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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
David Yates (2)
(2009)
147min
12A Certificate
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Review
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by
Alan Jones
In the outstanding sixth adaptation of JK Rowling's fantasy series, Dumbledore (Michael Gambon) lures potions professor Horace Slughorn (Jim Broadbent, in an entertainingly eccentric performance) back to Hogwarts. Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) is then charged with trying to dislodge a key clue regarding Slughorn's former pupil, the future Lord Voldemort, from the retired teacher's resistant mind. This is a difficult book to adapt because it is mostly concerned with setting up the two-part finale, but screenwriter Steve Kloves does an admirable job of condensing the plot without losing the emotional depth of the surprisingly adult narrative. The dark tone of the film, as the forces of evil grow ever stronger, is leavened by the romantic entanglements and rampaging hormonal comic relief. Director David Yates dazzles with an evocatively brooding style and raises the storytelling and visual-effects bar for the entire series.
Summary
The young wizard is given the task of uncovering the secrets of Lord Voldemort's past as the evil sorcerer's henchmen cause havoc in both the magical and Muggle worlds. With the help of headmaster Dumbledore, Harry ventures into the memories of those who knew the Dark Lord during his early years, hoping to gain an insight into the secret behind his apparent immortality. However, Voldemort's influence extends much closer to home than expected, as Harry's rival Malfoy is chosen to carry out a sinister mission. Fantasy adventure sequel, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Michael Gambon, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Tom Felton and Alan Rickman.
Cast & Crew
Harry Potter
Daniel Radcliffe
Ron Weasley
Rupert Grint
Hermione Granger
Emma Watson
Albus Dumbledore
Michael Gambon
Horace Slughorn
Jim Broadbent
Severus Snape
Alan Rickman
Draco Malfoy
Tom Felton
Ginny Weasley
Bonnie Wright
Luna Lovegood
Evanna Lynch
Bellatrix Lestrange
Helena Bonham Carter
Lavender Brown
Jessie Cave
Minerva McGonagall
Maggie Smith
Rubeus Hagrid
Robbie Coltrane
Remus Lupin
David Thewlis
Filius Flitwick
Warwick Davis
Fenrir Greyback
Dave Legeno
Narcissa Malfoy
Helen McCrory
Peter Pettigrew
Timothy Spall
Molly Weasley
Julie Walters
Nymphadora Tonks
Natalia Tena
Director
David Yates (2)
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Other Information
Language:
English
Colour
Theatrical distributor:
Warner Bros
Guidance:
May be edited for violence.
Available on:
DVD and Blu-ray
Released on:
10 Jul 2009
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