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...never discussed). “Goblet” adroitly combines Hollywood action and thriller genres with a sturdy narrative backbone and more than a little hormonal voltage for good measure. The film’s PG-13 rating is well-deserved. In his fourth year, Harry participates in the Triwizard Tournament—a sadistic series of tasks to win the Goblet of Fire—taking the viewer along for a terrifying ride including dragons and carnivorous caverns. Along with these visually rich action scenes are moments of awkward adolescent romance, such as the Yule Ball, an event like...

Author: By Ben B. Chung, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire | 11/17/2005 | See Source »

...does not occur until Harry and friends attend the 422nd Quidditch World Cup, pitting Ireland against Bulgaria, in front of a crowd of 100,000 wizards and witches, all of whom managed to assemble unseen by any oblivious Muggles. Back at Hogwarts, the students learn that something called the Triwizard Tournament will take place during the school year, involving competitors from two other magic-training establishments, Beauxbatons Academy and Durmstrang Institute. (Guess, from their names, where those schools are located.) New characters include Alastor (Mad-Eye) Moody, the latest in the series of professors of Defense Against the Dark Arts...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Wait Was Worth It: That Old Harry Magic Is Back Again | 7/8/2000 | See Source »

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