Rarely do we see sequal succeed the first installment...

Rating: 10/10 (5 May 2003)

...which exactly is the case with this movie. It's more mature and far more interesting. Of course, as an eager fan of Harry Potter, it wasn't all the original excitment I felt before seeing the first movie, but rather a routine, as 'Oh well, second part is here'.
Acting was superb. Kenneth Branagh was far the best, which is undeniable since every movie he's been in, he's thrown other actors in his shadow. I could not imagine Lockhart being anybody else but him, after he's left the mark. Alan Rickman was not as good in the first movie and didn't get as nearly as much screen time. In the first scene we see him, after Ron says: 'But honestly Professor, I think it has done more damage to us', Professor shouts 'Silence'. That was poorely done and badly cut.

Fiona Shaw was not as nearly as good as in the first movie, where I think she did her part best of all. Maggie Smith and Richard Harris were traditionally good. Jason Isaacs surely did give Lucius a person touch, but I felt that his voice was far too silky and auditious in some parts, such as when he is in Hagrid's hut. Robbie Coltrane wasn't as nearly as funny as in the first movie, but equally excellent.
Children actors were again in the shadow of the older and more experienced actors, and despite their attempts to act, they looked funny and immature comparing to the icons of the British film. Daniel was all right, but he lacks zealousness as Harry Potter, being too timid. Rupert Grint, despite being very funny, was very bad. Emma Watson wasn't as nearly as annoying as in the first movie, but just trying too hard. Tom Felton overdid Draco, so Draco did not seem like a real person anymore.
Overall, movie is great and very fun. A definite classic.