Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson at the New York premiere of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
July 17, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
If you haven’t seen "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" yet, go see it! I loved it, and highly recommend it for kids aged eight to eighty. Read my review here.
Here are a few pics from the North American premiere of the movie, held in New York on July 9, 2009. The young stars all look beautiful, don’t they? And Emma Watson is gorgeous! She says she wants to take a little break and focus on college in the States.
More pics after the jump!
Review: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
July 16, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
| Movie: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince * Trailer * Official Site | In Theaters: July 15, 2009 |
| Runtime: 153 minutes | Directed by: David Yates |
| MPAA Rating: PG for scary images, some violence, language and mild sensuality | Gecko Rating: |
One thing I love about Harry Potter movies is that they appeal to all age groups. We saw "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" last night, and the people in the theater spanned at least eight decades, kids from 8 to 80. Aside from that, it’s just a really great production with beautiful cinematography, stunning locations, and thoughtful performances. And oh yeah, a fantastic storyline that hooks you from beginning to end, even if you’ve never read the books by J.K. Rowling. My only complaint is that at 153 minutes, it’s a little long. But I’ll forgive that one thing, and not even mark it down.
We catch up with Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) and his pals Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson) well on their way to young adulthood. Along with the spells, wands, and broomsticks, we’ve got three kids dealing with hormones and young love (and lust!). It’s been fun watching them grow up on screen, and like seeing old friends again in this latest installment.
