Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
The Delightful Film Adaptation of J.K. Rowling's Bestseller...
Harry Potter learns on his 11th birthday that he is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards and possesses magical powers of his own. At Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry embarks on the adventure of a lifetime, discovering a world of magic and fantasy where he is destined to live.
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Harry Potter 1 - TheWiz
Well, Bloody Hell! I like it, because: it was well cast, really good music, and because it's actually really funny! Being the frist movie of all; its really good. Especially Dumbledore - what a great actor, the young ones are cute and funny (it's LevIOsa!). Although we never hear one of the spells never again in all the series, its still really great!!Definately one to watch with the family, nothing too scary. And once you've watched the first one, you'll want to watch the second one, and then the third one then the fourth..... and then, you'll be a HP fan!!! (just like me!!).
By: Me (that would be CBH to you) 14 yrsGreat for the Whole Family! - 0930tracey
My whole family loved this movie. We lost ourselves in the magical hours and didn't want it to end. The special effects were outstanding and the characters were awesome. This was an outstanding start to what would become an absolutely amazing franchise. All families should watch this movie at least once!!A Fun Trip Into A Dark And Yet Wonderful Fantasy World - revsdd
I really hadn't expected to enjoy this movie, thinking it to be primarily directed toward children, but upon viewing it I discovered it to be a wonderful flight of fancy and fantasy, whisking the viewer into an unimaginable and yet completely believable world of wizards and magic, trolls and goblins.
It was a very impressive performance by young Daniel Radcliffe in the title role of Harry Potter, the wizard in training at the Hogwarts School of Magic who is called upon to save the day by saving the magic Philosopher's Stone from the evil Voldemort (Ian Hart.) In fact all three of the young leads were very good (Emma Watson as Hermione and Rupert Grint as Ron.) They brought an appropriate zest and enthusiasm to their parts. At the other end of the age extreme, the veteran actor Richard Harris was completely believable as Professor Dumbledore. Then, of course, there was perhaps the most endearing character of all, the gentle giant groundskeeper Hagrid (played by Robbie Coltrane).
The movie is a wonderful tale, mixing in an almost "Star Wars" type fashion the ideas of light and dark; good and evil. While most would think of it as a children's movie, it has moments of great tension and a surprisingly complex plot to go along with the fun parts of the movie that will endear it to the hearts of many. It also has unbelievable makeup and special effects. All in all, wonderful fun to watch.
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Harry Potter 1 - TheWiz
Well, Bloody Hell! I like it, because: it was well cast, really good music, and because it's actually really funny! Being the frist movie of all; its really good. Especially Dumbledore - what a great actor, the young ones are cute and funny (it's LevIOsa!). ...Great for the Whole Family! - 0930tracey
My whole family loved this movie. We lost ourselves in the magical hours and didn't want it to end. The special effects were outstanding and the characters were awesome. This was an outstanding start to what would become an absolutely amazing franchise. All ...A Fun Trip Into A Dark And Yet Wonderful Fantasy World - revsdd
I really hadn't expected to enjoy this movie, thinking it to be primarily directed toward children, but upon viewing it I discovered it to be a wonderful flight of fancy and fantasy, whisking the viewer into an unimaginable and yet completely believable world ...