Another Well Done Film, but...

Rating: Null/10 (31 May 2004)

The second installation of the Harry Potter films was just as brilliant, well done, and most importantly, entertaining as the first. However, in my opinion, both suffered from one major flaw: the tragic under use and under appreciation for the Snape character played to perfection by Alan Rickman. This movie, like the first, was brilliantly cast, especially with the addition of Kenneth Branaugh as the arrogant Lockhart. But again, I was disappointed with Rickman's 10 minutes of screen time in a 2+ hour movie. Rickman brings a presence to the screen in this role that no other actor could hope to achieve, and is the best cast person in the film. Hopefully, we will be seeing more of this intriguing and deep character and more of Alan in the next film.