“Awww, tsk, tsk, tsk… such a handsome boy.” — Voldemort (rated 5 stars)
Tsk, tsk, tsk . . . such a handsome villain! I’m sure by now it isn’t considered a spoiler to reveal that Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the movie in which Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes), the ultimate Harry Potter bad guy, returns to a normal state. For him.
Though he’s completely bald and has serpentine nostrils as described in the book, his eyes are normal and he doesn’t wear robes like the Death Eaters (similar to Darth Vader’s, I might add). No way — the costume designer did a brilliant job with Voldemort’s outfit whether she designed it or procured it, I don’t know, but he’s sporting a black, custom-tailored designer-looking suit and shirt. Very Pradaesque. Anyway, this is Ralph Fiennes, we’re talking about, so how could he not be a handsome villain?
Students from other wizarding schools coming to compete in the Tri-Wizard Tournament was also a nice touch — well, it was the main plot, after all. The second best scene (next to Voldemort’s rebirth) was Hermione’s (Emma Watson’s) entrance to the Yule Ball, though that could have been played up more, as Rowling did in the book, especially the way Ron (Rupert Grint) realizes at the last minute that she’s “a girl.”
Still, I’m getting a bit tired of the good guys, and I’m thinking that the Dark Mark on the Death Eaters’ left arms would make awesome tattoos!
I haven’t read or seen these… I take it I should?
August 23, 2007 1:08 pm
Pfft. I resisted for as long as I could, especially while I was a snobby grad student.
No need, really, unless you’ve run out of SW books to read! 
August 23, 2007 1:13 pm
These books are awesome to read and even better to watch.
So much packed into small spaces.
I thought Voldrmort was barely as scary in the movie as in the book but oh well effect achieved.
Barb we miss you on Neo(Hope all is well in R-L)
August 25, 2007 9:14 pm
I agree — he definitely wasn’t as scary in the movie. If anything, he was sexy! Like I said, this is Ralph Fiennes we’re talking about! I saw an original picture of what they wanted him to look like, but he looked way too Sith, in my opinion. I like the designer monster better!
As for Neo, well, I’ve been pretty busy in real life, and totally addicted to Crackbook!
August 29, 2007 9:43 pm