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Summary: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Review: I saw the movie the day in made it's debut in America. If you do see it be sure not to see a late showing the movie is approximately 2 1/2 hours long. I personally thought it was great! It is about boy who turns 11 and find out he's a famous wizard, and he's been excepted into the finest school of witchcraft and wizardry. Hogwarts (name of the school) has ghosts roaming around an pop-up every once in a while. But, we muggles (a word from the book/movie) don't know all that much about the subjects they learn. It was great for ages 8 and up, it had many scenes which may frighten younger children. I had not yet read any of the books, but my mother had just finished the 1st one. The day after I saw the movie I read the first book, it followed it rather well. While at the movie in line waiting (1 1/2 hours before it started) I noticed many people had dressed up like Harry Potter (young and old), which proves that J. K. Rowling had written a great book, and must be very astonished. My friend was with me when we saw the movie,she had her ears partially cover more than half the time, because it was so LOUD! Although it was I would like to buy this once it has come out on VHS or DVD I'm sure I won't be able to get it , it will be sold out so quickly. I also suggest that YOU go and see it, it will make you laugh, cry, gag, and shiver with fear. YES, I said GAG. Just make sure you do it in the right places. Our stars did a wonderful job and were very brave. We should all give a round of applause. Now I must come to end end of my review for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (the movie). Thank You and have a nice day.
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Summary: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Review: I saw the movie the day in made it's debut in America. It was great for ages 8 and up, it had many scenes which may frighten younger children. If you do see it be sure not to see a late showing the movie is approxamentily 2 1/2 hours long. I personaly thought it was great! I had not yet read any of the books, but my mother had just finished the 1st one. The day after I saw the movie I read the first book, it followed it rather well. While at the movie in line waiting (1 1/2 hours before it started) I noticed many people had dressed up like Harry Potter (young and old), which proves that J. K. Rowling had written a great book, and must be very proud.
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Summary: Great Job!
Review: I absolutley loved the movie. Extremly good acting and Fabulous effects. It was soo exciting. I was at the edge of seat through out the movie. Can't wait to buy it on video. I also can't wait to see the second one....wonder what the second one will be like. Will it be as exciting as the first? I wonder. I soo can't wait.
Thank You For Making this Fabulous Movie,
Tina
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Summary: Great Job!
Review: I absolutley loved the movie. Extremly good acting and Fabulous effects. It was soo exiting. I was at the edge of seat through out the movie. Can't wait to buy it on video. I also can't wait to see the second one....wonder what the second one will be like. Will it be as exciting as the first? I wonder. I soo can't wait.
Thank You For Making this Fabulous Movie,
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Summary: Harry Potter and the Sorcere's Stone
Review: This was one of the best movies I have ever seen. I saw it on the frist night it came out.I was lucky enough to get tickes! I would see it agin and agin!
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Summary: A must see movie
Review: They thought Titanic was good. I just have to say, the person that the movie melted on them, that had to (...).The end is the best part. They are right when they say that the movie is not as good as the books but it is really close. They cut out a lot of parts but they can't leave it all in or the movie would be a day long. The movie was really great and for the people who have read the book, they changed some things, so you don't know EXACTLY what's going to happen. I would definitely go see it. It's money well spent
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Summary: Harry Potter, the long awaited film!
Review: When seeing this film, it is obvious that J.K. Rowling was on the set, let alone given credit as an Exectutive Producer of the film. This film adaptaion of her flawless novel is truelly that true to the pages of the book. Yes, the movie does omit some scenes from the book. But hey, it's a movie, if it showed absolutly everything from the book, the film would be over five or six hours long!
Daniel Radcliffe is the perfect choice, not only does he have the same birthday as J.K. Rowling, and Harry (July 31), making him the exact same age as the boy wizard he plays, and that he looks like a mirror image of what we all see Harry as being, but he also gives a very notable performance. From the very start of the film, you belive he is Harry! Daniel Radcliffe had only had expirence in one BBC film prior to "Potter", and is extremelly well-done in his role as the boy-wizard, and carrys the whole film on his sholders!
Rupert Grint and Emma Watson also give extremelly well done performances as Ron and Hermionie, respectivly. This is made all the more suprising by the fact that neither youngster had had any acting experience prior to "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"!
In this film, all of the actors that play the various roles in the film, seem to be the perfect choices for the film! Also, Americans, and those who view the film out of England, may notice slight differences in names from their version of the book, most obvious is that in Britan the name of the film is "Harry Potter and the Phillospiher's Stone", and in America it is "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone", although for the film, the names do corespond, most likely, with the book youv'e read, Professor Snape does become Professor Snake in the film. I noticed no other differences in names than what I've read, not to say their arn't any!
Still, it's a great movie! If you love the books, as most of us do,you'll love the movie, I garentee it!
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Summary: It IS The Book: Nothing More Can Be Said!
Review: Of the disputes I have heard of this movie, the only major negative fact seems to be that it follows the book too closely. And indeed, for those of us how have sought Harry's tale in Rowling's magnificent novels, our blessing has come in a nearly perfect interpretation of the books, down to the smallest minute detail--no doubt Rowling had an iron fist over production, and as well she should. What you'll see on screen is what millions of readers had fallen in love with in their imaginations. As an avid fan, there is nothing more that I can ask from the fantastic cast and filmmakers: it is, perhaps, the truest novel adaptation ever to grace the screen, and so I offer them my uncontainable thanks.Those who criticize this film for "following the book too closely," are nitpicking the fact that Rowling--in all of her inimitable genius--liberally plants the seeds for future novels in even the first of her series of works. For this reason, many fine some of the scenes and side stories rather arbitrary and unnecessary in the scheme of things. For an ordinary novel, I would undoubtedly concur, but much like the Star Wars prequels or the Matrix sequels, we cannot expect an explanation for everything when we are given but a first chapter, the later to be divulged after much anticipation. Moreover, some of those arbitrary moments might be so entertaining, the audience certainly won't care. Thus, what remains is a film that tells a superb story with magnificent attention to detail, while still capturing Rowling's foresight into future works. If I have one criticism, it is a small one at best, and even so provides little depletion of entertainment. Some special effects left something to be desired. Many of the human characters were recreated with CGI to a great extent, but observablly false nonetheless, not to mention the troll that passes and fails depending on the shot. If Firenze had been lit in delight, I know the audience would have received equal disappointment and amusement as during the conclusion of the Mummy Returns, where audiences were treated with the most blatantly computer generated villain ever to be witnessed. But, beyond the effects failures, one cannot deny that the whole film requires a suspension of disbelief that transfers itself to these faults, and thus does little to prevent the film from wowing audiences whenever it can. And it does wow; it wows quite frequently, constantly allaying all of the brilliance of the novel's vision without succumbing to the traditional Hollywood embellishment that would have done so much to reduce this film. Everything that appears on screen is a magical window into this new world, so creative in scope, so breathtaking in visualization that the viewer constantly returns to the same feeling of wonder. The film, in short, is a miraculous feat of filmmaking that will certainly impress even the most religious followers of the novels, as well as newcomers who are experiencing the magic for the very first time. This film is exactly as everyone was hoping it would be; nay, it has exceeded our expectations, by faithfully maintaining everything from the original book and every detail to be resurrected in the successive books. This film is a cultural icon that has enthused so many people, that it cannot be missed--and, as well, it cannot disappoint. It is too true, too perfect a book, a film, an execution to fail to inspire even the most solemn individual.
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Summary: Faithful to the book. Hoping the 4 hour version is on dvd!!
Review: Yes, I was not that thrilled with choice of director, but I loved the movie. The child actors were fantastic, and the movie remained quite true to the book. Actually, at 2 1/2 hours, it was STILL too short! (...) I am already anticipating the dvd, and hope they give us the full treatment!
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Summary: Incredible - for all ages
Review: Here's a review for those of you who have NOT read the book. I admit, I was a bit hesitant to see the new Harry Potter flick, having not read the book. But it was incredible. And yes, this film is rated PG, but there are some tense moments. One little girl had to be removed from the theater because she was screaming. From what I've read, and from what my wife tells me, this movie is true to the book. In that regard, (warning:) if you've recently finished reading the book, the movie may seem like a re-run. Since seeing the movie, I've started reading the book, and some things were in fact left out. But that's what happens when you transform a book into a movie. Here's the thing: I'm a 25-year-old married man with no children. I loved it! This is NOT just a kid-movie. As a (highly critical) movie lover (and not much of a reader), Harry Potter is nothing short of phenominal. Right from the start, I was impressed with the sincerety of the characters. Aside from being a special effects festival, this movie kept me on the edge of my seat through a roller coaster of feelings. I felt Harry's frustration in living with his pig of a cousin. I cheered at the quidditch game. I laughed, cried, jumped, cringed, and *insert many other descriptives here*. The SHORT of this review is... YOU SHOULD SEE THIS MOVIE IF YOU:
enjoy special effects,
read the book and enjoyed it,
like feel-good movies in general,
value friendship and teamwork,
have ever felt as if you had little control of your life, or
just like hearing British accents. If you cannot relate to any of these things, I would just wait and rent it sometime. I hope this review is helpful in making a decision whether to go out and see it, or stick to what you know. As for me, I'll be buying it as soon as it's available on DVD. P.S. Don't let religious zealots tell you that this movie promotes sorcery or paganism. It's about friendship, courage, utilizing knowledge, and, at the very least, doing well in school!
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