Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Name: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Director: David Yates
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
Released: 2009-07-15
Rating: 7.7

July 15, 2009· 2h 33m

Adventure Fantasy

Directed by

David Yates

Cast

Daniel Radcliffe Rupert Grint Emma Watson Jim Broadbent Michael Gambon Tom Felton +54 more ↓

Cinemagraphs Score7.7

As Lord Voldemort tightens his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds, Hogwarts is no longer a safe haven. Harry suspects perils may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle fast approaching. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemorts defenses and to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old friend and colleague Horace Slughorn, whom he believes holds crucial information. Even as the decisive showdown looms, romance blossoms for Harry, Ron, Hermione and their classmates. Love is in the air, but danger lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again.

Audience Sentiment

Overall7.7

1 — Hated it5 — Neutral10 — Masterpiece

Critics

8+ Great

6-8 Good

<6 Poor

23 reviews·Last updated 2d ago

Peak Moment

Dumbledore's death and aftermath

9.2at 2h 29m

Lowest Moment

Romance takes over

6.2at 50m

Biggest Swing

The dramatic shift from the romance-heavy middle section (6.2) to the powerful cave sequence and climax (9.1-9.2), representing a 3-point swing as the film transitions from relationship drama to epic magical storytelling

Critics appreciated the film's visual spectacle and emotional climax but found the heavy focus on romantic subplots in the middle act detracted from the main story. The film redeemed itself with stunning sequences in the cave and a powerfully tragic ending that set up the finale effectively.

23 reviews analyzed|Sources: Guardian, Imdb, Tmdb