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Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
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Movie Title: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
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The following is a review of the movie, and I will be updating the review of the DVD (which I have pre-ordered) once I receive it:

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I loved the book. There are various elements and narrative arcs running through the book that I could not benefit but wonder how the director [David Yates] was going to pull it off. Well, the movie is definitely considerable more subdued than its predecessors, both in the effects, the violence, the utilize of witchcraft, even the color palette is muted for most of the movie, conveying a sense of menace and possible doom in the confrontation between expedient and scandalous.

As an ardent fan of the books, and also the movies, I found this particular installment a tad underwhelming. Firstly, I was insecure that the scriptwriters felt they had to include unnecessary scenes that were not even in the book [the waitress and Harry making a date at the beginning, the burning down of the Burrow, etc]. Instead, they left out bits that were actually in the books. Even crucial yarn arcs, like the exercise of the Pensieve is not given enough veil time, and seems almost rushed.

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One of the enduring appeal of the movie franchise lies in its sense of wonder, and being able to transport viewers into a magical realm, where the disagreeable forces under the tutelage of the dismal lord Voldemort try to vanquish the forces of profitable as portrayed by Harry Potter, the Chosen One and also the Order of the Phoenix. In this latest movie installment, I felt that the element of wonder was lacking. Mighty of what is portrayed is presented as it is, and if this was watched by someone fresh to the world of Harry Potter, the person would be bewildered and lost. At least in the other installments, especially in the first four, a lot of background information is provided [so that even my husband, who has not read any books in the series was able to follow the story]. For example, there is no hint whatsoever as to why Bellatrix Lestrange has such a venomous hatred of Harry, nor why Harry is zigzag on going after her [and I'm not saying why here either, for the sake of HP virgins].

I guess piece of the dilemma is that HP & the Half-Blood Prince provides the catalyst for the events that are to transpire in the last book, Deathly Hallows, and the movie version is to be played out in two parts. So, understandably, a lot of ground work is laid out here, resulting in a dialogue heavy movie, and less than spectacular special effects [the Quidditch scene was completely underwhelming in my opinion]. The main characters, such as Harry [Daniel Radcliffe], Hermione [Emma Watson], and Ron [Rupert Grint] are also facing some serious hormone issues and relationship problems, hence the rather subdued tone. Gone are the days of easy bantering and camaraderie…the dynamics between the three have shifted to one of awkward uneasiness, as Ron and Hermione try to arrive to terms with the changes in their friendship, and Harry deals with his strong attraction to Ginny Weasley. In this, I felt the actors did a substantial job - the three have near a long contrivance from their first year at Hogwarts, and have truly embraced these roles, portraying them with depth and insight.

Draco Malfoy’s role as portrayed by Tom Felton, finally gets more visibility. Draco is no longer merely glowering all the time, but deals with some right problems that may cost him his very soul, and Felton did a credible job portraying his inner conflict. Michael Gambon is helpful as Dumbledore, relying more heavily on Harry in this chronicle, as he tries desperately to command Potions Professor Slughorn’s [Jim Broadbent]one crucial memory concerning Tom Riddle [the Shadowy Lord] that may support in their fight against the Dim Lord.

The others such as Severus Snape [Alan Rickman], Minerva McGonagall [Maggie Smith],& Hagrid [Robbie Coltrane] have less visibility this time around. It really does focus on a impartial a few central characters, though Snape does play an distinguished role here [just that he doesn't fetch as noteworthy mask time as I would have liked]. With regards to Snape, I have to say I’m a substantial fan of Alan Rickman’s acting - he brings colossal depth to the portrayal of the Hogwarts teacher, eliciting reactions that vary from disgust to exasperate and even sympathy through the course of the six installments. He impresses even in minor scenes. I do see forward to more of Snape in the last two installments as his role is pivotal to the series! As for the stern but kind-hearted Prof McGonagall, I have read some reports as to Dame Maggie Smith’s ill health and pray that she is well enough to complete the last two movies, as I simply cannot imagine any other actress in her role.

All in all, it is smooth an exciting legend, and I have pre-ordered the DVD. The reason I only gave it three stars is because it did not conclude as faithful to the book as I would have liked, and lacked the titanic tall sense of wonder & magic I’ve arrive to associate with the series. This has been the darkest installment in the series thus far - so I can understand the depressing tone underlying the movie, yet, I calm feel the director could have veteran better colors and lightened up some aspects of the movie where appropriate. Btw, I found the win completely underwhelming, and I really miss the fabulous acquire that was in the earlier movies [except Fraction 5]. Here’s hoping Deathly Hallows Fragment I and II will fare better [also directed by David Yates].

My main gripe with the previous Harry Potter movie “Order of the Phoenix” was that for some queer reason they took the longest of the books and turned it into the shortest Harry Potter movie to date. The result was that I felt like I was watching the movie hover by on a speeding disclose, as it rushed from one key event to another without really taking the time to perceive anything in detail.

Now we follow up with “Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince” and….what a contrast. There are plenty of cuts of course, no Harry Potter movie can be free of cuts without being waaaay too long. But the movie’s length was at least comparable to some of the others. The 3 lead characters were as dwelling on as ever. Michael Gambon finally brings a bit more warmth to his portrayal of Albus Dumbledor than he brought to the last few movies. Tom Felton played Draco Malfoy with all the depth one would hope for in his most notable role in the series. Alan Rickman isn’t seen too mighty as Severus Snape, but when he is he’s as fantastic as ever.

I really believe this may be the best Harry Potter film yet, and I was really starting to assume after the last film that the chronicle had gotten to large for them to manage in film. Kindly work guys.
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