As Lord Voldemort tightens his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds, Hogwarts is no longer a safe haven. Harry suspects perils may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle fast approaching. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemorts defenses and to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old friend and colleague Horace Slughorn, whom he believes holds crucial information. Even as the decisive showdown looms, romance blossoms for Harry, Ron, Hermione and their classmates. Love is in the air, but danger lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has generally received very positive reviews.
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was released in 2009 and has generally received very positive reviews.
Online reviewers have written 1,094 reviews, giving Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) an average rating of 76%.
Overall, cinema-goers marginally prefer the movie, giving it an average score of 78%, compared to film critics, who gave it a slightly lower average score of 74%.
With a score of 76%, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is above the average Cinafilm score for movies made in 2009, which stands at 57%.
Other movies from 2009 with similar scores include films like Grey Gardens and Scum.
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