Still going strong

Rating: Null/10 (12 May 2003)

Usually, sequels let the viewer down. However, there are those
rare films where the sequel is just as good, if not better than the
first. This is one of those films. By the end of this series of films,
the viewer will have witnessed the trio of Harry, Ron and Hermione
grow up right before their eyes. Overall, this film was just as visually beautiful as the first film.
In the first installment, Harry held his own. However, this time,
Dobby steals a bit of the show. The humour behind the character
is great. His methods of "saving" Harry though unorthodox are very
funny. I've read the first four books in the series and can't wait to see how
the Prisoner of Azkaban and the Goblet of Fire will be interpreted.
The funny thing is, based on the sights of the first films, you begin
to see the ensuing novels unfold in your mind's eye. Anyway, back to Chamber of Secrets. It's interesting the way they
tease some storylines. At the end, when Hermione shakes Ron's
hand, you can't help but realize this is a possible lead up to the
budding romance between the two. Overall this film deserves a 9 out of 10