![]() One of the reasons the Harry Potter franchise has endured so strongly (aside from Rowling’s source material, obviously) is that each film feels at once unique and distinct while also a piece of a whole. Composer Nicholas Hooper’s score, too, is tremendous, vascillating with grace between light romantic comedy and emotionally devastating tragedy (those chorals during Dumbledore’s death scene destroy me). It’s a testament to Delbonnel’s work that six films in, you’ve never seen Hogwarts look quite like this. Delbonnel’s work is stunning, which is ironic considering he had already twice turned down the opportunity to shoot a Potter movie, and even initially said “no” to Half-Blood Prince before a first-hand look at Stuart Craig’s immaculate sets changed his mind. It’s the only film in the Potter franchise to be nominated for a Best Cinematography Oscar, with the legendary Bruno Delbonnel bringing a uniquely soft and almost dreamlike touch to the aesthetic. ![]() But beyond the thematic intrigue, Half-Blood Prince is also a marvel from a craft standpoint. ![]()
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