Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)

I’ve met and known a number of people for whom others line up and are entranced by. Some are bewildered by the process, others are just happy that somebody else is interested in what they do and a few bathe in the spotlight and figure they deserve the adulation. But I’d have to say that I only know a couple like Gilderoy Lockhart (Kenneth Branagh), a chronic inept self-promoter. His act at the signing of his book, with the women swooning and the men rolling their eyes, is one I’ve seen but made me wish I were elsewhere. It isn’t much of a surprise to know that folks like him go on to bigger and better stunts but the number of repeat visitors seem to diminish with each audience.

Director:  Chris Columbus Writer:  J.K. Rowling; Steven Kloves; Steve Kloves Cast:
Daniel Radcliffe -  Harry Potter Rupert Grint -  Ron Weasley Emma Watson -  Hermione Granger Richard Griffiths -  Uncle Vernon Fiona Shaw -  Aunt Petunia Harry Melling -  Dudley Dursley Toby Jones -  Dobby the House Elf (voice) Jim Norton -  Mr. Mason		Veronica Clifford -  Mrs. Mason James Phelps -  Fred Weasley Oliver Phelps -  George Weasley Julie Walters -  Molly Weasley Bonnie Wright -  Ginny Weasley Mark Williams -  Arthur Weasley Chris Rankin -  Percy Weasley Tom Felton -  Draco Malfoy