November 16, 2005 one of the best things about working in media is being in with the latest. i begin to find myself having passes to the most happening parties. knowing things months before it reaches audiences' eyes and ears. and of course, lots and lots of movie premier tickets.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, the fourth book by the now famous J.K.Rowling has hit the movie screens. to most people, today, for the lucky few, last monday.

i didn't care if its hard to go home from Powerplant mall, i knew i cant let this one pass. of all the movies that i got invites to, this was one of those which i have been looking forward to the second i finished watching Harry potter and the prisoner of Azkaban. but to be fair to others, ill only blog about it today since you can have the chance to watch it..at least you can try to,. ive heard since last week there had been a long line on ticket reservations for this movie so i bet if your just going to the malls to watch today (especially at ayala malls) you'd be lucky for tom's screening. joke!

anyhoo..how was it? forget about the book for 3 hours and you'll really enjoy it. treat it as an individual film and you wont get somehow frustrated. from what ive read, book 4 was supposed to be a two part movie because it was so long.but the director decided to make it into one, cutting some of the subplots (that's what i think would piss some of if they've read the book)to make it a 3hour movie.

so at movie critic mode, i placed my big bucket of popcorn on my lap as it started to dim. having a new director (again) im concerned that the feel of the whole story would change since each director has his own treatment on things. and it did, but it was a good change. it actually worked for the movie. it shows the transition of the story and its characters. it's more edgy..mature..the movie itself has grown. and i wouldn't have wanted it in any other way..well, a little maybe.

i still feel that they made a wrong move in not establishing most of the characters in the story. most of which has a role in the latter books, lucky for me ive read the book. i know them, but for those who dont really have that thing on reading, it might get confusing. and of course.. the "thing" between ron and hermione, which i think was more "kilig" than cho and harry's, was not really clearly established too. it was sad coz that was what i was waiting for to watch. but then again i have to let go of the book first.so back to the movie.

cinematography and effects were flawless, it shames our technology here by a mile and a half. there were alot of times when i really felt like i was part of the movie. the dragons, the merpeople, the maze, even the goblet was enchanting. and of course, the world cup..maigawd! i was so excited i thought i was gonna pee in my pants. sad though, they cut it right after the intro of Victor Krum. i never did saw a quidditch game again. i so wanted to see that. quidditch was always a treat.

the dark mark was also well made and when the deatheaters attacked i could swear i was at the edge of my seat, specially when harry lost his consciousness and lie helpless on the ground. i know nothing will happen but then again,,i was so in the situation that i so wanted to jump right in, grab harry by the hand and drag him out of the way..clumsy fool. hehehehe! apektado diba..

then the introduction of the other 2 schools..was so friggin cool. the ship, the carriage, the face of ron..PRICELESS.

but another down side, i hate to admit it, but i thought id like it even more if heart played Cho...sorry. not much chemistry there..but we'll see, maybe in the next film.

and i cant seem to get book6 off my head, i loathe snape each time i see his slimy face.its frustrating.

Krum was..well, ok. he was hot, but my imaginary Krum was even hotter. and i didnt get to hear him say "hermioniny" darn it!

Cedric on the other hand exceeded my imagination. he was tall fair and handsome. im in love. of course it broke my heart still coz i know what will happen in the end. but it never did prepare me when it did happen. a tear fell, for crying out loud...and my chest felt heavy afterwards. even the day after watching, i still feel lost. why does he have to die!!!!

hermione too was jaw-dropping. she was so pretty, "natitibo ako" hahahahahaha!

like the other movies, it was funny and mysterious and magical..but as ive said, it also became more mature. it had my heart racing at some points, fear or kilig or both. it was darker and more brutal. a little less symbolic than book 3 but nevertheless as enchanting.

fine. enough..or i wont stop. go watch it guys. its worth 120, really.

My most true mind thus maketh mine eye untrue

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so you wont have a hard time buying gifts for me this christmas, here's my long list: (i know, ang aga)

1. Macbook
2. DSLR Camera
3. Diving Equip (in this order: mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit, regulator, BCD, tank)
4. Dive trip (tubataha or kota k or apo reef or palau...keri na hehe)
5. Shopping spree at Ross/Home depot/Target
6. shoes, any kind with heels not higher than 2" (im 7 1/2)
7. my first ever havaianas (brazzziiiilllll)
8. a beanbag or a cool comfy chair
9. flat screen TV, hehe.
10. a year supply of booze (if beer, RH lang pls)
11. Art materials (any medium, from crayons and coloring books to canvass and acrylics)
12. Drumset or Kahon. (wlang pilosopo)
13. Oven. i want to bake.
14. punching bag and gloves
15. a leather basketball.


Of course, Money is always the best. that way you know i will get what i really want.

And look at it this way, if you give me any of my top 5, i can consider that as an early bday gift as well. hehe :)

Pa-Fedex nalang ah, PM me for my address hehehehe! thanks dear santa clauses!

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still the same ciara, just with more work and longer messier hair. ah and yes, a certified diver now, not that i have the time and money to dive anyway. maybe by november/december/january soon.

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