![]() In the first movie, we witnessed child abuse and now we see the enslavement of Dobby who resorts to self-harm when he does something wrong. This movie is also the introduction of fan favorite character, Dobby the house elf, who refers to himself in the third person. “Mud-bloods” are a racial slur in the magic world and Draco wields it like a douchebag saying the N-word. Some Slytherins believe they should not be allowed to practice magic. The titular Chamber Of Secrets is said to house a monster that will purge Hogwarts of Muggle-born students. There’s also some thinly veiled racial allegory sprinkled throughout not just this movie, but the series, with the term “mud-blood.” This refers to people who are born to muggle (non-magic) families. Radcliffe is growing into his character as is the dazzling Emma Watson. This one, they found their footing and everything is more subtle. In the first movie, every facial expression was over to the top. The acting has definitely improved in this one, though it is still a little campy. This time, Draco joined the Slytherin team and I’m living for it. That got me excited because I am always exhilarated by Quidditch games in Harry Potter. ![]() Also, there’s more quidditch in this movie. Especially the effects of the Howler and the “top notch” acting from Rupert Grint’s Ron Weasley. ![]() Speaking of special effects, they definitely upped the effects budget for this one. It blinds you with dazzling special effects. But it definitely picks up steam when the movie goes on. Though the movie does take a while to get the story going, this is expected because they have a lot of world building and exposition to do especially since it’s loyal to the source material. This movie is long, clocking in at 2 hours and 41 minutes, but if you stick around, you won’t regret it. From the effects to the acting to the set design. It’s the gang’s second-year at Hogwarts and everything about the movie has improved. Logline: An ancient prophecy seems to be coming true when a mysterious presence begins stalking the corridors of a school of magic and leaving its victims paralyzed.
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