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The hotly anticipated sequel to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone didn't disappoint the millions of fans who eagerly awaited its release. Even more imaginative and elaborate than its predecessor, Chamber of Secrets abounds in magic, mystery, and adventure. Chamber now comes to DVD in a deluxe two-disc edition that teems with special features, and the film itself has been beautifully transferred to the digital medium. As the story begins, young wizard-in-training Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) embarks on his second year at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, along with his loyal friends Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and Hermione Granger (Emma Watson). But something's not quite right: Harry constantly hears a mysterious voice that warns him of impending danger, and while investigating a series of attacks bedeviling Hogwarts he uncovers a sinister, dangerous secret. Kenneth Branagh is a colorful addition to the Hogwarts faculty, and his blustery, egotistical instructor fits right in along with Harry veterans Richard Harris, Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane, and Alan Rickman. Although they've tried to keep Chamber of Secrets lighthearted with a full quota of humorous episodes, director Chris Columbus and screenwriter Steven Kloves have actually made this sequel a darker, more grimly suspenseful tale. Very young fans should watch the film with their parents, as its vivid depiction of fanciful monsters and perilous combat makes for an occasionally intense viewing experience. Watching the DVD edition could easily be an all-day affair: The film is accompanied by no fewer than 19 deleted or extended scenes, conversations with cast and crew members, interviews of Harry Potter creator J. K. Rowling and screenwriter Steven Kloves, and a wide variety of interactive special features that include self-guided tours of the Chamber of Secrets itself, Dumbledore's office, and Diagon Alley. There are also some 15 animated puzzles, sliders, and screen savers to be accessed. All told, these two discs will provide families with countless hours of entertainment.
CONDITION: NEW
Cast & Crew
Daniel Radcliffe Harry Potter
Rupert Grint Ron Weasley
Emma Watson Hermione Granger
Kenneth Branagh Gilderoy Lockhart
Robbie Coltrane Hagrid
Richard Harris Albus Dumbledore
Sean Biggerstaff Oliver Wood
David Bradley Argus Filch
Alfred Burke Armando Dippet
John Cleese Nearly Headless Nick
Christian Coulson Tom Riddle
Warwick Davis Professor Flitwick
Tom Felton Draco Malfoy
Richard Griffiths Vernon Dursley
Robert Hardy Cornelius Fudge
Shirley Henderson Moaning Myrtle
Jason Isaacs Lucius Malfoy
Gemma Jones Madam Pomfrey
Matthew Lewis Neville Longbottom
Miriam Margolyes Professor Sprout
Rik Mayall Peeves the Poltergeist
Kathrin Nicholson Pansy Parkinson
Chris Rankin Percy Weasley
Alan Rickman Severus Snape
Fiona Shaw Petunia Dursley
Maggie Smith Minerva McGonagall
Julie Walters Mrs. Weasley
Mark Williams Mr. Weasley
Bonnie Wright Ginny Weasley
Julian Glover Aragog the Spider
Toby Jones Dobby the House Elf
Technical Credits
Chris Columbus Director,Executive Producer
J. Rowling Source Author
Andrew Ackland-Snow Art Director
Mark Bartholomew Art Director
Peter Francis Art Director
John King Art Director
Steve Lawrence Art Director
Lucinda Thompson Art Director
Paula DuPre Pesman Associate Producer
Chris Carreras Asst. Director
Karen Lindsay-Stewart Casting
Roger Pratt Cinematographer
Tanya Seghatchian Co-producer
Lindy Hemming Costumes/Costume Designer
Peter Honess Editor
Michael Barnathan Executive Producer
David Barron Executive Producer
Mark A. Radcliffe Executive Producer
Nick Dudman Makeup Special Effects
David Heyman Producer
Stuart Craig Production Designer
John Williams [composer] Score Composer
Steve Kloves Screenwriter
Patricia Johnson Set Decoration/Design
Stephenie McMillan Set Decoration/Design
John Midgley Sound/Sound Designer
David Randall Thom Sound/Sound Designer
Cinesite Special Effects
Moving Picture Company Special Effects
Mill Film Special Effects
Framestore Special Effects
Industrial Light & Magic Special Effects
John Richardson Special Effects Supervisor
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