This is some above average stuff here...

Rating: 2/10 (17 March 2003)

Initially I was against this series because the kids leave such huge messes at the cinema where I work. Then I decided to rent the first movie and give it a look to see what it is the kids love about it so much. Then it hit me: it's the story of a no talent underdog who overcomes great obstacles with a little help from his friends. And who doesn't like that?
Overall, I'd say this is above average. I thought the three kids, Radcliffe (Harry), Grint (Ron), and Watson (Hermione), gave capable performances, oh, as did Felton, who played Draco. Also worthy of mention are Richard Harris, Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, and Robbie Coltrane. If this film has any failing it may be that they try too hard to remind us of Harry's importance (he IS important, but isn't that obvious from the fact that he's the title character?).
So give it a rental. 7/10