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Story by: Jack Foley
HARRY Potter & The Goblet of Fire, the fourth film in the
series, has been given a 12A rating instead of a PG because of
darker scenes that are likely to disturb younger fans.
The higher rating means that children under 12 will only be able
to see the film if they are accompanied by an adult.
The decision to go for a higher certificate was made by the British
Board of Film Classification (BBFC) who decided that 'younger
viewers could be frightened by some of the more intense scenes'.
Members added that the film contains 'moderate fantasy violence,
threat and horror', which meant that it may disturb younger viewers.
The movie was passed with no cuts.
Harry Potter & The Goblet of Fire is by far the darkest in
the film series, as the young wizard matures and finds his enemies
closing in.
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Things begin to get more dangerous
for Harry when he is mysteriously entered to compete in the prestigious
Triwizard Tournament, a potentially lethal competition that pits
him against older and more experienced students from Hogwarts
and two rival wizarding schools.
Meanwhile, Harry's nemesis, the evil Lord Voldemort (played by
Ralph Fiennes), grows increasingly more powerful and is set for
a devastating return.
The Goblet of Fire contains several scenes that made a 12A certificate
unavoidable, including the murder of one character and a battle
between Harry and Voldemort.
At 157 minutes, it is also the second longest Potter film, three
minutes shorter than Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
The film is released in the UK on November 18 and is expected
to be another massive hit, helping to revive ailing box office
fortunes especially in America, where it has also been given a
PG-13 rating.
The US rating means the film has been deemed inappropriate for
pre-teens but it does not restrict children under 13 from attending.
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