At first I thought this movie was really excellent. Some great set-pieces, art direction, writing, effects, much darker, some emotional moments and I was feeling quite satisfied... And then I actually thought about it. There was a lot missing from this movie that was so much fun in other movies, such as Hagrid (who had maybe 17 seconds of screen time), other professors and scenes from the classrooms, that whole Order of the Phoenix thing, Voldemort... This movie felt pretty much like Harry/Dumbledore slashfic since they were it for what seemed like most of the movie. Oh sure, there was a little with Hermione, Ron, and Ginny, but other than promoting the romantic storylines, they had no function whatsoever. I think that's what bothers me most, really, that the trio really doesn't function like a trio when it really matters. That worked really great in Order of the Phoenix, but apparently, that entire book has been forgotten outside of the magic newspapers.You know what I really enjoyed? And I know I am going to be called out for this, but I loved the romantic elements. The Ron and Hermione business is almost painful to watch, which is what it should be. The Harry and Ginny thing is sweet, but I'm not really buying it. I would actually love to watch a movie just about all these budding teenage relationships and bugger-all the magic and danger and crap. I know, crazy, right? Maybe that's just where I am right now...
Oh yeah, and there was no ending. Lame.
Re: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince