A Magical Journey Continued

Rating: 10/10 (29 November 2002)

Having read all four of the Harry Potter Books I looked at this upcoming movie a little more critically. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets did a fantastic job in bring the second year to life. Chris Columbus the directed has been criticized for his focus on the special effects of the movie rather than the text of the movie overall. I beg to differ. Columbus's focus on special effects is one of the important things that brought this movie to life. Bringing this book to life is no easy task and Chris Columbus has done an excellent job with his intense special effects. Daniel Radcliffe returns to play his famous role yet-Harry Potter. His two sidekicks Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) and Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) embark on another adventure where they investigate the legend of the Chamber of Secrets. Let's face it, these kids are Harry, Hermione, and Ron. They prove time and again how magical these books and movies are. Draco Malfoy (Tom Felton), Potter's enemy does an excellent job making the viewer hate him and his family. A final bravo goes to the rest of the cast: Maggie Smith (Professor McGonagall), Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid), Alan Rickman (Professor Snape), Kenneth Branagh (Gilderoy Lockheart). The faculty and staff of Hogwarts that keep the students in line and on their toes at all times. Richard Harris who played Albus Dumbledore. He did an excellent job portraying the lighthearted but strong Dumbledore. Harris will forever live on in our hearts as the one and only Dumbledore. Anyone who takes on this role will have their hands full. He will forever be remembered and missed.
For an enthusiastic Harry Potter fan like myself, I am glad to see that the magic continues on in the second year and makes me look forward to Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.