Exceeds All Of My Expectations

Rating: 9/10 (15 December 2002)

Having been a huge fan of the first movie and of the books, I had nothing but high hopes for The Chamber of Secrets. I must say that this film exceeded every one of my expectations.
All of the performances in the film were top notch, especially Rupert Grint, who played Ron. He was so much better in this film than in The Sorcerer's Stone. Some great new casting was done. Kenneth Branagh was perfectly cast as the inept Gilderoy Lockhart, and Jason Isaacs slid perfectly into the role of the slimy Lucius Malfoy. And even Dobby the House Elf, who was being touted as the next Jar Jar, was very well done.
The film is much, much darker than the first in every aspect. And the final fight between Harry and The Basilisk is a sight to behold. Speaking of The Basilisk, the special effects in this film went well beyond the effects of the first. They seemed much more realistic.
All in all, this is a simply wonderful film that should be treasured for years and years to come. I highly recommend this film to anyone looking for a good time.
Note: This film, although rated PG, definitely pushes the boundaries(in my opinion, it does) of this rating, and I strongly caution parents who bring their child to see it, it will scare your child.