MOVIE REVIEW : HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE (2009)
The movie moves along more
quickly than the book does, and it frequently cuts or combines scenes to make
the story fit into its two-hour running time. These are just a few of the major
differences between the two. Characters like Harry, Ron, and Hermione are given
more room to grow in the book, and their relationships are examined in greater
detail. For the sake of brevity, these characterizations are frequently
condensed in the film. Additionally, the movie either combines or completely
omits a number of minor characters and subplots from the book. Finally, the
film makes the most of its medium to produce a more captivating and visually
stunning experience than the book, complete with special effects and
breathtaking scenery.
In the books, it was incontrovertibly much better. In the movies, it was a complete catastrophe. But even in the books, I don't think the way their relationship is portrayed is entirely satisfactory. I like Ginny a little bit as a character. She is particularly appealing in the fifth book. She has a lot of funny and endearing moments in Order of the Phoenix, like when she imitates Umbridge's cough, reminds Harry that she has been possessed, and comforts him in the library, which I think is a sweet moment. But I prefer Ginny herself more than I like the way Harry and Ginny interact. Simply put, I've never really believed it. I find it a little irritating that JKR made Ginny into a female version of Harry in an apparent effort to portray her as the "ideal girl" for Harry. The fact that we still barely see Harry and Ginny after they start dating is by far this couple's biggest flaw. And for some reason, she was once more reduced to a minor role in the final book. This was definitely Rowling's fault, in my opinion. But compared to when I first read the books, I do like this pairing a little bit more. I used to prefer Harry/Ginny to Ron/Hermione, but now it's the complete opposite. In the long run, I think Harry and Ginny are more compatible overall.
Let me just say that Half-Blood Prince was a fantastic movie on its own. Compared to the others in the series, it holds up better as a movie. only as a movie. and only because a movie has so many components. Everything in this sequel improved, including the acting, special effects, score, cinematography, and special effects. But the story is the essential component that gave this franchise its international notoriety. And it's simply not there in this one. I must admit that, despite being a fan of the books and having no significant complaints about any of the other movies, I detested the screenplay for this one. The book lost everything that made it great. There was so much time that could have been diverted from the silly romances to concentrate on things that were completely left out or purposefully changed. The conclusion is incredibly anticlimactic, leaving you in your seat wondering if it's really over. My last complaint about this film is that it ought to have been rated PG-13. If you've read the book, you are aware of how much darker the subject matter is and how a higher rating would have done the story more justice.
In conclusion, both the book and the movie have their own unique merits and can be enjoyed by fans of the series. While the book offers a deeper and more detailed exploration of the story, the movie provides a visually stunning and action-packed adaptation that can be appreciated by a wider audience.
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