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captain · 07-15-2009, 11:53 PM

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AZChristian · 07-16-2009, 12:33 AM

Really enjoyed it. Yes, parts of the book were omitted, but the important things were there: teenage romance angst, SNAPE at his finest, the death of a favorite character. Going to see it again on Friday with my hubby - and just started re-reading Deathly Hallows.

Thumbs up from me and the friend who went with me to see it.

Bubba-Jo-Lyn · 07-16-2009, 04:02 AM

Saw it today. It was okay. Not my favourite Harry Potter movie but it was my second favourite book behind Deathly Hallows. I felt a little let down at the end with so much cut out [[especially no battle after Dumbledore is killed and the ending from the book where Harry tells Ginny they can't be together]]. Maybe I'll go see it again and I'll like it better.

godzila · 07-16-2009, 07:36 AM

Movie Name: Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
Director: David Yates
Writers (WGA): Steve Kloves (screenplay); J.K. Rowling (novel)
Release Date: 17 July 2009 (India)

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince book launched before the movie. It was written by J.K. Rowling. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince book (found at Infibeam Online Book Store) is the sixth book in the Harry Potter series. This is easily one of the better books in the Harry Potter series.

"Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" Book Description:
The war against Voldemort is not going well; even the Muggles have been affected. Dumbledore is absent from Hogwarts for long stretches of time, and the Order of the Phoenix has already suffered losses. And yet . . . As with all wars, life goes on. Sixth-year students learn to Apparate. Teenagers flirt and fight and fall in love. Harry receives some extraordinary help in Potions from the mysterious Half-Blood Prince. And with Dumbledore's guidance, he seeks out the full, complex story of the boy who became Lord Voldemort -- and thus finds what may be his only vulnerability.

About the Author J. K. Rowling:
J. K. Rowling is the author of six celebrated novels in the Harry Potter sequence. Her most recent book, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, was named an ALA Notable Book and recognized with prizes as diverse as an Anthony Award for Best Young Adult Mystery and a Best Science Fiction/Fantasy Novel Award from Disney Adventures magazine. She has also been named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire. Ms. Rowling lives in Scotland with her family.

Bandy · 07-16-2009, 04:13 PM

This is my biggest disappointment to date for the book to movie transition. Too much was cut, too much was changed and too many things left unanswered. I am having a love hate because I love the movies and books but this was a beautiful movie great fun good story but left sooo much out!

I would have thought by now they would relize HP fans would easily sit through three hours then buy extended version dvd's. There was no reason to change so much of what they did put in! Details matter, small but for instance Dumbledore wears half moon spectacles!! Harry's invisibility cloak is important! The horcruxes have meaning and they are important and should be thoroughly explained!!

oh well

Florimel · 07-16-2009, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bandy

This is my biggest disappointment to date for the book to movie transition. Too much was cut, too much was changed and too many things left unanswered. I am having a love hate because I love the movies and books but this was a beautiful movie great fun good story but left sooo much out!

I would have thought by now they would relize HP fans would easily sit through three hours then buy extended version dvd's. There was no reason to change so much of what they did put in! Details matter, small but for instance Dumbledore wears half moon spectacles!! Harry's invisibility cloak is important! The horcruxes have meaning and they are important and should be thoroughly explained!!

oh well

I'd agree with that and hope that perhaps they did shoot more of the story that they will incorproate into the DVD collections. I bought the extended versions set of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Each movie runs about four hours and that's fine with me.

captain · 07-16-2009, 05:17 PM

I have not seen the movie yet, but I am suprised I am not seeing the frenzy over this one as the ones in the past. Personally I think they waited too long to put this one out. Hopefully the next one(s) will be much quicker.

Bandy · 07-16-2009, 05:28 PM

Me too Florimel!! We love the extended version they did those movies great!

heavenknows · 07-17-2009, 06:38 AM

Im so excited about this movie..waiting 4 so long ...gonna watch it next week

captain · 07-17-2009, 11:14 AM

For some reason I could not get through the book, kept putting it off. But went and watch it last night. I was very disappointed. I found it difficult to follow or understand why certain things happened. They did this with the last movie...cut out too many scenes from the book. But I will read the book and watch the movie again (on tv)
Hopefully the next movie(s) will come out in a timely manner.

07-15-2009, 11:53 PM	#71
captain FORT Fogey Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Follow the Yellow Brick Road Posts: 2,879	Re: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince thank you __________________ I have flying monkeys and I am not afraid to use them!

07-16-2009, 12:33 AM	#72
AZChristian FORT Regular Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 146	Re: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Really enjoyed it. Yes, parts of the book were omitted, but the important things were there: teenage romance angst, SNAPE at his finest, the death of a favorite character. Going to see it again on Friday with my hubby - and just started re-reading Deathly Hallows. Thumbs up from me and the friend who went with me to see it.

07-16-2009, 04:02 AM	#73
Bubba-Jo-Lyn Looking for a way out Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Edmonton Age: 37 Posts: 751	Re: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Saw it today. It was okay. Not my favourite Harry Potter movie but it was my second favourite book behind Deathly Hallows. I felt a little let down at the end with so much cut out [[especially no battle after Dumbledore is killed and the ending from the book where Harry tells Ginny they can't be together]]. Maybe I'll go see it again and I'll like it better. __________________ Remember: Mentioning Jesus in your speech: small government. Doing what Jesus asked: big government - Stephen Colbert Inside me lives a skinny woman crying to get out. But I can usually shut the b*tch up with cookies. (Unknown)

07-16-2009, 07:36 AM	#74
godzila FORT Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 9	More Details Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Book & Movie Movie Name: Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince Director: David Yates Writers (WGA): Steve Kloves (screenplay); J.K. Rowling (novel) Release Date: 17 July 2009 (India) Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince book launched before the movie. It was written by J.K. Rowling. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince book (found at Infibeam Online Book Store) is the sixth book in the Harry Potter series. This is easily one of the better books in the Harry Potter series. "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" Book Description: The war against Voldemort is not going well; even the Muggles have been affected. Dumbledore is absent from Hogwarts for long stretches of time, and the Order of the Phoenix has already suffered losses. And yet . . . As with all wars, life goes on. Sixth-year students learn to Apparate. Teenagers flirt and fight and fall in love. Harry receives some extraordinary help in Potions from the mysterious Half-Blood Prince. And with Dumbledore's guidance, he seeks out the full, complex story of the boy who became Lord Voldemort -- and thus finds what may be his only vulnerability. About the Author J. K. Rowling: J. K. Rowling is the author of six celebrated novels in the Harry Potter sequence. Her most recent book, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, was named an ALA Notable Book and recognized with prizes as diverse as an Anthony Award for Best Young Adult Mystery and a Best Science Fiction/Fantasy Novel Award from Disney Adventures magazine. She has also been named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire. Ms. Rowling lives in Scotland with her family.

07-16-2009, 04:13 PM	#75
Bandy FORT Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: driving ballet carpool Posts: 445	Re: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince This is my biggest disappointment to date for the book to movie transition. Too much was cut, too much was changed and too many things left unanswered. I am having a love hate because I love the movies and books but this was a beautiful movie great fun good story but left sooo much out! I would have thought by now they would relize HP fans would easily sit through three hours then buy extended version dvd's. There was no reason to change so much of what they did put in! Details matter, small but for instance Dumbledore wears half moon spectacles!! Harry's invisibility cloak is important! The horcruxes have meaning and they are important and should be thoroughly explained!! oh well __________________ Some people have become so open minded their brains have fallen out!

07-16-2009, 05:17 PM	#77
captain FORT Fogey Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Follow the Yellow Brick Road Posts: 2,879	Re: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince I have not seen the movie yet, but I am suprised I am not seeing the frenzy over this one as the ones in the past. Personally I think they waited too long to put this one out. Hopefully the next one(s) will be much quicker. __________________ I have flying monkeys and I am not afraid to use them!

07-16-2009, 05:28 PM	#78
Bandy FORT Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: driving ballet carpool Posts: 445	Re: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Me too Florimel!! We love the extended version they did those movies great! __________________ Some people have become so open minded their brains have fallen out!

07-17-2009, 06:38 AM	#79
heavenknows FORT Newbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1	Re: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Im so excited about this movie..waiting 4 so long ...gonna watch it next week

07-17-2009, 11:14 AM	#80
captain FORT Fogey Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Follow the Yellow Brick Road Posts: 2,879	Re: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince For some reason I could not get through the book, kept putting it off. But went and watch it last night. I was very disappointed. I found it difficult to follow or understand why certain things happened. They did this with the last movie...cut out too many scenes from the book. But I will read the book and watch the movie again (on tv) Hopefully the next movie(s) will come out in a timely manner. __________________ I have flying monkeys and I am not afraid to use them!