Darker and more special effects-driven, but still good

Rating: 8/10 (10 June 2018)

As the second Harry Potter, this was pretty good. I won't say it outdid the novel, but it's good to see Hogwarts haunted by a mysterious foe. It's like a murder mystery in a young-adult fantasy world. If you haven't read the book, you'll see what I mean. Being Chris Columbus's second (and last) director's outing of the franchise, this was back before the other novels got longer and more intriguing. And you know what? It's good for a neat little story. Most of the cast is back for this second chapter, though the special effects were a little overdone. But don't let that throw you off. If you love Harry Potter and want to see him on-screen, watch this!