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Summary: HP RULES
Review: i am a 13year old reviewer i read all the books they are awsome how j.k. rowling came up woth it i have no idea the movie was awsome it stayed true to the book except at the ending this is a must have DVD i am reserving a copy NOW i went to the movie with my family we all loved it the acting is great and then i went to see it a second time it is awsome parents who think this is evil its not it is just fun and kool nothing evil about it : ) hope my review was helpful oh 1 more thing BUY THIS DVD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Summary: Wait... wasn't there more than one Weasley?
Review: Really, whatever happened to Percy, Fred, and George? Or to Neville Longbottom, Lee Jordan, and Marcus Flint? I realize that you can't translate a novel to the screen and be entirely faithful, but it seems to me that a bit of character development outside of our three heroes wouldn't be entirely out of place, either.
That said: if you've read the book, then the movie is fun. Ron and Hermione are excellent, as is Harry (so much for having his hair be permanently messy, but oh, well...). Some people are complaining about the lack of experience that the child actors have, but it's a rare eleven-year-old who has a lot of stage experience, I find.
The real problem with this film, I think -- aside from the lack of character development for anyone who isn't Harry, Ron, or Hermione -- is the pacing. We're sped right through the Dursleys' and Diagon Alley, only to spend what feels like far too long listening to the Sorting Hat (which, apparently, speaks to the entire Great Hall and not just into the wearer's head). During some of the scenes in the Forbidden Forest, Quidditch, et al, I was having some difficulty sitting still in the theater -- and I'm seventeen, not eight. I wish they'd sped up a few of those scenes and used the extra time to include things like Peeves and the Potions puzzle before the confrontation with Voldemort.
There's a reason why I'm not comparing HP to LoTR, incidentally: because Harry Potter *isn't* Lord of the Rings. Two entirely different franchises.
This was as good as it could possibly be, especially since as a novel, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone necessarily had a lot more exposition than its sequels. But all of that entertaining, dry-wit dialogue that made the books so much fun ("Don't cry, Ginny... we'll send you a Hogwarts toilet seat") was gone, and I for one missed it.
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Summary: Don't bother
Review: I wish I had read the book first. I am sorry to say that this is the first movie I've seen in a long time that was a complete and utter waste of my time. Not even worth getting out on video, I'm afraid. The plot is shallow and unexplainable and the acting is terrible, mostly by newcomers. They should never be featured in another movie on the silver screen. Hopefully they won't make a sequel (or three), and kids will decide stick with the books. Apparently they are much better.
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Summary: A brilliant british film.
Review: The Harry Potter film was released on the 11th May over here in England. I hadn't seen it at the movies, and was eagerly anticipating it's release on video. It was worth the wait! I had previously read the books, and was hoping the film wouldn't ruin it. Thankfully it didn't, as I can now imagine the characters when I read the books. Daniel, Rupert and Emma were all brilliant considering their age. I can't wait for the next installment, both the movie and the book.
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Summary: Surprisingly good
Review: Honestly, I'm not a Harry Potter fan, but I have to admit that Daniel, Emily and Rupert have the stuff to be the three lil wizards. When I sat down in the theatre, I was like: Sheesh. I don't like the book (I haven't read it, not even now!), how in the world will I like the movie? But I was wrong. This was good. All had their special parts in the movie, like Daniel was really Harry-Potter-looking; Emily had that tone of voice which I thought was really suitable; Rupert, well, the newspaper wrote that his real personality, eg kind, caring, was somewhat the same as Ron in the movie. Definately recommand it to HP lovers.
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Summary: Better than I expected.
Review: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone...features an all British cast of pro-actors. Suprisingly, Daniel Radcliff did a wonderful job of playing Harry Potter, and I thought he would be too young to do it! The movie has the exact same story as the book, brought to life with some of the best special effects I've ever seen. The sentret part is awesome. This is just the beginning of the 7-part Harry Potter saga, so we still have 6 years to go. Let's hope it dosen't fade away by then...
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Summary: A DVD to promise along with a fantastic film
Review: On May 28, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone will finally be released in a Special Edition 2-disc set, available in a Full Frame (why can't full frame die!) and Widescreen edition. For a movie as big as Harry Potter, you're going to have a very packed DVD. It looks like they're packing it as much as they could, with many extra features and DVD-ROM games along with the original theatrical film. But first, let's talk about the movie. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is an adaptation of J.K Rowling's fantastic and successful novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (original UK name; movie and book dubbed in America). When I first saw the teaser Trailer, I was screaming! Harry Potter looked so fantasic on film! But when I saw it in theaters, it was far from the teaser trailer but still, it was a great movie. And the film was so true to the book, probably even more true than Peter Jackson's epic, The Fellowship of the Ring. Almost everything from the book is in there, with a few scenes and a particular character cut for an overlong running time (the movie's 152 minutes). Besides the faithfulness, they've cast some of the best British actors to play Hogwarts Staff and supporting characters. But the actors were looking at is the main trio. Harry is played by the extremely well look-alike, Daniel Radcliffe, Ron by funny Rupert Grint and Emma Watson playing the bossy but clever Hermione Granger. Surprisingly, the children hold up a definite performances, with most emotions expressed. The adults play well too. Maggie Smith plays the strict Professor McGonagall and Richard Harris playing the old and wise Professor Albus Dumbledore. But by far, the best performance of the whole film was Alan Rickman, playing the silky and sinister Severus Snape, the Potion's Master. You simply couldn't get a better Snape. He expresses everything Snape contains, sly, sinister, moody, mysterious and striking. Perfect cast, really. And you simply can't review this film without talking about John Williams' score. He's definitely not been original the last few years but still, he gives off the Harry Potter feel almost fully (Howard Shore's Fellowship of the Ring score takes best). The CGI effects are some of the best in recent filming, from a troll, to a baby from, to a CGI villain wizard bent on destroying poor Harry. Though some CGI effects could've been tightened up a bit. You could definitely see poor computer generation when a CGI Harry interacts with the CGI troll and The Quidditch Match. But then, Radcliffe did do most of his stunts. Now, the DVD. The DVD is to promise a lot of things. You can buy the original theatrical picture Widescreen edition or an evil Full Frame edition. But enough about that. The features, along with the film, is to bring Harry Potter to life. The British are absolutely jumping at its features. You have interviews with director Chris Columbus, producer David Heyman and (I think) screenwriter Steve Kloves. You have a 360-degree tour of Hogwarts School, introduction to the ghosts, information on characters, Hogwarts School and the grounds. You have interactive Quidditch games, many Diagon Alley mini-games, Hogwarts "classes" containing games and seven scenes that didn't make it into the film. Most British are giving it thumbs up, but are a bit tired with some of the menus and tasks... Overall, this DVD is going to be packed, with extra features galore, DVD-ROM features, a few little novelties with the package (Snitch and Broom) and of course, the feature film...
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Summary: A Phenomenal Movie That Isn't Just a Kiddie Movie
Review: I never wanted to read the HP books, and I am bored by most all the movies that get released, let alone a mere "kiddie" movie. But somehow the reviews for HP when it was first about to be released piqued my interest so I went to see it in the theatre...and I was HOOKED. I learned the error of my ways that day, HP is not just a story for kids but for anyone who wants a truly entertaining movie (and I might add I've since bought the books and found them worthy of spending the extra cash to own in hardback). Of course, if you prefer pretentious artsy movies that trade entertainment for self-absorbed depth then HP is not a movie you will be able to appreciate. For anyone else, I recommend get this movie!
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Summary: Great Great Great Movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: ... Now, the movie was great and it was very close to the book. Of course in a movie version you have combine some scenes and delete others or ever movie made from a book would be about 8hours long. If you are a big Harry Potter fan as I am, the book brings to life the characters from the book VERY WELL. Get this DVD, it's a must for your collection
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Summary: It's still good
Review: I loved all the Harry Potter books, and even though the movie is missing elements in the book, the movie is still one of my all time favorates.
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