Bland and predictable. Just a mediocre normal kids movie.

Rating: 6/10 (14 January 2002)

Harry Potter is a decently done adaption of the Harry Potter books, and it makes a great movie for the kids. But the movie itself is simply not anything more than this. Chris Columbus, who also did Home Alone is a very plain director. His direction in Harry Potter is not surprising different, just very...underwhelmingly normal. I personally need something more in a movie before it really impresses me, and before it deserves such tremedous glorification as Harry Potter seems to be recieving. If this movie wins an Oscar I will really go insane.
If you have kids who like Harry Potter, I recommend this movie. Otherwise, don't waste your money.