It has been a long time since I have posted anything on here and this has nothing to do with running. I have been a fan of the Harry Potter books and movies for a long time. As a middle school teacher it gives me something to connect with the students (plus the books are quick page turners and easy to read).
Anyways, I normally leave the movie reviewing up to my buddy Dave (check out his site HERE) but I felt that I should probably give this movie a quick review from the perspective of someone who read the book.
Overall, I was entertained throughout the movie. While it is long (2h, 33m) it does not feel drawn out. The director (David Yates) keeps the momentum going for the most part. My biggest grudge concerns the choices made between what to cut and keep from the book. The movie stays honest to the major plot lines, however, it is the small things that were left out that really grinds my gears.
I am pretty sure that the love story that makes up a big part of the Twilight series may have influenced the movie version of Half Blood Prince. The many sub-plots and romances between Ron and Lavender Brown, Harry and Ginny, etc. were a major focus of the movie. While these did appear in the book, I believe that their inclusion was at the expense of more interesting/exciting elements of the book.
If you are an adult who has not read the book or someone who is currently going through puberty then you will probably really enjoy this movie. It is about as good as the last couple of movies but not as good as the prisoner of azkaban. Go check it out and let me know what you think.
