lety Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 The battle between good and evil almost takes a backseat to the angst of young love in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the sixth film of the Harry Potter series. These are dark times in the wizarding world, but for our young heroes it's also a time for flirting, a little romance, and some harmless snogging. Everyone knows the ultimate showdown between Harry Potter and Voldemort is fast approaching. The face-off between The Chosen One and The Dark Lord is no longer just something whispered about in dark corners or argued about over a butterbeer or two. The air is thick and foreboding as Voldemort's an unseen, menacing presence hovering over Hogwarts. The Dark Lord's minions are no longer hiding out and instead are openly displaying their hatred for Muggles and those who follow Dumbledore. Much of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince takes place in the calm before the storm, excepting the last whirlwind half hour when events take place that forever alter the lives of our young wizard friends. Yet even in these sinister days, time must be taken for teens to do what teens do – they explore relationship possibilities. And Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince devotes a good portion of its running time to fleshing out Harry, Ron, and Hermione's burgeoning love lives. The Acting The acting skills of Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint get better with each successive Harry Potter film. It's surreal to go back and watch Sorcerer's Stone and see just how young these guys were when the franchise kicked off back in 2001. It doesn't feel like it was all that long ago that Radcliffe, Watson and Grint first donned the red and gold of Gryffindor house. Now the three will, no matter what they go on to do, forever be associated with one of the biggest movie franchises of all time. Hopefully they'll come out of it in better shape than some actors who've headlined franchises... Bonnie Wright and Daniel Radcliffe share a quiet moment. © Warner Bros Pictures The rest of the cast is top notch, from Michael Gambon to Jim Broadbent to Helena Bonham Carter as Bellatrix Lestrange (I love her in this role - perfect casting). Bonnie Wright and Tom Felton have expanded roles in this franchise entry, and are thoroughly up to the challenge. And as always Alan Rickman makes Snape some The Bottom Line This is David Yates' second Harry Potter film and he's obviously comfortable in this world of wizards and Death Eaters and magical creatures created by J.K. Rowling. I'm anxious to see what Yates and returning screenwriter Steve Kloves (he only missed Order of the Phoenix) are able to do with Deathly Hallows. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince isn't the most action-packed Harry Potter film, but what it lacks in thrilling scenes of magical maneuverings, it makes up for in character development and emotional depth. The visual effects, while stunning, do not overwhelm and slip unobtrusively into scenes. The Bottom Line This is David Yates' second Harry Potter film and he's obviously comfortable in this world of wizards and Death Eaters and magical creatures created by J.K. Rowling. I'm anxious to see what Yates and returning screenwriter Steve Kloves (he only missed Order of the Phoenix) are able to do with Deathly Hallows. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince isn't the most action-packed Harry Potter film, but what it lacks in thrilling scenes of magical maneuverings, it makes up for in character development and emotional depth. The visual effects, while stunning, do not overwhelm and slip unobtrusively into scenes. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban remains my favorite Harry Potter film thus far. But Half-Blood Prince is a worthy addition to the Harry Potter franchise, one that will likely be loved more by those who've read the books than by those who only know the Harry Potter universe from what they've seen onscreen. There are major chunks of Rowling's sixth book that didn't make the transition to the big screen, but what's there is perfectly in keeping with the tone and themes expressed in the Half-Blood Prince the book. one you love to watch onscreen, despite how you actually feel about the character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah12LR Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 my niece loves this movie )) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayatopfairy Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 nice.everyday i want to watch it but i am very busy ... Harry potter movies all are magnifique so i hope this one will be like the other movies or best than them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khalid1786 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 yes Bro my favourite movie is harry potter i watch this movie in every month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayyanviper Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I've been following Harry Potter since its first release and I have really enjoyed watching all the movies. I believe its the best movie where witches and magic are involved. It has quite an interesting story and there is not a single moment where you get bored. I still remember my favorite battle, it was when Dumbledore faced Lord Voldemort at the ministry. It was very nice watching these two and I said, finally it is happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okays Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 i really like this movie.Iwatch every single of this movie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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