Wed 4 January 2006 - Holiday movies
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire — Good stuff. I’m not sure if I agree with the other reviews saying it’s the best HP movie ever, but I really enjoyed it. It’s not really worthy of the M15+ rating the OFLC gave it. Had to chuckle at the (probably unintentional) Doctor Who references: the TARDIS-like tent, and some guy morphing into David Tennant…
Narnia: the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe — Also very enjoyable, and not just because we saw it in Gold Class on a stinking hot day. Interesting that they included the Professor, even though the first book hasn’t been made. Some might moan about the Christian allusions, but it wasn’t preachy. Reminded me a lot of LOTR, but that’s what happens when you film fantasy battle scenes in New Zealand. Looking forward to the next one. Don’t leave when the credits start to roll.