Not to be missed!

Rating: 7/10 (20 April 2003)

Some will argue that the first film was better. More will argue that this, the second outing of J.K.Rowling's immensely popular novels was better.
Whatever your view, few can deny that the Chamber of Secrets was every bit as impressive (technically) as the first film.
In this second outing, we see Harry, Ron and Hermione starting their second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Unbeknown to them, it will be every bit of an adventure as their first year.
This year, Harry starts to hear threatening voices, and walls whispering menacingly to him. To make matters worse, it seems only he can hear them! Even more puzzlingly, why are students being turned to stone and why is everyone blaming Harry?
A secret diary, and an even more secret chamber may just hold the answers.
This second film is terrific - pure comedy from start to finish that will appeal to all ages. There are a dazzling assortment of special effects, and superb performances from the three young start (particularly Grint). A film not to be missed, and not just for Harry Potter fans. This is excellent family entertainment, and if you didn't manage to catch it at the cinema, then I strongly recommend you go and buy it on video/DVD.
*****/*****
Claire Belcher, Enfield