| Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
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Back Cover |
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| Maggie Smith |
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| Alan Rickman |
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| Fiona Shaw |
Aunt Petunia
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| Julie Walters |
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| Emma Watson |
Hermione Granger
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| John Cleese |
Nearly Headless Nick
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| Richard Harris |
Albus Dumbledore
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| Kenneth Branagh |
Gilderoy Lockhart
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| Robbie Coltrane |
Hagrid
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| Warwick Davis |
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| Daniel Radcliffe |
Harry Potter
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| Rupert Grint |
Ron Weasley
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| Harry Melling |
Dudley Dursley
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| Plot |
| First sequels are the true test of an enduring movie franchise, and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets passes with flying colors. Expanding upon the lavish sets, special effects, and grand adventure of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Harry's second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry involves a darker, more malevolent tale (parents with younger children beware), beginning with the petrified bodies of several Hogwarts students and magical clues leading Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), Ron (Rupert Grint), and Hermione (Emma Watson) to a 50-year-old mystery in the monster-laden Chamber of Secrets. House elves, squealing mandrakes, giant spiders, and venomous serpents populate this loyal adaptation (by Sorcerer's Stone director Chris Columbus and screenwriter Steve Kloves), and Kenneth Branagh delightfully tops the supreme supporting cast as the vainglorious charlatan Gilderoy Lockhart (be sure to view past the credits for a visual punchline at Lockhart's expense). At 161 minutes, the film suffers from lack of depth and uneven pacing, and John Williams' score mostly reprises established themes. The young, fast-growing cast offers ample compensation, however, as does the late Richard Harris in his final screen appearance as Professor Albus Dumbledore. Brimming with cleverness, wonderment, and big-budget splendor, Chamber honors the legacy of J.K. Rowling's novels. --Jeff Shannon |
| Movie Details |
| Genre |
Adventure; Family; Fantasy |
| Director |
Chris Columbus |
| Producer |
David Heyman; Michael Barnathan; David Barron |
| Writer |
Steve Kloves; J.K. Rowling; Steven Kloves |
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| Studio |
Warner Bros. |
| Country |
USA
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| Language |
English |
| Audience Rating |
PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) |
| Running Time |
161 mins |
| Movie Release Date |
11/15/2002 |
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Color |
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| Personal Details |
| Format |
DVD |
| Seen It |
Yes |
| Index |
104 |
| Collection Status |
In Collection |
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| Edition Details |
| Edition |
Widescreen Edition |
| Region |
 Region 1 |
| Screen Ratio |
 2.35:1 |
| Layers |
Single Side, Dual Layer |
| Barcode |
085392359226 |
| Chapters |
37 |
| Release Date |
4/11/2003 |
| Subtitles |
English; French; Spanish |
| Packaging |
Custom Case |
| Audio Tracks |
 English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 EX |
| Nr of Disks/Tapes |
2 |
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Extra Features
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19 Additional/Extended Scenes
Crystal-Clear Self-Guided Tours of the Chamber of Secrets, Dumbledore's Office and Diagon Alley
Harry, Ron, Hermione and other students and professors talk about making the film, favorite scenes, and what their friends think and more.
Exclusive interview with author J.K. Rowling and screenwriter Steve Kloves
Escape the Forbidden Forest, Sneak Into the Chamber, Visit Lockhart's Class and More
DVD-ROM PC Features: Magically Control Your Computer With Your Voice
Keep Track of Events With the Hogwarts Official, Animated Timeline
Over 15 Animated Puzzles, Sliders, Screensavers, Matching Challenges, Magical Trading Cards and Much More
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