Big budget soso movie

Rating: 6/10 (20 July 2002)

Based on R2 DVD 146 min.
While there is nothing wrong with Harry Potter I and while it will no doubt delight many preteens it is all wrapper and no present. I read the first chapter of the book upon which the movie is based to my nephew a few months back and based on that alone expected greater things from the movie.
Wonderful special effects, good child actors but hollow compared to Lord of the Rings, Princess Bride or even Dungeons and Dragons.
6/10 worth watching, the younger the better.