Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: The IMAX ExperienceMovie Reviews

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  Written August 1, 2009

  HARRY POTTER 6 - casted a spell with plenty of magic. Rating: 83 out of 100. (Based on a actual advance press preview)

  by MOVIES REVIEWER

  Recently, I attended the advance VIP press preview of this 153 minute somber and darker movie of the Harry Potter franchise. IMAX-3D was only the first 15 mins. (not worth the extra $)
  
  I've read the entire Harry Potter series of novels - and there were quite a number of disturbing changes/contractions/deletions/truncations of the novel as adapted into the movie by director David Yates - sacrificing accuracy. The ending was anti-climactic and was nothing like the novel.
  
  Nevertheless, there were plenty of special effects to hold one SPELLBOUND the entire time. But CGI does not a movie make... and be warned that the plot/story has matured and the added gravity feels heavy.
  
  Spoiler Alert!
  Fenrir and Bellatrix surrounded the Weasleys' home with a ring of fire - and destroyed the house.(this was NOT in the book!!!)
  Ralph Fiennes IS NOT in this movie - there was only the younger Tom Riddle.
  
  VERDICT:
  Good movie but not the best.
  Definitely not a kids movie.
  GRADE: B

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  Written August 1, 2009

  Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (IMAX)

  by crastogi

  I think that Harry Potter Fans would enjoy this movie a lot; it was very well made in my opinion. However, I think that it is not worth it to see the movie in IMAX as only the first 20 minutes of the movie is in 3D (and it is significantly more expensive).

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  Written August 1, 2009

  harry potter and half- blood prince

  by randangel

  Would have liked more 3D effects thru out the movie. I noticed most people removed the glasses after 30 minutes

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  Written July 30, 2009

  GREAT MOVIE

  by JoaNnEnT

  LOVE LOVE LOVE ... THIS IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY ... CAN WATE 4 THE NEXT ONE

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  Written August 2, 2009

  They've Out Done Themselves

  by MichaelsLove91

  I have not seen the IMAX version but here's my take on the regular one:
  
  The new Harry Potter movie was undoubtedly the BEST movie of the Harry Potter series. Even if you aren't a movie director or know anything about it the lighting and the scenes were gorgeous. They have outdone themselves, they should really stop now to preserve it! The end made you even more anxious for the 7th movie. It was probably the truest to the books so far.

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  Written August 1, 2009

  3D no! Movie okay...

  by made4tvorbigscreen

  Saw it on IMAX 3D, a first for me. Although sound & quality was unbeatable, to advertise it as 3D is a scam. As others have mentioned 3D only lasted a few minutes.
  The actors were excellent as was the scenery.
  Now for the film: The coming of age teen love overpowers the film. If you enjoyed the Twilight teen-love you will appreciate this pitch.
  I didn't have too much of a problem with changes that strayed from the book, but the extra time used at the beginning could have been better utilized at the end. The worst part was the TERRIBLE injustice at the end due to the lack of action & suspense in the death of one of the main characters. This was the deal breaker for me. I knew it would be a hard film to make like the last, but this scene was a dishonorable discharge.
  Don't get me wrong, there were some excellent scenes that could not have been better, but overall I would say it was okay. But I'd wait for blu-ray. I hope the next will bring it home.

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  Written August 2, 2009

  Big-Screen Worthy!

  by AMDesmond

  They did a nice job with this HP movie -- just like the others. The IMAX-3D showing is an awesome way to see it and really enjoy the spectacular visuals!

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  Written July 7, 2009

  by orchid55805

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  Written June 19, 2009

  by Arctictorch

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  Written August 25, 2010

  by actionfan01

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• I'm In
  Written June 16, 2009

  by crose80

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  Written July 5, 2010

  by Suzie73

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  Written July 29, 2009

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  Written April 18, 2009

  by irmaerichsen

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  Written August 26, 2009

  by keithlawing

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