Wish it was 2007 already!!!

Rating: 10/10 (6 December 2005)

There is a saying that the books are always better than the films based on these books. I beg to differ. Only a few years ago, around the release of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone", I got caught in the magic created by an amazing woman, J.K.Rowling. I wanted to read the book first before seeing the story on screen. After that, I knew I would be addicted for the rest of my life, though never experienced anything like that before. I suppose Lord of the Ring fans know what I'm talking about. I've read all the books, several times, seen all the films, several times, and just can't get enough of this wizard and his friends. Is there a difference between the books and the films? Of course, since these are two totally different media. It's almost impossible to film the whole book and therefore necessary to leave certain details out. The authenticity is however, thanks to the author herself, because of this, remarkable. If the first three were jewels, this one is a diamond. And diamonds are this girl's best friend. The film is a roller-coaster ride filled with excitement, humor (thank you Weasleys), tension, amazing acting performances, friendship, terror and even romance. If I had to describe the film in one word, it would be impossible. Although "magical" kind of sums it up.