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, 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 I they could have played that 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 and awesome tattoo!

These movies keep getting better and better. The Goblet of Fire book was very complex. I am surprised they were able to translate it to film so well. The opening is evidenc of the problems that they had. It feels more like a montage than anything, but it was absolutely necessary.

The Yule Ball is one of my favorite parts of the book, and the film captures every single element from that perfectly. In fact, I believe that the movie does a better job than the book did. The music is also fantastic, and it sickens me to say that becuase I am a huge John Williams fan (who isn’t?). The band at the ball was also very cool. I was really worried what they’d do, but they did a great job.

Voldemort’s return was fantastic as well. I’m glad they simplified the duel between Harry and Voldemort (not having them lift in the air and float away).