Harry Potter & The Half-Blood Prince

Well went to see this at the Islington Vue. And to be honest it was somewhat disappointing. Not sure why - just seemed really slow-going. Long tracts of teenage swooneyness interjected with brief moments of plot / adventure. It’s also quite some way from capturing the foreboding of the book. Ah well. I’d say it was ‘cause I’m a bloke. But as Pat & Becca felt similarly, maybe not. Chloe enjoyed it though - so maybe aimed more at the 9-12yr old market. And no idea why it’s a 12a. Well, it’s an early-evening out. ...

July 19, 2009 · 1 min · 100 words · Simon Huggins