Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince (2009) - Movie WATCH ALONG!!
Added 2025-03-23 13:01:01 +0000 UTCA-Horcrux smashing we will go!!!!
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Thinking back to the time when someone screamed "Dumbledore died!" when people were in line buying the book and filmed peoples disappointment to have that spoiled before reading it.
Nick Mitchell
2025-04-23 01:51:06 +0000 UTCAlways 💯
Melissa Taylor
2025-03-29 17:00:21 +0000 UTCI had been waiting for you to get to this movie and your reactions didn't disappoint! I'm so excited for Deathly Hallows on Sunday!!!
Melissa Taylor
2025-03-29 17:00:00 +0000 UTCCan't wait to ugly cry with Greg in Deathly Hallows😭😭😭
Ariana Restrepo
2025-03-29 03:31:05 +0000 UTCYes, they do start apparition lessons. I forgot about that.
zenscience
2025-03-26 18:15:47 +0000 UTCI agree. Depp was railroaded based on totally untrue allegations, and the studio just dumped him rather than support him. Mads is great, though, so I can't be mad about his casting. I think the first Fantastic Beasts movie is super cool, though. Very well done, though a bit flawed. Yet, honestly an awesome introduction to a totally different part of the HP universe. The next two movies struggle to connect "fantastic beasts" element to the Dumbledore origin story the series kinda turns into. But they're still a cool ride (basically a ride, like a theme part ride), through more fun wizard stuff. So while I'm disappointed in Beasts 2+3, I'm still happy we got more time in this world.
Flypanam
2025-03-25 04:16:20 +0000 UTCEnjoying your reactions to this movie series! I look forward to a new one out every week.
Ben J
2025-03-24 21:14:17 +0000 UTCI had a completely different experience with the films, but to each their own
The Leek
2025-03-24 20:43:57 +0000 UTCMean no disrespect to those who like fantastic beasts but imo they do nothing but make the HP world worse. First one is okay tho
joe
2025-03-24 20:37:48 +0000 UTCThat's the thing I always feels so bad about because Jude was amazing in the second movie so I hate that I haven't given him a chance in the third due to Grindelwald recasting because I know he deserves the chance so with a push from the ReelRejects I feel I can finally give him that chance he deserves because I'm lazy on my own with no motives to watch it by myself 😓
KaylaTheKing
2025-03-24 05:47:45 +0000 UTCI understand. I think Johnny Depp was better in the role. However, Jude Law really shines in the third film. It's definitely a Dumbledore focused film
The Leek
2025-03-24 04:45:38 +0000 UTCIn all honesty I've boycotted that franchise ( the absolute offense I feel on Johnny's behalf for firing him due to untrue allegations) so I stopped after the second movie and I've still to this day never seen Mads Mikkelsen even though I love that man so I might FINALLY give it a watch if the ReelRejects watch it they're a very acceptable reason to watch ❤️
KaylaTheKing
2025-03-24 04:35:39 +0000 UTCHope you do the Fantastic Beasts series after. I think Jude Law does a great younger Dumbledore (in films 2 and 3)
The Leek
2025-03-24 04:24:33 +0000 UTCI don't know why I lie to myself constantly I tell myself I'm not going to cry but once again I'm lying to myself and the tears start falling 😭
KaylaTheKing
2025-03-24 04:20:53 +0000 UTCI sometimes wonder if they wish they didn't have to call this movie The Half-Blood Price, considering how little it's in the story and how they offer basically no explanation 😂
JC
2025-03-24 04:03:22 +0000 UTC"Horns" was also surprisingly amazing it was the first movie I saw outside of his Harry Potter role and it took my SIL quite a lot of convincing to get me to watch it because unfortunately I typecasted Daniel so I could only see him as Harry (at the time) but in the end I'm so glad I gave it a shot it was actually pretty great lol
KaylaTheKing
2025-03-24 03:19:35 +0000 UTCMovie is both amazing and amazingly weird. Loved it so much. Paul Dano is also excellent as usual.
Flypanam
2025-03-24 02:29:09 +0000 UTCI'd love to see you guys react to Swiss Army Man for something different from Daniel Radcliffe
Simone's Coconut Squire
2025-03-24 02:22:10 +0000 UTCThe book has like 5 more Tom riddle flashback memory scenes. Also the books have a number of quidditch matches in them that have pay offs in terms of house championships. But its kinda hard to have more than 1 game in a movie for time purposes
joe
2025-03-24 00:45:39 +0000 UTCTara, if you ever get a chance, check out Universal in Florida! They got 2 different Harry Potter lands (with a 3rd opening up as they're opening their 3rd park), and YES they DO have the Weasley joke shop! You'd love it! This movie is the worst "adaptation" because it misses sooo much of the book, but I actually enjoy it as a movie more than several others in the series. I'm probably one of the few that enjoyed the funny rom-com moments they added, but I think it works because the films get so dark and depressing as time goes on, the levity is actually appreciated. And we miss so much of "sassy Harry" from the books in the other movies, so it makes up for it a bit :) The Burrow attack scene was just wasted screen time, however. Also, 100% agree about the desaturation, green filter, darkness, etc. Unfortunately, I think this film came out during the peak of that very strange time during the late 2000's when films all wanted to do weird filters and desaturation (also see Twilight, especially the first one with the blue filter, and many others). I know some of it was purposely not having sunlight because of the growing "darkness" of Voldie's threat, but it's definitely too much hah." My last thought is regarding Draco. I mean, yes, he has been a jerk for 5 movies/books. Does his internal conflict really absolve him of how horrible he's been up til this point? He's crying and upset now because he's a scared kid. He's not an adult, but he's not just an 11 year old kid any more either. Yet... he's exactly what you'd expect a kid to be if the kid was raised by magical racist Darth Vader, second in command to an even worse power. Is that the kid's fault?
Flypanam
2025-03-24 00:40:46 +0000 UTC(I'm going to watch this later and then Eurotrip afterwards as my humour bandaid lol) I have to comment before I watch that this movie right here was the most intense acting I had seen from Daniel and Michael when they're in the cave trying to get the locket that was INSANELY stressful and absolutely heartbreaking just phenomenal acting for both of them (not that they weren't always phenomenal lol)
KaylaTheKing
2025-03-23 23:59:37 +0000 UTCI’ve been looking forward to these every week. This series has been so fun
Sarah Radford
2025-03-23 22:30:19 +0000 UTCIn the rejects, we all fam
Dustin Duvall
2025-03-23 21:00:23 +0000 UTCWas this book where they learned to apparate (sp?) So disappointed we missed all that
Dustin Duvall
2025-03-23 21:00:04 +0000 UTCSpecial shout out to Peeves :(
Dustin Duvall
2025-03-23 20:58:59 +0000 UTCAlso, Freddie Stroma, who played Cormac McLaggen (Ron's rival this movie) played Adrian Chase/Vigilante in Peacemaker
Argo2Unitard
2025-03-23 20:39:52 +0000 UTCThe last 3 films really highlight how Ron was shortchanged in favor of Hermione in the movies. Because, as far as the movies are concerned, by this point he really is only useful for comedic relief. He's supposed to be more reliable and clear-headed in a crisis, as well as provide the physical muscle for the group. Hermione is supposed to panic more easily, is not very physical, and is prone to tunnel vision and Ron was supposed to balance her out.
Argo2Unitard
2025-03-23 20:39:30 +0000 UTCDid you know that young Tom Riddle in the orphanage was played by Ralph Fiennes nephew, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, because of the resemblance.
Tara
2025-03-23 19:51:02 +0000 UTCI loved this reaction. Usually you both miss stuff because your joking with the accents or talking only to ask why did...? about 2 minutes later and I find myself yelling at the screen that 'if you weren't just talking, you'd know!!' Can you tell that's a little pet peeve...lol. I really appreciate that the last hour or so of the movie, you both were just immersed into what was happening and whataya know... you didn't have to constantly ask about something that you missed. I love it when a reactor just completely immerses themself in a movie. Than you for doing that and look forward to the the next.
Tara
2025-03-23 19:37:20 +0000 UTCWe're entering the endgame ❤️
Dustin Duvall
2025-03-23 19:21:26 +0000 UTCLoved the reaction! Can't wait for the next ones. This one and the next book are my favourites, can't really decide between the two. This movie is good if you haven't read the books, but knowing what the movie left out, is kinda frustrating… They added unnecessary and sometimes cringy stuff, that weren't in the books but left out some really important character or plot points. -Like Ginny and Harrys relationship was very different in the books. They actually got together after a Quidditch match and dated for a short while. Ginny is such a great character in the books. -Harry being really attached to the Half-blood prince book, while simultaneously despising Snape more than he ever did before. -The reveal that 15 years ago Snape was the one, that overheard part of the prophecy and told Voldemort about it, leading to the Potters death. -There were more memories about Voldemort, and yes is was much more layered. And alot more unfortunately. But the one scene that I really loved in the movie, even though it was different, was how Harry got Slughorns memory. It was such a beautiful scene in both the movie and the book.
Momo
2025-03-23 19:03:24 +0000 UTCTell her to stop calling Maggie Smith "Maggie Rose" please
Rie
2025-03-23 18:23:20 +0000 UTCAlso remember seeing this and thinking how grown up everyone was with all their crushes and teen hormones showing, like we watched these kids since they were so young and to see them literally grow up on screen, was cool but I when they started kissing each other I felt like oh my babies!
Jules R
2025-03-23 17:55:57 +0000 UTCYour reactions of these movies are some of my favourites, I look forward all week for them. Once I'm done each week I'm back to really anticipating the next reactions! Thank you for sharing and being a highlight of my weeks!
Jules R
2025-03-23 17:48:18 +0000 UTC@deandre " You people" I see your energy bro. Its okay to not agree on everything, I think reel rejects doesn't lose sleep over me being annoyed that they missed something.
Alissonbecker94
2025-03-23 17:38:40 +0000 UTCThats fair, I would not watch or pay if I still didn't like the content. All good to have a difference in opinion
Alissonbecker94
2025-03-23 17:34:48 +0000 UTCYou people just carry this energy under any video regardless of who the person is. Then have the nerve to tell others to “cry more” under a thread of pointless crying 😂😂
DeAndre
2025-03-23 17:32:20 +0000 UTCThat's not nice! - PLD
The Reel Rejects
2025-03-23 17:32:05 +0000 UTCI will say this is always a polarizing topic for creators and your miles may vary. However, given the amount of time they've been reacting, they probably aren't going to change anytime soon! Presonally I prefer it this way. Sure some things get missed, but it's an honest and true one! - PLD
The Reel Rejects
2025-03-23 17:31:53 +0000 UTC100% agree. Some people can't handle it when you don't agree with their opinion. Constructive criticism should be okay as long as you don't hurt anyone
Alissonbecker94
2025-03-23 16:58:40 +0000 UTC@Divinerights It's not about being quiet, it's about paying attention. It's a reaction, not a commentary. If you don't pay attention then you have nothing to react to. Reacting is not commenting on every little thing and theorizing/analyzing the whole time. And there are reactors that are talking less and it's still a great reaction. I mean, look at Greg. He is talking way less but still has great reactions to what's on screen and more importantly, he can follow the plot and knows what's going on.
Stephanie
2025-03-23 16:53:02 +0000 UTCLike seriously. The senctum sempra, the black bird...and those are just two examples. Tara just can't be quiet for a minute and she's asking questions about things that were shown a minute before. Besides that her assumptions are always so far off. I'm trying to be respectful and nice but it's so annoying.
Stephanie
2025-03-23 16:44:19 +0000 UTCThe biggest disappointment with this movie is not seeing Snape teach Defense Against the Dark Arts. Yes, it is in the book and I think it's really important. He teaches them non-verbal spells, so if your in a duel you aren't announcing what spell you're about to attack with.
zenscience
2025-03-23 16:32:38 +0000 UTCis this a safe place to admit that in the last year i have started reading hp fan fic to alleviate the stress of this ridiculous life, and i've come around to the draco-hermione of it all? a past me would have thought me insane, and many of you would likely say i am even now. sorry!! anyway, as always, i truly enjoyed this. listening to you both talk about the movie is a fun part of the day, and i've come to really love it as a part of my sunday morning routine. i'm already dreading the last two just because i don't want it to end. <3
sanrac
2025-03-23 16:32:36 +0000 UTCman i love alan rickman as snape so much man. such a great actor.
PetMyChicken
2025-03-23 16:30:52 +0000 UTChow is tara so clueless lmaoo
Berri
2025-03-23 15:57:41 +0000 UTCLet's ease up on Ron a little, he is just a dumb teenage boy, he honestly has no idea Hermione likes him, and doesn't even really understand his own feelings about her at the moment. Also he didn't initiate anything with Lavender, he just kinda went along with it.
Dannielle
2025-03-23 14:31:20 +0000 UTCCry more
Alissonbecker94
2025-03-23 14:06:02 +0000 UTCYeah what we need is more silent reactions! Thats what we pay for! (Sarcasm)
Divinerights
2025-03-23 14:04:36 +0000 UTCPls tone down the yapping, everytime you feel like something is missing it is 100% because you didn't pay attention 😭 Just a wish.. Don't come for me comments, pretty sure they can handle it
Alissonbecker94
2025-03-23 13:49:15 +0000 UTCI’m watching with yall!! Love the content!! We need the AVENGERS movies next!!
Jacob Fanene
2025-03-23 13:25:11 +0000 UTCSunday is only my second day of the work week but i always look forward to it so i can watch HP with u guys lol
HUGO TORRES
2025-03-23 13:07:36 +0000 UTC
