Review of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) by Jasond — 09 Aug 2009

I saw this movie twice and loved it both times. Great addition to the franchise.

This review of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) was written by Jasond on 09 Aug 2009.

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

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