Apparently Half-Blood Prince is Oscar Nomination Material? - Blu-ray Forum

GreenScar · 07-04-2009, 01:13 AM

I've read excellent things about it from people that have seen it. It's too bad it won't be out on IMAX until two weeks after release.

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So says Paul Dergarabedian of Hollywood.com. I'm not supposed to tell you what I think of the new Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince just yet, but I can tell you I completely agree with what Paul said in his article. If you read my Twitter, then you probably already know what I thought of it. But let me use some of his quotes to explain. "The Potter-loving beast in me has been unleashed having witnessed a film that was not only exquisite in its production values, but was also charming, funny, scary, enchanting, moving (stop me, the adjectives could go on and on) and dare I say, sexy." Did I tell you that I wholly agree with him?

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"Brilliantly directed by David Yates (he directed 2007's Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix), Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is a tour-de-force that combines style and substance, special effects and heart and most importantly great performances from all of the actors young and not-so-young."

Paul speculates that with 10 Best Picture nomination slots, Harry Potter might have a chance. I absolutely loved Half-Blood Prince, potentially as my new favorite HP movie, but it's too early to tell (it needs time to soak in). And in case you think Paul is just another Potter fanboy, he actually says that before this one, they "just were not my cup of tea." I really do feel the exact same way as he does. "The cinematography, music, set design and costumes are all amazing, and the film has a truly rich look to it reminiscent of the best of the old-school Hollywood epics." So there you have it. On July 15th, you know exactly where you should be!

Here's the link to the Hollywood.com article

Blu Titan · 07-04-2009, 01:17 AM

This is probably the most anticipated movie by my family. I already told my wife that I will be watching the movie on the day of release on my own. Then we will go as a family to see it.

Rblu-Dblu · 07-04-2009, 01:25 AM

This was my favorite of the Harry Potter books. I haven't really enjoyed the movies that much. So much is left out of the movies from the books.

Elbie · 07-04-2009, 01:41 AM

Glad to read that.

nward · 07-04-2009, 02:24 AM

this movie is gonna break my wallet....ive already been demanded to go see this with about 5 different groups of people lol

SammyG · 07-04-2009, 02:29 AM

I've been waiting forever for this movie, I'll be seeing it with multiple people as well.

MAPdead · 07-04-2009, 03:19 AM

Can't wait a fan of the movies and books.

Blu-Benny · 07-04-2009, 04:14 AM

this is actually my favorite book too and really hope i get a chance to go see it.

STARSCREAM · 07-04-2009, 04:22 AM

Ohhhhh cannot wait. This was also my favorite book in the series.

Petra_Kalbrain · 07-04-2009, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by nward

this movie is gonna break my wallet....ive already been demanded to go see this with about 5 different groups of people lol

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Originally Posted by SammyG

I've been waiting forever for this movie, I'll be seeing it with multiple people as well.

Schedule multiple groups on the same night... cuts down on costs.

As for it being Oscar worthy, I can see that finally happening. LOTR got shafted until the end of its trilogy. Likewise, Harry Potter has been deserving of nominations (not wins) throughout the last 3 films. It's about time they get some recognition.

CYMBOL · 07-04-2009, 05:14 AM

This wasn't my favorite book - but the movie seems to really have taken the ideas and really ran away with the imagery. In fact, I'd say the movie looks grander then the imagery from the book.

The movie looks epic (I hope the ending isn't as jacked up as it was reported to be when spoilers came out - that could really ruin the movie).

GreenScar · 07-04-2009, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by CYMBOL

This wasn't my favorite book - but the movie seems to really have taken the ideas and really ran away with the imagery. In fact, I'd say the movie looks grander then the imagery from the book.

The movie looks epic (I hope the ending isn't as jacked up as it was reported to be when spoilers came out - that could really ruin the movie).

Agreed. I hope by postponing the movie they were able to fix some of the problems that were reported

Lord_Stewie · 07-04-2009, 06:52 AM

I will have to wait 2 weeks to see it on IMAX. definitely worth it. I already waited 2 years why 2 more weeks for IMAX.

GLaDOS · 07-04-2009, 12:43 PM

Awesome. I've been watching all the Potter films, so I'm pretty hyped up for the next movie.

Mikey

richterbon23 · 07-04-2009, 02:34 PM

has now been my must see movie for 2 years running... stupid delay. ill pass on transformers and see this twice

Foggy · 07-04-2009, 05:34 PM

This film should be good, but I've lost intrest as two years is a long time and harry potter seems so childish now, I probably like it though, if its good of course.

dahoover · 07-04-2009, 07:46 PM

I really like OOTP, but the previous movies were nothing special; however, HBP looks amazing and I can't wait to see it.

It really looks like they got the mood and the atmosphere right for this one and I really hope the ending battle scene is spectacular.

Gamma_Winstead · 07-04-2009, 08:21 PM

also confirmed to be 153 minutes in length.

quexos · 07-04-2009, 08:43 PM

It does not matter to me whether it is Oscar material or not. I'll watch it anyways.

Batman1980 · 07-04-2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by gamma626

also confirmed to be 153 minutes in length.

I didn't like this book too much but I adore Helena Bonham Carter and Emma Watson so I too will be seeing this in theatres.

07-04-2009, 01:17 AM	#2
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	This is probably the most anticipated movie by my family. I already told my wife that I will be watching the movie on the day of release on my own. Then we will go as a family to see it. Last edited by Blu Titan; 07-05-2009 at 03:19 AM.

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07-04-2009, 02:29 AM	#6
SammyG Special Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Douglassville, PA Blu-ray collection:1034 Trading Score:7	I've been waiting forever for this movie, I'll be seeing it with multiple people as well.

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07-04-2009, 04:14 AM	#8
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	this is actually my favorite book too and really hope i get a chance to go see it.

07-04-2009, 04:22 AM	#9
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	Ohhhhh cannot wait. This was also my favorite book in the series.

07-04-2009, 05:14 AM	#11
CYMBOL Blu-ray Knight Member since:May 2007 Location:I move around a lot. Blu-ray collection:8	This wasn't my favorite book - but the movie seems to really have taken the ideas and really ran away with the imagery. In fact, I'd say the movie looks grander then the imagery from the book. The movie looks epic (I hope the ending isn't as jacked up as it was reported to be when spoilers came out - that could really ruin the movie).

07-04-2009, 06:52 AM	#13
Lord_Stewie Blu-ray Baron Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:396 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I will have to wait 2 weeks to see it on IMAX. definitely worth it. I already waited 2 years why 2 more weeks for IMAX.

07-04-2009, 12:43 PM	#14
GLaDOS Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:Fujiwara Tofu Shop 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:114 Blu-ray reviews: 5	Awesome. I've been watching all the Potter films, so I'm pretty hyped up for the next movie. Mikey

07-04-2009, 02:34 PM	#15
richterbon23 Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Home Theater Gallery:7 4K collection:266 Blu-ray collection:685 Trading Score:22	has now been my must see movie for 2 years running... stupid delay. ill pass on transformers and see this twice

07-04-2009, 05:34 PM	#16
Foggy Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:UK 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:3591 DVD collection:47	This film should be good, but I've lost intrest as two years is a long time and harry potter seems so childish now, I probably like it though, if its good of course.

07-04-2009, 07:46 PM	#17
dahoover Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Bloomington, Indiana Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:107 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:25	I really like OOTP, but the previous movies were nothing special; however, HBP looks amazing and I can't wait to see it. It really looks like they got the mood and the atmosphere right for this one and I really hope the ending battle scene is spectacular.

07-04-2009, 08:21 PM	#18
Gamma_Winstead Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:U.S.G. Ishimura 4K collection:118 Blu-ray collection:764 Blu-ray reviews: 36 Trading Score:6	also confirmed to be 153 minutes in length.

07-04-2009, 08:43 PM	#19
quexos Banned Member since:May 2007 Location:Brussels, Belgium	It does not matter to me whether it is Oscar material or not. I'll watch it anyways.

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