Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - Every Harry Potter Movie Reviewed & Ranked

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[@Sweenbean307]

Tim, in every review: Finally, I feel like they're giving these movies an adult feel.

[@alexanderchilton911]

Lol true. He acts like he has been saying that since movie 3.

[@boochtron]

and it's true every time. it's why prisoner of azakaban is bad no matter what you crazy people out there say. i have no idea what makes that movie good. that werewolf was the WORST thing i've ever seen in my entire life

[@P3RSUASION]

Tim "I just wish this was set up earlier" Gettys

[@Sweenbean307]

Sam Mendez The only way I slightly agree is that the filmmakers were at a slight disadvantage because they started making these movies before all the books were out. If they had the benefit of foresight, those things probably would have been set up prior.

[@boochtron]

@@Sweenbean307 woah woah woah so you're saying the author finishing the books beforehand would help directors or lets say... showrunners do their job easier? what?? i mean have we ever seen that problem again? certainly not in a certain tv show

[@ShinyTurkey]

When Snape said "Yes, I am the Half-Blood Prince", i just thought to myself "oh right thats what this movie is called..."

[@vinnybastos]

Favorite detail left out of the movie: We actually learn that, at one point, Voldemort came back to Hogwarts as an adult and tried to apply to be the Defense Against the Dark Arts' professor. Dumbledore is distraught to see who Riddle has become and denies him, which prompts Voldemort to curse the position. And that is why no Professor Against the Dark Arts lasts more than a year

[@BarrettCourtney]

vinícius bastos fuck. yes.

[@Vongola11thYukiyoshi]

vinícius bastos oh my bad I just respected what yu said only unnecessary longer sorry. KANPAI!

[@Harabusa200]

I'm sorry but how do you curse a position?

[@ChristopherJames1993]

@@Harabusa200 by making it so no teacher can last more than a year. He's a dark wizard he can do pretty much what he likes.

[@imikegaming2070]

@@Harabusa200 well surely not magic... lmfao

[@boohoo723]

Kevin is right. Bellatrix is not at the Battle of Hogwarts in Half-Blood Prince. She does not appear again after the opening scene with Snape. Also, the book is not called "The Half Blood Prince" because of the mystery itself. It's because Snape is the Prince, and it's in this book that we find out Snape told Voldemort the prophecy and basically shaped Harry's fate, as mentioned in book Corner. Hence, the book is called "Harry Potter and Severus Snape."

[@lenzomania]

Also battle is called Battle of the Astonomy Tower

[@ChristopherJames1993]

I'd have called it The Ballad Of Snape and Harry personally.

[@ieyke]

Guys, it's NOT called "Half-Blood Prince" just because of the potion book and that specific reveal! It's because it's the big reveal and unraveling of everything about Snape himself. Who he really is. What he has to do.

[@adambartolo9683]

I'm going to be so sad when you're done with the Harry Potter films....This is Tier 1 content.

[@googlename9851]

The opening scene with Dumbledore and Harry is so good and I actually got chills

[@CheefChaos]

The books opening is just a good, the two Minister's

[@Sam-jv6fb]

@@CheefChaos I prefer the book opening

[@pgs9407]

@@CheefChaos I liked the book opening so much better.

[@CrossOutBryce]

I like the opening scene better than the book's imo. Brilliantly done

[@pgs9407]

Is MacgonaGreg okay???? Who gets the points? Kevin Dursley?

[@Agumame]

I think this is the movie that cuts out the most important details from its plot. Goblet cuts things out but not things you NEED. This one, oof. Cutting out so much of Voldemort's backstory is a problem because it goes from 'we need to understand the dark lord and how he thinks" to "we just need to know the number of horcruxes he has". But the biggest one is cutting out the fact Snape is the one who told Voldemort the prophecy and Harry finding out about that. Removing that detail removes a ton of the reasoning why you really think Snape is evil. In the movies, he is just a lovable snark played by Rickman. In the books he is an absolutely detestable person in how he treats his students, and its here where Harry finds out just how loyal of a servant Snape was to Voldemort back before Lily's death. The film also removes the scene near the beginning of the book where Snape himself refutes all of Bellatrix's reasons for thinking he isnt loyal to the Dark Lord.

[@bryanflynn6064]

Its why this movie and the next 2 fall a bit flat with me because they take out all of Voldermort's backstory and spoilers for the next one but another important backstory). As you mentioned the Voldermort flash backs give context why certain things become Horcruxes, why there are 7, etc.

[@G_Kchrst]

The thing with this movie is that it;s very well made and directed and that the plot is very enaging. I am a big HP fan of the movies as I saw them all on cinema from very young but I have never read the books and I think that this is the best HP movie (I know many more that do as well). If I had read the books I would probably have a similar opinion but i have to tell you that as a movie alone, it's one of the best in the series.

[@Equilibrium911]

Need you guys today❤️ Family in the hospital

[@thelegendoftheo]

Wishing all the best for you and your family bro!

[@coleinone5959]

Good luck dude, best wishes for you and your family

[@Equilibrium911]

Theo J thank you

[@Equilibrium911]

ColeinOne thank you

[@keithlewis5529]

Best wishes for you and your family

[@_PatrickStar]

Watching along with you guys, thanks for the Future Spoilers, Nick...

[@WizdogC]

Barrett going off for Boss Baby's Book Corner is a mood

[@sab725]

This movie felt like a huge missed opportunity. They cut out so many of the pensieve scenes that really developed Voldemorts character. It feels more like a romcom than anything else. This book was one of the best and it deserves justice!

[@brotherhoodofsteel8588]

I enjoy this movie. Even though he is nothing close to what he is described as in the books, the guy who plays Professor Slughorn (Jim Broadbent) is great. I love the sense of humor he brings. The scene in the cave with Harry and Dumbledore is also great, but doesn't begin to match the emotion level in the book. The Inferi are terrifying.

[@MarioNotBros]

This movie always was one of my favorites in the whole series, if not my favorite.

[@alexlawrence6440]

"Tim likes it" is right up there with "Stop calling me" I still cant breathe.

[@Animotost]

Love it when the notifications appear for another review, getting the popcorn ready.

[@GT8191ms]

Nick is so bad with the future spoilers

[@DaMeLoFeLo]

yes he needs to get shit from you guys for awhile about this one

[@cheyneo187]

He gets excited obviously, I don’t think he really realises it’s happening.

[@bryanflynn6064]

Yeah I get it don't spoil it for people like Tim who never watched the movies before but on the other hand I think its a bit much to try and avoid spoiling a movie/book that at least 10 years olds.

[@DaMeLoFeLo]

@@bryanflynn6064 nice try Nick

[@ChristopherJames1993]

@@bryanflynn6064 try 20

[@mistermandrews]

Big cliff hanger in this episode, but I'm not talking about RAB. What happened to McGonagall?! Did she transfigure herself into a drunk driver in the middle of an altercation with another driver?! Was she clearly making a left? Who gets/loses points?! In all seriousness. what the heck happened with Greg there?

[@Wair18]

This is the best part of my Tuesday at work it makes the last of my day fly by.

[@FightingWombat]

I had been saving that “Let the Dumble hit the floor” line since the first week of Harry Potter in Review. Glad you enjoyed it

[@alvinomartin]

A big detail that they skipped. One of the memory in the book was how young tom riddle came back to hogwarts and applied for Defense of the Dark Arts teacher and dumbledore rejected him so before he leaves, he hide the diadem and curse the DotDA job thats why the teacher who fills this position cant last more than one year

[@BrokenSocialScene23]

I disagree about the name of the book/movie. Because yes, it's a C plot, but that was a bait and switch. Because Snape aka the Half Blood Prince changes the course of the action, directly affects several main characters' destinies and forces us to reevaluate everything we learned about him for the past six books. It's aptly, not obviously, titled.

[@icywinterof88]

I also adore the "I think it's the pincers" line.

[@cadvan6]

One take away I had from this movie: it's very much the one I always forget about, I usually have the 'oh yeah, that was a thing' but not only did I think this film was the darkest but it was by far the funniest. Like I don't know why - and I haven't watched this film for a while - but I always remember this film being really funny.

[@bryanflynn6064]

I can't remember if in the movie we get one of my favorite moments in the books, when they get the Slughorn memory and Harry pieces everything together about Voldermort, about the Horcruxes, about the Prophecy him and Dumbledore have an amazing back and forth about the importance of Harry choices and what makes him different and more powerful than Voldermort. That Harry has never feared Death, than he choices to fight for his friends, and Harry comparing it to proudly going into battle on you own two feet rather than being dragged into battle kicking and screaming.

[@G_Kchrst]

Yes, thereis this scene but it's probably a bit changed from the books.

[@ShaolinPrince718]

Forgot to mention that Dumbledore freezes Harry right before he dies. And when Dumby dies Harry is unfrozen, that's how we know its official.. no matter who orders him, Harry would NEVER just allow a person to be in that much danger and not act. As Barrett said, complete lack of understanding of the books, meaning and character traits.

[@boman987]

ShaolinPrince718 I agree with this. I want Barrett to mention this during the next one before they get started. I know there’s a lot, but I think it’s important to Harry’s brash character and Snape relationship.

[@saking91kingsley43]

I disagree a bit. I liked what they did in the movie. Harry chooses to trust Snape in this vital moment and it seemingly comes back to bite him. It adds to the "tragedy" of the whole thing. I can see your point, though

[@ShaolinPrince718]

@@saking91kingsley43 I guess I'm putting too much book knowledge into it, but at this point, harry knows that snape is the initial reason his parents dies. He doesn't trust Snape at all, for anything. He questions Dumbledore's reasoning and actions the whole rest of the series.

[@evan9902]

38:33 Harry Statham. The highlight of the show.

[@ethanbowden7256]

Nick spoils the Snape reveal so hard for tim

[@kellybradley8751]

Love listening to you guys! I mainly listen walking to work and back. I need to stop myself answering out loud and laughing ha I probably sound like a weirdo but would fit in, in my town ha. Someone asked how did Fred and George get the money for their joke shop, harry donated his winnings from the triwizard tournament :)

[@mynamesSpartacus]

"Dying Breed" Alfredo? Someone was a big Beck Mongolian Chop Squad fan haha.

[@seangalvin3196]

you have to guess cast alone cost 100 million. The main 3 were getting 15mil easy. Then there are the dozen top tier supporting players getting between 3 and 7 mil.

[@pspmsn]

I might be wrong but is this the book where they go through the history of each house and the people they’re named after? One of my favorite pieces of world building and actually ties into the overall horcrux mission.

[@bennettdoe6662]

Real talk, where is Nick's shirt from and how do i get one?

[@WiqidBritt]

I think the weird fuzzy lighting kind of works for this movie if you think of it as Harry thinking back about what happened this school year, with the tragedy at the end of the year making all of the memories of the events leading up to it seem odd and dreamlike.

[@Tamlinearthly]

"Harry Potter & Several Hundred Pages Of Not Doing Shit"

[@CrossOutBryce]

While different to the book (which is probably the best one), this film is still the second best behind Azkaban. I enjoyed the film's take on things and the lighthearted tone balanced with the darkness before we fully dive into Deathly Hallows. Heavily disagree with Barrett.

[@boochtron]

azkaban is the worst movie

[@JacobTheProtector]

Anyone have a timestamp for the "Tim likes it!" part from Nick? Heard about it on KF podcast but I dont watch Harry Potter so not watching these in reviews

[@seangalvin3196]

"But in the book...." I get it, I did the same thing to my brother after watching I Am Legend. It's just very frustrating. I almost wish it was a cast of non-book readers. Reviewing purely the Films.

[@Crazeyd0g]

Yes thank you! Barret is getting really annoying with his BBC to the point it's getting pathetic and unprofessional...

[@BarrettCourtney]

​@@Crazeyd0g Sorry, just passionate about a series that means a lot to me ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@Crazeyd0g]

@@BarrettCourtney When you start BBC with a sigh and talk like Eeyore from Winnieh the Poo it doesn't come across as passionate. It just brings the whole show down and it's not fun to listen to!

[@VooDooChild6971]

David Overfield You’re taking a silly KZbin channel way too seriously. Also, calling someone a bitch and unprofessional is the pot calling the kettle black. I can only assume you are very envious of Barrett.

[@Sam-jv6fb]

@@BarrettCourtney don't apologize, you should be critical of a visual adaptation of a book. under that designation, they should have followed the books better and included bits

[@VanillaSunrise56]

Also weird how they slag on David Yates but not on Steve Kloves who is the one who wrote the movies other than Order of the Phoenix. Directors aren't solely responsible for an adaptation!

[@XxCrankyMoosexX]

Yeah, despite knowing a actual screenwriter - they seem a little naive. I love the review series, but at this point I just come here because these are typically hilarious. Not because they are good at being critics. Don’t mean to sound harsh, guys.

[@Icepick614]

Right off the bat you guys gave a lot of shit to David Yates on his directing with the fantastic beasts movies but I blame those solely on J.K. screen writing, he did the best he could with that train wreck

[@meximoan]

I thought Rowling didn't write the screenplays until the fantastic beast movies

[@andrewfeistner3384]

@@meximoan He is talking about the Fantastic Beasts movies on both counts

[@meximoan]

@@andrewfeistner3384 how did I misread that so badly 😂

[@geoffreysmart6801]

Totally agree. I wished she had just written the books first and have them adapted by a competent screenwriter.

[@Rockerfella360]

Just finished rewatching the Fantastic Beasts movies (like 15 minutes ago) and actually really enjoyed them the second time round. The story is a lot more convoluted and isn't told very clearly so I didn't really follow it the first time but going into them again and knowing what to pay attention to made it 1000 times more enjoyable and now I actually can't fucking wait for the next one!

[@jerrod7361]

After Watching this Film....it HAD to read the last book. I couldn't wait two more films to see how it all ends. I still love Sloghorn in the film more than the book and think the comedy is a welcome addition after reading the all the books I obviously wish Tom's backstory got more screen time over the teenage love but besides that its in my top three films for this series.

[@randymcleod6147]

Thank god you guys noticed the color. It bothered me the entire movie

[@cbrosty]

Watched HBP then watched both Deathly Hallows the next day. Such a good series!

[@sumanigans]

I’ll say it again: Andy’s Snape impression is on point!

[@Delta_D]

He didn't even sound british tho! Lol

[@AudemusN7]

For me the biggest thing that was cut was Hermione's SPEW (Society for the Protection of Elfish Welfare) project. That subplot was an absolutely critical aspect of Ron and Hermione's relationship development, and had an amazing payoff when they finally get together in the last book. If they'd included it in this film (even a condensed version) it would've made their chemistry so much more believable.

[@Vongola11thYukiyoshi]

I know boss baby had a lot to cover but I wanted to point out in the book in a memory, I think Dumbledore’s. Tom is applying for the defense against the dark arts job. Saying that Hogwarts was like his home during school and after leaving no other place felt right. So not only is he asking to teach but asking to come back home. Dumbledore however refuses to give Tom the job, and hurt by this Tom claims that who ever gets the position will suffer testable things. Thus cursing the position of defense against the dark arts. Literally. This memory also connects Harry With the dark lord because they both fill the same way about Hogwarts it’s their home. That’s also the last Voldemort step foot in the cancel. A year later he started publicly do dark wizard stuff. Just thought I add to the corner KANPAI!

[@KalebKoho]

Tangled was so expensive because they finished the movie as Rapunzel and scrapped it in post and started over as Tangled.

[@Bedlam66]

What's wrong with nick's macbook?

[@warensemblem8594]

I wonder if Andy thought of Robert Horry when Horace got his nickname

[@captainpackage7]

Just starting this now and I really hope that there is a video message from Professor McGonagall. If not it is a total missed opportunity.

[@iceman333933]

I haven't reached boss Baby's Book Corner yet in the video, but I'll just say this...this movie should have gone WAY more into Voldemort's past and the memories. Not focusing on the relationships

[@iRadinVerse]

So on the next episode does Barrett have to count the other half of the book?

[@TheRealGarate]

Gotta get my HP and In Review fix

[@projectj7235]

I remember seeing this on the midnight release and being so pissed off at the scene where Harry's running after ron and it just focus on the couple snogging and not them

[@SolidOcelot]

Never noticed this before but Hermione smells toothpaste from the love potion because her parents are dentists?

[@jlange3083]

Solid Ocelot no it’s because Ron uses spearmint toothpaste

[@myname14567]

Actually in love with barret and his takes with knowledge of both book and film. It's what made this review series so special for me. Thank you barret. You could do a nick at night type insta story more expanded view on each book. It'll be a hit I'm sure.

[@happymonkeypot]

The Assault On the Burrow Makes no FUCKING SENSE it does not happen in the Books The Weasleys are part of the Order The Burrow would have Every enchantment on it That 12 Grimmauld place would have

[@ShaolinPrince718]

Big facts

[@Dovahbormah]

I've had the same ranking with you guys up until this point, but HBP went at number 2 for me.

[@pspmsn]

HBP is probably my favorite movie because even though it’s not a perfect adaptation they nail some parts perfectly.

[@so0pak5v9n]

19:13 Nick tries to start his chainsaw up.

[@Sam-jv6fb]

I enjoyed the movie, understood why so much was cut, but it was so disappointing not to get more Marvolo/Riddle Backstory and lore. Also, I imagined Slughorn alot differently, he was depicted tiny and fat in the chapter art.

[@edusszfx]

It's getting really difficult watching these movies only one per week. But I'm managing...For now... DH will be a challenge!

[@DoingOK]

It’s weird but I kind of agree with both Barrett and Tim. A lot of why I love the book was lost but when you step back and just evaluate the movie for itself, it’s one of the better ones. I really hope some day we get HP rebooted as a Stranger Things-like TV show where each season is a book. Give them time to delve into and flesh out the details.

[@ShinyTurkey]

Welp, guess what

[@flaaash7180]

fun fact: The actress playing Romilda Vane will play Triss Merigold in the Witcher series.

[@mjenningssmith]

Is this Tim’s first time watching the HP movies?

[@derloob9501]

Yes

[@mjenningssmith]

Der Loob That’s really surprising to me. Seems like this would’ve been right up Tim’s alley, and he’s the right age to have grown up with it.

[@boochtron]

sort of? he saw the first 2 (maybe 3), but definitely 2 when he younger. it wasn't his thing and never watched the rest until now

[@ggstarwizzrd]

waited for Mcgonagreg, was not disappointed.

[@StumptownRetro]

Dude. The intro to this book with the Prime Minister of the UK was amazing. Missing completely.

[@Icepick614]

I think it's a little ridiculous to compare the books to the movies and have that play a factor in ranking.

[@BarrettCourtney]

To be fair I'm the only one who's harsh about comparing the two and I don't vote

[@Icepick614]

@@BarrettCourtney that last part of the comment was more towards Nick when he stated a few times that this was one of his least favorite books of the series. But thanks for the reply.

[@itgetsdajobdone]

Bless Boss Baby's Book Corner. This podcast alone has made me dust off my books for a re-read. Thank you Barrett

[@cameronwendell7974]

In the astronomy tower when Snape kills DD in the book Harry is petrified by DD so he won't interfere because Harry wouldn't have listened to FUCKING ANYONE if DDs life was in danger! These movies fucked Harry's defining character traits of being stubborn and courageous to s fault. It made so pissed when I saw the movie and Snape just tells him to be quiet... Yeah fuckin right... Unbelievable.

[@BarrettCourtney]

Cameron Wendell I was debating bringing that up for Book Corner but knew I was gonna already go long this week

[@ethanbowden7256]

I've agreed with you guys a lot over the Harry potter films over this series, but this is easily the best film in the series

[@stevenf7795]

Yeah I love this one the most and yet some many people do not

[@Crazeyd0g]

As a non book reader just like Tim that doesn't compare the movies to the books this is easily high on the list!

[@TeamSilver137]

Did... did they forget about the audience reveal that Harry is the last horcrux? Dumbledore never tells Harry in the movie but Harry asks Dumbledore what it is and Dumbledore kinda gives harry a look implying that he is the last one. I thought that was the craziest twist in the whole series when I first watched this movie.

[@nickevans5598]

Waiting for pirates in review

[@kingnate101]

DD was saying plz to snap for snape to kill him right ?

[@Rocefella01]

You forgot about Dumbledore showing up at the Dursley house to chastise to Petunia and Vernon.

[@SolidOcelot]

For this series, every time Nick says Snake instead of Snape you have to drink

[@diner0man]

Snape is like let's hit that Wu-tang name generation and gets half blood prince

[@ShaolinPrince718]

The Book is awesome, the lack of detail brought to the movie is disheartening. Completely throws out lore, Voldy backstory and other characters building details. They have to jump through hoops the make this shit work everytime, but all they had to do was follow the books more.

[@CheefChaos]

This is my favorite book of the series and due to not all the books were out the whole series the whole thing can feel off, but I have to imagine JK Rowling insisted on more Dobby scenes throughout

[@MrOasis316]

ShaolinPrince718 half blood prince was my favourite film of the series the tone it captured was perfect it’s so different looking than the rest of the movies.

[@shawnvalastro5545]

Btw the reason they did not apparate into the cave was becausevoldermort cast an anti apparating spell on it, similar to hogwarts.

[@wrlSivan16]

Umbridge was at Dumbledore's funeral.

[@tylermonkovic570]

“ I am not worried Harry, I am with you”😭

[@huntermurrell]

I stand behind Tim’s ranking

[@kindafunny]

My man! -Tim

[@tapirodaniel1994]

"I'm fucking Harry fucking Potter"🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@josephgrigsby]

why do they always hold the part of the phone you speak into to the mic. haha

[@kindafunny]

That's where the speakers are lol. -Tim

[@josephgrigsby]

@@kindafunny isn't the speaker at the top where you put your ear? You do have an iPhone, idk how they do things there. 😂

[@josephgrigsby]

@@kindafunny oh derp, speakerphone. oopsie ^_^

[@vinnybastos]

I might be wrong, but even in the books, Ginny was always kind of a non-character, right? I remember feeling that her relationship with Harry was really forced in the novels

[@connorweir1993]

Slughorn saves this movie for me, great casting

[@MrOasis316]

Definitely my favourite Harry Potter film.

[@KalebKoho]

6. Chamber of Secrets 5. Order of the Phoenix 4. Half-Blood Prince 3. Sorcerer’s Stone 2. Prisoner of Azkaban 1. Goblet of Fire

[@kenjiFriend]

the tale is quite thrilling if i do say so myself ruined the second-best line in the series!

[@ssurprenant3]

Fun fact Greg reviewed the Harry Potter and the half blood prince video game 10 years ago m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqbEk6ahnZWiac0

[@eliot327]

Jesus nick that is like the biggest spoiler besides snape kills Dumbledoor. Did tim already know that or did it just go over his head. Kinda Future spoilers Barret? That’s major future spoilers

[@BrokenSocialScene23]

Trust Tim only likes the movie when it looks like the Matrix :/

[@marzero116]

Always saw DDs "Please" to be please kill me.

[@bouchonaise124135]

always saw it as, "please, take care of harry"

[@loganbigmo]

It's been confirmed it was "Please" as in "please kill me, please do this as we planned"

[@imikegaming2070]

Ron in this movie... "Tall drink of water" any movie before this... "Little dumb piece of shit" lmfao the best Ps apparently still quite dumb in this aswell lmao

[@KalebKoho]

19:23

[@joel2687]

I want fast and furious with Snape and DD

[@ericdrummond5299]

It's shame the film wasn't better because this book is definitely the best one in the series. I'll never forget the feeling I had reading Harry and Dumbledore trying to drink the fluid in the cave and Snape killing him. I was so stunned.

[@theymenotugames]

Why was this video not uploaded to Roosterteeth.com

[@punkminkis]

I know! Now I have to use 2 hours data, because I couldn't download it at home.

[@BavoDebraekeleer]

Hands down my favorite movie in the series! And let me just say, thank god Barrett is there to explain shit.