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Kevin_Manning_Aug 26, 2023

Once again, the brilliant cast shines as they reprise their iconic roles in "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint effortlessly capture the essence of their characters, bringing a depth andOnce again, the brilliant cast shines as they reprise their iconic roles in "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint effortlessly capture the essence of their characters, bringing a depth and authenticity that mirrors their growth since the first installment. Their camaraderie is palpable, making us feel like we're part of their magical circle of friends. The introduction of new characters adds layers to the tapestry, with each performance blending seamlessly into this beautifully bewitching world!… Expand

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Bigwillyhaver69Jul 21, 2023

Somehow, this sequel manages to be even more magical than its predecessor..

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7

Jaredc324Jul 18, 2019

Chamber of Secrets is not some standby to Philosopher's Stone. If anything t's darker, scarier and the mystery and wonder of this chapter always got to me. It does have a straight-to-dvd vibe and comes off as hokey at times. But it's one IChamber of Secrets is not some standby to Philosopher's Stone. If anything t's darker, scarier and the mystery and wonder of this chapter always got to me. It does have a straight-to-dvd vibe and comes off as hokey at times. But it's one I revisit more often than not, I like the story and the mystery.… Expand

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elunicoazazelMay 29, 2023

It is true that it could be much better, and that important things from the books should have been included.

Nevertheless, it is a very good adaptation that continues with the Harry Potter universe. With this film the "childish" part of theIt is true that it could be much better, and that important things from the books should have been included.

Nevertheless, it is a very good adaptation that continues with the Harry Potter universe.

With this film the "childish" part of the saga ends, raising the level of production and slowly touching on darker themes.… Expand

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Fixer84Mar 16, 2023

It's not bad, but it completely lacks that wow factor that made the saga great and that you only get with the later chapters. However, it remains a very important episode for the economy of the saga.

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10

Kdog152Jan 15, 2023

Absolutely phenomenal film and really accurate to the books. Oh and Dobby, surely that's all I need to say.

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10

SuperbaDMIkeJun 15, 2022

This is my favorite harry potter movie in the series with it's PG direction by Chris Columbus.

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5

Easy_mode123Jun 8, 2022

harry potter is so overated i cant take anymore people saying that its better than star wars.

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5

sebastianaliMay 27, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Harry Potter 2 y La Camara Secreta es una película muy decepcionante a mi parecer. Perdiendo gran parte del encanto de la primer película, en la que se nos introducía exitosamente a este mundo, con sus reglas y demás, en lugar de seguir expandiendo la historia de Hogwarts, todo lo nuevo queda en la nada. Se introducen 3 ANTAGONISTAS y una BANDA de personajes nuevos. Todos estos personajes son poco interesantes y apenas aportan algo a la trama. Siento que con esta película intentaron ser mas ambiciosos pero al final todo les salio mal, esta todo muy metido a la fuerza y con calzador. Muchas situaciones son convenientes, Hermione esta rotisima y aprende de la nada un hechizo nuevo cuando les conviene, y al igual que la primera, Harry realmente a pesar de ser el elegido no hace nada hasta el final de la película donde convenientemente derrota al Basilisco (aunque debo admitir que la manera en la que derroto a Voldemort se me hizo bastante ingeniosa). También hay algunos huecos de guion extraños: Como es posible que Voldemort volviera sin mas? Porque Lucius Malfoy le tenia tanta bronca a Harry? Creo que podrían haber explorado un poco mas el tema de los "pura sangre" que estaba interesante la verdad. Y Gilderoy Lockhart.... omg.... omg.... OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!! Uno de los peores antagonistas y uno de los personajes mas irritantes que he visto en mucho tiempo! Y su revelación al final era super obvia. Debieron de haberse conformado con un solo antagonista bien ejecutado. Y hablando de la duración, al igual que la primera, siento que todo se podría haber contado en la mitad de tiempo. Vaya... la película dura casi 3 horas y aun así, debido a todo el relleno que tiene se siente muy apretujada. Que lastima. En general, me parece mediocre. Tiene buenas ideas, y si no se sintiera todo tan metido con calzador seria posiblemente una buena película, quizá incluso a la altura de la primera, pero se nota que no tuvieron muchas ganas de hacerlo, cosa que me da mucha pena, ya que La Piedra Filosofal había introducido un buen universo, único y rico, con conceptos que darían para mas, pero al menos esta secuela, considero personalmente que no la expandió de la manera debida. Espero que con la tercera parte compensen sus errores.… Expand

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6

Rdneck00May 9, 2022

I gave this a wasted potential because it lacks what the first one gave us. And its a little to long and slow at times.

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8

kyle20ellisMar 25, 2022

I really liked the first movie, and I think I like this one more. It's certainly both darker and funnier than the first. This time though, Ron gets the most laughs("OK can we panic now?"). Here we get introduced to new characters, theI really liked the first movie, and I think I like this one more. It's certainly both darker and funnier than the first. This time though, Ron gets the most laughs("OK can we panic now?"). Here we get introduced to new characters, the standout being Kenneth Branagh, a Shakespeare veteran, who stole every scene as Gildaroy Lockhart. I loved it when he said "It's filthy down here," the whole cinema were in hysterics at that. Jason Isaacs was menacing too, and Dobby was hilarious with his constant head-banging. Daniel Radcliffe is audibly older here and it does work at its advantage. I thought 23 year old Christian Coulson as Riddle was very good indeed, though Riddle was much scarier in the book. Other scenes of comic relief were provided by Ron's parents, played respectably by Julie Walters and Mark Williams. However, there were still some frightening scenes, and the plot at times seemed to be convoluted. Richard Harris was surprisingly good, considering he was ailing quite visibly, and some months later he sadly died. This movie is fairly faithful to the source material, and manages to have a bit of humour too. All in all, a dark and funny movie. 8/10 Bethany Cox… Expand

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7

glommanJan 16, 2022

While not as good and enchanting as the first movie, it's still a fun ride through the magical wizarding world. Still, you can clearly tell that this is aimed at children/teenagers, that's not a bad thing, don't get me wrong, but it neverWhile not as good and enchanting as the first movie, it's still a fun ride through the magical wizarding world. Still, you can clearly tell that this is aimed at children/teenagers, that's not a bad thing, don't get me wrong, but it never feels like there's anyone in serious danger. Everytime someone finds themselves in a physical or narrative cul-de-sac, there's something out of nowhere that saves the day. It just gets boring over time, still a good movie though.… Expand

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JJ2FAS4UDec 29, 2021

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9

GemsicleDec 9, 2021

Harry Potter has just experienced his first lap around the sun in the world that defines him: a wizard, yet he spends the entire dreaded summer with the barbarous Dursleys, which meant no magic in the duration and waits for his second lap andHarry Potter has just experienced his first lap around the sun in the world that defines him: a wizard, yet he spends the entire dreaded summer with the barbarous Dursleys, which meant no magic in the duration and waits for his second lap and is intervened with warnings.

While being forbidden to use magic in the Muggle world, Harry is faced with even more non-magic warnings when a house-elf warns him to not enter the perimeter of Hogwarts for the upcoming term. The house-elf’s reason for abandoning Hogwarts is concealed, which does not give Harry enough motivation to stay home and ignores the warnings to live in his world of harmony.

Upon arrival at Hogwarts, Harry is proven wrong about his warnings when some of the insiders are stuck in limbo by a beast living in the school controlled by its pundit, who is anonymous to the student body. Since Harry is unable to manage the Muggle world, he puts his all into saving the learning nest of his world, and hopefully continues his education in the arts of magic with the help of the brainiac Hermione Granger and the devoted yet cocky Ron Weasley. As the trio make effort to unveil this ancient mystery, they enter a conspiracy of the adjective “Mudblood”, which is what Draco Malfoy’s alliance calls his peers who are related to Muggles. One of the trickiest things about filmmaking is the conservation of exposition and making its pacing work. This film runs at two hours and forty minutes including credits, which is estimated to be 40 minutes of secondary build-up, 80 minutes of exposition, and the last 30 minutes of a final showdown. The protagonist usually has the most amount of screen time and with this position taken by young Daniel Radcliffe who has burgeoned since the production of the first film, his smooth voice keeps our minds stable for every scene he is in. The first film was housed with frumpy special effects that made me rotate my head a whit, but here the effects team updated their past slip-ups and found their way of making us believe the definition of today’s effects.

I feel like some debris of reception has collapsed a wee bit since the first film, but the performances here, especially by the students, are exceptionally invigorating and will most likely improve as they evolve over time. Top it all off, a lot of storytelling, but very meticulous dialogue by the impersonators, no matter their age or experience.… Expand

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gomezzzNov 26, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. amazing es simplemente increíble de ver y conocemos a doddy. y vemos a ron conducir el carro… Expand

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adzcantillasNov 24, 2021

Dobby is a Symbol of Slavery. Chamber of Secrets is a Symbol of Racism. I'm like most Victims of Racism somehow ending up as Victims of Slavery. You know what? If y'all may ask me why not putting out a thumbs-up going out getting by as My OwnDobby is a Symbol of Slavery. Chamber of Secrets is a Symbol of Racism. I'm like most Victims of Racism somehow ending up as Victims of Slavery. You know what? If y'all may ask me why not putting out a thumbs-up going out getting by as My Own Boss with a Flexible Time.… Expand

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10

ANTtheKNEEEENov 19, 2021

I believe this movie was better than the first. I like how creepy it was honestly. Looking forward to the third movie now.

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KelvinSelimorMay 22, 2021

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. The tale continues. Without compromising the quality, Chris Columbus gave us the continuation of the fairy tale about the boy who survived. Although the second part is more creepy compared to theHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. The tale continues. Without compromising the quality, Chris Columbus gave us the continuation of the fairy tale about the boy who survived. Although the second part is more creepy compared to the first, it does not spoil the impression when watching.… Expand

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pur__0_0__May 8, 2021

After watching Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone I had gotten really high hopes for the Harry Potter franchise. I was expecting all of them to be as simplistic and visually appealing as that movie. With that in mind I watched the secondAfter watching Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone I had gotten really high hopes for the Harry Potter franchise. I was expecting all of them to be as simplistic and visually appealing as that movie. With that in mind I watched the second movie today and sadly, it doesn't live up to the mark on almost any of the parameters. That's not to say that it's a bad movie. It's not. But it's not a good Harry Potter movie.

To begin with, the movie's CGI hasn't aged pretty well. And that's actually really surprising because the first one was so good so this one should have had a higher budget and thus more advanced VFX. But other than the Basilisk, most of the CGI hasn't aged so well. Especially that of Dobby. When he was banging his head in the drawer in the beginning of the movie, the shelves of the drawer were shaking in the opposite direction of where they should shake. And when Harry puts Dobby in the wardrobe it looked more like the wind is opening the door instead of Dobby. There are plenty of examples of bad CGI in the movie but I don't want to take it too far.

Speaking of Dobby, he's had a very bad introduction. The way he is behaving is annoying. If I were to behave like that my mom would have slapped me all across the face. Sure he does get a wholesome ending, but that's yet to see how he turns out. Draco also became more annoying now, with constantly trying to bully Harry even though he can't do a thing. Myrtle spoke like a nerd Harley Quinn. I get this movie is trying to be campy, but that goes way too far.

The story is a good part here. Although it's not as easy as Sorcerer's Stone, it is still very nicely detailed. Too many incidents happen in it, but yet it does not feel bloated. It feels absolutely to the point, with none of that "side quest" things movies often use to pad the runtime. Everything happens for a reason and it all pays off in the end. The scenes with Ron, particularly in the beginning, are always funny and memorable. Though Hermione doesn't play as huge part in this movie as Harry and Ron do, she also gets a decent screen time, although without any character arc.

I'm still on the second movie of this franchise, so I can't exactly say if this is among the good movies or the bad ones. But I really hope the rest of the movies are more leaning towards the first one in terms of tone. I remember every scene right now, but I can see myself forgetting most of the parts in the next few months.… Expand

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6

geewahApr 21, 2021

An improvement on it's predecessor but not by much.
The character development is much improved but with a 161 minute runtime it has far too many flat spots to keep you fully captivated.

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MrPajamasSep 8, 2020

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is a direct sequel to the previous episode and is excellent. The story is even better than the previous part. The plot is also better. Even in my opinion one of the best in the whole series. The effectsHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is a direct sequel to the previous episode and is excellent. The story is even better than the previous part. The plot is also better. Even in my opinion one of the best in the whole series. The effects are excellent again and the ending is excellent too. In short, a successful sequel with everything and one of the best parts from the Harry Potter saga.… Expand

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9

omnifaceMar 8, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a good film for a good time

pros
great ending
great plot
great magic
amazing knowledge
amazing writing

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6

gracjanskiMar 2, 2021

Clearly worse movie than the first one especially because this part doesnt show much new sceneries. It is a family movie without any depths, so that kids can understand it. And some characters are so stupid, that it is even a pain to watch.Clearly worse movie than the first one especially because this part doesnt show much new sceneries. It is a family movie without any depths, so that kids can understand it. And some characters are so stupid, that it is even a pain to watch. And the movie is too long also.
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7

iCampoRamilJan 3, 2021

Muchos la pintan como demasiado similar a su precuela, y no seré yo quién lo niegue, de hecho, es más larga y no tiene ni que presentar personajes, pero la trama detectivesca y todos los entresijos que poco a poco se van añadiendo alMuchos la pintan como demasiado similar a su precuela, y no seré yo quién lo niegue, de hecho, es más larga y no tiene ni que presentar personajes, pero la trama detectivesca y todos los entresijos que poco a poco se van añadiendo al espectador, creo que le da una riqueza mayor que su predecesora, y sin contar con el detalle más importante: aparece por primera vez Dobby.
Me gusta, aunque es bastante clásica, la construcción de la trama, trayendo cosas del principio de la película hacia al final, para que asocies.
Además, los efectos especiales mejoran en bastante consonancia, pensad que es de 2002 la película, y la anterior, que los Fx eran medio medio, solo es de un año previo.
El tono se va tornando más oscuro, para ir adaptando al espectador a lo que se viene en posteriores entregas, eso, y el eco detectivesco que tiene, es una maravilla, aunque sí que es verdad que podría haber indagado algo más en los temas más sociales como la fama y demás.
Me quedaría con eso, un reparto más maduro, y los añadidos que hacen que no sea tan monótona durando tanto, todo el tema de sonido y banda sonora, que es una maravilla, el diseño de producción una locura, y los efectos especiales, muy buenos para la época.
Lo único que no me llega a convencer es la duración, ya que sí que es verdad que es un poco más de lo mismo pero dura prácticamente 3 horas.… Expand

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7

Mikibruno02Nov 8, 2020

Perhaps it may be that "the chamber of secrets" has always been the book that I have least loved ... in fact the plot for me is not at all compelling but nevertheless well executed through the script. Chris Columbus does a good job directing,Perhaps it may be that "the chamber of secrets" has always been the book that I have least loved ... in fact the plot for me is not at all compelling but nevertheless well executed through the script. Chris Columbus does a good job directing, same goes for John Williams "on the wand". Now ... good film but, for me, too light in some places, as well as too heavy in others. Mhh ... I'd say 7.… Expand

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6

ThejodjeremieNov 5, 2020

The movie is interesting at parts and it's also very slow at parts for me. The music is great and the visuals look much better compared to the first. The actors all do a good job.

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10

meydianarizki21Oct 18, 2020

GENIUS SEQUEL.
A great sequel!
If you liked the first one then you're going to love this! There's a darker atmosphere this time around and more characters are introduced including Gilderoy Lockhart (hilariously played by Kenneth Branagh),GENIUS SEQUEL.
A great sequel!
If you liked the first one then you're going to love this! There's a darker atmosphere this time around and more characters are introduced including Gilderoy Lockhart (hilariously played by Kenneth Branagh), Draco Malfoy's father, Lucius (a great performance by Jason Isaacs, exactly how I imagined the character from the books!), Ron's father, Arthur, and the mysterious Dobby the house elf (fortunately he isn't anywhere near as annoying as other CG characters in other movies, but I won't name any names... *cough*JarJarBinks*cough*)

The movie sticks closely to the novel, but as in the last movie we miss some of those scenes where we start to learn a little more about the characters, especially the hate-hate relationship between Harry and Professor Snape (who was seriously underused in this movie!)

All in all it's definitely worth checking out, the running time of 160 minutes may seem a little long but it doesn't seem that long when you're watching it. By the way, whatever you do DO NOT leave until the credits have ended, otherwise you'll miss a little extra treat...… Expand

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TomRedlSep 30, 2020

A very good film, one of my two favorite Harry Potter films, I watched it more than once with great pleasure

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7

Cementer200Sep 27, 2020

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is a good movie and a good sequel to Harry Potter and philosopher's stone.

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Movie_FreakMay 10, 2020

A good movie. It's even more darker and chilling than its predecessor, with a better storytelling than the original , and a scene-stealing performance from Kenneth Branagh. The final fight with basilisk is arguably one the franchises mostA good movie. It's even more darker and chilling than its predecessor, with a better storytelling than the original , and a scene-stealing performance from Kenneth Branagh. The final fight with basilisk is arguably one the franchises most stunning VFX scenes. But it really fails to keep itself from dragging with a 160 min. running time, its faithful approach really does signify that Colombus is aiming this only for the kids, and, like the first one, fails to reach the standards of the book. In short, it just lacks the vibrant charm, and the enchantment of the original… Expand

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Mitya64Apr 22, 2020

Это идеальная адаптация к оригинальной книге 1998 года.

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8

Ryo91Apr 17, 2020

Andere Teile fand ich schöner (zb. Orden des Phönix, Halbblutprinz). Das weniger. 8/10 *

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DartanimationsDec 11, 2019

This is a perfect adaptation to the original book in 1998. This 2002 adaptation of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is easily the most underrated Harry Potter film. Do not listen to the people that gave it a negative rating, this filmThis is a perfect adaptation to the original book in 1998. This 2002 adaptation of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is easily the most underrated Harry Potter film. Do not listen to the people that gave it a negative rating, this film is easily the best one as of adaptation-wise, film-wise, story-wise, music, and so more.… Expand

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manningn15Dec 28, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This Harry Potter movie is great but this is my least favorite Harry Potter movie. The visual effects were spectacular especially during the basilisk fight, the giant spiders, and the Quidditch game. The acting was stupendous especially from Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Kenneth Branagh, Emma Watson, Richard Harris, Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, Julie Walters, Richard Griffiths, Fiona Shaw and Jason Isaacs and the voice over performances from Toby Jones and Julian Glover were stupendous as well. The writing, story and screenplay were amazingly well done. The film's score was fantastic. The scenery and sets were all great. Also the filming was done very nicely.… Expand

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imthenoobJan 28, 2012

The film is a pretty faithful adaptation to the book. They continue doing a fantastic job at bringing this world and the characters to life and that is a major plus for me. It's just a really good freaking movie.

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zNeverSleepingSep 21, 2019

Bem adaptado, ost fantastica, efeitos especiais bem superiores ao primeiro filme, mesmo com orcamento consideravelmente inferior.

Mesmo com todo esforço, fica bem longe do livro, mas mesmo assim, é uma otima adaptação.

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8

JPKJun 14, 2019

Great Mystery Film
Chamber Of Secrets is not as good as it's predecessor and is a bit overlong, But it still has the magic of the Wizarding World.

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TomtagApr 14, 2019

The second movie wasn't as good as the first one, but the flying car had showed the audiences what magic was truly capable of and there was so much darkness like petrifying muggles and more

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6

TyranianApr 9, 2019

Equal to the first film, Potter 2 is fairly entertaining but very holey. Dumb fun.

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7

silbakkerJan 17, 2019

Great. It is a little long with 2,5 hours, but for the rest... Acting is okay, but the great sory compromises.

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cameronhalmansJan 9, 2019

More of the same from Columbus, just boring direction. It’s a tad better than the first film given the mystery a foot, but yet again still predictable at the same time. 58/100

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PanchogulDec 4, 2018

Actualmente casi no veo esta pelicula, pero en su momento y durante años la veia sin parar, simplemente me fascina y siempre paso un buen momento cada vez que la veo y el videojuego homónimo de PS1 me hace amarla aún mas.

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Jk9785Nov 11, 2018

While it is over-long at more than 150 minutes, "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" improves upon the first in almost every way. Series newcomer Kenneth Branagh shines as the brash, arrogant, and flamboyant Gilderoy Lockhart, anWhile it is over-long at more than 150 minutes, "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" improves upon the first in almost every way. Series newcomer Kenneth Branagh shines as the brash, arrogant, and flamboyant Gilderoy Lockhart, an incompetent Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. Chris Columbus definitely succeeds with this picture.… Expand

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eva3si0nOct 22, 2018

The sequel as well as the book has turned out excellent. At last that in the 2nd movie more attention was paid to the main antagonist. The truth here Tom Redll looks too romaticized, than in the latest books and movies of the saga. The 2ndThe sequel as well as the book has turned out excellent. At last that in the 2nd movie more attention was paid to the main antagonist. The truth here Tom Redll looks too romaticized, than in the latest books and movies of the saga. The 2nd part very much of a campaign on the first, it is the last "children's" part. The only thing that it became much better - dynamics of successions of events has considerably accelerated. The first part nevertheless was too linear and short (I mean only the movie), and the introduction tightened.… Expand

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merijnjFeb 21, 2018

(77/100)
I watched the 174 minute edition and it was a bit of a drag to be honest. Story was good but could've been a little bit shorter.

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FilipeNetoFeb 12, 2018

An excellent sequel.

This film is the adaptation of the second book in the Harry Potter's saga, written by J.K. Rowling. As in the first film, also this one was directed by Chris Columbus, keeping almost the same team and cast that worked inAn excellent sequel.

This film is the adaptation of the second book in the Harry Potter's saga, written by J.K. Rowling. As in the first film, also this one was directed by Chris Columbus, keeping almost the same team and cast that worked in the first one. So, it's not surprising that Columbus has repeated here the success of the first movie of the franchise. It's also not surprising that there are obvious similarities between the two films, which ultimately distinguish them from the other films that would follow after Columbus departure. Another name that will disappear from the franchise after this film is Richard Harris, who played the role of Albus Dumbledore, one of the most important in the saga, as Harris dies that same year. Like the first film, this one remained true to the original book, a feature that will come gradually to mitigate on the following films. However, this film no longer has the lightness of the first film, perhaps it was just the magic of being the first...… Expand

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mrdr4gonFeb 10, 2018

Stronger than its predecessor, Chamber of Secrets excels through its strong set-pieces and delivery on a intriguing mystery plot, culminating in a grand and satisfying climax.

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SrPepeJan 3, 2018

Una digna secuela bien hecha y super disfrutable. Igual de buena que la primera.

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inaneswineNov 14, 2017

Still under the helm of Columbus, the franchise thus far maintains its light and child-friendly atmosphere for the most part, but we can see the yummy darkness begin to cast its shadow over Hogwarts. In some ways, it surpasses the firstStill under the helm of Columbus, the franchise thus far maintains its light and child-friendly atmosphere for the most part, but we can see the yummy darkness begin to cast its shadow over Hogwarts. In some ways, it surpasses the first chapter. However, as of yet, Harry's story lacks emotional depth, which Radcliffe at this age isn't quite ready to let us explore, and doesn't quite live up to its strong visual effects and wondrous ensemble cast. It's not brilliant yet - it's just damn good.… Expand

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SpangleJul 10, 2017

The second cinematic adventure set in this wondrous world of wizardry and magic, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is a stepback in the series. Retaining the sense of child-like wonder in a very Spielbergian sense, the film's greatThe second cinematic adventure set in this wondrous world of wizardry and magic, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is a stepback in the series. Retaining the sense of child-like wonder in a very Spielbergian sense, the film's great characters and effects are left in a "too-cute" plot loaded with too many deus ex machinas. As another entry into this marvelously imaginative world, however, The Chamber of Secrets packs the same level of tension, terror, and joyous fun that is fun in The Sorcerer's Stone, especially with its central mystery. The unfortunate part of this film is that, aside from a few new elements, nothing has really changed from the first entry aside from just making it longer and swapping out a few characters. It is building a world, but this is a very lateral move compared to the grand steps forward taken by better universes.

The changes from The Sorcerer's Stone are mostly character-driven, as the plot is pretty much the same. Starting off with Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) not getting letters, living with his abusive aunt and uncle, and then rushing off to Hogwarts with the Weasley family, the film feels very "same" at the onset. Unfortunately, this does not change much as the film builds up around a central mystery lurking in a secret area of Hogwarts, Hermione (Emma Watson) demonstrates that she is the best wizard of the bunch before being whisked away to let Harry be the hero, and they play Quidditich in a rigged match against Slytherin house. As a unit, they save the day and uncover the mystery with the new way in which Lord Voldemort has snuck his way back into Hogwarts to cause serious damage to the students and the school as a whole. Why this guy bothers himself with young wizards is beyond me when his beef should be with the older people, but I digress. This same plot hits many right notes, especially when establishing the mystery lying within the Chamber of Secrets and its slow, intoxicating build-up to the reveal. From the spider's lair to the messages written in blood, the film feels quite ominous as matched by the haunting voice following Harry around whispering "kill kill kill". At times, the film feels like a gothic horror film due to its reliance on atmosphere and a terrific sense of space within the school's excellent gothic-inspired design.

The film's changes from the first hit with a mixed bag of results. The most positive addition is Gilderoy Lockhart (Kenneth Branagh). Between the two films I have seen thus far, he is undoubtedly my favorite characters. He is such a fraud and coward, it is honestly hysterical to watch unfold with Branagh being a natural for the role as this self-absorbed heartthrob. The original casting of Hugh Grant would have also been brilliant, though Branagh did an excellent job with the role. The other positive change is Dobby, who is like the ALDI store brand Yoda. However, as a BDSM loving house-elf, Dobby is excellently funny even if he is a deeply tragic figure.

Where the film changes, however, it does have some negatives. With Snape (Alan Rickman) enjoying a far more scaled back role in this film, the film really lacks the zip and sinister bite of Rickman that the original had. It tries to recreate it with Lucius Malfoy (Jason Isaacs), but it never clicks. Isaacs is good, but he is no Rickman. The film lacks that sneakily ominous presence provided by him and Lucius winds up being nothing more than a rather conventional sinister presence in the film that is never really utilized here to its fullest. Additionally, the general lack of Emma Watson is really felt here with Radcliffe and Rupert Grint left on their own with Watson's Hermione petrified or turned into the cat for much of the film. In spite of her strength, the film annoyingly turns her into a joke or damsel in distress despite her talent as a wizard that far exceeds that of her male counterparts. Relying upon Harry's purity and Ron's awkward ginger nature to carry the film, it winds up feeling too sweet and buddy comedy-esque without ever really clicking the way it would with a strong female presence in the film. Had the film relied upon Watson as much as it did in the Philosopher’s Stone, this second entry would have felt more balanced. The other change that really holds this one back is more of an alteration. The first one’s childish touches coming in Quidditich or awarding the cup winner at the end of the year were fine and excusable, even if unbearable. Here, Columbus adds childish touches to the plot. With overt foreshadowing, random exposition to accompany that foreshadowing, and then explaining items that were previously explained to call back to that foreshadowing-based exposition, the Chamber of Secrets feels really spelled out. There is no mystery as to why the phoenix is able to heal Harry or why the sword appears. Instead, it feels very spoon-fed and, as a result, it largely misses the mark. The sense of wonder is still there, but some spark has been put out.… Expand

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SonicHD7May 31, 2017

The follow-up to "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" finds young wizard Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) and his friends, Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson), facing new challenges during their second year at Hogwarts School ofThe follow-up to "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" finds young wizard Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) and his friends, Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson), facing new challenges during their second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as they try to discover a dark force that is terrorizing the school.… Expand

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FuturedirectorApr 13, 2017

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is even more thrilling and darker than it's predecessors, but it cannot be saved from an overrated and dull storytelling and a cliched character (Dobby) that make it fail and full of "sins".

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HPFANBOY1237Apr 9, 2017

The Chamber of Secrets is way too long, and after a while you just want it to end. Nevertheless, it starts out as a better movie than the Sorcerers Stone, as did the book, and is still exciting and fun; if not the most childish of the series.

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alejandro970Dec 28, 2016

Preserves the levels of actions and thrills of previously, but a little more darker and more danger. Take a look for Richard Harris - as Albus Dumbledore- in his final role.

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JacobNov 12, 2016

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets for better or worse will please book fans and fans of the predecessor. Columbus once again provides a mostly faithful story and continues a stellar casting adding new memorable characters and visuallyHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets for better or worse will please book fans and fans of the predecessor. Columbus once again provides a mostly faithful story and continues a stellar casting adding new memorable characters and visually bringing Rowling’s world to life. Those who weren’t fans of the first one and/or are looking for anything new will be disappointed. The film not only recycles numerous plot points from the first film but once again suffers from overfaithfullness with scenes loosely strung together in an effort to maintain the source material resulting in a lengthy runtime in serious need of padding. Fans of the book won’t mine but others will depend.… Expand

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MrMovieBuffAug 25, 2016

'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets' is a little longer and not quite as good as the first movie in terms of its pacing and tone, but it's still got the innocent, full-blooded adventures we come to expect, especially with our three young'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets' is a little longer and not quite as good as the first movie in terms of its pacing and tone, but it's still got the innocent, full-blooded adventures we come to expect, especially with our three young leads.

Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) is back at his home, and continues to be mistreated by his uncle, aunt and cousin. He comes across an innocent looking elf named Dobby (voiced by Toby Jones), who tells him that Harry cannot go back to Hogwarts school. After an incident occurs, Ron (Rupert Grint) rescues Harry from his cynical family and takes him back to his home where he is able to get back to the magical world of Diagon Alley and return to Hogwarts.

During his time back at the school, Harry has already met the new teacher named Professor Lockhart (Kenneth Branagh) who has this strange charm about him, but something suspicious lurks ahead. Harry also has met Draco's (Tom Felton) father, Lucius Malfoy (Jason Isaacs) who proves to be intimidating and a bit of a threat for Harry.

Hermione (Emma Watson) also returns to help Harry find the answers to questions he needs answered.

The movie mainly focuses on a mysterious secret that seems to be "The Chamber of Secrets", Harry, Ron and Hermione spend the entire movie trying to find out secrets that involve who killed a member of staff's cat, who wrote a message on the wall in blood and many other strange acts that lurk around in Hogwarts school.

Chris Columbus returns as the director, and he does, yet again, a masterful job at crafting some eerie atmospheres from Steve Kloves' screenplay adapted from the book by J.K. Rowling. The music by John Williams is magical and exciting, and fits the tone once again.

The one thing I failed to mention in my "Sorcerer's Stone" review are the members of staff all played by the likes of Maggie Smith and Alan Rickman. Snape, played by Rickman, is my favorite adult, member of staff character and performance. He has this strange enigma in him, and plays him very sneaky and almost very intimidating. Rickman has the right charisma and atmospheric nature for the character.

The movie, like I said, is a little longer and darker in tone... it also does drag a little bit more towards the second act of the movie when Harry discovers the diary of a young boy named Tom Riddle (Christian Coulson) and finds out more clues about the chamber. There is a lot of exposition and build-up in the first half of the movie, but the action is still dazzling and the pay-off is still satisfying.

All in all, "Chamber of Secrets" is good, enjoyable fun...… Expand

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Muskrat147Jul 14, 2016

Though exceptionally long, Chamber of Secrets boasts improved special effects and a thrilling story-line, and uses strong performances to mask the cliches and somewhat convoluted plot.

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Rutger-KikkertJun 5, 2016

A lot of the things happening in this movie are a bit too coincidental and the characters are a bit too lucky at some parts. That's of course due to lazy writing, which is a problem with this movie. But this movie is very entertaining, andA lot of the things happening in this movie are a bit too coincidental and the characters are a bit too lucky at some parts. That's of course due to lazy writing, which is a problem with this movie. But this movie is very entertaining, and the mystery in this movie had me hooked and wanting to see more. At some parts this movie had me on the edge of my seat. And even though I see what the problems are I can enjoy this movie for what it has to offer. A really entertaining and mysterious fantasy adventure.… Expand

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Aaron_WassermanMay 31, 2016

On par with the first, but not my favorite set of movies from the franchise. Chamber of secrets gets a bit boring, and seems to be telling too much that it gets frustrating to follow.

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aadityamudharApr 17, 2016

The first hour (hour and a half max) of this film was amazing and it gave me high hopes but the moment the film got to the part where Harry finds out he is a parselmouth then it just got terrible and turned into a generic action film thatThe first hour (hour and a half max) of this film was amazing and it gave me high hopes but the moment the film got to the part where Harry finds out he is a parselmouth then it just got terrible and turned into a generic action film that completely ruined the first really enjoyable hour of the film.… Expand

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koothrappaliFeb 1, 2016

O segundo ano é realmente mágico. O filme não mudou muito em comparação ao primeiro filme, mas esse não deixa de ser grandioso. Um clássico da primeira década de 2000, querendo ou não.

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EpicLadySpongeJan 20, 2016

The reviews for this franchise are almost done. Now what to expect from the Chamber of Secrets? Oh, the usual. It's just another installment that actually works.

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TrilobiteGAug 3, 2015

Where things really start to pick up in the franchise. There is more fantasy action that I wanted to see in the previous film and where we start delving into the lore of magic and the darkness of it as well. This movie does fail in making theWhere things really start to pick up in the franchise. There is more fantasy action that I wanted to see in the previous film and where we start delving into the lore of magic and the darkness of it as well. This movie does fail in making the basilisk mysterious by letting it speak to Harry constantly and letting it show its work off camera. You can stay faithful to the novel, but to entertain, you need a little extra entertainment.… Expand

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DanilSirotkinAug 1, 2015

Нет, не могу я поставить ниже 10/10, не могу. Это было бы неуважение к тому счастью, которое приносил мне этот фильм в детстве, да и сейчас приносит. Да, это один из тех случаев, когда 2 часть лучше 1. Лучше во всём. Мне трудно передатьНет, не могу я поставить ниже 10/10, не могу. Это было бы неуважение к тому счастью, которое приносил мне этот фильм в детстве, да и сейчас приносит. Да, это один из тех случаев, когда 2 часть лучше 1. Лучше во всём. Мне трудно передать словами ощущение от этого фильма. Как мы в детстве собирались у экрана телевизора вечером, и смотрели этот фильм, который так редко показывали. За окном дул ветер, летел снег, а дома было уютно, он наполнялся атмосферой этого фильма. Даа, сейчас такое точно уже не снимают. Тогда фильмы были нечто большим, чем просто "кино". Лично меня это очень воодушевляет. Сразу вспоминается тема феникса.. Конечно, и актёры, и музыка, и спецэффекты, и сюжет, - всё в этой картине хорошо. Фильм стал более мрачным, чем первый, к нему прибавилась детективная тема.Я его не слабо так боялся маленьким. Особенно василиска. На его появлениях я даже задерживал дыхание. А уж ощущение волшебства вам гарантирую. Этот фильм будет вечно. 89/100, 10/10, 5/5, 4/4.… Expand

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JohnMasterLMay 4, 2015

Igual de mágica, divertida y épica que la anterior, solo que en esta vez, la trama es mas oscura. The Chamber of Secrets sigue con el mismo estilo que su antecesora, solo que esta vez, la trama toma un giro mas maduro y oscuro. Es unIgual de mágica, divertida y épica que la anterior, solo que en esta vez, la trama es mas oscura. The Chamber of Secrets sigue con el mismo estilo que su antecesora, solo que esta vez, la trama toma un giro mas maduro y oscuro. Es un espectáculo mágico, cargado de momentos épicos e inesperados.… Expand

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Rox22Apr 26, 2015

While I will agree with what most critics have said, in that this movie isn't as good as the first one, I still feel that is a bit harsh as the first movie did have freshness on its side. This movie did rehash a bit from the first movie, butWhile I will agree with what most critics have said, in that this movie isn't as good as the first one, I still feel that is a bit harsh as the first movie did have freshness on its side. This movie did rehash a bit from the first movie, but not too much.

Effects are just as good as before. Acting and dialogue too.

The plot is where this movie shines and is really the only aspect that is better than the movie. If the first movie acted as a grand prologue, then this movie acts as the first non-introductory adventure for Harry Potter and company.

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MovieManiac83Apr 23, 2015

Like its predecessor, Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone, Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets works perfectly well as a cinematic corollary to J.K. Rowling's adored children's fantasy series. Quidditch, self-loathing house elves, andLike its predecessor, Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone, Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets works perfectly well as a cinematic corollary to J.K. Rowling's adored children's fantasy series. Quidditch, self-loathing house elves, and basilisks all make it to the screen intact, a well-chosen cast helps make the wild notions convincing, and director Chris Columbus presents it all in an attractive, thoroughly watchable package. But try imagining a universe in which the Harry Potter series existed only in film form. Would audiences still find themselves transported by such thinly drawn characters? Would the imaginations still leap for the nonstop assault of impressively realized but creatively pedestrian special effects? And would the two-and-a-half-hours-plus trek toward an unmasking straight out of Scooby Doo seem quite so satisfying? So far, the series has relied on viewers' familiarity with Rowling's characters to fill in blanks that other movies would have to fill for themselves. As before, Daniel Radcliffe gives an assured performance in the lead, but he's given so little time away from after-hours sleuthing and confrontations with bugaboos that he's mostly a sympathetic character because he's playing Harry Potter, not because of any moment within the movie itself. It doesn't help that Chamber is pretty much all business from the opening shot, trading in Stone's sometimes-clunky exposition for full-steam-ahead action that whisks Radcliffe back to Hogwarts for another year of intrigue and spellcasting with scarcely a moment to collect his syllabi. In the space between the scenes of kids screaming amid special effects, the grownups have the best moments. Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane, Alan Rickman, and the late Richard Harris all reprise roles from the previous film, and Kenneth Branagh has a funny part as a self-obsessed celebrity charlatan. The movie could use more of him, and of droll touches like John Cleese's unfailingly polite, nearly headless ghost, but overall, Chamber is very much in the spirit of John Williams' score: a succession of irritatingly familiar swooping climaxes hammered out at double fortissimo. It's enough to make viewers of a certain temperament want to curl up with a good book.… Expand

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homer4presidentMar 13, 2015

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets combines the best amount of suspense and magic. It is an awesome movie, but of course, not as good as the book.

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CameraBounceGodMar 2, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The worst part about this movie is that Tom riddle just stands around waiting to lose his mind...what is he a ghost or something?...i really hope Ron was paying attention to harry opening the Chamber....… Expand

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cryhardhumorFeb 24, 2015

It moves like the book it was based on, and with that comes both positive and negative results. Luckily they are mostly positive. The acting is surprisingly solid considering the actors are all kids, and the directing is capable enough.

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DBPirate1129Jan 11, 2015

It's hard to believe but the Chamber of Secrets surpasses its predecessor! You won't want to miss another epic installment in the Potter series with an even better ending than the previous one.

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SythusRATINGSOct 18, 2014

This second installment in the Harry Potter series finds young wizard Harry Potter (Radcliffe) and his friends Ron (Grint) and Hermione (Watson) facing new challenges during their second year at Hogwarts as they try to discover a dark forceThis second installment in the Harry Potter series finds young wizard Harry Potter (Radcliffe) and his friends Ron (Grint) and Hermione (Watson) facing new challenges during their second year at Hogwarts as they try to discover a dark force that is terrorizing the school.… Expand

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beingryanjudeAug 25, 2014

Even darker, more enchanting than its predecessor, the Chamber of Secrets is easily just as intoxicating, if not more. Well-written and filled with notable visuals.

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AaronWasserman2May 4, 2014

The effects and the score and wonderful but thats not enough to save this wizard this time. Chamber of secrets, like its book, is very dull and boring. Honestly Its hard to watch it the full way through and not fall asleep

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Pranay6Mar 15, 2014

Well written, wonderfully cast, and flawlessly flowing, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets offers suspenseful thrills, honest emotion, and an obvious respect for JK Rowling's masterpiece.

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cag11Dec 1, 2013

Yet again Columbus brings us a Harry Potter movie. He did really well on the first one, so I was excited to see the sequel. I wasn't let down. The acting improved over the last film, as have the CG.

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joao1198pedroNov 28, 2013

the book 2 is best than book 1 the film 2 isn't best than the film 1,it is an nice movie but it didn't have the quality and the magic of the first film.

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RayzorMooseNov 12, 2013

Harry Potter once again mystifies.
Although a noticeably weaker sequel, The Chamber of Secrets still entertains with a good script and elusive plot twists.

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OfficialNov 1, 2013

"Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" is an excellent sequel to the fabulous original. It's more darker and livelier than its predecessor, and just like the first one, Director Chris Columbus unfolds the film exactly as it is written in"Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" is an excellent sequel to the fabulous original. It's more darker and livelier than its predecessor, and just like the first one, Director Chris Columbus unfolds the film exactly as it is written in the book. That could be both the film's strengths and weaknesses.… Expand

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FranzHcriticOct 25, 2013

Rather blunt in terms of plot, and although unpredictable, not much a shock when the twist is finally revealed. All in all, I can watch it a few times more

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nickrovertOct 24, 2013

With an intriguing storyline and visually dazzling effects, 'the Chamber of Secrets' is one of the better earlier films in the franchise and stands out as one of the best films of the series.

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Movie1997Sep 8, 2013

This movie does have its good qualities and its bad qualities. It has an interesting story and engaging conflict, but lacks in its dragging feel and easy loss of interest. Overall, while it's the movie's not horrible, it's the worst of theThis movie does have its good qualities and its bad qualities. It has an interesting story and engaging conflict, but lacks in its dragging feel and easy loss of interest. Overall, while it's the movie's not horrible, it's the worst of the movies for sure. Be sure to check out my channel "TheMovieManLife" for all things movies.… Expand

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DibbHansenJul 14, 2013

While the story is getting darker, the film balances the light hearted moments with the dark. This film boasts of spectacular set designs, visual effects, direction, music (again John Williams is amazing) and acting. It improves upon theWhile the story is getting darker, the film balances the light hearted moments with the dark. This film boasts of spectacular set designs, visual effects, direction, music (again John Williams is amazing) and acting. It improves upon the first film, while also keeping the classic feel of the first one while adding another feel to it and also staying extremely close to the book material.… Expand

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StevenFJul 12, 2013

Twice as spellbinding and twice as magical as the first, but a side-swipe story has left the Chamber of Secrets as one of the weaker entries in the massive franchise, this aside, Harry and his companions return in fine form for more secretsTwice as spellbinding and twice as magical as the first, but a side-swipe story has left the Chamber of Secrets as one of the weaker entries in the massive franchise, this aside, Harry and his companions return in fine form for more secrets to unfold from the magical castle of Hogwarts.
Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson all reprise their roles as Harry, Ron and Hermione respectively, and its remarkable how quickly these actors grow up, their tasks at Hogwarts also reflect their growth, they must deal with fame, lies and of course, magical happenings. When several students become petrified, as case of paralysis where the subject is frozen still without an immediate cure, Harry and his friends find themselves at the centre of it all again, more so for being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Of course there is still fun to be had, with Qudditch returning and looking better than ever, and of course the comedic tone remains on par, especially with addition of Kenneth Branagh as Professor Lockhart, a man who isn't everything he seems, we are also introduced to Dobby, a house elf who is out to help Harry in any way possible, but seemingly gets in the way at every turn.
Its clear from the beginning that the tone has shifted slightly darker from the debut entry, with equally as many thrills to be had and some spectacular set-pieces equate to quite the blockbuster film, but much of the cast feels underused, understandably its difficult to adapt a book into a two hour film but I feel some scenes could have been shortened to make way for the excellent cast, like the returning Maggie Smith, Richard Harris, in his last film as Albus Dumbledore after passing away, and of course the sublime Alan Rickman.
Watching the film back, it does feel like a go-between, and while much more of the essence of the books is explored, it isn't one of the better entries in the films, it lacks the punch of fantasy that the others possess, and ultimately falls behind the rest.
But moaning aside, this is still a deserved entry in the series, it continues to amaze and carry the lives of our unlikely heroes, brimming with excitement, touches of horror and emotion, but turning into a darker path which suits the story it is telling. But the film is truly made again with the glorious cast who portray their characters with pride to the books but also to suit their own methods. Not the best, but certainly worth the watch.… Expand

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MovieMan12Jun 28, 2013

Boring as hell. Painful to sit through this. My Lord, it is a good thing they changed directors even though they were just as horrible too. Read the books, not this poorly acted adaptation.

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AReviewsJun 24, 2013

In a way, this sequel manages to be greater than its predecessor, but it fails, this is my least favorite Harry Potter movie, because it is way too long and gets lame, but still it is still magical and interesting.

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BrunoADJun 14, 2013

Chamber of Secrets is as amazing as the first, but with some details negativos.O film is too great, Steve Kloves once again made something true, but great. Effects much better than Sorcerer's Stone, both young cast, and the adult cast areChamber of Secrets is as amazing as the first, but with some details negativos.O film is too great, Steve Kloves once again made something true, but great. Effects much better than Sorcerer's Stone, both young cast, and the adult cast are ótimos.A soundtrack can not overcome the first film, but it's great with his touches parecidos.Harry Potter Product Family is a film a fun movie.
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Trev29Jun 9, 2013

This is wonderfully exciting and adventurous. Watching it the first time was great and it still remains that way. This movie still evokes what I think Rowling was trying to achieve, and how it should be carried out.

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Annoymous1May 18, 2013

Harry potter gets better and better, and for this installment was not too bad, yet not too good. If you like most of the Potter flicks this one won't glue you to your seat. Its still fun though

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HaithamBayazeedMay 10, 2013

Amazing with new ideas and glorious adventures, an amazing piece of art as the first one, more magical and more dangerous! But more for kids

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Tss5078May 7, 2013

My adventure into the world of Harry Potter continues with the Chamber of Secrets. While I enjoyed the film, I didn't think it was as good as the Sorcerer's Stone, as typical of most sequels. In the Chamber of Secrets, we see Harry return forMy adventure into the world of Harry Potter continues with the Chamber of Secrets. While I enjoyed the film, I didn't think it was as good as the Sorcerer's Stone, as typical of most sequels. In the Chamber of Secrets, we see Harry return for his second year at the Hogwart's School of Wizardery. In year two, students are being attacked, and Dumbledorf knows why. The legendary Chamber of Secrets has been open and a mythological creatures has been released. Harry and his friends have to find out who opened it and why before they are able to do anything about it. This story wasn't as mysterious or edge of your seat as the last adventure was, and I found some parts of it to be downright childish. What I enjoyed about the first film was that for all it has for kids, it had an equal amount of content that adults would enjoy. In the Chamber of Secrets, that element has been replaced with things like giant talking spiders, flying cars, and worst of all Dobby the troll. The story was pretty good, but it wasn't as refreshing as the last film, the cast was once again terrific, but the Chamber of Secrets seemed to be much more like a kids movie to me and for that reason was kind of a disappointment.… Expand

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mds03Apr 14, 2013

This is easily one of the best films in the franchise. It is every bit as good as the first one but maybe even a little better. From start to finish, it's an incredible experience. In my opinion it should have been rated PG-13.

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SEROJMar 23, 2013

Perfect story, great emotions and for sure the best Harry Potter movie! As i said in my review of "Sorcerers's stone", if you like mysteries and fantasy and you haven't watch a Harry Potter movie... then you should definitely watch the wholePerfect story, great emotions and for sure the best Harry Potter movie! As i said in my review of "Sorcerers's stone", if you like mysteries and fantasy and you haven't watch a Harry Potter movie... then you should definitely watch the whole saga,because you missed a lot!… Expand

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NecromusJan 3, 2013

I saw this at a friend's house along with the first Harry Potter movie after it was released on video. This movie just bored me to death. I don't see what all the hype is about. Maybe you had to read the book, my friends who have read theI saw this at a friend's house along with the first Harry Potter movie after it was released on video. This movie just bored me to death. I don't see what all the hype is about. Maybe you had to read the book, my friends who have read the book tell me that the book is way better than the movie. Rating it as a bad movie since it was so boring that I don't even remember any of it. After seeing the first two movies, I never bothered seeing any others since I was so bored by the first two.… Expand

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Bruce722Dec 30, 2012

This movie, like the first, was very well done. Also like the first one, there were some major and minor differences; however, not all of these seemed to work as well. Obviously it's impossible to include every aspect but there were someThis movie, like the first, was very well done. Also like the first one, there were some major and minor differences; however, not all of these seemed to work as well. Obviously it's impossible to include every aspect but there were some things that I think they could've/should've done differently. The most glaring example is how they butchered the ending of the movie. That didn't happen even remotely that way in the book. They made the Harry Potter character look kind of dumb with the way he reacted in the chamber whereas in the book, the things that happened weren't necessarily in his control and he had to react in certain ways in order to survive. Also, they cut out quite a bit of the process Harry, Ron, and Hermione took in discovering the secret. Still, they ultimately got the gist of the book and didn't really leave out anything too major. The acting of the students was drastically improved so the movie flowed smoother. I just thought they could've done a much better job with the book-to-movie adaptation of the ending.… Expand

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dante_finnDec 22, 2012

A spellbinding adaption

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jfrotylpe532Dec 21, 2012

Same as the first only this time the acting dropped. I thought Tom Riddle and Daniel Radcliffe did a poor job, and special effects fell apart. Plus it tryed to add a darker tone but instead it felt lighter to me. However the movie was goodSame as the first only this time the acting dropped. I thought Tom Riddle and Daniel Radcliffe did a poor job, and special effects fell apart. Plus it tryed to add a darker tone but instead it felt lighter to me. However the movie was good for it's humorous car scenes and Ron's pathetic yet extremely amusing reaction to spiders.… Expand

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FilmEqualsJoyNov 10, 2012

This film hints what later Potter films will be like, but like the last one it feels to childish. It's hard to shake that feeling. This is a solid Potter film and it is still feels magical. There's a feeling of excitement to see theseThis film hints what later Potter films will be like, but like the last one it feels to childish. It's hard to shake that feeling. This is a solid Potter film and it is still feels magical. There's a feeling of excitement to see these characters older.… Expand

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