Dobby vs. Gollum

Rating: Null/10 (28 December 2002)

The new craze in fantasy movies is to have lovable CG characters such as Jar Jar Binks, Yoda, Gollum and now.......DOBBY. Yes, Dobby was a highlight of this wonderful adaptation of J.K.'s book. I finished reading the book this morning at around 9am and swiftly grabbed the news paper to see when the first showing was. I was not disappointed. The actors do indeed have lower voices now and they are obviously growing up. The action is good in this movie also. I agree with other comments the Draco Malfoy's father is wonderful. He played a villian in THE PATRIOT and he plays an equally as EVIL person in CHAMBER OF SECRETS. The movie is long but very good. Hagrid, Dobby, Professor Snape and the gang are in good form in this movie. Quite a performance by the late Sir Richard Harris as well. I am suprised that the credits didn't mention that this movie was in loving memory of Sir Richard. Year 2002 will be heralded as the YEAR OF THE FANTASY MOVIES. I am so thankful that there are two more Harry Potter movies in the COOKER and one more Lord of the Rings. Thank you Chris Columbus and Peter Jackson.