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27/12/2011

Film 348/365, Day 360/365 – Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

Much darker than the previous films.  The story itself is very good and only finally reveals the answers at the end, although not all of the answers.  It has some elements that remind me of the Lord of the Rings in the style it’s filmed which is not a bad thing.  At times however the script still seems to be full of little unnecessary bits of dialog.  Altogether better than the previous film.

Synopsis:  With Voldemort finally revealed Hogwarts is turned into a fortress to protect Harry and the other children.  A new teacher of potions is brought into the school because Dumbledore believes he holds the secrets on how to defeat Voldemort.  Harry discovers a book that once belonged to the Half Blood Prince which contains lots of powerful spells and potions.

Film 347/365, Day 360/365 – Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Pretty standard Harry Potter this one.  It’s a good fit to the series without really being great.  The visuals are very good and the action is ok.  Sometimes the script seems a little forced or juvenile but then it is aimed at children.

Synopsis:  The Ministry of Magic refuses to believe that Voldemort has returned and instead is determined to see that Harry Potter and Dumbledore and to do so they send Dolores Umbridge to watch over Hogwarts.  Soon she has taken full control and Dumbledore is on the run.  Can they get Voldemort to reveal himself?