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PostedJuly 26, 2009
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from Little Rock, AR
It is a great lead-up to the last installment that will be a huge ending!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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disappointing
PostedJuly 26, 2009
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from New Orleans
I t really seems like this one has a lot of sensless violence in it and the loss of so many characters seems predictable but gory. To me there was little of the drama and suspense of the previous films, nor the creative turns and suspense. The film is dark, and in the end, I was simply bored and hoping it would end. I've never watched my watch in a Potter film before.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
Harry Potter The Half-Hearted Protaganist
PostedJuly 26, 2009
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I will cut to the point, I will not muck around for two hours trolling my audience along as this movie does. This is the weakest of the Potter movies. Not for lack of subject matter, the turns of this episode could have been very enjoyable. The previous installations use a stew of fun and dramatic changes with a tasty entrée of fantastic wizardry to overcoming the evils of the world. The latest movie however, begrudgingly drags you through clumsy teenage romances to an ineffective conclusion. Be warned you will wonder, as I did, why you just paid your good money to be involved in a bad teen love drama that had been deceptively dressed as the downturn-second act episode of a new generations preferred serial fantasy chronicle.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
PostedJuly 26, 2009
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from sussex
I was disappointed that the movie strayed so much from the book. The movie jumped around too much and many important details were left out. Overall, I thought the movie was exciting, but having read the book, the movie doesn't compare.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
2 / 5
Disappointing
PostedJuly 26, 2009
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I was very disappointed in this movie. There was too many parts that were not shown. The movie jumped around and was disjointed. I would have happily sat through another 2 hours to have the movie be true to the book. This was my least favorite of all the movies so far.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
Half-Blood Prince
PostedJuly 26, 2009
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from Tomball, TX
Excellent Movie, it had light fun moments, dark hard moments, excitement and young love. We enjoyed it allot. It would have been nice to have the funeral for Dumbledor but other than that, well done.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
Disappointing adaptation
PostedJuly 26, 2009
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I saw this movie with people who either could quote the books chapter and verse, or had never read them. All were a bit disappointed, but the devout Potter fans particularly so. The deviation from the book ending was particularly disappointing because the final fight scenes in Hogwarts were eliminated. The story line jumped around so much, the non Potters had difficulty following it. I disliked the washed out cinematography. The approach to adolescent infatuations was fun but the rest of the movie was pretty bland.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
3 / 5
Very Disappointed
PostedJuly 26, 2009
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from Trevose, PA
Disclaimer, I have read the series three times!
I think pertinent scenes were left out, Harry's acting was awful, too much "puppy love". Snape and Draco were awesome, visuals were excellent but the movie did not enhance the story line. Three pertinent scenes, memory of Voldemort's mother and relationship to his father, Dumbledore's vist to the Dursley's and Dumbledore's funeral! Hope they do better next time!
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
PostedJuly 26, 2009
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The Half Blood Prince was a good movie but it left out some important parts from the book. There was also a scene in the movie that was not in the book at all and I feel that this scene could have been left out so that actual important scenes from the book could be put in. All in all it was a good movie with great special effects. I do recommend that anyone who watches the movies but has not read the books should definitely go out and read the books! There is so much more to the story that people who do not read the book do not know or fully understand!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
2 / 5
boring
PostedJuly 26, 2009
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from boston
Over the top teenage drama, story line is scattered scenes go from one to next without any continuity, it has a lot less action than the older movies.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Enjoyable, but Disappointing
PostedJuly 26, 2009
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from Massachusetts
While the movie touched on most of the important parts of The Half Blood Prince, I feel as though they left out and/or changed other parts that were just as important, not only for the future storyline, but for the character development as well.
Because it is Harry and I love all of the characters, I enjoyed the movie for the entertainment value, but I was sadly disappointed by what was cut, without even a reference to any of it. It seems as though we are only getting part of the dynamics that make these characters so endearing to all Potter Fans.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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1 / 5
1 / 5
Potter casted a boredom spell on me
PostedJuly 26, 2009
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from Tampa, FL
Boring, boring, and more boring. I just wish I could have cast a spell that would give me the last 3 hours of my life back.
Nothing but a bridge movie, in that it is a prerequisite to watch this one so you will know what is going on in the next one. I pray the next is better.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Why not a 4-hour movie with a 20 min. intermission
PostedJuly 26, 2009
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from Pensacola, FL
In order to be true to this book, the movie just HAD to be more than 2 hours and 33 mins. It's one of the longest books written in the series, and I can't understand what compelled Warner Brothers et. al. to make it so short. SURELY all of us Potter fans have spent enough on tickets and Potter-alia to fund a 4-hour PROPER representation of the book. The movies started to really miss their mark with Order of the Phoenix, and again leaves out so much in HBP that you absolutely should re-read the book. I am praying they do a MUCH better 2-part, series-ending movies. They owe it not only to J.K. Rowling, but to all the fans and the cast of the movies as well.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Not enough
PostedJuly 26, 2009
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from Annandale, VA
My husband and I felt it was a bit dis-jointed, leaving you wanting more at some points and jumping around too quickly. We liked what we saw, but it just didn't feel as connected as the other movies.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
PostedJuly 26, 2009
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from Texas
I was told this movie did not follow the book as closely as the others but, since I didn't read the book, that wasn't an issue with me. I thoroughly enjoyed the movie as I have all the Harry Potter movies. I can't wait for the next one!!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Half Blood Prince is best of the HP series
PostedJuly 26, 2009
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from Suburban New York
It's rare that a movie bests the book on which it's based, but that's the case with HPVI. And what's more, it's by far the best in the HP series.
Daniel Radcliffe earnest, honest portrayal of Harry makes up for some stiff performances in the earlier installments. As was the case with HPV, special props to Evanna Lynch's loveably creepy Luna Lovegood,
The crowning achievement is Steve Kloves' screenplay, which takes Ms. Rowling's somewhat plodding tone, and turns it into an exciting romp with exactly the right blend of fantasy suspense thriller and teenage love story.
Don't miss this on the big screen, but leave kids younger than 10 home, as there are some very scary moments.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
3 / 5
Disappointment after reading book
PostedJuly 26, 2009
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from New England
I just finished reading "Half Blood Prince," and was very disappointed in everything that was left out of the movie. Two of my kids, who did not read the book, didn't like it either as they said it was hard to follow and focused too much on the frivolous teenage love stories. That being said, I'll probably buy the DVD when it comes out! Everyone should read these books, though, they're FANTASTIC!!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
3 / 5
PostedJuly 26, 2009
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Long...............& uneventful. I hope this is the last one
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Re-read the book!
PostedJuly 26, 2009
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from Mansfield, MA
After seeing the movie all my wife and I could do is talk about all the important pieces that were left out. The biggest being Dombledor's darkened hand, and the Tom Riddle home life memories.
The movie is well done and it's nice to see the cast all back for each of these movies. Knowing that the last book will be done in 2 films, I can't help but think they should have done that for this film as well.
It's time for me to re-read the books!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Half-Blood Prince, Whole Lot of Fun
PostedJuly 26, 2009
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from Florida
Okay, I am a Potter fan so as long as it kept the storyline true to the book I would find it worth watching. Let's be honest these books have gotten increasingly more detailed and lengthy as the characters have evolved; therefore I was impressed with how well the story was told. Ultimately, I think it was a fun and entertaining movie and I would recommend it.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
Ok, OK
PostedJuly 26, 2009
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from Encinitas, CA
If you follow the books you'll find that the story line gets darker and darker. This segment does not have very many funny moments but does get the point across regarding where the the next movies are going. Even though the movie time is 2 1/2 hours it does go pretty fast. Too bad so much of the book was written out but no movie is as good as the book. Now everyone knows what Harry has to do to to follow what he needs to do to prove he is the chosen one and to kill the 'dark lord'.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
good movie
PostedJuly 26, 2009
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from pa
this was a good movie but leave you hanging waiting for the next one.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
Never Disappointing
PostedJuly 26, 2009
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from Woodbridge, VA
I've heard pro's and con's of the movie before I went to see the movie. I like to rely on my own feelings of a movie as everyone has a their own differences of opinion. It was every bit of what I had expected. I left the theatre thinking that I can't wait until the next movie to pick up where this one left off and continue the exciting story. I would not only recommend it; I'll be watching it more than once. Thanks for keeping my interest.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Do you like Harry Potter? Then you'll like this.
PostedJuly 26, 2009
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from Kansas City
Great movie. Things from the book are taken out that should have been included but what are you going to do? If you like Harry Potter then you need to go see this movie right now.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
2 / 5
half blood nonsense
PostedJuly 26, 2009
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This was by far the most boring, long winded, non story I've seen. out of any movie other than Benjamin Button. I am a Harry Potter fan, but this was the worst.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
PostedJuly 26, 2009
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from Clifton, NJ
Though the movie could not conatin as much as the book, I did enjoy it as much if not more than the ones before. Since I only read the last 2 books, I have no comparisons to the other movies which I saw also. I must say I enjoyed all of them. I would have liked a little more at the end regarding the funeral which was very enjoyable and heartbreaking in the book.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
A little let down.
PostedJuly 26, 2009
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I am a Potter fan, and have really enjoyed watching these guys grow up and see the books evolve on the screen.Every movie before got better with each film. This one fell just a bit short. I wish it would of stuck more to the book. I am sure that the Potter fans would not be opposed to another a bit more time in the theater to make sure that the story is told. Filmed beatifully and enjoyed(as usual) the characters development. With that said, I would recommend this movie.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
A Bit Rushed But OK
PostedJuly 26, 2009
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from Los Angeles
So you can't condense an 800-900 page to 2 hours, but director David Yates did a good job in his attempt. A much darker, more mature movie but without losing its sense of humor and captivating magic, the Half Blood Prince, has gone a long way since its cutesy and bouncy beginnings. The story is a bit rushed, and a newcomer to the Harry Potter series would have trouble following the sequences. To say the least, it's still a good movie.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
Not real good
PostedJuly 26, 2009
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I thought this movie was just average compared to the others. Story was rushed and not well put together compared to the other ones.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
Mediocre
PostedJuly 26, 2009
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from Clearwater, FL
We find out who the Half Blood Prince is, but are given no background, nothing to tell us why he is significant to the overall story.
Harry is made to look passive or cowardly when Dumbledore is attacked by Bellatrix & her hoods. Draco failed in his mission was he punished for his failure?
I didn't need all the footage of hormonal teen stuff--added nothing to the story-it was a distaction. I wanted more of the story of Tom Riddle, but we were given only snippets. We needed more on the Horcruxes, but didn't get that either. I think I detected an error since Dumbledore talked about 7 of them, but at the end Harry and Hermione talked about finding "it."
This movie should be re-done with a different director & better screenplay writing.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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