One of the Greatest of 2001!

Rating: 10/10 (21 December 2001)

Being a big fan of the Harry Potter books, I was very excited when I first heard they were making a movie a little over a year ago. Failing to be able to get tickets on opening night, I saw it the next night, and preceded to see it 2 more times. Let me just say, if you loved the books, you'll love the movie! Even if you haven't read the books, you'll most likely love the experience that is Harry Potter. Though lacking some character development and some satire of the book, Columbus made a wonderful adaption of the already cult classic.

The storyline is simple enough, Harry is living with his horrible aunt and uncle and spoiled cousin Dudley, until letters start arriving from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Despite Uncle Vernon's strong believes in anti-magic, Harry goes to Hogwarts, and the story unravels from there.

Wonderful, suspenseful, captivating. Daniel Radcliffe didn't do the greatest acting job, but everyone else in the movie was absolutely perfect, esp. Snape and Dumbledore. Terrific casting for Ron and Hermione, they couldn't have been better. In the future we can expect great things from them.
The special effects could have been a bit better, but overall, this is an awesome movie that everyone should see. A great DVD buy no matter what. This movie will keep you on the edge of your seat and Columbus makes sure to stay true to the book. Fans of all ages will be spell-binded by Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone!