Young Wizard Potter returns to Hogwarts

Rating: 9/10 (16 November 2002)

Much better than the first movie, this 2:40 tome passes without much squirming on the part of the young ones. There are a few scary sequences during which your under-9 children might want to hold onto your arm but overall this movie moves right along with excellent visuals and tight acting. While the movie adheres rather strictly to Rowling, there is enough imaginative license to keep the adults amused while the kids enjoy it as well. Overall, this movie is the equivalent of tiramisu on the second day--much better mixing of ingredients and more subtle flavors. Enjoy.