and that the film was "a little tedious" and "generally less interesting visually than its predecessors." He, however, praised the acting of Gambon and Broadbent. Accolades The film was nominated for BAFTA Awards in Production Design and Visual Effects, and was in the longlists for five other categories, including Best Supporting Actor for Alan Rickman. Bruno Delbonnel was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography at the 82nd Academy Awards. The film was also one of the final seven contenders for Best Visual Effects. Half-Blood Prince'' is the only film in the series to be nominated for the Best Cinematography accolade at the Academy Awards. Notes References External links for the film for the film series 06 2009 films 2009 fantasy films Harry Potter 6 2000s fantasy adventure films 2000s American films American 3D films American fantasy adventure films American sequel films British 3D films British fantasy adventure films British sequel films Children's fantasy films D-Box motion-enhanced films Films about altered memories Films directed by David Yates Films produced by David Barron Films produced by David Heyman Films scored by Nicholas Hooper Films set in 1996 Films set in 1997 Films set in London Films set in England Films set in Scotland Films shot in County Clare Films shot in County Kerry Films shot in Gloucestershire Films shot in Hertfordshire Films shot in Highland (council area) Films shot in Norway Films shot in London Films shot in Surrey Films shot in Wiltshire Films with screenplays by Steve Kloves Heyday Films films High fantasy films Harry Potter 6 Warner Bros. films 2000s English-language films 2000s British films