oldman.In a small but no less important role is David Tennant. He was a bit of an unknown at the time to American audiences since he had just taken over as the new Doctor in Doctor Who but now has a bit more of a following. David Tennant is only in about ten minutes of the film but you’ll think he was in a lot more until you sit down and really think about it. One minor cast addition that wasn’t considered terribly important at the time but now has a huge following is that of Robert Pattinson, best known now as the sparkling vampire from Twilight. He plays the other Hogwart’s champion and romantic rival for Harry. He’s not terrible in this and he’s much less emo than he is in the sparkling vampire movies. At the time of the film’s release I never thought he’d turn into the teen heart throb he is today. That just goes to show how little in common I have with tween girls and forty year old desperate woman.If there’s one area that Goblet of Fire really has an advantage over every book or movie that came before it’s the addition of a real, sustained villain in the form of Ralph Fiennes’ Lord Vodemort. We’ve seen him before in the series, both in Sorcerer’s Stone and in Chamber of Secrets but here we get the real deal. Fiennes’ has played his fair share of terrifying monsters whether it be the evil S.S. officer Oman Goeth in Schindler’s List or Francis “The Tooth Fairy” Dolarhyde in Red Dragon and he continues to prove that he can play one of the best psychotics in film today. The addition of Fiennes as Voldemort really ratchets up the tension and finally gives Harry Potter a serious, physical villain to go up against.There’s a lot to enjoy about this installment; director Mike Newell successfully begins to transform the “kids” into adults and the added adult themes are dealt with without alienating the younger audience. The new additions to the cast continue to enrich Harry’s world and elevates the younger stars performances just by being in their presence. Goblet of Fire is a worthy follow up effort to Prisoner of Azkaban and while it doesn’t surpass it keeps the series moving in a great direction.The Blu-rayThe Goblet of Fire Ultimate Edition Blu-ray has similar packaging attributes as the Prisoner of Azkaban set. What does that mean? It’s taller than than the first two sets and has a lenticualar card inserted on the front cover. For more details on the packaging differences please see my review of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Director Mike Newell was given the opportunity to create an Extended Cut of the film but like Alfonso Cuarón he said that his preferred version of the film was the theatrical cut of the film. Also included in the set is a second Blu-ray disc of extras, a third disc is filled with standard definition extras, a piece of paper with a digital copy code, the collectible book, and two new character cards (Ron Weasley, Mad Eye Moody).The Ultimate Edition of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire features the same transfer of the previous HD-DVD and Blu-ray releases of 2007. This is a top of the line transfer that is sure to impress fans and newcomers alike. Black levels are inky, colors are vivid, and the level of detail is astonishing. You won’t find any dirt or other blemishes, simply put the original source was in pristine condition. The transfer also easily handles fog and smoke, I didn’t notice any instances of macroblocking which is always a good sign since fog and smoke can easily trip up a lesser transfer. This is an outstanding transfer slightly outclassing Prisoner of Azkaban and is the best of the original first four films.The DTS-HD Master Audio track is sourced from the same elements as the Uncompressed PCM 5.1 track used on the 2007 Blu-ray. Goblet of Fire is more of an action film than any of the other entries. The surround channels come alive early and often and if you’ve been waiting to hear some great action scenes you’re in for a treat now. There are several scenes that will give your subwoofer a workout especially the scene where Harry faces off against a dragon and the climatic ending. Dialogue is intelligible even when the action picks up and is never drowned out by Patrick Doyle’s wonderful score. Just like with the video this is best audio presentation of the first four films.The only special feature that disc one features is the PiP “In-Movie Experience” that was only available on the 2007 HD-DVD. It’s your standard PiP track that gives you lots of behind the scenes material and is hosted by James & Oliver Phelps who play the Weasley twins. It’s an informative track but there are some rather long gaps that may frustrate some viewers that might have just watched the movie in its entirety.Disc two of course features the forth segment of the eight part documentary, Creating the World of Harry Potter Part Four: Sound & Music. While I’m sure some will find this documentary very interesting I found it to be a bit dry for my taste. It’s certainly informative but listening to the composers and sound designers talk at length about their creative process just isn’t interesting enough to keep my interest for almost an entire hour. There is a collection of eight deleted scenes, presented in HD running about ten total minutes. None of the scenes offer anything mind shattering but some of them might be interesting to die hard Potter fans. Also include on disc two are five vintage TV specials. The final offerings are on disc two are two theatrical trailer presented in HD. Disc three is filled with SD carryover material from the earlier DVD edition of the film. As with the other Ultimate Editions I didn’t bother even putting this SD filth in my player.ConclusionGoblet of Fire is a very good film that is both emotionally satisfying and is technically sound. Both the video and audio presented on the disc are top notch and will definitely please most Blu-ray enthusiasts. The PiP track is decent but the Creating the World of Harry Potter is the weakest entry of the sets so far. If you’re just interested in picking up the movie on Blu-ray the single disc release from 2007 is a great option and can be picked up for about $10 on Amazon.

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Honorable Scythe – July 25, 2025

   5.0 out of 5 stars

   This Golden Goblet Is GREAT!!!

   Much to his surpise, Harry Potter finds himself a participant in the dangerous Triwizard Tournament. Winning means glory and them some, but winning is no easy feat. The participants face three challenges, each very dangerous. To make matters worse, Harry has been having strange dreams, his scar is hurting, a true sign of trouble. There are other signs – a celebration is disrupted by the notorious Deatheaters, anti-muggle wizards and witches who’s hatred of non-magic users is only surpassed by their fanatical devotion to Lord Voldermort. and who’s calling card is a death’s head in the sky with a serpent. “Hogwarts is no longer safe” warns Sirius Black, and rightfully so, as Harry is drawn into a web of treachery and horror. Will Harry win? Will Harry survive?When “The Prisoner of Azkaban” was released, some found it a dark, disturbing movie. It was an if the more pleasant aspects of life at Hogwarts had been replaced sinster, menacing ones. Well, people, hold onto your brooms, because The Goblet of Fire makes the Prisoner of Azkaban look like a romp in the park! From the opening scenes, there is no question that this is going to be a very suspensful, unnerving, and shocking movie. It lasts the better part of two and one half hours, which means it should become boring.But it doesn’t. It grabs the viewer’s attention and doesn’t let go. It is exciting, humerous, touching, tragic, but never, I say again, NEVER boring. Harry, Ron, and Hermoine are no longer little eleven year olds but teenagers and allowed to act as such with all the adorable awkwardness that implies. Neville Longbottom is also made more mature, he is no longer used for simple comic relief. Instead of trying to deny the existence of adolescence, those responsible for the Goblet of Fire work with it, the end result being characters that are believable, amusing, and, despite their magic, human!This is an excellent adaption of the book. Important details are concentrated on, those not so important are ignored. It is an excellent movie, as such I rate it five stars.It is the best Harry Potter movie so far!

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Debt-Free Eric – July 25, 2025

   5.0 out of 5 stars

   Not The Best Of The Series?

   Well to me, so far, this is my favorite Potter film, ahead of Order of the Pheonix which was also very watchable. I’ll admit, I fell asleep on Sorcerer’s Stone and Chamber of Secrets as the stories were too slow moving, perhaps set up for kids to slowly understand; but this forth film kept me interested. I’m not going to do a book vs film comparison as I have not read the books, but from a theatrical standpoint this is the definitive Harry Potter movie. Goblet of Fire one contains fun for kids, teens and adults whereas the first 2 films were mainly for kids. I have not watched Prisoner of Azkaban (probably going to purchase this one next) in its entirety so I cannot pass a snore-review on that one, but from a film-making standpont this film also has succeeded in its goal to scare and captivate audiences to their seats. In this film we see the maturitity of the Potter cast, it includes suspense, horror, comedy, adventure, action and overall fun-factor.Director Mike Newell, placed a more serious and darker twist on the Potter series which sees the outcome of Potter as a true hero. Harry is challenged by his nightmares, the Tri-Wizard competetion, and his friendship with Ron and Hariome. Through all the trials and tribulations the audience watches as Harry matures and overcomes all odds with very little question and moderate help.The cinematography is simply awesome. Colors reflect emotions as you watch Harry’s nightmares and also as Harry’s name is chosen from the Goblet of Fire. There are many cues in the story which serves a sort of a guide of whats to come. This one is definitely worth watching more than once. One scene that comes to mind is when Harry attempts to escape from the fire-breathing Horntail Dragon and capture a golden egg…WOW! Now this scene really pleases your surround sound system while boasting stunning visuals. Ambient noises are also well positioned to take advantage of you rear surround channels.If you are going to add any Harry Potter Movie to your HD DVD collection, this is the one to get. It has 5 star story, picture and sound quality. The extras include a 30 minute interview with Harry, Hermione and Ron. Also, as with all other films in the series for HD DVD, it includes The In Movie Experience aka ‘the iciing on the cake.’ Goblet of Fire is a must OWN!

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   A Reviewer – July 25, 2025

   5.0 out of 5 stars

   FINALLY, we have a PG-13 HP movie.

   It’s about time. No longer did the filmmakers feel the need to tone down some of the scarier moments and themes. Finally, we have a HP movie that (at least somewhat closely,) captures the darkness, as well as humor, of the book. Prisoner of Azkaban made an effort to do this, but Goblet of Fire succedes fully.Goblet of Fire is paced very well. It takes off almost instantly and the pacing rarely lets up. But unlike Prisoner of Azkaban, where important plot points were sped through (to the confusion of non-readers,) Goblet of Fire at least makes sure most loose ends are tied up. From the beginning, the movie seems epic. The music, by Patrick Doyle, is great, and, in my opinion, and improvement on John Williams’s music. The music when they ride the portkey is excellent, for example, and Doyle’s new HP theme, (that plays a couple of times during the movie, most notably when Harry sees the ghosts of his parents,) is excellent. Williams fans don’t need to worry, though; his HP theme remains in the opening scene and at the start of the credits.Special effects have improved all around, and some scenes, like the Quidditch World Cup, the Portkey scene, the 2nd task, Priori Incantatem….these scenes are amazing. And after basically having had his character ruined in Prisoner of Azkaban, Ron is FINALLY more than just “comic relief.” And Rupert Grint shows that he can actually act, rather than the mugging for the camera he did in the past 2 movies. Dan Radcliffe’s performance as Harry has also improved, and while there’s still some occasional issues, overall, he’s completely captured the essence of the character. Emma Watson as Hermione….she’s good in some scenes more than others. At times, she seemed to be overacting a little bit. Yet, in other scenes she did a great job. It’s really hard to say for sure. Hopefully her performance will be a bit more even in Order of the Phoenix.I’m also glad to see that they didn’t squeeze a happy ending out of this movie. Yeah, the ending’s still slightly more happy than the book’s, but it’s more of an “uplifting” happy than the “cheesy” happy that was used in the previous 2 movies. I said this with Prisoner of Azkaban, and I guess I’m saying it again with Goblet of Fire; the HP series is heading in the right direction. Can’t wait for Order of the Phoenix.My only problems with this movie are minor. Dumbledore’s personality….I didn’t have as much of a problem as most people apparently did, but the scene in the trophy room was way over the top. Dumbledore even looked INSANE in some shots. (Look at his face in the close-up after Moody explains that “The goblet of fire is an exceptionally magical object”)Also, each of the tasks, (as well as the Quidditch World Cup scene and Priori Incantatem,) literally don’t last 1 second longer than they had to. …but I think that some, especially Priori Incantatem, (I really doubt I’m spelling that right,) could have lasted for at least another minute or two.Anyway, overall, it’s an excellent movie. The HP movie series has finally grown up. I can’t wait to see what they’ll do with the next movie….as for the DVD features…it’s a bit disappointing this time around. This series has never really had good DVD’s. Sorcerer’s Stone was a joke. Chamber of Secrets was an improvement. Prisoner of Azkaban was a bigger improvement, although the interviews were ruined by the Shrunken Head.Goblet of Fire, though, (DVD features-wise) is better than the first 2 movies but behind PoA. While GoF has a ton of “making of” stuff dealing with special effects, it’s missing the “making of the movie” itself! Director Mike Newell doesn’t get interviewed, (although he briefly makes some comments) none of the adult cast is interviewed, and Steve Kloves (screenwriter) and JK Rowling are completely absent. So the special features are mostly special-effects related. Although even these aren’t done particularly well. They cover the 3 tasks, Voldemort, and the Yule Ball, but dont feature Priori Incantatem, the Quidditch World Cup, (or the attacks there,) the portkey, or anything about Moody’s magical eye or the Pensieve.Although there ARE some worthwhile features. The “Reflections on the 4th film” is a great feature, and the feature where you watch a typical day on the set for each of the 3 champions is interesting, (although again, I wish more focus was put on how they actually SHOT the scenes and less on what the studio looks like.) Plus, the deleted scenes were worth a look, even though it’s clear why most of them are cut. (Only 2 of them really seem like they should have been left in; the scene where Harry, Ron, and Hermione talk in the common room before Harry visits Dumbledore, and the scene where Harry steps outside at the Yule Ball.) And, finally, they have the lame teaser trailer. (No Theatrical trailer…why…I don’t know.)Anyway, great movie, bland DVD. Someone’s really gotta step it up in the DVD department on the next movie. For a movie that’s grossed over 290 million domestically, the DVD features here are surprisingly uninspired. And make sure you get the “2-Disc Special Edition” DVD, or you get no special features at all.

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Kristie Davis – July 25, 2025

   5.0 out of 5 stars

   Great price for a great movie

   Harry Potter offered to stream. Kids loved it
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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Diane Neuzil – July 25, 2025

   5.0 out of 5 stars

   Good quality DVD.

   Good quality DVD, and good 4th film installment of the Harry Potter movie series. Excellent cast.
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   Rated 5 out of 5

   The Grishams – July 25, 2025

   5.0 out of 5 stars

   Five Stars

   Another fantastic installment in the series! The plot thickens with incredible twists and character development. The Triwizard Tournament is thrilling, and the stakes are higher than ever. Can’t recommend this enough to any Harry Potter fan!
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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Tree – July 25, 2025

   5.0 out of 5 stars

   Good movie

   Good movie good old times
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    Rated 5 out of 5

    Sarah – July 25, 2025

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    So good!

    Obsessed with the Harry Potter series