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Summary: Nuff said
Review: All I'll say is this. I saw this movie in a theatre FULL of kids. The movie is 2 1/2 hours long, and I'd estimate that 98% of them sat still and essentially quiet for the film's duration. That's the most telling review I can write.
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Summary: A missed opportunity
Review: Ah yes, the highly anticipated Harry Potter. It devoured its box office competition and is poised to make tons of money. And it doesn't deserve the praise.......The reasons are very simple: The film was so intent on getting the look and feel of Harry Potter perfect, it didn't bother to include Harry Potter's strengths: the dread of uncertainty and a true appreciation of consequences. Gone is Rowling's attention to the darkness and fears that line the rites of passage from infancy to adolescence. There is no challenge in this movie. The books huge fan-base demanded that the film cover everything in the book. Which it just about did - which just about ruined it. The filmmakers were so focused on covering everything, they couldn't focus on anything......or anyone. Very few characters get the screen time they need and deserve. The things is, book and film are two totally different story telling mediums: Movies cannot simply regurgitate passages of writing. As a visual medium, they demand different tools to convey their vision, different means of telling their stories. There's also this problem: The book is mostly exposition. It is a long time before the real story, about the plot to steal the sorcerer's stone, kicks into high gear. The movie is the same way. In a book, that works fine. In this movie, it's poor pacing. But there are other problems as well: The CGI FX are, to put it simply, terrible. And most surprising, the magic/spell casting element of Hogwart's School for Witchcraft and Wizardry seems to have been reduced to little more than comic-relief. The school itself has a kind of Gothic beauty combined with a politically correct student body: Black faces pop up here and there. In the end, Harry Potter may delight adults with weak discretion, but children should be subjected to something more thought provoking.
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Summary: Not A Disappointment!
Review: I am probably the biggest Harry Potter fan in existance (and trust me on this one). I know every book practically by heart, especially the first because it is one of my favourite books. The first thing I noticed was some scenes I would've like to have seen weren't in the movie, but I could understand why some things were omitted; the movie was already two and a half hours. The only big problem I had with the movie (besides this, it was excellent) was a bit of Daniel Radcliffe's acting and it was a bit rushed. I'd like to applaud Emma Watson and Rupert Grint's splendid performance in their first motion picture; they were better than veteran Daniel Radcliffe in acting as Hermione and Ron respectively. Two scenes not to miss are Quidditch and the Wizard Chess scene on the way to the Sorceror's Stone. The special effects are so believable, I was in quite the shock. The movie was well done and very true to the book.
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Summary: I saw it Sunday November 18th
Review: It was the best movie I'd ever seen. Even though it was 2 and a half hours to me it could have went on for 200 hours. The actors were great and it looked as if I could really go to London and walk through the wall in between Platforms 9 and 10 and actually go to Hogwarts. I think Dainel, Rupert, Emma, everyone did a good job. I couldn't picture anyone else doing the movie. It followed the book as close as it could too, something that is rare to find by books that are turned into movies.
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Summary: Good but long!
Review: Well I think this this movie was ok,it was good and funny its a movie for the whole family.The harry potter books was...well I can't tell because I never read it before,I only got to read like about 2 chapters on the first book and this movie was about those 2 chaptes with mean parents,and the owl,and the breaking down door part.This movie is worth seeing and if your going to see the movie any time this week make sure you go early to get tickets and seats!
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Summary: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Review: Wonderful high-quality movie. This was the best screen adaptation of any fantasy novel I have ever seen. The actors, both child and adult were delightful, shivery and FUN! My ten-year-old son began smiling at the first scene and just glowed more brightly as the movie went on. I cannot recommend this film highly enough, the sets, costuming and makeup were delightful. Thank you to Chris Columbus for putting in the time and money necessary to make this a magical experience for my entire family (children 10 to 20 loved it). I never realized how deep the story was until I saw it on the screen. I want to LIVE in the story... the Griffindor common room was perfect!
Ahh, now I have to go back!
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Summary: Wonderful - an excellent adaptation!
Review: Being such a fan of the Harry Potter books I was terrified that the movie would be a great disappointment. I thought they would try to change too much or make it silly for a younger audience. For once there is a movie that does justice to the book it is based on, "Harry Potter..." is every bit as delightful as the book, and remarkably grown up for what is essentially a children's movie (though it will certainly be enjoyable for the younger set as well). Some might be concerned about the length of the movie, but it flows very well and the time passes quickly. It's a great movie, and it doesn't get tired (I've seen it twice already and it's still good). The sets and casting were perfect - the actors do a wonderful job. See this movie - especially if you are a fan of the book, but even if you aren't it has a pretty universal appeal.
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Summary: Simply Spellbinding!
Review: I'm 17 years old.I have never read any of the Harry Potter books.
I went to see the movie on saturday, November 17, and just loved it! I was truly amazed. I'd have to say it's one of the best movies of the year. It has it all, action, adventure, drama, mystery... I was entertained, which proves that this film is not only for children. Teens and adults will enjoy it as well. On top of that, I liked the story so much, I went out and bought the book. If you love the movie, you should definitely read the book.
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Summary: *Gulp*
Review: We're not really told what a wizard's mission is in life. There's brief talk about the dark side, but the depiction of Slither house is hardly comforting about the school's altruism (if any). Also the school game is pretty brutal and the occult atmosphere unsettling. The more I think about this film, the more of a sick puppy it becomes. The headmaster being all avuncular with Harry in the hospital after setting him up to fight a demon in a pretty violent way is frankly revolting. He's just a minor, for God's sake. Why would wizards celebrate Christmas? As they're into witchcraft they should be worshipping the one that comes mid-year, whatever it is. This is a satanic film. They'll never make their money back. Rowling, I says to her, They'll never make their money back, y'know.
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Summary: Really neat film! The kids will love it (you will too)!
Review: Yes, Harry Potter is just like the book. Yes, there are certain bits that could have been omitted for the sake of flow and time - but who cares? This film is made for kids and big (read: adult) kids alike (I also suspect that Chris Columbus, the director, is a big kid at heart). The acting is superb. (I can't wait to see the little actress who portrayed Hermoine appear in future films outside of Harry Potter. What a gem of a find she is!). I've always been a huge Maggie Smith fan - and I wasn't disappointed here! She is wonderful. Robbie Coltrane and Alan Rickman are just perfectly cast. This is a film about beauty (the sets are phenomenal!) and love. It's also a film about mystery - at least the mystery at a child's level. Grandiose doesn't even begin to describe it. I loved this film. I can see children wanting to see this thing over and over again....I just hope parents don't go to the poorhouse as a result. The kids in the theatre were very well behaved and quiet. They clapped at the right places and even applauded a couple of the trailers (Scooby Do - done up like a Batman promo and a couple others). I can now imagine what it must have been like when my dad was a boy and went to the movies on a Saturday afternoon to see a highly anticipated film.
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