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Summary: Wow!!!
Review: I have one thing to say about this movie: AWSOME. Although it dosn't follow the book sometimes, this movie was just plain great. The actors portray Harry, Hermione, and Ron perfectly. Although it is 2 hours and 45 minutes long, and you will find yourself squerming in your seat having to pee, you won't want to miss any part of it! So get out of this chair, turn off your computer and see this movie!!!!!
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Summary: A Fair Adaption but LACKING THE MAGIC the books CONTAINED!
Review: As most films based on books go, the book is certainly superior. This film, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Theatrical Release likewise completely lacks the luster, much needed details, and character developments within the first Potter book. True, the film does cover most (mind you not all) of the significant events contained within the book. However far too many details in the characters' of: Harry, Hermoine, Ron, Hagrid, Dumbledore, Snipe, and Voldermont are all too CONVENIENTLY EXCLUDED. In the book the development is slow but steady, and this release of information about each of these characters is essential for the viewer to savor the book. Such development and attention to details were lacking in the film. Some people might say the details are not AS important as the overall plot. Indeed this is completely true at times. IMHO, what these people are missing is the layers of frosting and the icing on the cake. Cake without the frosting and the icing is well, bland and undesirable. Likewise in this film adaption, the plot is minimual and IMHO barely worth tolerating for two and a half hours. While it is worth noting the actors chosen for this film are true in image to the characters in the book, that alone is not sufficient for a well-rounded film. Also while the lovely use of CG is remarkable, it too does not and cannot hope to carry the sizable weight of this film. This film, while making a effort to include many of the events in the book, FAIL on many accounts in: (1) building up the suspense, (2) the magic, (3) the mystery, and (4) the wonderous characters and places that made Harry Potter a book worthy of generations to come. This film and all subsequent ones, need to work on content, plot development, narration, and many if not all of the insightful observations noted above. For adults this film seems trite and downright unmagical. TO ALL READ THE BOOK FIRST so you won't do yourself and the book(s) injustice.
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Summary: Looked great to me
Review: I do not think the movie could've been done any better. I would've been scared stiff to direct something as intricate as a Harry Potter book. IT ROCKED in my opinion...
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Summary: Very Good Movie
Review: This movie was extremly good. Sure it was long but it wasen't boring. It followed the book very good. The All star cast did a wonderful job! Above all this movie was great. (...)
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Summary: What a disappointment!!!!
Review: If you didn't read the book before seeing the movie, you would not understand what's going on, and you may even hesitate to pick up this book for future reading. There are so much hype about this movie may encourage people to read more, but I doubt it. I think it even back fires instead. I read the book a few times before going to the movie, and I had a hard time following it myself. I left the theater with no impression whatsoever of this movie. Radcliffe is cute but he didn't portray Harry Potter very well. It's probably the director's fault!!! If you read the book and curious about the special effects, then go see it. But don't expect anything esle out of it.
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Summary: "Harry Potter" is a great film adaption of the first novel!!
Review: I am just so speechless about this movie! I mean, when I went to see "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" not too long ago, I found out that I was in for a real treat. And man, was I ever! I loved all of the characters and that I think that this first film adaption followed the book really well. I also loved the special effects that really made this movie. In fact, the special effects kind of reminded me of "Star Wars: Episode I". And speaking of the characters, Daniel Radcliffe was an outstanding choice as Harry Potter! The other child actors, Emma Watson as Hermoine Granger and Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley make a terrific team alongside Daniel Radcliffe's Harry. As for the adult actors, I have to give a lot of credit to Robbie Coltrane, Richard Harris, and Alan Rickman. Excellent job from all three of them! I really wasn't a big fan of the "Harry Potter" series, and that I was just going to see the movie for the fun of it. And I'm really glad that I did! I can not wait for the next "Harry Potter" movie, "The Chamber of Secrets", to be released. This is possibly another one of the best films of 2001! And you know what, I think that Daniel Radcliffe just might be the next Macaulay Culkin someday!
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Summary: Wonderful film, with some inconsistencies
Review: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was an incredible film filled with enchantment. The acting was superb and the special effects captivating. Albus Dumbledore (played by Richard Harris) was delightful, and completely as I had pictured Hogwart's headmaster.
The film had a few inconsistencies, but the overall picture was enthralling. While most of the discrepancies were minor; one concerning Norbert (Hagrid's young pet dragon) was rather noticeable. Nearly every facet of Norbert's existence in the book was distorted in the film.
The final trial between Harry and Professor Quirrell/Voldemort was marvelously done. Quirrell (Ian Hart), a horribly rotten character, was incredibly portrayed. Draco Malfoy (Tom Felton), however was not nearly as repulsive on the screen as he was in the novel.
Overall Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was an extraordinary film, as expected since it was based on a phenomenal novel. I therefore issue it 4 out of 5 stars. The lack of a perfect 5 out of 5 due to the fact that as it is such a beloved novel, the inconsistencies simply cannot be overlooked. It was a wonderful film for both young and old audiences. Tonya Renshaw.
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Summary: The book/movie changed my view!!!
Review: Honestly, when I first heard of this H.P. craze, I thought, ah just a bunch of kid stuff. (...) This movie was great and it was right on with the book as some others stated. I was absolutly someone who wasn't interested at all and was totally turned around. (...) I thought there was plenty of magic and good special effects. All I say, if you doubt it, give it try. You may be surprised!!!!
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Summary: The book comes alive?
Review: I saw Harry Potter on opening night, and it was very good. If you're a fan to the books, some scenes were dissapointing. No Peeves, no midnight Duel, no newspaper reading cat! It was good, very good. I gave it a 4 because it lacked some very important, and good scenes from the book. If you've never read the book, it should be better.
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Summary: Go Enjoy A Movie
Review: This is a movie that was wonderful to watch, was it more than two hours long? We would have watched a longer version to completely tell the story, but it would need an old fashion intermission so we would not miss a second of the film. We can't wait to own it on DVD and we are looking forward to the next film. It was just the fire our fourth grader needed to finish the second book and start the third. The perfect treatment for a wonderful youth fiction book.
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