I liked the in depth of lord voldermort.I also don't think the romance wasn't very good.Another thing is Horace slughorn was very buffoonish.
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
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Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12. -
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Common Sense says
Terrific but intense mix of love, friendship, fear, sorrow.
Themes in this movie include: dating/crushes, friendship, growing up, loss, revenge
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Parents need to know that this is no PG movie -- in all ways, it's very similar to the previous two movies, which were rated PG-13. This film continues the series' trend toward darker, more intense material. For young children, the death of a major beloved character could be extremely upsetting. Other characters are bloodied, kicked, and cursed in frightening ways, and a very scary scene involving scary, skeletal characters is sure to scare the pants off of little kids. There are also some big emotional upheavals and scary attacks. And there's notably more sexuality -- albeit playfully depicted -- than in the past movies. Because the characters are now teens, much of the interaction between them and their friends centers on getting a boy or girlfriend, and there's plenty of snogging (making out). While Harry and his friends continue as strong positive role models, other characters' motives and plans become more ambiguous. And there are also a few scenes that include alcohol consumption -- including one in which a professor serves his students.
Read our full review by Sandie Angulo Chen
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- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Liked action but not the romance
I rate this title on for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
perfect for kids 10+
It is scary lots of adventure some parent supervison and blood and some sad theme perfect for courageous people its great perfect some kids anywere who dont know what fantasy is? can get upset its a great movie
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
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its good but they took a lot out of the book
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- My highlights are:
daniel radcliffe stricks!!!.... HE SCORES!!!!!!!!!!!!!
this movie was great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! daniel radcliffe rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but there are some scary scenes and most of the film is about romance and relationships with the opposite sex. But a till a must see cuz Daniel tried his best in this movie and he scored the hearts of MILLIONS!!!!!!!!
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Good for kids 10 and up with some scary scenes.
I liked the book and there were some funny parts in this movie, but the Inferi scene scared the pants off me and my little brother.
- I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Movie may dissapoint fans
There's no battle at Hogwarts. The inferi (dead people reanimated by a dark wizard) look like withered up things, while in the book it clearly states that a wizard come pretend to me them. *Spoiler* Dumbledore dies. Snape kills him. *End spoiler* This will definitely freak out young children.
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
A very, very, VERY good movie it's definitely a one to see.
Harry Potter and the Half -Blood Prince is a very good book and movie. It has good role models(Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny.) It's very much like the book but the only thing that's sort of creepy is when the Inferi come out of the water and grab Harry and bring him under the water to turn HIM into an Inferi. It's not at all scary when Albus Dumledore dies. He just falls out of the window after someone does the Avada Kedavra curse on him. The saddest part of the movie is when they have a funeral for Albus Dumbledore, headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Negative role models
Not enough things that made the book good.
Pcha, the director is a quack. He did a very good job of screwing up the book. Despite what people say about this movie, "Oh so great, blah blah," it was god awful boring. There was too much romance, not enough of the book which made this series popular. People rate this 4 or 5 stars just because they are die hard fans of the book. I mean, if you haven't read the book, like my younger sister and my parents, you WILL be lost. The director counted on anyone who saw this movie to have already read the book 1000 times. Which is bad. I liked the books quite a lot (disappointed with the last one) and I LOVED the first 2 movies! But Harry is becoming an emo. This makes me sick. Daniel Radcliff did a better job of playing Harry Potter when he was 12 on the first movie than on this one! The horrible these kinds of movies is they are being based on 600 page books and have to be cut down for the movies. This doesn't mean ADD unnecessary things and take out the most important things of the PLOT! What happened to Voldimort's memory of stealing the cup and locket--or Voldimort's mother's past! Instead we get 5 minuets of Hermione breaking down in tears like some sad "can't hold onto a boyfriend" mood. What will she do next! Just off a cliff like in New Moon!?
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
GREAT!!!!!!!!
this is the best harry potter movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but there is some sexual content and vilonce. LOOK DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!! DANIEL RADCLIFFE ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
Great! :D
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
Great for people who have read it first..
As usual, the brillant movie makers don't dissapiont you here. Though it's not a complete copy of the novel itself it's a wonderful movie to go see with a bunch of friends. They do a good job of keeping it light and laugh out-loud funny even in the dark parts. I would give it 5 stars for all who have read the series! (Don't go if you haven't read it because then you'll be lost)
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
Best movie ever!
Best HP yet! Hermione+Harry= love So riveting, great score, intense draco scenes, Snape is hilarious like always, I can't wait for HP 7:1 and HP 7:2!
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
I luv Harry Potter
a great movie. but I dont think Harry and Ginny should have kissed.
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Wounded the book
The book was amazing, and I should've expected that directors would brutally murder the movie. I think this movie is fine for most kids under 12, but there are some things that pop out in the end that may frighten kids under 10. If you're planning to see it, CHANGE YOUR MIND, DUMMY! Peace.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Disappointing
I have always loved all the Harry Potter movies and books but I really thought this was a little disappointing. There wasn't much action like in the other movies and this one did not even match up to the book one bit!
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Not that good but potter fan's should check it out.
It is one PG-13 movie were i can say it could have been a PG movie. Only 2 deaths (one is an extra one a mane charictar) but it's quality is lacking. Those who have seen the 5th Harry potter movie will be disapointed but should still check it out. It's good in a prospective but is a bit darker and a main charictars death may make the movie iffy for those younger than 9 1/2 years old. It is compleatly FINE for a 11+ year old.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
On for 10+, Iffy for 4+
I love this movie and once again, CSM is WRONG. Anyone over 4 can see this. I would've seen this is I was four and if I was I still would of loved it.
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
15,16 and 17 year old are going to a pub to have butterbear. Lots of Kissing and hugging. Cheating happens during sports tryouts by Hermione for Ron an dnothing is done about it. Too scary espacily in when in the cave
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| 55% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 47% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 38% | of parents say it's too violent |
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