Review of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) by Charles P — 14 May 2013

The Half-Blood Prince is the darkest, funniest, most exhilarating Harry Potter movie yet.

This review of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) was written by Charles P on 14 May 2013.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has generally received very positive reviews.

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