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| Daniel Radcliffe |
Harry Potter |
| Rupert Grint |
Ron Weasley |
| Emma Watson |
Hermione Granger |
| Richard Harris |
Albus Dumbledore |
| Maggie Smith |
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| Harry Melling |
Dudley Dursley |
| Fiona Shaw |
Aunt Petunia |
| Kenneth Branagh |
Gilderoy Lockhart |
| Robbie Coltrane |
Hagrid |
| Richard Griffiths |
Uncle Vernon |
| John Cleese |
Nearly Headless Nick |
| Director |
Chris Columbus |
| Producer |
Chris Columbus; Michael Barnathan |
| Writer |
Steve Kloves; J.K. Rowling |
| Cinematography |
Roger Pratt |
| Musician |
John Williams |
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
| Distributor |
Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Edition |
Full-Screen Edition |
| Barcode |
0085392445721 |
| Region |
Region 1 |
| Release Date |
4/11/2003 |
| Packaging |
Custom Case |
| Screen Ratio |
1.33:1 |
| Subtitles |
English; Spanish; French |
| Audio Tracks |
English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 EX |
| Layers |
Single Side, Dual Layer |
| No. of Disks/Tapes |
2 |
| Disc 1: |
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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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