Where's the magic?

Rating: 6/10 (20 May 2005)

I loved PS when it came out. It became one of my favourite movies. Then Chamber of Secrets came out. My first impression was, that it didn't live up to the first movie.
The acting is a step up from PS, the cinematography is better, yet, I still just don't get pulled into the story. I don't find any of the magic spirit, which makes PS/PoA so enjoyable. I don't know why Columbus didn't put the spirit into this film,perhaps he was too tired to make it work.
Regardless, I would much rather pick Alfonso over Chris in terms of directing.