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Summary: A PLEASANT SURPRISE
Review: I'll begin my review by saying that I have never read any of the books . My first exposure to the books was at a "writer's workshop" that turned out to be run by old ladies in a church hall. They were offended by the "witchcraft" (booga booga!) and thought it was "violent". Woo hoo, so's the bible. So I think you can understand my aversion to them.
But when I bunged the tape in my VCR I was pleasantly surprised. This is a bit slow at times, and very long (2 and a half hours); but the visual effects are excellent and it features a very good supporting cast including Robbie Coltrane, John Hurt and Richard Harris. You probably know the story, so I'll spare you my rambling and you can go buy it or rent it. I'll have to check out the next HARRY POTTER movie when its released.
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Summary: Awsome, yet lacks in one part: The true Storyline
Review: The movie overall was good. The characters were spectacular, matched the ones from the books perfectly. The storyline could have been fixed a bit, they messed up and changed the whole detention scene with Norbert, they didn't even show them taking Norbert to tower, they had the wrong chars in detention, small in the book but still a crucial part. That's why I took away a star. Other than that it was EXCELLENT the special effects blew me away, and the likeness of the chars was perfect. The dining hall is SO awsome looking. Well thats all I have to say, and I liked it so much I'm getting it come the 28th, two more days! CAN'T WAIT!
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Summary: Loved the movie and am waiting eagerly for my DVD!
Review: I have always enjoyed classics and own the entire series of books by J.K.Rowling - I know of the difficulties that one can encounter when taking a popular book or series and to convert that into a movie and my take on this movie is that an absolutely exceptional job was done on the special effects and storyline throughout throughout the movie.The Quidditch match, the battle with the troll, and the wonderful scenes of the Hogwarts hall, complete with floating candles, were such marvels. These beautiful sequences were faithful to the book and were representive of the state of the art of CG animation. Yes, certain parts of the book were skimmed over and some would say that some of the character developments were not followed well enough, but most of the people who saw the movie knew the plot and were repeat readers of the book series. I was very pleased with the movie interpetation and consider it an instant classic. The DVD will most likely carry within it extra scenes and in depth coverage of the making of the movie and I just see this as icing on an already substantial and wonderful world that Ms. Rowling has given to the world. Speaking of the characters, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Draco Malfoy, and especially Professor Snapes were played to perfection by the actors and they matched my visions of them from the books. My recommendation is very clear: Get the CD and watch it often. Read the books to keep the story details clear and then pass these wonderful treasures on to your children and nieces and nephews. This is an lovely and charming series and the movie does the first book justice. I can't wait for the next book and the next movie... Keep them coming Ms. Rowling!
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Summary: Deleted scenes
Review: I also loved the books and the movie but just like someone else said, the film is the real highlight of the DVD. All the special features are aimed to kids except an interview of 15 minutes with Chris Columbus and others. I'm writing this review to give a fast way to find the deleted scenes but you must have the SEARCH function on your DVD player. Go to track 80(80/84) of the second DVD with the SEARCH function. Then, select the 5 th bottle and the stone. That way, you can see the deleted scenes without playing the whole game each time. There is only 6 minutes of deleted scenes on the DVD. Not 10 minutes like I read on the HP website. The deleted scenes are interesting but hardly essential and you can find them as well on the video.
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Summary: Harry Potter's 1st Year at Hogwarts!
Review: This two and a half hour long fantasy adventure was not only able to get kids to come and sit through it once, but draw them back several more times. The folks at Warner Brothers realised that kids saw it in theaters until they were sick of it. Also, many people purchased or downloaded a bootlegged copy of the film. To get the same results on video that the film had in theaters, Warner Bros. has added several deleted scenes to the film. Also, there is an added disc with more deleted scenes, plus many other special features including a virtual tour of Hogwarts and the making of the film. Harry Potter is eleven years old and lives withe his mean aunt and uncle, and their little son Dudley. Harry has always been told that his parents died in a car accident and that the lightning bolt shaped scar on his forehead was from the accident. But on his birthaday, he discovers that he is a wizard and that his parents were murdered by the evil Lord Voldermort. When Voldermort tried to kill Harry, the spell backfired leaving Harry with the scar and reducing Voldermort to almost nothing. Harry is sent to Hogwarts, a school for witches and wizards, where he meats Ron and Hermoine, his two best friends, and descovers that the Sorcerer's Stone, wich has the power to bring Lord Voldermort back to full powere, is being kept in the school. Harry also learns that a teacher in the school is helping the Evil Lord get to the stone. Harry must get to the stone before all is lost. The acting was great. Danial Radclieff is perfect as Harry Potter. John Willams does the score. His other works include The "Star Wars" saga and "E.T." Adults and children will love Harry Potter. And there is no devil worship in it for those of you who don't know what you are talking about trying to bann the movies and books wich are about an innocent little child who lives in a magical world. You will love "Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone", the first of seven movies to be made by Warner Bros.
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Summary: Harry Potter hardly misses.
Review: There is really only one reason I didn't give this film 5 stars: the fast pace of the movie. It jumped around too much. I did like everything else though. I loved the quidditch scene, ( EVEN THOUGH BILL MURPHY SAYS IT WAS A SNOOZE-FEST) it was great. Sorry Bill Murphy but sometimes things aren't always how YOU pictured them, or how some Dale so-n-so tells it. Maybe You guys are wrong and, hey, everyone else on earth is right. Anyway, my being a fan of Harry Potter has in no way hindered my review. It was a good movie. Not great, but good. It told the story of Harry Potter and the Sorceror's stone and cut out nothing that is important. (Sorry, but Peeves wasn't that important). I was very pleased to see that they left the snake scene in because it has importance to the next film. All in all, good film, do not hesitate to buy it (Cause it's gonna go fast) and enjoy it. I heard there are lots of special features, so if the movie doesn't satisfy you, just play around a bit. Buy it.
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Summary: a Treat for HARRY POTTER FANATICS and others!! Buy it!!
Review: First off, I loved this movie!!!!!! I am a huge harry fan and read them all the time. (anxiously awaiting book five!) And I would also like to state, I am a Christian. That's right, a 13 year old christian who reads harry potter. And those christians that haven't seen this movie, or even worse, haven't read the books, get over yourself!!! This book is not based mostly on witchcraft but the war between good and evil where good dominates all. And a true harry potter lover would not care if this was a good movie or not because they would just want their story to come to life!!! Well, all i say is buy this delicious movie that will make you watch again and again!!!
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Summary: Magical for the home
Review: Dark, lengthy and full of whispers, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" makes for a curious kids film. But wannabe wizards and other fans of the century's first boxoffice phenomenon will find the DVD transfigures theatrical drawbacks into delights. While some multiplexes were incapable of delivering "Potter's" visual subtleties, the wand wavers at Warner conjure up a two-disc DVD set in which magical images replace most of the murk. Flesh tones that threatened to wash out hold their detail nicely, even by candlelight. Down-in-the-dungeon scenes exhibit an artful but still clammy blend of pale blues and blacks. The outdoors quiddich match scores with a handsome 3-D illusion. Royal reds, golds and Augusta greens saturate the screen throughout. Whites still seem unnatural at times. The Dolby Digital 5.1 EX audio (in English and Spanish) brings out the many muted lines of dialogue, allowing listeners to catch all of Headmaster Dumbledore's admonitions. (There is no DTS option.) The children's voices are clear; John Williams' signature score enjoys a sweeping soundstage. Rear effects seem like they could do a lot more - especially in the frenzied quiddich game. But there are snitches of inspired surround in the air. The games are OK, some are frustratingly simple but addictive.
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Summary: Can't find deleted scenes.
Review: i gave it 4 stars cause it was great and all but i can't find the deleted scenes. i preodered it and got it sat. and have been looking for the deleted scenes ever since.
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Summary: Commenting on Other Reviews!!!!!
Review: After writing my review, I went back and read reviews from other ''critics''. A few of them said that the film was boring because it was too true to the book! What is that for an excuse? When a film is made from a book, it should be exactly like the book! Why make it(the film) if you are going to use another title and story? I always look forward to seeing the adaptation of the book brought to life. I have a great imagination and always want to see how others imagine it also. I think Chris Columbus did a fantastic job on the film. He also made the right decision to stay true to the books. I don't want to see The Chamber of Secrets if the characters are different, if the protaganists are different or if the story lines are different. If I want a new story and characters from Harry Potter..... I will wait for the next story from Miss Rowling. I really feel if you are a fan of the books, you will miss out if you don't have this film in your collection.........
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