Okay movie... but...

Rating: Null/10 (21 November 2001)

Having not read the books, nor have I really followed the "Harry Potter" universe (other then what I have heard others talk about it), I went to see the movie for entertainment. From that viewpoint the movie was okay (yes I was entertained). The best way to describe the movie/story is that it is a child's fantasy. From what I do understand of the "Harry Potter" universe, the movie fits well, and I would say that if you are a fan of Harry Potter, you will be happy with the movie.
As for the story itself, I found it to be simplistic and some rehashing of older stories. Maybe this is more of a commentary about the state of current literature for children then anything else (I am not trying to put down the Harry Potter books -- they have gotten kids reading -- which is goodness). But let the Harry Potter books open up the doors to other worlds. Some suggestions,
C. S. Lewis "Chronicles of Narnia" Ursula K. Le Guin "A Wizard of Earthsea", "The Tombs of Atuan" and "The Farthest Shore", etc.