Review of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) by Jesse W — 14 Mar 2017

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets marks the second chapter of the Harry Potter saga. Though it isn't quite as inventive or creative as it's predecessor or most of it's successors, that doesn't stop it from being mysterious and magical all the same.

This film, just like many others in the franchise, revolves around a mystery centered on a specific character. However, as the mystery unfolds, more questions and mysteries arrive, making this film a trail of questions, and that is not necessarily a bad thing. All the questions are what keep the viewer hooked throughout the duration of the movie. What makes it even better is that the viewers have no more knowledge than Harry does for the whole thing.

My only real complaints with the film revolve around the magic. Aside from a couple new monsters, there isn't as much new content in terms of magic in this movie as there is in the other installments. However, what is introduced is rather neat.

Overall, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets isn't quite as inventive as the other chapters, but is still a magical, mysterious experience nonetheless.