The actors are slightly older in this second installment of Harry Potter. In Chamber of Secrets, a mysterious force is petrifying the students and causing mayhem at Hogwarts. The trio of friends attempt to discover the culprit of the attacks. This second movie is quite a bit darker than the first film, which was extremely lively. This one is pretty lively in comparison to later films, but contrasted with the first movie, it's definitely darker and presents greater danger towards the characters. One of the more appealing things about the second film, is that in needs little explanation or introduction. Instead, we are thrust into the magical world abruptly. Chamber of Secrets is the second and last great Harry Potter film (unless the very last installment doesn't undermine the penultimate one, in which case the last two are great). It is filled with life and quickness, it is extremely well directed and envisioned, while it stays very close to the book. It is also very uplifting, probably the most uplifting of all the Potter films. Chamber of Secrets is just between too many things going on and not enough. In the later films, so much information demanded by the fans is included, thus slower and happier moments are not allowed. And Sorcerer's Stone is not wholly integral, for their magical skills are limited. However, Chamber of Secrets allows for just the right amount of everything to be in it. It's great.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: ★★★★
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