Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, et al.

Product Description

Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that dangers may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemort's defenses and, to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old friend and colleague, the well-connected and unsuspecting bon vivant Professor Horace Slughorn, whom he believes holds crucial information. Meanwhile, the students are under attack from a very different adversary as teenage hormones rage across the ramparts. Harry finds himself more and more drawn to Ginny, but so is Dean Thomas. And Lavender Brown has decided that Ron is the one for her, only she hadn't counted on Romilda Vane's chocolates! And then there's Hermione, simpering with jealously but determined not to show her feelings. As romance blossoms, one student remains aloof. He is determined to make his mark, albeit a dark one. Love is in the air, but tragedy lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again.

• Format: DVD
• Language: English
• UPC: 883929059065
• Release Date: March 2002
• Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Publisher: Warner Home Video
• Director: David Yates
• Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, Jim Broadbent, Jessie Cave, Robbie Coltrane, Warwick Davis, Frank Dillane, Tom Felton
• Runtime: 2 hours, 33 minutes
• Number of Disks: 1
• Other Video Info: Multiple Formats; Color; Full Screen; Subtitled; NTSC
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.3" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

The darkest hour approaches.

Harry and his friends are just a tad older in this movie. Dumbledore turns up inconveniently to spoil Harry's night out with a waitress. This sets up the beginning of a series of frustrating moments for Harry. While Dumbledore's primary mission is to defeat, he who must not be named, Harry and his companions must deal with unrequited love. I will not go into all the details because it is fun to see them unfold as the movie progresses. However, I would say this movie has more spellbinding and snogging. In the ongoing conflicts between the book and the movie, we have consistently seen that these movies could be just a shadow of the book; this movie is no different. Yet once again, Helena Bonham Carter plays the perfect Bellatrix. However, after the second viewing of this movie, you will notice that it is consistent and logical. The clues are all there, setting you up for future action. In addition, there is no wasted scene or word. I've actually seen this movie in the theater with popcorn and nachos. However, I suggest that you look at the Blu-Ray version and do not miss the extra DVD features. The main feature, which is maximum movie mode, is a little frustrating at first, as it requires you to press buttons and pay attention to the whole movie again. However, once you get used to this feature, you find that it does add to the viewer's understanding of what they are trying to accomplish in the brief time available for this movie. For those viewers who are inclined to play with technology more than just being a passive viewer, this Blu-Ray version also has a BD-Live feature. I personally do not find this especially useful.