Darker than Philosopher's/Sorcerer's Stone, and an improved performance from Daniel Radcliffe

Rating: 8/10 (20 September 2004)

Chamber of Secrets is a bit darker than Philosopher's Stone (UK)/Sorcerer's Stone (US), and Daniel Radcliffe's acting had improved this time round (he was a little wooden in the first film).
Dobby the House-Elf is brilliant, not just in being a CG creation, but his character is just plain hilarious. And thee addition of Lucius Malfoy, Draco's father and Dobby's master, adds to Chamber's darker edge - he is a sinister rich guy who carries an air of menace about him.
Chamber has a couple of noticeable mistakes (in the Quidditch scene, when Draco falls off his broom, and when the Bludger crashes into Oliver Wood); but it's a film that Harry Potter enthusiasts will enjoy.