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Boris Pelakh
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Cuaron's "Great Romatic Fantasy" Failed the Book
[Read the article: "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire"]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]I am not sure how far I can trust Zacharek's review, give her opinion on the first three films. While Columbus may be criticized for a too-straightforward translation of the text to the screen (though "garishly dumb" is a little harsh), his films captured the spirit of the books far better than "Prisoner of Azkaban". Cuaron was so determined to put his personal touch on the movie that he replaced essential plot elements with needless slapstick, talking shrunken heads, and endless panoramic shots of school grounds, leaving those viewers who have not read the book confused, and HP afficionados disappointed.
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