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Summary: Back to the Books
Review: If you want thrills, read the Harry Potter series. The movie did not capture my attention the way the books did. J.K. Rowling did an excellent job when she wrote the books. The movie was too dark. There was no brightness, and it seemed dull. Half of the adventure in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone was lost in the creation of the movie.
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Summary: Harry Potter
Review: I have 'Harry Potter and the Philopher's' Stone which is exactly the same as 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone'.Before I saw the movie I had read the books. The Movie lived up to the book well, just with a few changes because of time. The Story is about a boy who goes to Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry. The movie stars Daniel Radcliffe ( "David Copperfeild" ) as Harry Potter and he plays the part very well. Emma Watson and Rupert Grint play harry's freinds Hermione and Ron, they acted very well considering it is the first time working on a movie. The movie also stars famous actor's such as Richard Harris, Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane, Alan Rickman, Julie Walters and Zoe Wannamaker.
Directed by Chris Columbus who directed movies such as 'Home Alone 1 & 2', 'Mrs Doutfire' and 'Bicentenial Man'. The DVD is great letting you tavel Hogwarts and Hagrids Hut. Facing chalenges, catching the snicth, finding the Philosopher's Stone ( Sorcerer's Stone ), Deleted Scences, Interviews with the film makers and more... The disapointing thing is that it didn't have a comentary or interviews with the cast and they really SHOULD of had the trailer for 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets'. Over all this is a GREAT!!! DVD to buy.
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Summary: TIME FOR SELF-SATISFIED HARRY TO RETIRE
Review: The fourth HARRY film, (following "The Trouble With Harry Potter," "When Harry Potter Met Sally," and the series' high-water-mark, "Dirty Harry Potter"), is a mostly hollow exercise that does little to enliven a once-lucrative franchise. Smugness and in-your-face special effects are no substitute for interesting characters and genuine inspiration. Desperate.
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Summary: Muggle Magic
Review: The Harry Potter movie was good, altough I was a little dissapointed when they left out some interesting parts. Like the part when Hargrid gave the dragon to Harry, Ron, and Hermione, to give to Charlie. The three of them use the invisibility cloak and loose points for their house. They spent way too much time on the wizard's chess, twoards the end, and they left out the part where they have to drink a potion to go through the dungen. The book was very good and better than the movie. It was good to see the movie just to see how they portrayed all of the characters.
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Summary: bah
Review: it wasnt so great it was boring and it stinks as much as the merchandise
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Summary: Doesn't live up to the book...
Review: I thought the movie was a bit disappointing. The only reason I knew what the plot was is because I read the book. However, my friends who have not read the book didn't have any idea what was going on in the movie. I gave it three stars because the intricate scenery and the awesome magical effects. All in all, if you're looking for really intricate scenery and a sleepy plot, this is for you.
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Summary: What a disapointment!
Review: While the HP books were outstanding, the movie had so much potential that it's very dissapointing to actually see the result. The acting was bad, the effects poor, and the direction seemed to think this is a starwars movie. The Quidditch scene was almost exactly the same as the Pod Racing scene on SW-EP1! Waste of time, this is 2 hours of my life I want back!
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Summary: needs a little push
Review: I admit, I watched this movie because of the hype surrounding the nerdy little orphan boy with wizard powers. Although "Harry Potter" was somewhat engaging, I am uncertain about how much it parallels with the book, and also, who the target audience is. Some scenes may seem too frightening for younger ones, but the plot itself is a little juvenile for adults. Some ideas are clever and original, but Rowling instead should be credited. The movie was not as great as I had expected, and the hype it receives is questionable. Not bad for rental though.
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Summary: You can pick anything apart, including this movie . . .
Review: but for a movie adaptation of the first book of the Potter series, this movie has alot going for it. The cast is wonderful--just as I pictured each and every character--especially Snape and Hagrid. My favorite is Ron. He is a perfect Weasley. I teach language arts in middle school and my students all love this movie. There is something for every interest--and it is just a great escape for an afternoon or evening.
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Summary: Simply Magical
Review: This movie upped my respect for Mr. Columbus, and the the DVD helped me accept these overpriced home-movie systems. To take a story to a more easily accesable media and simply repeat it would negate the purpose of the origonal, so those who disliked it simply because it didn't hug the plot of the book close enough, just think about it from another angle for a sec'. Anyway, the movie is beautifully crafted and a boon to the entire industry. If you by chance have not seen it YET you ought to. It realy is worth a handfull of hours. As for the DVD itself, the cut sceens are enchanting and watching it with the spanish dubbing is amusing and probably a little educational. Back to general movie info, I have to comment on the music. It hearkens back to Mr. Columbus's earlier work "Hook" and did nothing but enhance the other-worldly setting. The casting was dead-on, matching my personal mind's-eye picture perfectly, barring none. I, along with my fellow Harry Potter enthusiests, eagerly await the continued release of movies and books. To Miss Rowling, the companion books are approprietly wonderfull and I have duely bought my coppy of "Quiddage Through the Ages" and the others. Harry Potter isn't just for kids. It's charm speaks to anyone willing to listen. O, and the chess game sceen is "bloody brilliant".
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