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jekylljuice · 07-24-2009, 08:09 AM

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

Yeah, I'm a fan. So there.

This is probably the best of the Harry Potter adaptations so far - by no means a substitute for actually reading the book, but it's still a very good companion piece; visually haunting, sufficiently atmospheric and with moments of genuine emotional strength - the film series has certainly come a long way since its cosier (but stiffer) Columbus-helmed beginnings. Jim Broadbent was a very welcome addition to the cast as Professor Slughorn, Helena Bonham Carter continues to rock as Bellatrix, and Alan Rickman was as wonderful as ever as Snape (even if we still don't get to spend nearly as much time with him as I'd have liked - hopefully the Deathly Hallows adaptation(s) will rectify this). I'd always let be known, for much of the series, how hard a time I had warming to Daniel Radcliffe as the titular character, but by this stage I'd admit that I've come to accept him - and, besides, he demonstrates here that he can do a pretty cracking spider impersonation above all else. Much to my regret, we didn't get any footage of Voldemort in a suit this time around, but I guess I can settle for seeing Fred and George dressed likewise instead. Onto the Deathly Hallows we go!

07-24-2009, 08:09 AM	#1898
jekylljuice Executive Weasel Ball jekylljuice was here. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: the 44th floor (not counting the mezzanine) Posts: 1,568	Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince Yeah, I'm a fan. So there. This is probably the best of the Harry Potter adaptations so far - by no means a substitute for actually reading the book, but it's still a very good companion piece; visually haunting, sufficiently atmospheric and with moments of genuine emotional strength - the film series has certainly come a long way since its cosier (but stiffer) Columbus-helmed beginnings. Jim Broadbent was a very welcome addition to the cast as Professor Slughorn, Helena Bonham Carter continues to rock as Bellatrix, and Alan Rickman was as wonderful as ever as Snape (even if we still don't get to spend nearly as much time with him as I'd have liked - hopefully the Deathly Hallows adaptation(s) will rectify this). I'd always let be known, for much of the series, how hard a time I had warming to Daniel Radcliffe as the titular character, but by this stage I'd admit that I've come to accept him - and, besides, he demonstrates here that he can do a pretty cracking spider impersonation above all else. Much to my regret, we didn't get any footage of Voldemort in a suit this time around, but I guess I can settle for seeing Fred and George dressed likewise instead. Onto the Deathly Hallows we go! __________________ That's it, The End, But you'll get over it, My Friend. Last edited by jekylljuice; 07-24-2009 at 08:12 AM.