Harry, Hermoine and Ron are growing up, and it’s super awkward for everyone involved!
The fourth journey to Hogwarts, “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” marks a turning point for the series. As the kids start popping pimples, emotions run high and bodies start to pile up. It’s the first Potter movie to be rated PG-13, and it’s probably all because of the terrifying, nose-less face of Ralph Fiennes, making his official debut as big-bad Lord Voldemort. HE IS BECOMING! DO YOU SEE?!
“Goblet of Fire” focuses on the Tri-Wizard Tournament, a multi-school, year-long event that centers around FOUR students total. Seems like they could get all three events done over a long weekend. Harry, who isn’t even supposed to be here today, is treated like garbage by his fellow students, including “best friend” Ron, all because everyone thinks he cheated his way into a death tournament. Why does nobody ever believe this kid? He’s got a freakin’ lightning bolt scar from being attacked by the most evil and powerful wizard in all of history! Dude deserves the benefit of the doubt.
Old Millennials Remember Movies co-hosts Tyler and Angela continue (conclude?) their annual visit to the Wizarding World by discussing everything from Mad Eye Moody’s real (unseen) personality to how young children respond to the disturbing fate of Cedric Diggory, played by soon-to-be Batman Robert Pattinson. They also take a deep dive into that glorious Yule Ball sequence, which perfectly captures the awfulness of being a teenager with raging hormones. Stop pouting in the corner, Ron, and just tell Hermoine you like her!
Also discussed on this episode of Old Millennials Remember Movies:
- King Richard (2021)
- tick, tick… Boom! (2021)
- Spencer (2021)
- Passing (2021)
- Last Night in Soho (2021)
- Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star (2021)
Check out past Harry Potter episodes of OMRM:
- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone – 2001 – episode 23
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets – 2002 – episode 57
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban – 2004 – episode 91
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