The magic has started

Rating: 10/10 (8 December 2001)

As one who got into the story of Harry Potter through my kids I found the books to be excellant. I was as concerned as everyone about how well this would be translated onto the screen, (I remember 'Dune') I needn't have worried. The film could not possibly have adapted all of the book. The most important thing is that the film caught it's essence, it had done this and some.
The film is quite simply brilliant. The performances all shine, I have to say that my favourite is Hermione. From the opening scenes to the final chess game you are gripped and the time flies by. One of my favourite scenes is the Quiditch match.
The story starts with Harry being left with his 'muggle' Aunt and Uncle and their son and then developes as per the book. The scenes at the railway station and the first years arrival at Hogwarts are as magical as you imagine.
This is one for the whole family to see again and again.