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HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS (2002) REACTION – THIS GOT SO MUCH DARKER! – REVIEW

2026-05-03 Entertainment
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HARRY EARNS THE SWORD OF GRIFFINDOR & FIGHTS THE BASILISK!! Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Full Length Reaction Watch Along + Early Access: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects - HARRY POTTER and the Sorcerer's Stone Reaction: https://youtu.be/EsyVBHr-UN0 - Gift Someone (Or Yourself) An RR Tee! https://shorturl.at/hekk2 Roxy Striar & Jon Maturan react to and review Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002), the second installment in the beloved Wizarding World franchise directed by Chris Columbus (Home Alone, Mrs. Doubtfire) and based on the novel by J.K. Rowling. Daniel Radcliffe (The Woman in Black, Swiss Army Man) returns as Harry Potter, alongside Emma Watson (Beauty and the Beast, Little Women) as Hermione Granger and Rupert Grint (Snatch, Servant) as Ron Weasley, as the trio uncovers a dark mystery at Hogwarts when students begin to be mysteriously petrified. The film introduces the legend of the Chamber of Secrets, a hidden part of the school tied to Salazar Slytherin, and the terrifying creature lurking within. The movie features several iconic moments, including the chaotic flying car escape from the Dursleys, Harry’s first encounter with Dobby the House-Elf, the eerie messages written in blood on the castle walls, and the unforgettable descent into the Chamber itself—culminating in a thrilling showdown with the Basilisk and a young version of Tom Riddle (Christian Coulson — Gossip Girl, Nashville). Supporting performances from Kenneth Branagh (Murder on the Orient Express, Thor) as the hilariously self-absorbed Gilderoy Lockhart, and Jason Isaacs (The Patriot, Star Trek: Discovery) as the menacing Lucius Malfoy, add both humor and tension to the story. With its darker tone, expanded world-building, and memorable set pieces, Chamber of Secrets deepens the mythology of the Harry Potter series while delivering one of its most suspenseful adventures. #HarryPotter #ChamberOfSecrets #WizardingWorld #DanielRadcliffe #EmmaWatson #RupertGrint #FantasyMovies #MovieReaction #FilmReaction #HarryPotterReaction #React #ReactTo #Reaction #MovieMarathon #HarryPotterAndTheChamberOfSecrets Follow *Roxy Striar* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWhirlGirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxystriar/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/roxystriar Follow *Jon Maturan* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonmaturan/?hl=en 0:00 Checking In! 02:07 Harry Potter Reaction 01:37:48 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Review Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ RR Clips & Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ReelRejectsClips Follow TheReelRejects On The Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Supervising Producer: https://twitter.com/nerdchronic?lang=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Follow & Listen to Us Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!! - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XHMwbveiznxSOGxN9XT0M - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vc3Rhci13YXJzLXRhbGs - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reel-rejects-tv-movie-recaps/id1616339990 - Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Apocalypse-Podcast/B08JJP58FG PLAYLISTS: Trailer Reactions & Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw9ZsLdoAQFpx38s2hhyFgDe Movie Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw-comtadVs8b9JsZEWHUyr8 Movie Talk (News, Spoiler Reviews, & Film Rumors!!!): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw8fPQ-21NVSb2IOwIiHbVt8 Youtube Video Reactions & Discussions: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw_qwcPsN_vOxXC6IVzrOQYG Sketches & Short Films: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw_zWuTRfBOUP3aYyIYRzc2y

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@coasterpug 2026-05-03

12:05 The book explains that the Weasleys won't accept any money from Harry, not even to reimburse them for feeding him. They don't have much, but they're proud and don't want charity. Also, their kindness and generosity makes a huge impression on Harry and sets an important example for him.

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@zonedoutsvg 2026-05-03

I liked how this one shows why ron had dirt on his nose on the train during the first movie, they travel by floo powder

130 5 replies
@rmhartman 2026-05-03

"why would hagrid send them to the spider" Hagrid is ... shortsighted when it comes to his "pets".

121 5 replies
@hewent2Jarrod 2026-05-03

•(Herbology Teacher 🪴) Professor Sprout is head of Hufflepuff House •(Charms Teacher 🪶) Professor Flitwick is head of Ravenclaw House •(Potions Teacher 🧪) Professor Snape is head of Slytherin House •(Transfiguration Teacher 🐈) Professor McGonagall is head of Gryffindor House

120 1 replies
@NFLDNerd88 2026-05-03

Just wanted to clarify in case you missed it. Mudblood is the slur for wizards with non magic parents. Muggle is just the normal turn for anyone non magical.

110 8 replies
@jccw227 2026-05-03

“Bee in your bonnet” is an old idiom meaning something is occupying one’s mind.

46 1 replies
@powerpanda557 2026-05-04

I like how they keep asking “how does that happen?” It’s a movie about magic.

37 2 replies
@haze-cloud 2026-05-03

Taking a shot every time the guy says “I don’t know” or “I don’t remember.” Would kill you be the end of the reaction.

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@AngelicPrde 2026-05-03

Not everyone can speak Parseltongue it's a very rare. So no Snape can not speak it, he was just concerned that Harry can speak it.

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