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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

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The follow-up to "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" finds young wizard Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) and his friends, Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson), facing new challenges during their second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as they try to discover a dark force that is terrorizing the school.
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Though perhaps more enchanting for younger audiences, Chamber of Secrets is nevertheless both darker and livelier than its predecessor, expanding and improving upon the first film's universe.

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Namrata Joshi Outlook This time, the adventures of the world's most famous young wizard come mixed with a stiff dose of the menacing. Rated: 2/4 Jan 4, 2019 Full Review Sukhdev Sandhu Daily Telegraph (UK) Director Chris Columbus has pushed the envelope farther, made a sequel that is pacier and more swashbuckling. Yet it still feels cautious and reined-in. Dec 6, 2014 Full Review Lizzie Rusbridger Guardian Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is darker, funnier and finer than its forerunner Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Dec 6, 2014 Full Review Justin Brown Medium Popcorn I don't know the source material but it's incredibly long and slow for a non-Harry Potter fan. I wish it were more engaging and eventful. Rated: 2/5 Nov 13, 2024 Full Review Brandon Collins Medium Popcorn Like the previous entry, the pacing in this is rough. Chris Columbus makes this a bit too light in tone given the stakes and events that take place in this story, which is frustrating. Rated: 3/5 Nov 13, 2024 Full Review Martin Carr CBR Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets triumphs by combining a murder mystery with politics, class division and social commentary. Daniel Radcliffe also evolves displaying a self-assurance that ensures this sequel genuinely delivers. Rated: 8/10 Jun 25, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Seth Who doesn’t love Harry Potter? Let alone to be able to see it in theaters? Bucket-list ✅ Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/27/24 Full Review Tevin Great movie and experience, Southpointe is the best theater hands down Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/14/23 Full Review Adam great movie. didn't get to see it in the theaters the first time, glad it was re-released. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/27/22 Full Review Shannon I love Harry Potter! It was fun watching it in the theaters again! Super comfy seats too! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/17/22 Full Review Taylor H You know the old saying, "They don't make 'em like they use to"? Well, I finally understand that line more than I ever did before. This movie is a reminder of a time when films and adaptations were made with passion and creativity. And let me tell ya, this movie holds up even to this day. The directing, the writing (eh, kinda, the dialogue was off at times), the acting, the sets, the special and physical effects, and even right down to the music are all amazing to witness on the big screen. And it feels great to see the main trio as kids again. I sadly became a Harry Potter fan very late into the game and never got to see the first five films in theaters, heavily due to religious family members. But when my mother gave me permission to read the books and watch the movies, it was one of (if not ) the greatest experience(s) of my life. And it seems I'm able to make up for it now. I got to see Sorcerer's Stone back in 2016 and now I got the chance to see Chamber of Secrets, leaving only 3 to go and I'll have fulfilled my right of passage as a Harry Potter fan. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/23/21 Full Review DonRSD Little slow. Fight scene at the end lasted 45 seconds. Lord of the Rings is better. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/23/21 Full Review Read all reviews
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Harry Potter (DANIEL RADCLIFFE, right) and Draco Malfoy (TOM FELTON) on the Quidditch field in Warner Bros. Pictures' "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." After missing the train to Hogwarts, Ron and Harry (RUPERT GRINT and DANIEL RADCLIFFE) have a near mishap as they fly the Ford Anglia in "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." (L-r) Harry (DANIEL RADCLIFFE), Ron (RUPERT GRINT), Filch (DAVID BRADLEY) and Professor Snape (ALAN RICKMAN) in Warner Bros. Pictures' "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." (L-r) Professor Dumbledore (RICHARD HARRIS), Harry Potter (DANIEL RADCLIFFE) and Lucius Malfoy (JASON ISAACS) in Warner Bros. Pictures' "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." (L-r) Ron (RUPERT GRINT), Hedwig and Harry (DANIEL RADCLIFFE) in the flying Ford Anglia in Warner Bros. Pictures' "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." House Elf DOBBY in Warner Bros. Pictures' "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." Ron Weasley (RUPERT GRINT) shudders when his owl delivers a Howler from his mother in Warner Bros. Pictures' "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." (L-r) Harry Potter (DANIEL RADCLIFFE) encounters Nearly Headless Nick (JOHN CLEESE) in Warner Bros. Pictures' "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." Hermione (EMMA WATSON, left) and Harry (DANIEL RADCLIFFE, right) watch as Ron (RUPERT GRINT) spits up a slug in Warner Bros. Pictures' "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." (L-r) Professor McGonagall (MAGGIE SMITH), Professor Sprout (MIRIAM MARGOLYES), Professor Dumbeldore (RICHARD HARRIS) and Professor Snape (ALAN RICKMAN) in "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." View more photos

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Synopsis The follow-up to "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" finds young wizard Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) and his friends, Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson), facing new challenges during their second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as they try to discover a dark force that is terrorizing the school.
Director
Chris Columbus
Producer
David Heyman
Screenwriter
Steve Kloves, J.K. Rowling
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Warner Bros., 1492 Pictures, Heyday Films
Rating
PG (Scary Moments|Mild Language|Some Creature Violence)
Genre
Kids & Family, Fantasy, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 15, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 15, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$262.0M
Runtime
2h 41m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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