This is the best yet

Rating: 10/10 (15 June 2004)

This film is wonderful. It is a very faithful adaptation of the book - with all the time limitations of conversion to film duly considered. I love the acting and I am pleased to see that the story leaned more to the characters and relationships that Harry forges through his years at Hogwarts. There is a sense of beginning and growth in this film and not a total focus on special effects and visuals, which by the way are fabulous. The time shifting element is handled perfectly and the whole film is just a delight. I hope the trend continues to the next film which represents the jewel in the crown so far as the books go up to now. Please see this film and enjoy it.