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Summary: Fantastic!
Review: I am one of the few reviewers on this page who has never read a Harry Potter book. I own the first one, but I haven't gotten around to opening it yet. Nevertheless, I found the film enormously entertaining (and not confusing at all). When I know that a film has been adapted from a novel, I always harbor the hope that the filmmakers will take advantage of the more fully imagined written version to really present a world with more texture and depth than the average film. This is especially important in the case of fantasy films. It appears that director Chris Columbus, screenwriter Steve Kloves, and everyone else involved has done just that. Great cast. Great story. Great job. Looking forward to the next one.
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Summary: The Best Movie I Have Seen
Review: Ok, this is a WONDERFUL movie. I enjoyed it so much that I have seen it twice already (...). I have to say the kids did an EXCELLENT job and that Director Chris Columbus did a great job too. I can't wait for the other movies. If you have read the book, you will find a few changes but it makes the movie good. If J.K. Rowling approves of it, I do too.
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Summary: Total Enchantment
Review: I absolutely loved this movie. Theypaid great attention to the tiniestdetails from the book and the castwas just wonderful, from top to bottom.Daniel Radcliffe, especially, as HarryPotter absolutely captured the verysoul of Harry----just something abouthim lets you know that this (Harry) isa very special boy. Somehow you cansee that while he may be downtrodden byhis Muggle relatives, he has depths tohim that will not allow him to givein. This courage serves him well later!Watching this movie was like seeingeverything you pictured in your headas you were reading the book----theyjust got it all perfect! I loved it and I plan to go again! (And by theway, I'm 50 years old!)
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Summary: Harry Potter
Review: For Harry Potter fans, this is a visual treat. However, if you want to truly appreciate the intricacies of the plot and the characters as more than two dimensional beings, read the book! The movie is like icing on the cake. Without the cake itself, it is just fluff.
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Summary: Great disappointment
Review: The adaption is great! - but the movie isn't. Chris Columbus has succeeded americanizing it, and therefore removed the magic of the original book. However, it is entertaining and well done, except for certain moments and the end of the film, who contains the American dubblemoral, which I dislike very much. So, hope they will succeed doing the next film and I still have faith in this team. They're on the right track...
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Summary: Worth watching, but not as good as the book - as expected
Review: As is inevitable with anything Harry Potter, opinion is divided as to the suitability and accuracy of the movie. Most Harry Potter fans I know waited in anxious anticipation for the release of the movie. It's ok, we can breathe a sigh of relief.Chris Columbus uses his experience in films such as Home Alone and Stepmom to bring out the magic in the film. Many people complained that the actors often didn't match up to the descriptions in the book. I personally feel this is a moot point. The actors did a superb job. I was a little disappointed in some scenes featuring Radcliffe and Grint who's roles looked staged, but on the whole they both did a great job in conveying their roles. Arguably the best child-actor in the movie was Emma Watson as Hermione. She strikes the perfect balance between aloofness and still wanting to be a part of Harry and Rons' adventures. The adults do a tremendous job in their roles too - all except Ian Hart as Professor Quirrel (who didn't stutter enough) perform perfectly, as does Oliver Wood. Top marks must go to the script writers who must have worked tirelessly to avoid offending loyal Harry supporters. For the most part, they did an excellent job. The film was too long and too short at the same time. Two and a half hours is a bit much to keep your concentration on the plot (that is, if you haven't read the book) whilst it's too short to include all the scenes that appear in the book. Of particular note is the introduction, which goes by in a flash and, if you haven't read the book, may lead to confusion. Again, top marks for the scenery and visual effects. If the Quidditch match isn't exactly as you'd expect, then you must have read the book wrong! Splendid graphics are used throughout the film - Harry's cloak, the flying keys and Firenze are all top notch. Those who've read the book will be a bit disappointed by the film but not nearly as much as they might have expected...
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Summary: Fun and Magical
Review: Harry Potter is a fun and magical fantasy. The special effects were great. The kids were terrific. I hope they all return for all the sequels.
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Summary: Edge of your seat type movie
Review: Harry Potter is the greatest movie I have seen in a long time.(besides the GRINCH)Every thing about the movie was just how I dreamed it would be.I had been waiting impatiently for the movie to come out and I must say it was definantly worth the wait.I loved all of the actors from Uncle Vernon down to Harry himself.I loved Profesor Dumbledor,Hagrid,Hermione,Ron(Ron was unexpectidly funny in the movie!)and of course Harry my absolute favorite of the cast.For those people who say the movie is a waste of time,thats like insulting all of harry's fans.The movie was great and I can't wait to see the 4th movie.As a wrap up,I think J.K.Rowling is amazing and has a wonderful imagination.She makes you feel like you are right next to Harry in the forbiden forest or hiding from filch in the library under an invisibility cloak.She makes you feel like you know the characters personaly when you are reading the books.I would not be surprised if I meet Harry or Ron in a grocery store.I thank J.K. Rowling continuiosly for making reading fun for many kids around the world.PS.(GO SEE THE MOVIE,YOU WILL BE GLAD YOU DID!)
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Summary: Must See Movie
Review: The storyline was consistent with the book & exciting. We loved it. Don't miss this movie.
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Summary: YOU HAVE ABSOLUTLY GOT TO SEE THIS!!*_*
Review: I saw this masterpiece in the theaters and I will no doubt buy the movie for DVD or VHS. It is splendid, I would give it the five stars because of the great alignment with the book as well. However, it is also good quality movie according to graphics to me. There are only a few parts missing that arn't VERY important. YOU MUST SEE THIS!
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