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Summary: Why it's so much fun to have movies like this at home
Review: I am a huge fan of the books and I don't think this movie lives up to them. I'm not saying that it's a bad movie, it's not, I'm just saying that there were things in the book that just couldn't be expressed on screen. It was a great movie, but there were so many changes from the book (and I do understand that there was a time limit on the movie)that I felt that you had to of read the book to understand what was going on in the movie. Although that isn't a problem for me, I had dragged my friends to see it and all I did the whole time was try to explain what was happening to them. I do believe though that the actors in the movie did an incredible job portraying their characters and conveying the central feeling of the story.On the dvd I liked the games you could play to get to the deleted scenes, they give a very fun spin to the whole thing. I know the name of my review is weird, it means this:
Putting a puzzle together is fun so you can see the whole picture at the end, but this movie is a puzzle that decided to put itself together and although it's almost complete and put together in the correct order there are some pieces that are missing and some that aren't even from this puzzle that are trying to get in, in all the wrong places, and the only thing you can do is yell at them and tell them what goes where and what shouldn't be there. Confusing? I know, it is isn't it?
-tim
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Summary: A Magical World
Review: Who would argue with this one? Some people would, but of course we still love it. It has some missing parts, but they have included more things into it, than it has in the books. I would love everyone to buy this DVD, while it's out. And also.. the 2nd movie is coming out, who would want to miss it? No one would, it's fantastic, so I say, see this and be amazed.. everyone would want to see a magical world.. of Harry Potter.
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Summary: Not as good as the book...
Review: ... As are all movies that are based on a book. There are no exceptions to that. You *cannot* take a movie, and make it exactly like the book. You can try, but probably will not succeed. The book creates its own little world, which is unique to only itself. You can take a movie and make it close to the book, but it will never be exactly the same. That's what I needed to get out of the way. Now, onto business. I am as much of a Harry Potter fan as anybody, perhaps even more. I have read the books dozens of times each, and am anxiously awaiting the 5th one, as is the rest of the world. I believe J.K. Rowling to be one of the greatest authors that ever lived, as do the tens of millions of people that have read her books. I was thrilled when I learned that my favorite series of all time was going to be up on the big screen. Absolutely thrilled. But at the same time I was a bit paranoid. I knew that you cannot make the movie exactly like the book, even with great casting and wicked special effects. I also knew that since Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone was a mildly long book, that the director would have to cut quite a few things out. And I was right. They did. You have to understand that thousands of kids love the books, and if the movie would have included everything that was in the books, the kids would not have been able to sit that long. What the movie did do, though, was take all of the important scenes that were in the book. Yes, I was ticked off when I heard that Peeves wouldn't be in the movie because of time reasons, and of course the missing potions scene was a bit disappointing. But they got all of the good aspects of the book in the movie, which is more important then a mischievous poltergeist and a silly logic sequence. I thought the acting was wonderful, and that the special effects were great *as expected*. Turning a movie into a book is extremely hard work, especially if the movie you're trying to make was one of the most successful book series in all time. I think that they did a splendid job, and I cannot wait for the second one to come out.
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Summary: One of the Converted
Review: I didn't get it. Other than loving the fact that children everywhere were finding the joy of reading thanks to a little boy named Harry, I didn't get what the fuss was all about. Well, my brother bought the Harry Potter DVD, and I was excited to see it, but I had no idea what it would mean to my life. After viewing the movie once, I decided to purchase my own copy so as to get it in widescreen, and have viewed the movie 6 times in total. Also, after viewing the movie, I picked up the first book (and I suggest everyone do so). I read it, bought the second one, read it, bought the third and fourth ones and read them. Harry Potter has quickly dominated my life. The movie adaptation of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is one of the most accurate novel to film adaptions I have ever seen. It is entertaining, beautiful, and very well acted. I especially love the kids in the movie (which is strange for a cynic such as myself). This movie rushed to one of my all-time favorite movie slots. While watching it I flashed back to such all time greats as The Wizard of Oz and Star wars. I felt 6 again, I felt the cynicism melt away. Harry Potter is a movie you should at least try to watch, and if you like it at all, I do suggest the books (all of them). I don't know how they'll do it, but I hope they can make all of the books into movies. Even, or especially since it's my favorite, the 735 page Goblet of Fire.
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Summary: I've always known there was magic in the world HP proves it
Review: I've always known there was magic in the world HP proves it! Harry Potter was a joy to watch my grand children loved as much as I did. Now that they have seen it; what am I going to do with all these owls
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Summary: The wonders of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Review: I am 12 years old, and When I first read the books I was like the bigest fan of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. My favrote book is Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. I hoped there would be a Movie to that? If there was I real wanted to be one of the actors. I have read all the books and have been wating for the 5th book to come out and the 2nd movie to come out. The person I thought was the best is Hermine Granger(Emma Waston.) Because, she was the smartest and cutest. If any of the actors of this movie or dractors that are reading this PLEASE try to give me a part in the seconed movie or any of the movies
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Summary: viewer from texas who gave it two stars
Review: i feel sorry for you, you sound like you need counselling and a high dose of prozac i seriously think you need to look at life through a different mirror since jk rowling wrote her amazing books all my friends and their parents have taken up reading my teacher read all 4 books to us and we have seen the movie many times and think it is wonderful the book is much deeper than the movie but what movie is ever better than the book? didn't your mom ever teach you manners!
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Summary: Utterly charming
Review: I procratinated seeing "Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone" for months, having been put off by all of the overwhelming hype. However, when I finally sat down to watch it recently, I was completely entertained and totally charmed. The story is engaging and well thought-out, the actors do a wonderful job, and the special effects are every bit as good as I'd hoped they'd be. The special features on the DVD are pretty extensive, and can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. If you're a grown-up who's been avoiding this film for fear it would bore you to tears, let me assure you that it's a timeless tale for all ages. There are elements of "Cinderella," multiple Grimm's Fairy Tales, and other stories, as well as completely original ideas. I plan to watch this film many times, and will likely get more and more out of it with each viewing.
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Summary: Absolutely as magical as the literary world
Review: While there are, of course, liberties taken and omissions made from the actual text, this movie is by no stretch of the imagination any less magical than its literary counterpart. From the first glimpse Diagon Alley, on through to the walls of Hogwarts and out, finally, to the vibrant Quidditch field...this movie is pure magic. The film also carries today's audiences into what will certainly be an entirely new genre of theater entertainment. The special effects are amazing. The original John Williams score is a perfect match. The casting,(no, it could never quite capture the exact book!), was thoroughly effective. This movie is end to end fun, adventure, and, well, magic. Perfect for all ages, save a little violence and Fluffy (cover the kids eyes), this movie gets about as high and honor as I can offer. Well done.
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Summary: Good but not great.
Review: Well lets see here I thought it was a rather interesting movie having never read the book I probably didn't get half the stuff in it. I thought id see it to see what all the hype was about and I guess I was indifferent. It didn't blow my socks off. The effects were good. My favorite part was when they played chess against the human sized pieces. I can't help to compare it to the Lord of the Rings which was a superb movie and even better book. I find that more interesting because it is darker in nature and magic seems to be used as a means to an end not just to have for the matter of having it like it seemed to be in Potter. I Have to compare the 2 because; A) they came out very close to each other. B) Tolkien basically took fantasy to a new level and every thing after it is just trying to come close to matching it. I liked it but it did npt leave me thirsting for the sequel unlike a few other movies I saw in the past year.
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