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In these post-Thatcher times, the closest thing the British theater has to a welfare program is the Harry Potter movies.
Washington City Paper |
Louis Bayard |
11-18-2005 |
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Lift Your Glassnew
J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the most camera-ready of the series. The trouble is, it’s also overstuffed and rambling.
Boston Phoenix |
Joyce Millman |
11-18-2005 |
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Potter Tots Grow Up Lotsnew
This fourth Potter film is qualitatively different from the first three: It doesn't linger on gothic curlicues, and it emphasizes the emotional development of its characters with dramatic interplay rather than expressionistic, atmospheric gloom.
Austin Chronicle |
Marrit Ingman |
11-17-2005 |
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Harry Potter Turns the Corner With Thrilling Filmnew
As a turning point in the series, the Goblet of Fire film needs to -- and does -- feel "bigger" than the previous installments. Author J.K. Rowling gives her now-14-year-old protagonists more grown-up concerns.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
11-17-2005 |
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Fizzling Wizardrynew
The Harry Potter series takes a step backwards with Goblet of Fire.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
11-17-2005 |
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Hogwarts and Hormonesnew
The dancing lessons are as scary as the dragons for our pubescent wizards.
Seattle Weekly |
Brian Miller |
11-16-2005 |
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Spells Like Teen Spirit
The magic comes from the character growth in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Scott Renshaw |
11-15-2005 |
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