Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

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AllieLJul 30, 2009

I read the books once I finished watching movie 5. I think this movie is one of the closest to the books so far. I'm a huge fan of Harry Potter and it was interesting to see the character's turn into young adults, and it's a I read the books once I finished watching movie 5. I think this movie is one of the closest to the books so far. I'm a huge fan of Harry Potter and it was interesting to see the character's turn into young adults, and it's a bit more easy to relate to the move now then before. I think it's a great prelude to the final movie (Part i and Part II).… Expand

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MidnightFJul 30, 2009

This "reinvention" isn't worth the time. they really crapped all over the beginning. No Dursleys, nor Gaunts. Instead they added extraneous material not in the book and for the most part wasn't worth the time.(Although I can This "reinvention" isn't worth the time. they really crapped all over the beginning. No Dursleys, nor Gaunts. Instead they added extraneous material not in the book and for the most part wasn't worth the time.(Although I can understand the "No Elves" attitude. I don't expect Dobby or Kreacher in the last movies. And if they do show up, how will it make any sense considering their absence from the previous films?) No Ministry, no obvious evidence that the ministry is even doing anything remotely connected to opposing the Death Eaters. It was a relief to see Lupin and Tonks for all the brevity they gave the characters. Which was a shame considering the nice subplot they had in the book, which wasn't existent in the movie. Snape should have had more time for the buildup to what comes later. I have no doubt that when his death comes it will be as anticlimatic and unemotional as Dumbledore's was. The ending to this movie was just a disaster.… Expand

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DerekGJul 29, 2009

From the perspective of someone who has neither read any of the books nor watched completely any of the other movies: HBP was a horrible movie and I hated it save for a few moments of levity. Mainly provided by Luna Lovegood. Most of the From the perspective of someone who has neither read any of the books nor watched completely any of the other movies: HBP was a horrible movie and I hated it save for a few moments of levity. Mainly provided by Luna Lovegood. Most of the acting seemed off, especially the age of the actors compared to the characters was incredibly offputting - Daniel Radcliff looks like she should have a mortgage and a kid or two but is playing a high school senior-aged kid. The CG was used in lame pastiches and at unnecessary moments and featured nothing particularly impressive or imaginative to look at. By the end I was cheering for the Deatheaters, especially the always delightfully eccentric Helena Bonham-Carter.… Expand

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JonDJul 29, 2009

I thought it was disappointing way to much couple stuff that was all so predictable if you have half a brain. and tbh the past films 3,4,5 made harry look way ahead of the curve powers wise. but this film makes him look very very weak. hesI thought it was disappointing way to much couple stuff that was all so predictable if you have half a brain. and tbh the past films 3,4,5 made harry look way ahead of the curve powers wise. but this film makes him look very very weak. hes useless against snape. and cannot save himself in the cave. . .. its stupid. aswell as there are so many differences in the book which i thought would have been great in the movie instead of an hour's filla about relationships.… Expand

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JessieJul 29, 2009

They didn't stick to the book they are very different.

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BenJul 29, 2009

Oh come on people, it wasn't THAT bad. Okay it strayed from the novel a decent bit (that burrow scene was totally ridiculous). But it was watchable and wasn't the worst waste of time.

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TylerHJul 28, 2009

After seeing all the previous films, and having several friends who filled me in on all of the books (I have not read any), this film missed way too much, and lacked any real direction, unless that was of course to show a bunch of horny After seeing all the previous films, and having several friends who filled me in on all of the books (I have not read any), this film missed way too much, and lacked any real direction, unless that was of course to show a bunch of horny teenagers for 90% of the movie. Parts were surprizingly funny, but most of the film dragged on and on, with barely any action, and almost no explanation for Snape, along with ruining the 'twist' reguarding Dumbledore. Acting was sub-par, but given the direction of the film, they did there best. Very average and overall quite disappointing. The last two better be better.… Expand

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BBJul 28, 2009

90 percent of the movie differs from the book in significant details. Many story threads are botched so that the following movie will have nothing to pick up. The story line isn't going where Rowling takes it. The most important 90 percent of the movie differs from the book in significant details. Many story threads are botched so that the following movie will have nothing to pick up. The story line isn't going where Rowling takes it. The most important scenes--e.g., the battle after Dumbledore is killed and Harry and Ginny falling in love--aren't even included. Character development is nil--not just Harry and Ginny but Harry and Snape, Ron and Hermione, Fenrir Grayback, and McClaggen; the three principals spend much of their time standing around looking dumb like Bill Murray in Lost in Translation. Far and away the worst of the Potter movies.… Expand

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GeorgeLJul 28, 2009

Apparently there are two camps regarding Yates' interpretation of HBP: either engaging and satisfying or off-track and disappointing. The split is a remarkable comment on either devotion to Rowling's story development or the state Apparently there are two camps regarding Yates' interpretation of HBP: either engaging and satisfying or off-track and disappointing. The split is a remarkable comment on either devotion to Rowling's story development or the state of book adaptation in filmmaking today, a subject for debate elsewhere. A big fan of the written series and bigger fan of the Azkaban film I felt confused and a bit cheated when watching HBP. The trailers were edited to be much more engaging than the film turned out to be, the acting/dialog seemed off balance compared to previous stints turned in by all parties, and the unbelievable reconstruction of the action on the tower were mind-blowingly inconsistent and disappointing. I can only hope the DVD will be released with much more-true-to-the-book alternate scenes.… Expand

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JuraMJul 28, 2009

Perhaps the best in the movie series, and the movie of the year. Despite disappointing some cinema-goers with a total remove of the fun and playful magic seen in the earliest movies the film stays as close as it can to it's page-turning Perhaps the best in the movie series, and the movie of the year. Despite disappointing some cinema-goers with a total remove of the fun and playful magic seen in the earliest movies the film stays as close as it can to it's page-turning roots. The life and death of the later books are well reflected in this movies. With only some disappointments to the book-readers such as the anti climax "fight" at the end. Managing to retain most of the actors youthful appearances added to the atmosphere. This proves any doubters harry potter can still make a fantastic translation to the screen.… Expand

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BarneeBJul 28, 2009

Very well made! It was a great movie, anyone can enjoy it, but only people who read the books will fully understand what's going on. There were some unnecessarily boring scenes, but overally I liked it. Of course the movie fails to give Very well made! It was a great movie, anyone can enjoy it, but only people who read the books will fully understand what's going on. There were some unnecessarily boring scenes, but overally I liked it. Of course the movie fails to give you the emotional punch, the book did so well, but it's by no means a bad movie. Every HP fan should go and see it.… Expand

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ColinJul 27, 2009

Awesome movie. Funny, exciting, and a lot of fun to watch. All of the Potter Movies are good but this one tops all of them.

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MichaelTJul 27, 2009

Rewritten beginning and many of the main plot angles left out to bring a lukeway backstory to the front lines. This was for a person who read the books (sorry can't see How if you only saw the movies you can comment) this was the Rewritten beginning and many of the main plot angles left out to bring a lukeway backstory to the front lines. This was for a person who read the books (sorry can't see How if you only saw the movies you can comment) this was the biggest flop of a potter film and to go 5 strong to crash on 6 is pretty sad. I mean not even the funeral scene for Dumbledore or explanation why Snape is the Half-Blood Prince, through pensive memory trips they totally left out... Ridiculous.… Expand

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PaulHJul 27, 2009

Now that I have seen this movie, I see why it beaten at the box office in the second weekend by talking guinea pigs. The guinea pigs movie has more plot and substance.

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DavidHJul 27, 2009

I've only been excited for another harry potter movie once before, this was for goblet of fire after having seen the wonderful movie that was prisoner of azkaban, this same thing has happened to me for half blood prince and i am I've only been excited for another harry potter movie once before, this was for goblet of fire after having seen the wonderful movie that was prisoner of azkaban, this same thing has happened to me for half blood prince and i am honestly anxious to see the next installment… Expand

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joshkJul 27, 2009

Looks great, but the story parts they paid attention too seemed inappropriate.

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CodyCJul 26, 2009

After finding out David Yates would return to direct, I was very worried that he would make another Order of the Pheonix type of film. Personally, i believe Order of the Pheonix is the weakest of the Harry Potters. This new movie, however, After finding out David Yates would return to direct, I was very worried that he would make another Order of the Pheonix type of film. Personally, i believe Order of the Pheonix is the weakest of the Harry Potters. This new movie, however, shocked me. It was incredible. Yates and the rest of the crew did a marvelous job delving into the heart of Draco Malfoy, who was my favorite character of this film, as they showed his hostile intentions, but also let the audience know that he is confused in where he stands. His soul is vulnerable, and the actor who portrayed him (Tom Felton) and the director did wonders to show such character development. The acting quality overall was much better than all the rest of the films, as i found myself cringe at line delivery in previous installments. Evanna Lynch and Tom Felton are the strongest however, as they get into character very well, and are very convincing. The hormone attacks in the story was well handled, but at times seemed somewhat worthless in regards to the plot, because once one event takes place, it isn't heard of again. The special effects were magnificent as well, because they weren't overused for show, and they weren't completely absent. Overall, this is the strongest in the series for me, because the characters are so well developed, and the presentation was well balanced and done nearly perfect.… Expand

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VanessaMJul 26, 2009

I was one of the "lucky" ones who got to see the 3D version in NY early. Only 10 minutes of the movie were 3D and the only thing popping out of the screen was some snow in the beginning. I certainly would not recommend the 3D version. The I was one of the "lucky" ones who got to see the 3D version in NY early. Only 10 minutes of the movie were 3D and the only thing popping out of the screen was some snow in the beginning. I certainly would not recommend the 3D version. The movie itself was quite a disappointment too. I have to say that I am a huge fan of the Harry Potter books. The movies usually do not live up to my expectations but this sixth installment was a disgrace to the book. It felt geared towards teenage girls - half of the movie was filled with poor humor or some love scenes. I wish the movies were directed by someone who actually understands the books.… Expand

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kgmJul 26, 2009

By now we

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GavinCJul 26, 2009

Somehow, losing magic and replacing it with general life issues for most of the film seems to keep the magic and the life issues at just the right level.

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frankwJul 26, 2009

Extremely poor directing. Plays out almost as a 'cliff notes' movie of a 'cliff notes' synopsis of the true story that the director just pulled parts from and then made up connecting points. There was about 20 minutes of Extremely poor directing. Plays out almost as a 'cliff notes' movie of a 'cliff notes' synopsis of the true story that the director just pulled parts from and then made up connecting points. There was about 20 minutes of film time that had NOTHING to do with the book, that could have been utilized to include the final fight scene and the memories of the Gaunt family episodes.… Expand

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LindaGJul 26, 2009

Although the movie was entertaining, I find myself trying hard not to be disappointed in the movie and in the fact that J. K. Roling had agreed to the extreme alteration of her work. Though entertaining, the movie showed little resemblance Although the movie was entertaining, I find myself trying hard not to be disappointed in the movie and in the fact that J. K. Roling had agreed to the extreme alteration of her work. Though entertaining, the movie showed little resemblance to the book. Prior movies, although leaving out information, followed the books much more closely. The movie revolved more around the relationship between the characters. The book revolved around discovering the secrets that might lead to Voldamort… Expand

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albertzJul 26, 2009

Very disappointing.The book is fantastic, but the film can't recreate the atmosphere of the novel. I wanted actions, battles, a lot of special effects, an epic and enthralling movie.... but Harry Potter and the Half-Blood prince is Very disappointing.The book is fantastic, but the film can't recreate the atmosphere of the novel. I wanted actions, battles, a lot of special effects, an epic and enthralling movie.... but Harry Potter and the Half-Blood prince is simply a romance, a silly comedy without soul. For me it's the worst Harry Potter film... will Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows be better? I don't know.… Expand

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shikshakJul 26, 2009

This movie is one of the superb among HP series and can keep its viewers excited throughout it.However, as usual its story line has become like summary to the book.

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PatriciavJul 25, 2009

So many golden opportunities were missed in this movie. A little more passion on Daniel Radcliff's part would be appreciated. It's visually stunning, but not very comprehensive. My husband, who has not read the books, actually So many golden opportunities were missed in this movie. A little more passion on Daniel Radcliff's part would be appreciated. It's visually stunning, but not very comprehensive. My husband, who has not read the books, actually dozed off, Emma and Rupert were the star actors in this one. And the ending, good grief. Did they run out of film? I love HP but I hope they do better on the last two movies.… Expand

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marlonwJul 25, 2009

So many vital plot lines were left out, it remains to be seen what can be done to further the plot of HP7. At least they could have done Dumbledore's funeral. His death, instead of being the climax and focal point of the movie, was So many vital plot lines were left out, it remains to be seen what can be done to further the plot of HP7. At least they could have done Dumbledore's funeral. His death, instead of being the climax and focal point of the movie, was reduced to a side note. Disappointing.… Expand

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NerijusDJul 25, 2009

An unimpressive money-making machine with heavy omissions from the book. Had some nice touches, though.

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BilguunUJul 25, 2009

As a fan of the books I always had high expectations for all of the previous HP movies, and had been disappointed every time. This movie is crap. The director obviously doesn't understand what is, and what is not important in the story. As a fan of the books I always had high expectations for all of the previous HP movies, and had been disappointed every time. This movie is crap. The director obviously doesn't understand what is, and what is not important in the story. The most most disappointing aspect was the overabundance of the teenage girl styled love scenes. Half of the movie I felt like watching a soap opera. I wish someone like Peter Jackson would replace Yates. HP movies are ruined by stupid directors.… Expand

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MawMJul 25, 2009

The first half of the movie was a vast improvement from the previous films but the ending just didn't live up to the expectations. I felt that there were many missed opportunities in the execution of the climax which would have made The first half of the movie was a vast improvement from the previous films but the ending just didn't live up to the expectations. I felt that there were many missed opportunities in the execution of the climax which would have made this a truly epic film. I honestly felt that Cedric Diggory's passing in the Goblet Of Fire drew more emotions than the death of a central character in this film, which I attribute as a failure on Yates' part.… Expand

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HaydenMJul 25, 2009

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince does not disappoint. The characters are likable(like always), the plot is great, and the director did a magnificent job including all of the important parts that were in the book. This Harry Potter film Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince does not disappoint. The characters are likable(like always), the plot is great, and the director did a magnificent job including all of the important parts that were in the book. This Harry Potter film adaptation is pretty close to the book, with everything being included except for a few minor scenes. David Yates's directing has improved since he did Order of the Phoenix, which left a lot of important parts out. I was amazed by this improvement. This is the second best Harry Potter film, right behind Goblet of Fire.… Expand

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MarioJul 25, 2009

The third best Harry Potter movie after The Philosopher's Stone, The Chamber of Secrets and The Prisoner of Azkaban.

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RonJul 25, 2009

Very very disappointing. . No great action scenes or spectacular effects at all. Is it comedy? No! Is it action? No! Is it adventure? No! It is none of those, what is though is dull. During the whole movie i couldnt help but thinkin Very very disappointing. . No great action scenes or spectacular effects at all. Is it comedy? No! Is it action? No! Is it adventure? No! It is none of those, what is though is dull. During the whole movie i couldnt help but thinkin 'when is it going to become a great movie. But it didnt evolve that way... I understand everyone has his or her personal taste but when i read articles of reviewers rating this movie so high i really really cant understand what they have been drinking. Maybe Harry Potter himself gave them some 'positive Harry Potter movie rating magic pills' ??? One of the worst movies I ever saw in the cinemas.… Expand

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guyJul 24, 2009

[***SPOILER***] I myself have actually read all seven of the harry potter books, and I absolutely love them. That feeling of reading a book then watching the movie conversion is just so rewarding (unless, of course, it's eragon). I [***SPOILER***] I myself have actually read all seven of the harry potter books, and I absolutely love them. That feeling of reading a book then watching the movie conversion is just so rewarding (unless, of course, it's eragon). I walked into the theater expecting to see only one thing: the zombies, and i'm happy to report that they were'nt at all absent. The only thing I would've suggested would be to make it a little more intense, but other than that, flawless.… Expand

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gwsJul 24, 2009

So I am a fan of the series, the movies and the books. But the movies have been flavor for the books for awhile now, and this movie was great as a movie. The visuals were spot on, the acting was the best of the series, and the plot was So I am a fan of the series, the movies and the books. But the movies have been flavor for the books for awhile now, and this movie was great as a movie. The visuals were spot on, the acting was the best of the series, and the plot was pretty strong, (it is from a best selling book...) However with that said, it is a horrible telling of the book itself. Some things are flat out made up, others are ignored entirely or confused. I made the mistake of going to see book 6 on film, and was very disappointed. But I think that if I went to see a movie, having no predisposition to how it should go it would be pretty strong. I have to give the film a 5, but for just a movie it would have been an 8.… Expand

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TJul 24, 2009

The best in the series. Script, directing, acting were all very well done. The character development is great. And to differ with some posting, I think the storyline is carried very well. There's a lack of closure which simply leaves The best in the series. Script, directing, acting were all very well done. The character development is great. And to differ with some posting, I think the storyline is carried very well. There's a lack of closure which simply leaves you want to more. Highly recommend it.… Expand

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RaineSJul 24, 2009

I was soooooo dismayed and sad about how BAD this movie is. The books are full of so much wonderful stuff and it was like Harry Potter goes to the WB channel. Worse actually because the chemistry that used to be between the cast is gone, the I was soooooo dismayed and sad about how BAD this movie is. The books are full of so much wonderful stuff and it was like Harry Potter goes to the WB channel. Worse actually because the chemistry that used to be between the cast is gone, the acting was stiff and unbalanced. The story had no tread, even if they didn't go by the books exactly they could have at least come up with a central storyline. It is a shame, why did they give David Yates all of these movies- the only one to his credit was girl in the cafe and that still was not fully realized. The only saving grace was visual effects which they brought someone else in to do. I only give it a 1 because of Jim Broadbent… Expand

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ThomasZJul 24, 2009

As a fan of the books and movie 's this one was the worst yet. I was looking forward to it but they pretty much destroyed the interesting parts of the book and what left is a boring movie.

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MiguelSJul 24, 2009

I liked #3 and #4 better, and would probably rate this evenly if not a little above #5. Though I was disappointed at the absence of certain scenes, notably the other pensieve memories, I can understand why they were not included. They were, I liked #3 and #4 better, and would probably rate this evenly if not a little above #5. Though I was disappointed at the absence of certain scenes, notably the other pensieve memories, I can understand why they were not included. They were, after all, nonessential and I find it irritating to listen to all the disgruntled fans who expected the book to be translated word for word into movie form. It just can't be done. The movie was 2 and a half hours long as it was. Also, I was glad that the filmmakers saw fit to start off with Harry in the diner, as I can never stand watching the Dursleys. I simply don't find their screen time entertaining and was glad to be rid of them in this installment. One change I didn't quite understand was the addition of the burning of the burrow. It didn't feel all that necessary, and was a fairly large departure from the book. Some people complained that the comedic elements detracted from the darkness and the sense of a gathering storm, but for me it wasn't an issue. I found it entertaining, and probably could not have swallowed all the teen angst in any other format. Having read the books, I don't know whether the movie would have been difficult to follow without a preexisting mental framework of what's supposed to happen. The people I saw it with, however, had not read the books and seemed to have no problem following the plot. I can understand how the movie would be confusing if one had not seen its predecessors, but that's not anyone's fault. The books would be just as confusing if not a great deal more so if read out of order. So if you've only seen some of the previous movies and are complaining that the filmmakers did a poor job, then you are stupid. This is not a standalone movie, but rather the sixth in a series, and it's meant to be seen sixth. I'll also just quickly mention that the acting and the look of the movie were both beautiful. So, my general impression was that this was a competent, streamlined adaptation, that trimmed away the fat, but also lost a good chunk of that magical, engrossing feeling that the books so exemplified. Considering this flaw, I am quite looking forward to the two part finale, which will be able to explore the world of the books more completely than any of the other movies.… Expand

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ShubhamAJul 24, 2009

This is the best potter franchise so far. i loved it. Wonderful job by David Yates after the fifth disappointment.

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BryanKJul 23, 2009

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince was by far the best film of the series since Chamber of Secrets in 2002. After the good third and fourth entries and the average fifth entry, This film did everything right. The film was comical in a Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince was by far the best film of the series since Chamber of Secrets in 2002. After the good third and fourth entries and the average fifth entry, This film did everything right. The film was comical in a sense and left the movie crowd laughing. Many things became the subject of jokes including the fact it has been eight years since the series began and yet the cast is to be in their late teenage years. One scene has Dumblerdore taking a magazine to pursue his sewing. Several items from previous items including Tom Riddle's diary and the map which monitors everyone's movements from the third film. The film however was dark like previous entries and had some grim situations. A major character dies which was depressing, yet realistic. It will most likely affect the next film in many ways. Their was a romantic kiss between Harry and Ron's sister Ginnie which was nice and assisted the film in small ways. The only major problem with the film was not a true confrontation between the Dark Lord and Harry which makes this the second film in which he does not appear. Overall an excellent entry which makes up for the weaknesses of the fifth film and defines the series in every way.… Expand

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StevenB.Jul 23, 2009

Quite a disappointment. I havent read one of the books and i missed the 5th part as a movie... but i quite liked all the others films before. This one was somehow rather boring though, leaving the cinema i felt like nothing really happened Quite a disappointment. I havent read one of the books and i missed the 5th part as a movie... but i quite liked all the others films before. This one was somehow rather boring though, leaving the cinema i felt like nothing really happened in this movie. I t has no real storyline and it hasnt got a plot. After all I feel like i am not looking forward to see the next HP movie, when i get to think of fact that they will split up the last book into two parts.… Expand

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HuckBJul 23, 2009

We care about the characters and the young actors have grown well in their craft. However, this is the worst story telling of any of the Harry Potter movies to date. It does not adequately develop any of the many story lines and jumping from We care about the characters and the young actors have grown well in their craft. However, this is the worst story telling of any of the Harry Potter movies to date. It does not adequately develop any of the many story lines and jumping from scene to scene in frequently unrelated fashion.… Expand

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RyanLJul 23, 2009

Definitely has the most humor of the films, but I think that perhaps the humor sort of takes over the whole film. This is a VERY dark time in the wizard world and most of the movie seems like everything is normal. That aside, good movie.

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omerbenamiJul 23, 2009

this movie was great. the cave scene was amazing and it was almost exacly how i imagined it. however i thought that the end with the death eaters invading hogwarts was a littile unclimactic. i think thart they didnt really explore the ginnythis movie was great. the cave scene was amazing and it was almost exacly how i imagined it. however i thought that the end with the death eaters invading hogwarts was a littile unclimactic. i think thart they didnt really explore the ginny harry relationship enough(they only kissed 1 time!!!). also i think that luna was neglected in this movie. with nevil it was the same story only much worse(u only see him once in the entire movie and as a waiter!!!). other than that it was very nicely made… Expand

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linkezJul 23, 2009

HPB's entire lack of build up / tension, its removal of all mystery from this movie and the next, and its removal of the climax of the story gives it a well deserved one. Even the characters were forced and all the acting seemed HPB's entire lack of build up / tension, its removal of all mystery from this movie and the next, and its removal of the climax of the story gives it a well deserved one. Even the characters were forced and all the acting seemed overdone. Would not suggest watching.… Expand

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RobCJul 23, 2009

In no way a disappointment, HBP the film IS a faithful take on the book - as one critic put it, in fact, it's a much tighter rendition of the story than Rowling's overwritten original. As for these silly negative comments from In no way a disappointment, HBP the film IS a faithful take on the book - as one critic put it, in fact, it's a much tighter rendition of the story than Rowling's overwritten original. As for these silly negative comments from people who've hated all the Potter films... what did you expect when you went to see HBP? Seriously? Did someone force you at gunpoint to watch a film you had no desire to see? And by that action, did you feel compelled to slate it on Metacritic? Grow up, people. For fans of the films and Harry Potter universe (i.e. those people who WANT to watch this film), be assured that the emotional weight, comedy, romance and horror all add up to the best Potter film yet. Can't wait to see how Yates tops this with the two-part finale.… Expand

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MatthewWJul 22, 2009

I just couldn't follow it. Very disappointing.

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CJJul 22, 2009

Weak acting, weak action, weak story. Many important details were removed like the Hogwarts battle and Horcrux details and some unnecessary stuff added in like the cafe and the Burrow scene. Boot Yates out!

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HaritsAJul 22, 2009

As an avid Harry Potter fan who has read all the books multiple times and of course seen the movies , I was extremely excited to see this movie at the today showing. Half-Blood Prince is my favorite book and other than 7, the darkest book in As an avid Harry Potter fan who has read all the books multiple times and of course seen the movies , I was extremely excited to see this movie at the today showing. Half-Blood Prince is my favorite book and other than 7, the darkest book in the series. That being said, I was so dissapointed with this movie. Yates & company literally turned it into Harry Potter comedy hour. I'm not sure how anyone thought this movie was amazingly dark when the theater was cracking up laughing the entire time at trite jokes. The only thing that should have been funny in this entire movie was Lavender & Won Won's obsession to each other. What was the point of not having Tonks find Harry on the train? How can you have Tonks call Remus sweetie and not explain all the drama between them and how they got together? How can you leave out Madam Rosmerta's involvement? What was the point of the burning of the Burrow scene? The ending was horrific. It was completely different than the book. So now Dumbledore is the only one who can apparate on Hogwarts grounds? Malfoy spends all this time working on this cabinet only to have the Death Eaters walk through, Bellatrix (who is not present in the book) encourage him to kill Dumbledore, Snape kills Dumbledore, and they kindly saunter off the grounds in no hurry. No battle... no fear of being caught...nothing. What was the point of the cabinet in the movie? It was completely anti-climatic and they didn't even have the funeral scene which is a must-have. The worst part ever was the very end...Harry and Hermione are talking about Dumbledore's death and going searching for horcruxes and she randomly chimes in that Ron is OK with Ginny and Harry. WHAT?! It was so awkward. Why not just cut to another useless romance scene about who's kissing who! they messed it up so bad. and for someone who didn't read it, they'd probably be so confused.… Expand

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JackJul 22, 2009

Seriously, how could anyone have this rated above 5? I love the series, but Daniel Radcliff has ruined the character of harry. Obviously no one told him that having the same expression on your face for 2 and a half hours isn't actually acting.

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JonasWJul 22, 2009

The movie was great, it had humour and action and beautiful effects mixed into one great movie. The book which is pretty dark can be hard to get rhough, but this on the other hand was easy with aparts that make you laugh, scream or cry. The movie was great, it had humour and action and beautiful effects mixed into one great movie. The book which is pretty dark can be hard to get rhough, but this on the other hand was easy with aparts that make you laugh, scream or cry. Though it could be better with the adaption from the books. For many books now they've been making changes, like in the second movie they made the wagons to Hogwarts pulled by white horses, just for the effect. As the books have been reaching new lenghts they have had to cut down on more things and do more changes. Already in the 4th movie they made unforgivable changes that would make the last book hard to adapt to a movie, but they could still fix that in later movies. The 5th movie gave you a feeling that they were in a hurry to get all the scenes done, yet they skipped a lot and changed things too much. Again they also made an unforgivable change not that different from the one in the 4th movie, but I thought they could still fix it in this one. Well, they didn't, in fact they made it even worse by skipping the start making a lot of the things in the 6th movie impossible. Now it's too late to fix any of those things. For us fans who have read the books the movies can be frustrating, for those who haven't it can be confusing. I recommend for those who haven't read the books to do that to get an insight in what happens, and those who have read the books should remember the main story and think of this as a separate movie. It's really a great movie if you look away from the books.… Expand

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LyndaRJul 22, 2009

Worst Harry Potter film of the series, so dull and boring. A total waste of a good book, for gods sake dont let this director near the franchise again.

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CaseySJul 22, 2009

Disappointing. Several unfortunate decisions that sacrificed important material for heavy-handed teenage angst. Those who are familiar with the book will note the directorial license that dramatically altered the emotionally powerful Disappointing. Several unfortunate decisions that sacrificed important material for heavy-handed teenage angst. Those who are familiar with the book will note the directorial license that dramatically altered the emotionally powerful concluding scenes, and inserted a sappy, "are they really holding lighters in the air" moment. Three stars.… Expand

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ZapBJul 22, 2009

I don't know much about the story, as I've never read any of the books, but I do love those brit teen girls. Emma Watson and Bonnie Wright especially... so cute. I love how they look in those uniforms, and how they still look great I don't know much about the story, as I've never read any of the books, but I do love those brit teen girls. Emma Watson and Bonnie Wright especially... so cute. I love how they look in those uniforms, and how they still look great without obvious make-up or anything. I will watch all the Harry Potters just to see those cuties.. definitely worth the price of admission.… Expand

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KevTJul 22, 2009

I have never read the books and do not consider myself a big fan, but I still enjoyed this latest edition to the series. If you have never seen the other films in this series you will need to do so to truly enjoy the movie. Mechanically I have never read the books and do not consider myself a big fan, but I still enjoyed this latest edition to the series. If you have never seen the other films in this series you will need to do so to truly enjoy the movie. Mechanically speaking, the pace of the movie kept a good pace through out most of the film. The acting was in general very good. Special effects were first rate. Not a film to take small children like the boneheads at my showing. Based on what my wife told me, there was once again a large chunk of the book left out of the film, but she felt they covered the esssentials. If you enjoy fantasy films, this is a must see, but makesure you watch the series from film number one. If you are looking for an all action flick, skip this one. I would say 8 out of 10 people will be glad they saw this one.… Expand

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ottomJul 22, 2009

It's really just an ok film. No big battles, no real crazy special effects. There were some witty moments that made me laugh a bit. In the end, it lacked action.

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JeremyMJul 22, 2009

Beautifully understated and bitter sweet - this last ever chance for a little happiness at childhood's end, before we and the gang are plunged headlong into the full-on craziness of the Deathly Hallows!

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MikeWJul 21, 2009

If Azkhaban was a 10, this would be close behind. As always, visually stunning, but the acting, for once, was solid and the writing was good. After all, the sixth book is more about setting up the 7th book than acting as an independent story If Azkhaban was a 10, this would be close behind. As always, visually stunning, but the acting, for once, was solid and the writing was good. After all, the sixth book is more about setting up the 7th book than acting as an independent story (as was true with books 1-5). It was about as compelling a movie as could be made with this book. For those that complain about the plot and haven't read the books, well, it's kind of the same as watching the Two Towers in the Lord of the Rings... it brings the movie forward to the natural conclusion, but seen independently, it may leave you wondering what's going on. And for those who have read the books, there was simply too much to cover without making some major cuts, and there was a certain necessity to bring to do certain things in this movie. For instance, the Burrow gets burned down. Did it happen? No. Why did they do that? Because the 7th book is already two movies, and they have already cut the entire wedding of Bill and Fleur from these two films. The last 100 pages of the final book are so freakin' jam-packed, you could probably make a 3 hour film out of that. Not everything makes it to screen, and not everything is in the right place. That's part of moviemaking. That being said, it was excellently done, and close to the best in the Potter franchise (whether you've read the books or haven't).… Expand

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KayinMJul 21, 2009

After the excitingly epic and coherent film that was the previous installment, Yates appears to have made a film based on a CliffsNotes copy of the book, with all pages ending in 3 and 7 missing. Horribly paced, and awkwardly edited with After the excitingly epic and coherent film that was the previous installment, Yates appears to have made a film based on a CliffsNotes copy of the book, with all pages ending in 3 and 7 missing. Horribly paced, and awkwardly edited with somehow disjointed dialogue, the film contains too few memorable scenes or set pieces, too much glossing over the main plot points, and too much focus on the ones that didn't matter. Having been a fan of the books, and having greatly enjoyed the magical action sequences of the previous film, I left the theater greatly disappointed in the mysterious removal of the book's great and somewhat epic final sequence.… Expand

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HarryNJul 21, 2009

I've always been excited for the final Harry Potter movie. And I've never fallen asleep in a theatre before. This movie changed both of these things for me.

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JeremyCJul 21, 2009

First of all I do not understand the need to cast and portray this film like it's the smurfs. Even in his days as a student Voldemort's character seems to be brimming with evil thoughts and machinations leaving no room for First of all I do not understand the need to cast and portray this film like it's the smurfs. Even in his days as a student Voldemort's character seems to be brimming with evil thoughts and machinations leaving no room for ambiguity as to the audience understanding his evil, though as I understand it he was actually likeable in the books. Likewise Ron's infatuation with the absurdly annoying and unattractive Lavender leaves no doubt in anyone's mind that Hermione is clearly the better choice. These decisions and others felt like the film-makers refused to believe that their audience had the mental capacity to understand character development or uncertainty. Every decision is made for you, and by now six movies into the franchise it is starting to get extremely annoying. This entry into the franchise, perhaps more than any other takes almost all of it's plays directly from the Hollywood playbook, making for a film that is anything but special. The acting, as usual, was thoroughly convincing and entertaining. But the wonderful cast is unfortunately mired in a film that suffers from poor pacing, editing, and a lack of cohesive vision.… Expand

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JoshWJul 21, 2009

I had read Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince about three times before I saw the movie and while some of the changes in the movie may have been a little extreme like the burrow burning and not showing the battle of the astronomy tower, I had read Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince about three times before I saw the movie and while some of the changes in the movie may have been a little extreme like the burrow burning and not showing the battle of the astronomy tower, it is a great movie with great acting and really shows how harry ron and hermione are growing up… Expand

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DanielLJul 21, 2009

The movie and the book share one thing in common: the title. Major scenes from the book are left out, and a confusing scene was added. If you liked the book, don't see this. That said, the movie is very artsy and pretty, so if The movie and the book share one thing in common: the title. Major scenes from the book are left out, and a confusing scene was added. If you liked the book, don't see this. That said, the movie is very artsy and pretty, so if that's your cup of tea, have at it.… Expand

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PaulSJul 21, 2009

Goo thing this was not the first movie in the series or I would never see the others. I never read the books, but suspect that this volume had a plot in the print version. This was the first HP film I went to where I found myself looking at Goo thing this was not the first movie in the series or I would never see the others. I never read the books, but suspect that this volume had a plot in the print version. This was the first HP film I went to where I found myself looking at my watch.… Expand

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RafaRJul 21, 2009

Beautifully shot, but dull as hell... Kloves dropped the ball on the screenplay.

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DanielWJul 20, 2009

If i wanted to go see twilight i would have, this movie does nothing but insult the books and the previous movies.

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AMovieCriticJul 20, 2009

I'm not going to write a review criticizing the film for scenes being left out. I'm not a person bothered by that. I really enjoyed the 4th and 5th movies and didn't mind much at all the changes. Half Blood Prince does some I'm not going to write a review criticizing the film for scenes being left out. I'm not a person bothered by that. I really enjoyed the 4th and 5th movies and didn't mind much at all the changes. Half Blood Prince does some things right. Dumbledore's FINALLY been correctly portrayed in the films, for one thing; took them a while, but this, finally, is book Dumbledore being brought to the screen. The movie also focuses on life at Hogwarts and the interactions of the trio, and I thought the movie got this right; easily better than any other films. The problem is that the movie's just a bit dull. The book was definitely the least substantial of the series and the one least loaded with crucial content but it HAD important content and it just felt like the filmmakers entirely missed the point of crucial scenes, cutting out lines of dialogue that had me scratching my head. I was left wondering, "without that bit of dialogue, what was the point of even including the scene?" The result is that most of the movie is mildly diverting, the flashbacks are VERY well done, and it's pleasant enough. But the movie just fails to build up to anything substantial; the book did, but the movie just seems to sputter at the end. The cave scene's pretty fantastic, but then they seem to cut away abruptly in the middle of what ends up being the movie's climactic scene, and I kept waiting for them to cut back, but they don't; the scene's over. And since they removed the final battle, the movie lacks a strong close. I wish the director would re-watch the 4th film to see how death was handled in that movie, because that was I think the one time this series really pulled the audience in emotionally and it hasn't happened since. And that's the problem. The movie doesn't feel substantial enough from a plot perspective. I saw the movie with people who hadn't read the book and they actually quite enjoyed it, so that's something good to be said. I think fans of the book, though, will be disappointed simply because we know how important this ending was, both to Harry and the future of the series, and I wish the filmmakers had taken more care to really make sure they ended the movie strongly...but their focus seemed to be elsewhere. More tears are shed over teen romance than the film's climactic death. The weakest film in the series, which is too bad, because David Yates is the one director who I feel really GETS the books and their "spirit" across; I just wish he didn't suck so much at action scenes and really wish he'd let the movie breathe a bit before the credits suddenly roll.… Expand

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MattEJul 20, 2009

First let me establish that I am, along with half the literate public, a bonafide Harry Potter fan. I have read all the books within days of their release and dutifully attended each movie upon release. The first two were rather First let me establish that I am, along with half the literate public, a bonafide Harry Potter fan. I have read all the books within days of their release and dutifully attended each movie upon release. The first two were rather disappointing due entirely to the dearth of acting talent from the young stars (and who could blame the kids, it's hard to find a Haley Joel Osment). But then, starting with part three, the movies began to improve, markedly. The feeling of improvement only added to the excitement of each new release -- maybe the studios would do the book justice this time. And with movies four and five they finally succeeded, even more so with five. And so, I had come to expect something event worthy, even stunning when I bought my ticket for the Half-Blood Prince. To my disappointment, and this time to no fault of the young actors (who've earned their roles), the movie meandered and overemphasized and fell back on tired tricks and worn cinematic habits. Scenes went unsubscribed -- the opening where muggles are in awe of a world inexplicably turned upside down -- and plot points are brushed over to make room for more adolescent drama than a season of Dawson's Creek. In fact, the whole thing felt like a TV miniseries instead of a movie -- which makes sense wince David Yates was plucked from the TV biz. And, to ad insult to injury, they massacred the ending, though I won't spoil it. What a shame. Let's hope Yates puts down the Lolita and rereads the source before taking on the final two installments.… Expand

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BenL.Jul 20, 2009

I loved this movie. It was, for me, the best of the series, packed with humour, intelligence, heart and thrills. The visual look of the film is delectable, courtesy of genius DOP Bruno Delbonnel. The acting from all of the cast is stunning, I loved this movie. It was, for me, the best of the series, packed with humour, intelligence, heart and thrills. The visual look of the film is delectable, courtesy of genius DOP Bruno Delbonnel. The acting from all of the cast is stunning, particularly the performances of Broadbent, Felton, Gambon and Rickman. The action is taut and powerful, with the opening attack on London exceptionally realised. The score by Nicholas Hooper is exquisite, and the visual effects are subtly flawless. However, the biggest praise must go to director David Yates and writer Steve Kloves, who masterfully adapt J.K. Rowling's book into a beautiful, lyrical film. I can't pay this movie a higher compliment. It's one of the year's best.… Expand

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JohnV.Jul 20, 2009

I found the 2 1/2 hours really boring. I have not read the books, but have seen most of the other movies. I found the story line extremely weak and confusing. Would suggest not seeing the movie unless you have read most of the books. I was I found the 2 1/2 hours really boring. I have not read the books, but have seen most of the other movies. I found the story line extremely weak and confusing. Would suggest not seeing the movie unless you have read most of the books. I was not aware of enough of the previous story to make the movies at all interesting. Will skip the rest of the movies when they come out.… Expand

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DanaWJul 20, 2009

Great HP movie...perfect lead-up to the two last movies.

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MitchellZJul 20, 2009

Ugghh! What a crashing bore of a movie. Two and a half-blood-prince hours of nothing that led nowhere. Daniel Radcliff has trouble carrying a wand, forget a movie. This guy needs a primer in facial expressions, emotive acting, something to Ugghh! What a crashing bore of a movie. Two and a half-blood-prince hours of nothing that led nowhere. Daniel Radcliff has trouble carrying a wand, forget a movie. This guy needs a primer in facial expressions, emotive acting, something to keep me interested and aligned with his character!!! The clunky dialogue doesn't help either. I do hove to say that the film was reaching for a darker mood and theme and almost got their on a few occasions. But for the most part the movie was thoroughly uninteresting, unexciting, un-magical!--just UN!! I did like Michael Gambon as Dumbledore-more uncle that foreboding wizard-and of course Rickman as Snape. For the two part finale I say "Bring on the Death Eaters! Lay waste to Hogwarts!" Now that would be a fun movie.… Expand

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siddhantdasJul 20, 2009

cud've been a lot better!!!!!!
first scene was epic, great visuals throughout the movie but somewhere down the line the movie fails.
nothing is properly explained and david yates has expected everyone to have read the book(which iscud've been a lot better!!!!!!
first scene was epic, great visuals throughout the movie but somewhere down the line the movie fails.

nothing is properly explained and david yates has expected everyone to have read the book(which is not possible)... unecessary parts are galore!!!
overall the movie was gud,... but it should have and could have been much much much darker...… Expand

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TomaBJul 20, 2009

Although i had some issues with this one , i still enjoyed the film a lot! good balance between romance and more seroius stuff. I liked the latter more. The cave scene was brilliant! I guess Harry Ginny relationship is not shown in the best Although i had some issues with this one , i still enjoyed the film a lot! good balance between romance and more seroius stuff. I liked the latter more. The cave scene was brilliant! I guess Harry Ginny relationship is not shown in the best way, but the books is no better in this one for me so not big deal. I totally loved Lavender. The bottom line i can't think of anyone not enjoying ,at least a bit, the last installment.… Expand

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KevinGatesJul 20, 2009

This movie is not true to the book in any way. Most of the important details were removed, leaving only some of the memory portions, the potions book, and the entire romantic subplot. All of the interaction between characters has been dumbedThis movie is not true to the book in any way. Most of the important details were removed, leaving only some of the memory portions, the potions book, and the entire romantic subplot. All of the interaction between characters has been dumbed down, or removed, unless they are in looove.
Don't waste your time or money on a movie ticket, wait until it comes on TNT.… Expand

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SD.Jul 20, 2009

WHAT???? That was the response by the audience after the movie. To be honest, it would be a good question to ask if David Yates has actually read the books. Yea, he got the jist of things in the movie, however, the suspense, the questions, WHAT???? That was the response by the audience after the movie. To be honest, it would be a good question to ask if David Yates has actually read the books. Yea, he got the jist of things in the movie, however, the suspense, the questions, the mystery, where was it all. In fact, he ruined parts of the next movie by one simple scene. For the people who have read the books and seen the movie, … Expand

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JohnF.Jul 20, 2009

This was by far the best film version of one of the Harry Potter books. I really enjoyed the added touches of humor amidst an otherwise very tense and dramatic story.

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louisDJul 20, 2009

I went to see this movie on it's realease and let me sey it's terrible absoulute GARBAGE the atmosphere from the early films is complety lost gone. Daniel radcliffes acting seems to have been getting worse the more he plays harry noI went to see this movie on it's realease and let me sey it's terrible absoulute GARBAGE the atmosphere from the early films is complety lost gone. Daniel radcliffes acting seems to have been getting worse the more he plays harry no joke, he was so stiff there was no genue emotion he acted as though he was was nervous A sh** performance. And ginger C*** ron sucked big time the only good thing about this crap fest was Hermineie her acting was rubbish but not her ass. Hermineie can sit on my lap anyday FIT!!!… Expand

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MattMJul 20, 2009

It was a good movie, if you've read the book though it is average. The storyline was completely twisted. The acting was good, the writing was horrible

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JaymeeBJul 20, 2009

Excellent screenplay. The movie was able to condense the book and all its nuances and side stories into a tight 2 1/2 hour movie. It may have missed the characterization and development of Voldermort as the arch-nemesis of Harry Potter, but Excellent screenplay. The movie was able to condense the book and all its nuances and side stories into a tight 2 1/2 hour movie. It may have missed the characterization and development of Voldermort as the arch-nemesis of Harry Potter, but overall it paints a convincing picture of the 6th installment of the Potter story.… Expand

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DenebKJul 20, 2009

What a waste of time. At no point in the movie did I feel anything for these cardboard characters. Save your money, or go watch something else. Doesn't deliver on any level.

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AllenSJul 20, 2009

I would rank this move 'last' with all the other Harry Potter movies. Leaving out major story arcs that led to the climatic battle scene, and then leaving out the battle scene itself was a major travesty to what should have made up I would rank this move 'last' with all the other Harry Potter movies. Leaving out major story arcs that led to the climatic battle scene, and then leaving out the battle scene itself was a major travesty to what should have made up at least one third of this movie. I was really looking forward to seeing that battle come to life on film. Secondly, the mystery and discovery of Voldemorts secret was poorly developed. I really believe these were the major arcs of the story that were sorely left out, leaving us watching a really different sort of adaption of the book that left a very unsatisfying ending. To those who think that adapting closely to major arcs of a book story and transferring it on film is challenging and therefore unfair to Yates, I say 'hogwash'. Peter Jackson and his crew did a great job with LOTR, I would rest my case with his example alone. Sure there were some, and I stress some liberties, but he did not digress from major plots of what were crucial to a satisfying ending to each film of that trilogy. To end with a positive note, watching these young actors grow up in this movie with all the teenage angst was enjoyable to watch. Hogwarts looked spectacular; and the adult actors were great to watch. I hope they can reclaim "the magic" in the final movies.… Expand

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DomoR.Jul 19, 2009

Having read the critics response to this film I was eager to see it. Now that I have, I'm more than convinced Warner Bros. sent out checks to every major critic to pay them for the hyperbole because there's no way in hell that sane Having read the critics response to this film I was eager to see it. Now that I have, I'm more than convinced Warner Bros. sent out checks to every major critic to pay them for the hyperbole because there's no way in hell that sane rational people think this is the BEST of the series. It's not. It's a placeholder, merely a bloated bookmark, for the finales. Although the production quality is great, the film is too long, tedious and, horrors of horrors, boring.… Expand

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RobinR.Jul 19, 2009

Question what the director choose to keep in the film. There were key items in the book that did not make the transition to the big screen. The missing parts were more obvious in this film than in previous versions.

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HonestReviewJul 19, 2009

If you read the book, or you simply prefer interesting and entertaining movies, you should probably avoid the latest Harry Potter offering. The movie left out many pivotal scenes from the book entirely, and handled others poorly. It was, in If you read the book, or you simply prefer interesting and entertaining movies, you should probably avoid the latest Harry Potter offering. The movie left out many pivotal scenes from the book entirely, and handled others poorly. It was, in fact, painfully dull. I can only imagine that the Deathly Hallows ( I & II ) will be even less entertaining. It's a shame, since this particular book was quite interesting, and the movie was nothing more than the traditional underwhelming sequal to a hit, delivering as little as possible while still raking in the money based on momentum from previous better offerings.… Expand

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SamW.Jul 19, 2009

This movie left me ambivalent, nearly 2 and a half hours of unrequieted teenage love. About which nothing came to fruition. Wholesale rewrites of the book are unacceptable. The destruction of the burrow, and no clues given to the trio as to This movie left me ambivalent, nearly 2 and a half hours of unrequieted teenage love. About which nothing came to fruition. Wholesale rewrites of the book are unacceptable. The destruction of the burrow, and no clues given to the trio as to what the horcruxes are much less how to get them. Can someone please explain to me why this movie is called Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince? Because it is only in name that it has any relationship to the book. This one should have been named "Harry Potter and the Grips of Adolecent Love". Harry Potter and the Mundane Emotion of Rampant Teenage Hormones" . The reason the book is named as such is the mystery behind the name in the book that makes Harry such a briliant potions student, and his ongoing battle with the greasy former potions teacher. This movie should show people what happens when Warner Brother Execs. Start making artistic and Story decisions. This movie should have been directed by Alan Smithee.… Expand

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UwebJul 19, 2009

This film left a very bitter taste in my mouth. How they were allowed to release a film such as this is a mystery. As diluted as the plot is, you still recognise it as something vaguely to do with harry potter until halfway through the film This film left a very bitter taste in my mouth. How they were allowed to release a film such as this is a mystery. As diluted as the plot is, you still recognise it as something vaguely to do with harry potter until halfway through the film when you think of any generic action film with bland actors in and cg artists with a bloated sense of self importance. The only good thing was it was shiny enough to distract me from the first few atrocities and some suprises like tom felton out acting most of them by seeming halfway genuine. The way he acted, im glad that michael gambon (dumbledore) has nothing more to do with the series, as no doubt the post death scene will be cut from the 7th films.… Expand

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S.MJul 19, 2009

Unbelievably entertaining!! Special effects were spot on and visually stunning. I liked the way the characters continue to develop and pull you into their feelings and make you wish you were one of the inner circle. Still, there is so much Unbelievably entertaining!! Special effects were spot on and visually stunning. I liked the way the characters continue to develop and pull you into their feelings and make you wish you were one of the inner circle. Still, there is so much that happens in the book that is left out of the movies. They should be making these in two-parters.… Expand

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phJul 19, 2009

Given the book, I think they did a good job. The problem is, not a lot of action takes place in the book. Maybe that's why the teen romance was played up so strongly in the movie. The romance was more palatable than the written version Given the book, I think they did a good job. The problem is, not a lot of action takes place in the book. Maybe that's why the teen romance was played up so strongly in the movie. The romance was more palatable than the written version but, as it was played for laughs, it did rather undercut the mood of a gathering storm so vividly portrayed in the opening scenes. (That said, you could have heard a pin drop during the last half hour.) I do feel this is best for people who know the books well. It's been such a long time since the last film that casual viewers won't be up to speed, and the nature of this book is such that it's really dependent on knowing what's happened before. I was with someone who has only seen a few of the films, read none of the books. He didn't know who was who, or why they were doing what they were doing. E.g., the scene in the Burrow with Lupin and Tonks was just dropped in and he had no idea who any of these people were or why they were there. I wish they had included more of Harry's grief over Sirius instead of the invented cafe scene. Also, the Half-Blood Prince angle was not well-handled. Film looked great and had some very good scenes, but on a narrative level, it was lacking. Also, I think they've made it more difficult for themselves to explain everything in the next 2. I'm starting to think these books are not really suited to film treatment - starting with #4, the don't really stand alone, which a feature film has to do.… Expand

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SteveBJul 19, 2009

Worst movie I have seen in years, boring and has no story, all the important and interesting details were omitted in favor of random and pointless scenes invented by the filmmakers. Skip this one and wait for the conclusion, you wont have Worst movie I have seen in years, boring and has no story, all the important and interesting details were omitted in favor of random and pointless scenes invented by the filmmakers. Skip this one and wait for the conclusion, you wont have missed much.… Expand

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SteveWJul 19, 2009

Lived up to the hype, again the 'kids movie' title was dropped. The 'gang' is growing up, and the director's are choosing to highlight this with the subsequent mood and body language of every character involved. Lived up to the hype, again the 'kids movie' title was dropped. The 'gang' is growing up, and the director's are choosing to highlight this with the subsequent mood and body language of every character involved. Although director David Yates was obviously playing with the plot to suite the final installments, the story told was nothing but perfection.… Expand

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O.HenryJul 19, 2009

The film has a plethora of dazzling visual effects that make it rather rich and fun to watch, the cinematography is impeccable and should be nominated for a Golden Globe. Despite all this, the film, in its entirety, is remarkably...stale.

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PatrickMJul 19, 2009

As a movie, it was pretty good. As an adaption of a novel, it fell woefully short. Large sections of important plot were left out, others changed or truncated, and a completely pointless new scene was added (which will also necessitate As a movie, it was pretty good. As an adaption of a novel, it fell woefully short. Large sections of important plot were left out, others changed or truncated, and a completely pointless new scene was added (which will also necessitate changes in the story of the last 2 movies). This movie makes me wish the director of Prisoner of Azkaban had stuck around for the rest of the movies, as it is still the best of the series.… Expand

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kylebJul 19, 2009

How do you make a movie about a book AND LEAVE OUT THE CLIMAX? The Death Eater battle just isn't there. Unbelievable! And how you give a good review to a movie that does this is beyond me. I'm so sick of hearing how good the How do you make a movie about a book AND LEAVE OUT THE CLIMAX? The Death Eater battle just isn't there. Unbelievable! And how you give a good review to a movie that does this is beyond me. I'm so sick of hearing how good the cinematography is on this. There was WAY too much obvious green screen footage where the actors looked pasted in. That, plus all the silver filtering made the whole thing look like the movie 300 instead of a HP movie. This is the worst HP movie by a mile. They completely copped out on the ending, just ignoring the whole Death Eater battle which was the CLIMAX of the Book.… Expand

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JoradTJul 19, 2009

I thought the film was fantastic. Although it did not have as much action as the other films it certainly was able to capture a dark atmosphere very well. Most people seem to say that if you haven't read the book you won't really I thought the film was fantastic. Although it did not have as much action as the other films it certainly was able to capture a dark atmosphere very well. Most people seem to say that if you haven't read the book you won't really understand the plot but I understood it just fine and I haven't read any of the Harry Potter series. The movie overall was very balanced. Great acting, CGI, emotion and atmosphere make this something for everyone.… Expand

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FreddyLJul 19, 2009

This was my favorite book, and worst Harry Potter film. The Harry potter films have been going downhill. They need Chris Columbus and John Williams.

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AndrewJul 18, 2009

The movie was extremely well done. If I had not been such a Harry Potter fan I would have probably enjoyed it a little more. I understand that some changes and cuts must be made in order to not have a 10 hour movie, however, a couple of theseThe movie was extremely well done. If I had not been such a Harry Potter fan I would have probably enjoyed it a little more. I understand that some changes and cuts must be made in order to not have a 10 hour movie, however, a couple of these changes and cuts did hinder the storytelling of the movie. The way the book presented some of the information led to a much bigger shock and greater suspense and sense of mystery throughout. Except for those couple alterations, the movie was otherwise a masterpiece. I highly recommend it to Potter fans and non-Potter fans alike.… Expand

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RobDJul 18, 2009

The ABSOLUTE WORST Harry Potter Movie! How does the screen writer mess up a winning formula AND STORY. The main point of Half Blood Prince IS the Half Blood Prince and NOT young teen love. Horribly slow with no purpose. The worst parts of The ABSOLUTE WORST Harry Potter Movie! How does the screen writer mess up a winning formula AND STORY. The main point of Half Blood Prince IS the Half Blood Prince and NOT young teen love. Horribly slow with no purpose. The worst parts of the book on screen. Read the book again or listen to the audio tapes as this movie BLOWS!… Expand

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ShawnR.Jul 18, 2009

Seems like I'm simply joining the chorus here, but this is definitely the best, Harry Potter film by far. This is largely because it is the most character driven film of the Potter series and also because of the more mature treatment of Seems like I'm simply joining the chorus here, but this is definitely the best, Harry Potter film by far. This is largely because it is the most character driven film of the Potter series and also because of the more mature treatment of the characters, dialogue and themes. As opposed to the other films where scenes exist mostly to drive the plot forward and justify the special effects budget, Half-Blood Prince has several well-written, charming, dramatic and genuinely funny scenes. The characters deal with issues of love, responsibility and sacrifice, and behave more like real people than their usual cute, predictable Potter archetypes. Also, this film is dark. Quite dark. The Potter films have gotten progressively more and more serious as the film series has gone on and this one easily tops them all. This goes for the plot and themes, as well as the look. Great film and great fun. See it. Now.… Expand

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JimW.Jul 18, 2009

Paced well and beautiful to watch. Yates was able to be much more subtle this time, with many moments (such as Slughorn's memories of a gift given him by Lily Potter) superbly written and well acted. A word to you Potter purists who are Paced well and beautiful to watch. Yates was able to be much more subtle this time, with many moments (such as Slughorn's memories of a gift given him by Lily Potter) superbly written and well acted. A word to you Potter purists who are complaining because your favorite bits from the book were omitted- the movie was 157 minutes long even without adding Voldemort's backstory or James Potter's cruelty to a young Severus Snape. Decisions had to be made to make this a good movie, and they did a fine job all around.… Expand

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