Harry’s second year at Hogwarts brings killer Basilisks and a look at what is to come.
So this is a much better film than the first, outside of the first half an hour which feels like its aimed younger than the later sections of the film, it all feels very in keeping with what I would say is the tone of the series.
Getting background information into Voldemort and seeing the first horcrux is also interesting and helps to flesh out the character beyond just the name. I do find it difficult that Harry did not know Voldemort’s name was Tom Riddle as surely there must be information available about him in the wizarding world and he would want to know who killed his parents, but anyway.
I like the mystery of who has opened the Chamber of Secrets and why are all these students being killed or turned to stone, it feels just the right amount of horror for a film like this. There is a creep factor to it without it being unsuitable for kids.
Overall, a better sequel.
3.5
Pros.
The horror
The tone
Setting things up for the future
Seeing more of the Wizarding World
Cons.
The first hour feels removed from the rest of the film
Too many side plots and angst
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