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
Run Time:
161 min
MMPA Rating:
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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)
Crew
... Costume Design
... Director
... Art Direction
... Makeup Artist
... Editor
... Producer
... Original Music Composer
... Production Design
... Screenplay
... Novel
... Casting
... Art Direction
... Stunt Coordinator
... Art Direction
... Sound Effects Editor
... Director of Photography
... Supervising Sound Editor
... Special Effects
... Set Decoration
... Stunts
... Best Boy Grip
... Stunt Double
... Makeup Artist
... Stunts
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Executive Producer
... Executive Producer
... Executive Producer
... Executive Producer
... Co-Producer
... Animation
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Associate Producer
... Loader
... Special Effects Coordinator
... Camera Operator
... Prosthetic Supervisor
... Video Assist Operator
... Visual Effects Editor
... Makeup Designer
... Wigmaker
... Set Production Assistant
... Transportation Coordinator
... Construction Coordinator
... Makeup Effects
... Scenic Artist
... Digital Compositors
... Location Manager
... Visual Effects Producer
... First Assistant Editor
... Animation Supervisor
... Special Effects Supervisor
... I/O Supervisor
... Finance
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Hairstylist
... Propmaker
... Unit Production Manager
... Layout
... Sequence Supervisor
... Unit Publicist
... Hair Designer
... Assistant Art Director
... Painter
... Line Producer
... Standby Painter
... Art Direction
... Sculptor
... Stand In
... Art Department Assistant
... Still Photographer
... Post Production Supervisor
... Production Controller
... First Assistant Camera
... Security
... Script Supervisor
... Art Department Coordinator
... Costume Supervisor
... CG Supervisor
... Driver
... Transportation Co-Captain
... Digital Effects Supervisor
... Technical Supervisor
... Utility Stunts
... Color Timer
... Steadicam Operator
... Legal Services
... Orchestrator
... Production Coordinator
... Production Manager
... Electrician
... Rigging Gaffer
... Boom Operator
... Music Editor
... Sound Mixer
... Unit Manager
... Creature Design
... Gaffer
... Lighting Technician
... Production Accountant
... Researcher
... Sound Designer
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Scoring Mixer
... Visual Effects Coordinator
... Art Direction
... Art Direction
... CG Artist
... Set Designer
... Wardrobe Supervisor
... Digital Effects Producer
... Conductor
... Second Assistant Director
... Additional Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Musician
... 2D Artist
... Pilot
... Assistant Production Coordinator
... Visual Effects Technical Director
... First Assistant Director
... ADR Voice Casting
... Lead Animator
... Dolly Grip
... ADR Editor
... Third Assistant Director
... Foley Editor
... Key Grip
... Draughtsman
... Aerial Camera
... CG Animator
... Tailor
... Negative Cutter
... Assistant Production Manager
... Assistant Sound Editor
... Supervising Music Editor
... Matchmove Supervisor
... Assistant Property Master
... Animal Coordinator
... Casting Assistant
... 3D Animator
... 3D Artist
... Pre-Visualization Supervisor
... Second Assistant Director
... Stunts
... Foley Mixer
... Hairdresser
... Dresser
... Senior Animator
... Makeup Trainee
... Costume Assistant
... Daily Wardrobe
... Visual Effects Production Manager
... Assistant Camera
... Second Assistant Camera
... Senior Modeller
... Dressing Prop
... Modelling Supervisor
... Second Unit Director
... Assistant Accountant
... Digital Film Recording
... Matte Painter
... Sound Supervisor
... Production Secretary
... Additional Third Assistant Director
... Special Effects Technician
... Storyboard Artist
... ADR Mixer
... Foley Artist
... Stunt Double
... Catering
... CG Artist
... Digital Supervisor
... Special Effects Assistant
... Wardrobe Assistant
... Assistant Editor
... Art Department Production Assistant
... Head of Production
... Dialogue Coach
... ADR Recordist
... Visual Effects Production Assistant
... Assistant Makeup Artist
... Concept Artist
... Contact Lens Technician
... Visual Effects Assistant Editor
... Digital Color Timer
... Floor Runner
... Production Assistant
... Dialogue Editor
... Property Master
... Stunts
... Visual Effects Production Manager
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Special Effects Makeup Artist
... Hairstylist
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