Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is a thrilling continuation of J.K. Rowling's beloved series that captures the magic and excitement of the wizarding world. Directed by Chris Columbus, this film brings to life the enchanting story of Harry Potter’s second year at Hogwarts with a perfect blend of mystery, adventure, and heart. Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson deliver outstanding performances as Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Their chemistry is electric, and they bring depth and authenticity to their characters, making the magical world feel even more real. The supporting cast, including Kenneth Branagh as the pompous Gilderoy Lockhart and Jason Isaacs as the sinister Lucius Malfoy, adds to the film's charm and intrigue. The storyline is engaging and full of suspense. The mystery of the Chamber of Secrets, the dark forces at play, and the hidden secrets of Hogwarts are woven together brilliantly. The film's special effects and visual effects are impressive, bringing the fantastical elements of the story to life with a sense of wonder and excitement. The attention to detail in the set design, costumes, and magical creatures is remarkable, creating an immersive and magical atmosphere. The film's score, composed by John Williams, perfectly complements the story, enhancing the emotional and dramatic moments. Overall, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is a magical and captivating film that continues to enchant audiences of all ages. It’s a must-watch for fans of the series and anyone who enjoys a well-crafted fantasy adventure. Highly recommended for its engaging story, stellar performances, and magical world-building!

A great movie for a rainy day.

I made a much longer review about the Ultimate editions of the Harry Potter films in the review I posted for the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Ultimate Edition) [Blu-ray ] so I am just going to go over the highlights concerning this specific film in this review. For full details on why I think the Ultimate Editions are awesome, see my Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Ultimate Edition) [Blu-ray ] review. The HD video and sound are excellent in this version of the film on blu-ray, just like they were for the other Ultimate Edition release. Yes, they are double dipping on this release (which is one of the reasons I think the price is relatively low), but I think it is worth it considering the fact that we are getting the extended edition of the film in blu-ray HD, plus an hour's long documentary with never before seen behind the scenes stuff as well. The blu-ray disc contains both the theatrical release, and the new extended version with cut scenes put back in. This film has 13 minutes of extra footage (most never seen before). The extra footage makes a *LOT* of scenes make more sense with those scenes back in! For instance, one of the new scenes shows Harry meeting Hagrid on the stairs on his way up to his dormitory. Hagrid is holding the dead chickens which were being killed in the book. Minutes later Harry stumbled upon the Hufflepuff boy who has been petrified by the basilisk. Minutes after that, as Harry is in Dumbledore's office explaining himself, Hagrid bursts in saying he knows it couldn't have been Harry, and that he would be willing to swear so to the Ministry of magic. With the extra scene back in showing Harry and Hagrid meeting on the stairs, it suddenly becomes clear how a.) Hagrid got there so fast, b.) how Hagrid knew Harry was in trouble, c.) that Hagrid was so SURE Harry was innocent. You will encounter scenes that expand your understanding of the films like that all over the extended edition. As for the extras, the blu-ray special features disc is the reason to buy this set. Specifically, for the hour long documentary included in each ultimate edition containing all of the behind-the-scenes stuff I have been wanting to see for such a long time now! They also do in depth interviews, and show stuff we have never seen before. I LOVED watching all of the green screening stuff they showed concerning Quidditch, the flying car, etc. I love the set, I love the price, I love the quality of the films in high definition blu-ray, and I love the extras. 5 stars, for this edition, no question.

These box sets are extremely nice; at almost 7-3/4 inches (194mm) tall, 5-3/4 inches (145mm) deep and just over 2 inches (52mm) wide, make sure you have enough room on your shelf to display these (remember, there's going to be eight of these sets). The box itself has to be the best design of a blu-ray package I have seen yet, it is constructed of very heavy laminated cardstock with a magnetic catch to hold it shut and has a thin cardstock sleeve to protect it. The two blu-rays and one dvd are stored in a folding plastic and cardstock case that is kept inside the box. The film itself is beautifully remastered so the stunning scenery and impressive special effects truly come to life. If you are a true Harry Potter fan, then this Ultimate Edition is a must own especially on blu-ray. The contents include: A blu-ray disc with the theatrical version and the extended version with 19 deleted scenes of over 12 and a half minutes worth of film and the "In-movie experience" (picture in picture commentary with behind the scenes footage for the theatrical version only). Languages: Spoken - English, French, Spanish, Portuguese; Subtitled - English (for the hearing impaired), French, Spanish, Portuguese. A second blu-ray disc with special features such as: Behind the Story - -Creating the World of Harry Potter, Part 2: Characters - a behind the scenes documentary about the work the Directors and Designers went through to imagine the world for filming. (1 hour, 19 minutes) -Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Revisited, an in-depth look at the 2nd movie to include interviews with the Actors and the Director (12 and a half minutes) Additional Footage - -Screen tests for Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson -Deleted scenes that are included in the extended version: Floating Cake, Borgin & Burkes, Exiting to Knockturn Alley, Flying Car over London, Harry Fins Kwikspell Letter, Harry meets Colin Creevey, Dark Arts Exam, Rogue Bludger, Harry meets Justin Finch-Fletchley, Harry Sits with Hedwig, Harry Overhears Students, Harry Runs into Hagrid, Ron and Hermione Question Harry, Polyjuice Preparation, Crabbe and Goyle, Ron Remembers Tom Riddle, Harry tells Ron about Hagrid, Harry and Ron use Invisibility Cloak, Finding Flying Car in Forbidden Forrest. Trailers and TV Spots - -2 Theatrical Trailers -17 TV Spots A dvd disc of various special features from the first special edition release on dvd (I think, since I never owned this dvd): -A quiz game about spell casting -A preview of the video game for Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets -Behind Hogwarts: Interviews with J.K. Rowling and Steve Rloves, A narrated interactive video tour of Dumbledore's office, A Special about building a scene, Interviews with Students, Professors and more, And a gallery of Production sketches -Dvd-rom features, packed full of cool stuff -Lockhart's classroom -Additional scenes, the 19 deleted scenes shown yet again -Activities, two challenge games, Colin's darkroom gallery and a tour of Diagon Alley An envelope with two collectible cards of a series (Rubeus Hagrid, Severus Snape) A disc for the digital copy And a photo book of stills and concept art from the entire storyline focusing on characters and wardrobe.

Following the well-deserved success of the 2001 film "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone", director Chris Columbus returned in 2002 with the impressive sequel, "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets". Based upon the children's books written by acclaimed author J.K. Rowlings, "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" is a much darker tale than its predecessor. As the famous Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) prepares to return to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his second year, he is saddened by not having heard all summer from his good friends Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and Hermione Granger (Emma Watson). One night, while his Uncle Vernon Dursley (Richard Griffiths), his Aunt Petunia (Fiona Shaw) and his cousin Dudley Dursley (Harry Melling) are preparing to entertain important guests, Harry gets an unexpected and unruly visitor: Dobby the House Elf (voice by Toby Jones). Dobby warns Harry not to return to Hogwarts this year because he would be in serious danger, but Harry refuses to heed Dobby's warning. Dobby then gets Harry into some serious trouble, but Ron and his twin brothers Fred and George (James & Oliver Phelps respectively) rescue Harry from the Dursley's in their father's flying car. Harry & Ron eventually get to Hogwarts, but get into more trouble. Also, suspicion towards Harry grows as people and animals start to become petrified with warnings written in blood that the Chamber of Secrets has been opened. Can Harry find out who or what is behind it all before Hogwarts is shut down, and will he understand that he really belongs in Griffindore? Returning Hogwarts staff in "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" include Professor Snape (Alan Rickman), Professor McGonagall (Maggie Smith), Professor Albus Dumbledore (Richard Harris, 1930-2002), Argus Filch (David Bradley) and groundskeeper Rubeus Hagrid (Robbie Coltrane). Hogwarts new Professor Against the Dark Arts is the acclaimed author Gilderoy Lockhart (Kenneth Branagh), and the magical plants professor is Professor Sprout (Miriam Margolyes). Also returning is ghost Nearly Headless Nick (John Cleese, who is well known for his work in the British TV comedic series "Monty Python") and students Neville Longbottom (Matthew Lewis), the obnoxious Draco Malfoy (Tom Felton) and Percy Weasley (Chris Rankin). In addition to Mrs. Weasley (Julie Waters) is her husband Arthur Weasley (Mark Williams) and their young daughter Virginia 'Ginny' Weasley (Bonnie Wright), who is going to Hogwarts as a first-year student. Draco's father Lucius Malfoy (Jason Isaacs) is also introduced and illustrates where Draco got his attitude. Also introduced at Hogwarts is another of its many ghosts, Moaning Myrtle (Shirley Henderson) and a past student named Tom Marvolo Riddle (Christian Coulson). It was very sad when long-time actor Richard Harris passed away shortly before the theatrical release of "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets". He was twice nominated for Best Actor by the Academy Awards for his work in the 1963 film "This Sporting Life" and the 1990 film "The Field". He was well known for his work in the 1967 musical "Camelot", in which he played King Arthur, as well as his leading roles in the films "A Man Called Horse" (1970), "Cromwell" (1970), "Gladiator" (2000) and, of course, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" (2001). Though Michael Gambon will play the character of Albus Dumbledore in future Harry Potter films, Richard Harris' contributions to these plus his other film roles will never be forgotten. Thank you Richard Harris. Memorable scenes in "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" include the flying cake, the flying car scenes, the chimney, the bookstore, the whomping willow, the spiders, Moaning Myrtle, the transformation spell, Professor Dumbledore's office, the challenge with Draco, the chamber, and the final scenes. Overall, I rate "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" with a resounding 5 out of 5 stars. It's a wonderful film that I highly recommend to everyone.

This movie is great for families and very entertaining. It may be scary for little kids but perfect for kids ages 8+.

Good movie