I recant...it was worth the seven bucks

Rating: 3/10 (12 February 2003)

Unlike my earlier comments, the second installment of Harry Potter is surprisingly decent. Consider each reason that I type here is worth a dollar. (1) The adapted screenplay of Steven Kloves. The adaptation stayed faithful to JK Rowling's novel. (2) The rather skin-crawling performance of Jason Isaacs. I think this was his best role since "The Patriot" and the best supporting role in the film. (3) The film had excellent plotting. I was in awe at several unexpected twists the film took. (4) England's A-List reappeared again. Kenneth Branagh did really well as the self-centered Gilderoy Lockhart. (5) The art direction is still some of the best out there. (6) Daniel Radcliffe will be forever remembered as Harry Potter. (7) The special effects are noteworthy again.
The downsides are...(1) the length, (2) the marketing to those younger than myself, (3) the book will always have the upper hand.
Seven reasons make this movie worth the seven dollars. Here ends my rant!