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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
15.07.2009
Harry Potter's second year at Hogwarts turns out to be very different from what he expected. First he is warned to not return in the first place, but when he does strange things happen. He hears a voice in his head and there are attacks on the students leaving them petrified.
Chamber of Secrets is the second movie and book in the Harry Potter series. Chris Columbus is the director again and it shows. Hogwarts is as beautiful as in the first movie and it is hard to not be completely drawn inside the magical walls. The recipe is the same and it works. We start of by following the daily life at school, but slowly we get hints at what is going on. And the epic climax at the end is at least as good as in the Sorcerer's Stone.
The acting also seems better although the dialog is still a bit forced. Daniel, Rupert and Emma have all improved and their chemistry also seems better. I was also positively surprised by Kenneth Branagh in his interpretation of Professor Gilderoy Lockhart. Jason Isaacs also deserves a nod for is scary performance as Lucius Malfoy.
Special effects are yet again amazing but do not distract from the story. The quidditch match is so well made it looks as just another real life sport and the snake in the end looks amazing. John Williams is also back again doing the music, but this time I felt as though something was missing. The theme is as fitting as ever, but the music is not as influential to the scenes as I would have liked.
Yet again Chris Columbus and his team have managed to create a beautiful and magic movie. Pretty much everything is perfect with just a few small flaws that are easily overlooked. It will be interesting to see if the next Harry Potter movie can live up to the first two in the series. 9/10
05.12.2010
This time around I only rate it 8/10. It's still good, but not quite as good as what I thought last time.
Harry Potter's second year at Hogwarts turns out to be very different from what he expected. First he is warned to not return in the first place, but when he does strange things happen. He hears a voice in his head and there are attacks on the students leaving them petrified.Chamber of Secrets is the second movie and book in the Harry Potter series. Chris Columbus is the director again and it shows. Hogwarts is as beautiful as in the first movie and it is hard to not be completely drawn inside the magical walls. The recipe is the same and it works. We start of by following the daily life at school, but slowly we get hints at what is going on. And the epic climax at the end is at least as good as in the Sorcerer's Stone.
The acting also seems better although the dialog is still a bit forced. Daniel, Rupert and Emma have all improved and their chemistry also seems better. I was also positively surprised by Kenneth Branagh in his interpretation of Professor Gilderoy Lockhart. Jason Isaacs also deserves a nod for is scary performance as Lucius Malfoy.
Special effects are yet again amazing but do not distract from the story. The quidditch match is so well made it looks as just another real life sport and the snake in the end looks amazing. John Williams is also back again doing the music, but this time I felt as though something was missing. The theme is as fitting as ever, but the music is not as influential to the scenes as I would have liked.
Yet again Chris Columbus and his team have managed to create a beautiful and magic movie. Pretty much everything is perfect with just a few small flaws that are easily overlooked. It will be interesting to see if the next Harry Potter movie can live up to the first two in the series. 9/10
05.12.2010
Thursday, December 02, 2010
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
15.07.2009
Based on the bestseller book by J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter starts his first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. There he makes friends with Ron and Hermione and together they must stop the evil Lord Voldemort from getting hold of the Sorcerer's Stone.
It's been a while since I first watched the first Harry Potter movie and I was a little afraid it would age. I remember reading the book when it was first released and loving it and I also remember liking the movie the first time around.
The first thing that struck me was how young Daniel, Rupert, Emma and the rest of the kids look. Since the movies have been released with one to two years apart, the cast has naturally grown with the viewer. The acting starts of a bit stiff, but the main cast soon find their roles and live them. Emma Watson tries a bit hard, but overall decent work. I got the best impression from Robbie Coltrane. He is fantastic as Hagrid.
Special effects are top notch and are crucial in this kind of movie. It is used in the right amount, never shadowing the rest of the movie. It is amazing how Hogwarts comes to life on the screen. The sets are brilliant and the school and surroundings are just as I imagined while reading the book. Chris Columbus has managed to wonderfully transfer the magic of the book onto the screen.
The score is maybe the movies strongest card. John Williams is a legend when it comes to movie music and he has created a fantastic theme song for the Harry Potter series. His music helps the scenes in miraculous ways and I found tears in my eyes several times.
The Sorcerer's Stone is a true adventure into the lives of Witches and Wizards. Every aspect works and there is almost nothing to put a finger on. The world of Hogwarts comes alive in front of you. My only negative comment is that the child actors are a bit stiff in their roles. As a fan I urge you to read the book as well, it explores Harry Potter's emotions and feelings better. 9/10
02.12.2010
After watching the other movies progress the second viewing made me realize a few weaknesses with the first one. This time around I only rate it 6/10
It's been a while since I first watched the first Harry Potter movie and I was a little afraid it would age. I remember reading the book when it was first released and loving it and I also remember liking the movie the first time around.
The first thing that struck me was how young Daniel, Rupert, Emma and the rest of the kids look. Since the movies have been released with one to two years apart, the cast has naturally grown with the viewer. The acting starts of a bit stiff, but the main cast soon find their roles and live them. Emma Watson tries a bit hard, but overall decent work. I got the best impression from Robbie Coltrane. He is fantastic as Hagrid.
Special effects are top notch and are crucial in this kind of movie. It is used in the right amount, never shadowing the rest of the movie. It is amazing how Hogwarts comes to life on the screen. The sets are brilliant and the school and surroundings are just as I imagined while reading the book. Chris Columbus has managed to wonderfully transfer the magic of the book onto the screen.
The score is maybe the movies strongest card. John Williams is a legend when it comes to movie music and he has created a fantastic theme song for the Harry Potter series. His music helps the scenes in miraculous ways and I found tears in my eyes several times.
The Sorcerer's Stone is a true adventure into the lives of Witches and Wizards. Every aspect works and there is almost nothing to put a finger on. The world of Hogwarts comes alive in front of you. My only negative comment is that the child actors are a bit stiff in their roles. As a fan I urge you to read the book as well, it explores Harry Potter's emotions and feelings better. 9/10
02.12.2010
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