Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets [HD DVD] | ![Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets [HD DVD]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51BvI2oEDwL._SL160_.jpg) | Director: Chris Columbus
Actors: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Kenneth Branagh, John Cleese
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Category: DVD
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Rating:  811 reviews
Sales Rank: 42151
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Widescreen
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: HD DVD
Region: 0
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 161 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 118471
UPC: 085391184713
EAN: 0085391184713
ASIN: B000W10FWU
Theatrical Release Date: November 15, 2002
Release Date: December 11, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 12/11/2007 Rating: Pg
Amazon.com
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
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 Book drags it down February 26, 2010
Charles E. Brown Jr.
I think this is one of the least successful Harry Potter movies, but's mainly the book's fault. Rowling was trying to copy the success of PHILOSOPHER'S STONE, but hadn't figured out how to scale it up to a big series yet. So once again we have a story that ends up with
(1) Harry and a best friend figuring out how to get in a trap door
(2) The best friend getting waylaid halfway through and sending Harry away.
(3) Harry confronting an evil wizard underground.
Other problems:
To an adult reader/viewer, Lockhart is an obvious fraud from the start, yet it takes everybody in the story forever to catch on. Branaugh fleshed him out a little, but he's still tiresome.
So Harry and Ron think it's OK to put drugs in candy as part of their investigation?
So Hermione turns herself into a cat by accident and it takes several weeks to wear off. And nobody in the school administration asks how it happened (if they did, and found out about the drug angle, the trio would probably be expelled)
So Ginny is depressed and alienated, and neither her brother Ron nor the perceptive Hermione notices anything. Doesn't that make them look insensitive?
 Better than I expected. February 10, 2010
Leonardo Da Silva Ferraz (Campinas, SP Brazil)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
The box arrived on time and in perfect condition. The artwork is beautiful and the extra material is very addicting. I cannot wait for the other movies!
More of the good stuff 2 February 6, 2010
Verla Miller (Salida, CO)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Again, like the first one, it has more info on the 2nd disc that makes it interesting. Love it.
Replacing VHS February 6, 2010
D. G. McBride (Denver Colorado)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I got this for my Fiancé for Christmas to replace her old VHS. She was really happy to finally have the DVD copy. It was shipped quickly and for free since it was from Amazon and I was signed up for the free shipping thing. You might want to look into that if you buy a lot! I think it was something like $75 for the year for free shipping for everything from Amazon and you can usually find whatever you want from them and get free shipping and if it's $5 each time that will add up quickly!
Potter Movie February 4, 2010
Carol A. Richardson (Clearwater, FL)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This was purchased for a huge potter fan. She loves all the movies and books and this is one of her favorites. The additional scenes are great and the interviews and segments on how scenes were made are wonderful.
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