(I would like to dedicate this review to the late actors Robbie Coltrane and Leslie Phillips who played Hagrid and the Sorting Hat. Those gentlemen were very talented by bringing so much timeless magic to their roles and will never be forgotten. After all, there's no Hogwarts without them. R. I. P.)
That being said, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is not only a good adaptation of the second book, but it's a great sequel. The child acting is an improvement, the special effects are even greater, the cinematography is as stunning as ever, the supporting actors are still great with the late Richard Harris still shining as Dumbledore and Jason Isaac as a welcome addition as Lucius Malfoy, Draco's father. The story is well written as it expands more on the Wizarding world while also bring a sense of mystery when it comes to Tom Riddle. Not to mention the darker tone is well handled while still retaining some good comedy.
If there is one quibble I do have with the film is that it did feel somewhat too overlong when compared to the Sorcerer's Stone's minute length, but that doesn't hurt the movie in any way, though.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is one of the best entries of the franchise and still holds up after 20 years. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. :)
That being said, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is not only a good adaptation of the second book, but it's a great sequel. The child acting is an improvement, the special effects are even greater, the cinematography is as stunning as ever, the supporting actors are still great with the late Richard Harris still shining as Dumbledore and Jason Isaac as a welcome addition as Lucius Malfoy, Draco's father. The story is well written as it expands more on the Wizarding world while also bring a sense of mystery when it comes to Tom Riddle. Not to mention the darker tone is well handled while still retaining some good comedy.
If there is one quibble I do have with the film is that it did feel somewhat too overlong when compared to the Sorcerer's Stone's minute length, but that doesn't hurt the movie in any way, though.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is one of the best entries of the franchise and still holds up after 20 years. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. :)