Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Blu-ray
3-Disc Edition / Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy
Warner Bros. | 2009 | 153 min | Rated PG | Dec 08, 2009
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Video
Video codec: VC-1
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 2.40:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
Audio
English: Dolby TrueHD 5.1
English: Dolby Digital 5.1
French: Dolby Digital 5.1
Spanish: Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles
English SDH, French, Spanish
Discs
50GB Blu-ray Disc
Three-disc set (2 BDs, 1 DVD)
Digital copy (as download)
DVD copy
Bonus View (PiP)
BD-Live
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
Adventure | Fantasy | Family | Mystery
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Blu-ray delivers stunning video and reference-quality audio in this exceptional Blu-ray release
Emboldened by the return of Lord Voldemort, the Death Eaters are wreaking havoc in both the Muggle and wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that new dangers may lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. He needs Harry to help him uncover a vital key to unlocking Voldemort's defenses critical information known only to Hogwarts' former Potions Professor, Horace Slughorn. With that in mind, Dumbledore manipulates his old colleague into returning to his previous post with promises of more money, a bigger office and the chance to teach the famous Harry Potter.
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Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Michael Gambon, Alan Rickman
Director: David Yates
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Blu-ray, Video Quality
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is an exceedingly dark film, and Warner's faithful 1080p/VC-1 transfer follows suit. Color is often absent from the palette, but the washed hues and inky blacks that remain are all the more haunting and beautiful for it. Contrast remains consistent regardless of how bleak the photography becomes, and delineation is always just as revealing as it should be. Detail is also stunning. Textures are crisp and refined, object definition is clean and sharp (without the help of any intrusive edge enhancement), and every instance of softness should be attributed to the filmmakers' intentions. Whether it be a collapsing bridge in the middle of a bustling city, a rustling grain field in the dead of night, or an underground cavern swirling with the flames of a fallen wizard, each shot and scene looks exceptional. It certainly doesn't register with the same impact as a flashy summer blockbuster, but don't be fooled by the reserved, somewhat grainy nature of the visuals. Warner's transfer is every bit as proficient as other more obvious head-turners on the market. Artifacting, crush, smearing, aliasing, and ringing aren't a problem, and the two issues that do distract -- a hint of white-flecked source noise dots a decades-old encounter between Professor Slughorn and a young Tom Riddle, and nearly unnoticeable banding pops up in two scenes filled with steam and smoke -- are short-lived and largely negligible.
Suffice to say, the Blu-ray edition of The Half-Blood Prince delivers a fantastic presentation. Its technical transfer should easily please any Potter fan who isn't taken aback by the film's subdued appearance or Bruno Delbonnel's overcast imagery. Some will surely complain, but I can't imagine the film looking much better than it does here.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Blu-ray, Audio Quality
On the audio front, Half-Blood Prince's Dolby TrueHD 5.1 surround track is flawless. Yes, the film itself offers a quieter, more nuanced soundscape than previous series installments (particularly in regards to its musical score), but both power and ferocity arrive in force whenever called upon, and subtlety dominates the proceedings whenever evil is being held at bay. A collapsing bridge offers an early hint of the sonic majesty that is to come, but doesn't remain alone for long. Blazing flame serpents, a cursed young girl, a battle of wands, a crowded marketplace, Dumbledore's teleportation, a rush of recalled memories, a horde of undead guardians, an enraged master wizard, a harrowing field chase, and many other standout moments take full advantage of the LFE channel and rear speakers. Even when Harry and his friends retreat to a corner to whisper their plans and discuss their theories, the resonant halls of Hogwarts have a legitimate presence in the mix. Ambience, whether restrained or aggressive, accurately assaults the listener from every direction, producing a wholly immersive soundfield populated with smooth pans and precise effects. Dynamics, whether mounting an offensive or storming the gates, are bold and sternum-thumping. Dialogue, whether hushed or shouted, is crystal clear and perfectly prioritized; lines are never lost beneath the chaos and words are never drowned by the thundering magic that ensues. I may have two small nitpicks about Warner's video transfer, negligible as they are, but I can't conjure up a single gripe about the studio's magnificent TrueHD track.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Blu-ray, News and Updates
• Blu-ray Sales, December 7-13: Potter Enchants Charts (Update) - December 17, 2009
Warner's 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' easily won the week for Blu-ray Sales during the week ended December 13, according to Nielsen VideoScan. Universal's 'Public Enemies' got second place. The other major new theatrical release of the week, Sony's ...
• Reminder: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Blu-ray Comm... - December 12, 2009
As previously reported, today, December 12, Warner Home Video will hold a worldwide audio-based community screening of 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince', via BD-Live, hosted by director David Yates and actor Daniel Radcliffe. It will commence at 8 p.m. GMT ...
• Today on Blu-ray - December 8th - December 8, 2009
When the Harry Potter film series concludes in 2011, star Daniel Radcliffe will have aged 10 years since first appearing as the young sorcerer and, if the films' success continues, generated over $9B in world-wide box office receipts. Today, the sixth film in the ...
• Half-Blood Prince Worldwide BD-Live Community Screening - October 19, 2009
In another industry first, Warner Home Video has announced a worldwide BD-Live audio-based community screening. On December 12 at 8 p.m. UK time (3 p.m. EST), Harry Potter fans will be able to attend a community screening of the 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood ...
• BD Details for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - September 18, 2009
After the announcement yesterday, Warner Home Video has now revealed the full release details for 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince', due out December 8. The Blu-ray will include a DVD and a digital copy of the movie, and will exclusively feature Warner's ...
• Ultimate Editions Announced for First Two Harry Potter Movies (Up... - September 18, 2009
Warner Home Video has announced and detailed 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: Ultimate Edition' and 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Ultimate Edition', due out on December 8, tying in with the release of 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'. ...
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince for December - September 17, 2009
Warner Home Video has announced that it will release the latest instalment of the Harry Potter series, 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince', on Blu-ray on December 8, day-and-date with the DVD. No edition details have been divulged at this time, other than ...
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