Harry Potter (Chamber Of Secrets) DVD
Warner Home Video
Rated: PG
Genre: Family
Length: 152 minutes
Director: Chris Columbus
Year: (2002)
Britt Gillette's Harry Potter (Chamber Of Secrets) DVD Review
An international phenomena, Harry Potter created real life magic when it conjured images in the heads of millions of children, inspiring them to read an actual book! Riding a crest of popularity, the Harry Potter books have moved to the big screen bringing to life the memorable creations of author J.K. Rowling. To date, three films are finished - The Sorcerer's Stone, The Chamber of Secrets, and The Prisoner of Azkaban. More are on the way, and as promised, fans have not been disappointed by the big screen transition. Directed by Chris Columbus, the special effects in these films are absolutely astounding. Complete with moving stairwells, talking paintings, and flying candles, Hogwarts springs to life for Harry Potter and his fellow classmates. Even more magical is this franchise's ability to entertain audiences of every age with relative ease…
The second book and film in the series, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, is just as exciting as the first. While staying at his Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia's house, Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) is visited by a house elf named Dobby. The elf warns Harry not to return to Hogwarts for his second year at the famous school for witchcraft and wizardry. Harry ignores the warning and takes his annual train ride with friends Ron Dursley (Rupert Grint) and Hermione Granger (Emma Watson).
But when the three friends arrive at Hogwarts, a series of strange events begin to take place. People are becoming petrified throughout the school, and no one is ever witness to point out the culprit. Unfortunately, Harry is often the first to stumble upon the petrified victims, which garners quite a bit of suspicion. In addition, Harry continues to hear a strange voice, and his classmates are frightened when he is able to speak to a snake (which makes him a Parsel-tongue). In the midst of these strange events, Harry and his friends learn about the Chamber of Secrets, a hidden lair within Hogwarts of which is said only the true descendent of Salazar Slytherin will be able to open.
When the Chamber of Secrets is opened, everyone at Hogwarts believes that Harry is the one who did it. But perhaps it was opened by Tom Riddle - a former student Harry has recently learned about through the aid of a magical book. When Harry investigates, he must face down a giant snake as well as his evil nemesis Lord Voldemort…
Fun for the whole family, Harry Potter offers a film packed with special effects that will amaze, characters that will awe, and an entire world that will spark the imagination. Few movie goers can watch Harry Potter and not stand in awe of the creative genius of J.K. Rowling. As a result, each Harry Potter film is an absolute must-see…
Britt Gillette
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Posted on 20 December 2004