Nicely done

Rating: 9/10 (3 December 2002)

My long awaited viewing of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets has turned out to be a very nice and relaxing little outing. Many reviews stated that the movie was 'dark and scary', but I found it wholly entertaining. Not only that, but the sound quality was so good (and loud in my particular theatre) that it actually made my coke fizz (onto me unfortunately).
The young actors were perfectly chosen for the roles, namely Daniel Radcliffe (Mr. Potter himself), Rupert Grint (Ron Weasly), and Emma Watson (Hermione Granger). But don't forget about some of the other notables, i.e. the boy that played Draco Malfoy. Well done. The evil really surges out of him; hard to believe for a 15 year old... then again, maybe not.
The late Richard Harris, also had a great style to him when he played Albus Dumbledore. Its hard to believe that this is the same actor who played in "A Man Called Horse". Alan Rickman, forever evil, was extraordinary. A perfect actor chosen for such an role. Maggie Smith too was good as was Robbie Coltrane.
Kenneth Branagh, who played Gilderoy Lockheart, though, I did not like. Although he usually acts very well, I think he tried a bit too hard in this film. Just a bit.
Also, the little house elf, Dobby, was kinda annoying. I think the females thought it was cute, but frankly, I thought it was just plain ugly.
The special effects were marvellous, as was the adaptation from the book. It follows quite closely, but bit exactly. But still not badly done.
I think this film should definetly be viewed by anyone who likes the fantasy world and, also reversion to childhood.
Well, that pretty much sums it up.