One word - Fantastic!

Rating: 10/10 (28 November 2002)

To those who don't enjoy a story, that's full of action, adventure and glory, then don't see this film, and spend your quids, unless you have a bunch of kids.
This is not to say that Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is a children's film, but merely that if it is not your style (fantasy, action, light entertainment), you will most probably not like it.

I'm an eighteen year old woman (19 in 19 days surprisingly enough) and I enjoy the Harry Potter novels immensely. I'm an escapist, and the novels, and now the films provide me with an exciting and adventurous place to escape to.
I was not disappointed with this film at all. I thought it not only lived up to it's predecessor (Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone) but surpassed it.
There was more action in this film, but if possible, more character development. As Harry, Ron and Hermione go through the year we see them grow up.
The direction and cinematography were wonderful. The landscapes, no matter how computer generated, were impressive. The action sequences were exciting, the special effects amazing. The acting was superb. All the actors were convincing, including the young main stars, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson and I hazard to say, Tom Felton as Draco Malfoy. Jason Issacs as Lucius Malfoy was absolutely brilliantly evil. The words "nasty piece of work" spring to mind.
I did not think the film was over long, or too short. The beginning started amusingly. The ending perfectly rounded off the film.
I suggest this film to anyone with a vivid imagination, whether a Harry Potter fan or not. They may not like it... but at least they would know what everyone is going on about ;)