Newell: GOF a 'terribly funny' thriller

LA Daily News published a new interview with Goblet of Fire Director Mike Newell today. Newell is quoted as saying that the fourth movie "is bound to be a bit different, because I'm English and the others weren't. Whether anyone will notice, I don't know, but I hope it has a kind of authenticity. And it's a little darker than the others, because these kids are growing up, and they have to face stuff that they haven't had to before. But the real thing about it is that it's a terrific adventure story and a really good thriller."

When asked about the most frightening aspect of the film, he said, "Jo Rowling is very, very interested in what happens to these people when they hit puberty. So you've got to take it on, and of course it's painful, as we all remember it. But it's also terribly funny as well."

Newell also spoke about the first and second tasks, saying that he "kept on wanting it to be real." The complete interview can be read at LA Daily News.