Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)

As Harry Potter begins his 6th year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, he discovers an old book marked mysteriously "This book is the property of the Half-Blood Prince" and begins to learn more about Lord Voldemort's dark past.

Director:

David Yates

Writers:

Steve Kloves (screenplay), J.K. Rowling (novel)

Stars:

Daniel Radcliffe, Michael Gambon, Rupert Grint

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 8 wins & 24 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Daniel Radcliffe	...	Harry Potter
Michael Gambon	...	Professor Albus Dumbledore
Dave Legeno	...	Fenrir Greyback
Elarica Gallacher	...	Waitress
Jim Broadbent	...	Professor Horace Slughorn
Geraldine Somerville	...	Lily Potter
Bonnie Wright	...	Ginny Weasley
Julie Walters	...	Molly Weasley
Rupert Grint	...	Ron Weasley
Emma Watson	...	Hermione Granger
Helena Bonham Carter	...	Bellatrix Lestrange
Helen McCrory	...	Narcissa Malfoy
Timothy Spall	...	Wormtail
Alan Rickman	...	Professor Severus Snape
Oliver Phelps	...	George Weasley

Storyline

In the sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft, and in both wizard and muggle worlds Lord Voldemort and his henchmen are increasingly active. With vacancies to fill at Hogwarts, Professor Dumbledore persuades Horace Slughorn, back from retirement to become the potions teacher, while Professor Snape receives long awaited news. Harry Potter, together with Dumbledore, must face treacherous tasks to defeat his evil nemesis.

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Plot Keywords:

book | professor | potion | blood | locket | 

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Taglines:

Once again I must ask too much of you, Harry

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Genres:

Adventure | Family | Fantasy | Mystery

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for scary images, some violence, language and mild sensuality

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [au]

Country:

UK USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 July 2009 (USA)

Also Known As:

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: An IMAX 3D Experience

Filming Locations:

Ireland

Box Office

Budget:

$250,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£19,784,924 (UK) (17 July 2009)

Gross:

$301,956,980 (USA) (11 December 2009)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros, Heyday Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

153 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Over 7000 girls auditioned for the role of Lavender Brown, and read from a scene with Madam Pomfrey, Hermione and Ron. Ironically, Emma Watson recommended Jessie Cave for the role, although Cave hadn't attended any auditions.

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Goofs

When Harry and Dumbledore disapparate after leaving Slughorn, the sound of disapparation is heard before Harry actually takes Dumbledore's arm.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Bellatrix Lestrange: [faded voiceover] I killed Sirius Black!

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Crazy Credits

The end credits take their shape from what look like ink spills, resembling the appearance of the collected memories when they are poured into Dumbledore's Pensieve.

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Connections

Featured in Breakfast: Episode dated 27 May 2010 (2010)

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Soundtracks

"Odo the Hero"
(uncredited)
Written by J.K. Rowling
Performed by Robbie Coltrane & Jim Broadbent

User Reviews

Reaches neither the depth nor the complexity of the book but still pretty damn impressive

HP6 is a dark and emotionally thrilling masterpiece. It combines magical awes that appeal mostly to children as well as mature and dark themes that appeal to almost everyone. It discovers the dark and mysterious past of you-know-who and leaves the audience aching for more as its two and half hours run time go by in a flash. The film contains dazzling visuals and terrific cinematography. It is indeed a satisfying experience that will please just about everyone. One thing is for certain though: in resemblance to the Rowling novels, the film series seems to get darker and more mature with every passing film while keeping an incredible PG rating (in the exception of HP4 & 5). This film not only has some bangs and booms but also explores the theme of teenage love as the three protagonists find themselves tangled in teenage romances. Overall a top notch film worth seeing over and over. Cant wait for the arrival of the Deathly Hallows.