“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” is a masterpiece six films in the making.
That alone is a massive victory for “Half-Blood Prince”.
Watching this behavior in others, it’s easy to lapse into smirking amusement.
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It wouldn’t work if we hadn’t watched these actors play these characters since 2001.
Every performance in this film, no matter how minor, is an absolute joy.
There’s no feeling cheated or wishing the script included more of Supporting Character X. Rupert Grint IS Ron Weasley.
Emma Watson IS Hermoine Granger.
Daniel Radcliffe IS Harry Potter.
Special notice must also be given to Tom Felton’s performance as Draco Malfoy.
Like their younger counterparts, the elder supporting members of the cast have also grown into their roles.
I have to admit great trepidation going into the film as I’ve always found Gambon’s Dumbledore lacking.
And through this coldness, Gambon’s Dumbledore finally finds a heart.
His voice is no longer remote, but reassuring.
In “Half-Blood Prince”, Hogwarts, without question, exists.
Bruno Delbonnel makes his debut on “Half-Blood Prince” and turns every shot into a painting.
Nicholas Hooper also deserves special credit for his score.
All of it is held together by director David Yates.
But when it happens in the movie, my eyes started watering.
Rating —– A
