Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
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Cars fly, trees fight back, and a mysterious house-elf comes to warn Harry Potter at the start of his second year at Hogwarts. Adventure and danger await when bloody writing on a wall announces: The Chamber Of Secrets Has Been Opened. To save Hogwarts will require all of Harry, Ron and Hermione's magical abilities and courage.
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... Harry Potter
... Ron Weasley
... Hermione Granger
... Gilderoy Lockhart
... Dobby (voice)
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2002-11-13
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161 min
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
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_Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets_ is a worthy sequel that improves upon the first and expands the lore in a grand way.
The quality in this film is vastly superior to the first in terms of CGI and acting, which is par for the course as the main trio grows into their roles and as actors. It is evident that the CGI team had adequate time before this film's release because for 2002 the effects are spectacular. From Dobby the Elf to the Basilisk in the Chamber of Secrets, this movie nails creature models and creates very believable interactions between the models and the actors.
Despite this film not having the impact in terms of discovering the magical world of Hogwarts for the first time, the story is able to improve upon its predecessor delivering an all-around stronger plot. There is a real sense of mystery surrounding the Chamber of Secrets and the suspense and hysteria it creates around Hogwarts is very intriguing. The stakes and the plot progression feel elevated here, creating a more seamless experience.
Like previously stated, the main casts acting is improved drastically. Each actor is coming into their own and really is getting comfortable with their character. Rupert Grint steals the show with his comedic timing and cowardly presence. Emma Watson is great again but does not carry the entire trio like she had to in the previous film. There are plenty of new additions this time around and all of them were splendid. I particularly liked Dobby and Gilderoy Lockhart.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets improves upon the first in almost every aspect, and that is all you can ask for a sequel.
**Score:** _79%_ |
**Verdict:** _Great_
This second book in JK Rowling's "Harry Potter" series sees our trio of wizarding weans start to develop a much closer relationship with each other; and we begin to realise the challenges young "Harry" (Daniel Radcliffe) is to face as he grows up. This is much more sinister than the opener; Alan Rickman's "Prof. Snape" starts to come into his own as his evil nemesis v Maggie Smith as his professional proponent and "Dumbledore" (Richard Harris) starts to develop more as a character too. I could possibly have done without "Moaning Myrtle" but the story is well adapted and moves along quickly, with a little more humour than the original too. Again, the score and effects are hugely complementary to what is simply a cracking fantasy adventure story.
Cast & Crew of
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Cast
... Harry Potter
... Ron Weasley
... Hermione Granger
... Gilderoy Lockhart
... Dobby (voice)
... Rubeus Hagrid
... Albus Dumbledore
... Severus Snape
... Draco Malfoy
... Lucius Malfoy
... Moaning Myrtle
... Vernon Dursley
... Molly Weasley
... Ginny Weasley
... Petunia Dursley
... Minerva McGonagall
... Filius Flitwick
... Argus Filch
... Oliver Wood
... Cornelius Fudge
... Nearly Headless Nick (Sir Nicholas)
... Poppy Pomfrey
... Pomona Sprout
... Arthur Weasley
... Dudley Dursley
... Fred Weasley
... George Weasley
... Percy Weasley
... Gregory Goyle
... Vincent Crabbe
... Tom Riddle
... Neville Longbottom
... Dean Thomas
... Seamus Finnigan
... Lee Jordan
... Colin Creevey
... Justin Finch-Fletchley
... Mrs Mason
... Mr Mason
... Mr Granger
... Mrs Granger
... Angus (Diagon Boy)
... Girl in Bookstore
... Mr Borgin
... Penelope Clearwater
... Aged Witch
... Short Man - Daily Prophet
... Susan Bones
... Station Guard
... Alicia Spinnet
... Katie Bell
... Angelina Johnson
... Marcus Flint
... Girl with Flowers
... Man - Moving Picture
... Adrian Pucey
... Slyth Beater No 1
... Slyth Beater No 2
... Slyth Beater No 3
... Slyth Keeper
... Irma Pince
... Ernie MacMillan
... Hannah Hufflepuff
... Boy in Study Hall 1
... Boy in Study Hall 2
... Armando Dippet
... The Sorting Hat (voice)
... Millicent Bulstrode
... Brunette Lady - Moving Picture
... Count - Moving Picture
... Young Hagrid
... Aragog (voice)
... Reader
... Slytherin Student
... Hogwarts Student
... Hogwarts Student (uncredited)
... Student (uncredited)
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... Screenplay
... Producer
... Original Music Composer
... Director of Photography
... Editor
... Casting
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... Art Direction
... Art Direction
... Set Decoration
... Costume Design
... Makeup Artist
... Sound Effects Editor
... Supervising Sound Editor
... Special Effects
... Stunt Coordinator
... Stunts
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... Stunt Double
... Makeup Artist
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... Executive Producer
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... Art Direction
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... Construction Coordinator
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... First Assistant Camera
... Steadicam Operator
... Still Photographer
... Costume Supervisor
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... Makeup Designer
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... Wigmaker
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... Driver
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... Production Controller
... Propmaker
... Scenic Artist
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... Set Production Assistant
... Special Effects Coordinator
... Stand In
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... Transportation Co-Captain
... Transportation Coordinator
... Unit Production Manager
... Unit Publicist
... Utility Stunts
... Video Assist Operator
... Visual Effects Editor
... Layout
... Script Supervisor
... Color Timer
... First Assistant Editor
... Electrician
... Gaffer
... Lighting Technician
... Rigging Gaffer
... Location Manager
... Production Accountant
... Production Coordinator
... Production Manager
... Researcher
... Boom Operator
... Music Editor
... Orchestrator
... Scoring Mixer
... Sound Designer
... Sound Mixer
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Animation Supervisor
... Creature Design
... Digital Compositors
... I/O Supervisor
... Special Effects Supervisor
... Visual Effects Coordinator
... Visual Effects Producer
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Finance
... Unit Manager
... Art Direction
... Art Direction
... CG Artist
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... Assistant Property Master
... Draughtsman
... Aerial Camera
... Dolly Grip
... Key Grip
... Tailor
... Wardrobe Supervisor
... Animal Coordinator
... Digital Effects Producer
... Pilot
... First Assistant Director
... Second Assistant Director
... Third Assistant Director
... Negative Cutter
... ADR Voice Casting
... Assistant Production Coordinator
... Assistant Production Manager
... Casting Assistant
... Additional Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... ADR Editor
... Assistant Sound Editor
... Conductor
... Foley Editor
... Musician
... Supervising Music Editor
... 2D Artist
... 3D Animator
... 3D Artist
... CG Animator
... Lead Animator
... Matchmove Supervisor
... Pre-Visualization Supervisor
... Visual Effects Technical Director
... Second Assistant Director
... Stunts
... Assistant Makeup Artist
... Contact Lens Technician
... Costume Assistant
... Daily Wardrobe
... Dresser
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... Makeup Trainee
... Additional Third Assistant Director
... Second Unit Director
... Concept Artist
... Dressing Prop
... Storyboard Artist
... ADR Mixer
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... Foley Artist
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... Sound Supervisor
... Special Effects Assistant
... Special Effects Technician
... Modelling Supervisor
... Visual Effects Assistant Editor
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... Visual Effects Production Manager
... Stunt Double
... Assistant Camera
... Second Assistant Camera
... Senior Animator
... Wardrobe Assistant
... Assistant Editor
... Digital Color Timer
... Art Department Production Assistant
... Assistant Accountant
... Catering
... CG Artist
... Dialogue Coach
... Digital Film Recording
... Digital Supervisor
... Floor Runner
... Head of Production
... Matte Painter
... Production Assistant
... Production Secretary
... Senior Modeller
... Property Master
... Dialogue Editor
... Stunts
... Visual Effects Production Manager
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Special Effects Makeup Artist
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