Wonderful! A great film for all ages!

Rating: 7/10 (26 November 2001)

Having never read any of the books, I did not know what to expect when I went to view this film. All I knew about it was what I read in the newspapers, and saw on the news. This movie is magnificent, and will surely become a classic!! The story, special effects, and even the unknown actors, all do a wonderful job in this great film.
Harry is an orphaned boy of a witch and wizard, who is sent to live with his aunt and uncle. However, at his eleventh (sorry if I'm wrong about his age) birthday, he gets summoned to become a wizard at a wizard's school. This is where all the fun begins.
Unlike many of the other reviewers here, as stated above, I have never read the book, so I cannot compare the two. However, I was entertained for the two and a half hours that the movie lasted. The special effects were great, and the scene where Harry and the boys are playing some sort of sport on their broomsticks is just fantastic. It made me think of the podrace scene in "The Phantom Menace".
Everyone should definately give this movie a chance. Really enjoyable for all.