Delightful adaptation of a fabulous book!

Rating: 10/10 (29 November 2002)

This very enjoyable movie is actually even better than the first movie of the series. All of the actors, especially the three young stars, (Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint) at the center of the film are obviously more comfortable in their roles as Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, respectively. The story adheres as closely as possible to the wonderfully written book by J.K. Rowling. While some of the details and events in the book were omitted and several separate scenes in the book were combined into one or two scenes, the true heart and hero of this particular story, Harry Potter, was nicely translated to the screen (and excellently played by Daniel Radcliffe, too.) The sets and special effects were well-done and greatly added to the I-so-wish-this-could-be-a-real-world feel and charm of the movie. A charming movie that I highly recommend to anyone who wants to feel like a kid again while sitting in the theater!