Review

by Elena V

decent sequel

Based on the second of J.K Rowling’s hugely successful books, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets follows on from the first film, as Harry prepares for his second year at Hogwarts’ School. After he ignores a warning not to return, students are attacked and Harry starts to hear strange voices. The young wizard sets out to unravel the mystery of the Chamber of Secrets. This second adaptation is a decent sequel which sticks pretty close to the first in terms of acting, scripting and style. It has some great action sequences and top quality effects, which can’t fail to impress, and the film is made better by being slightly darker and edgier. The pace is a bit slow though, and while it entertains, the film could have been punchier and more to the point. Luckily performances such as those of Rickman and Brannagh liven up the film and compensate for the moments which drag.