I'm a convert!

Rating: 10/10 (17 November 2001)

While I've been aware of the Harry Potter phenomenon for quite some time I never really paid much attention to it. After all, this is kiddie stuff, right? But when the movie came out I thought it might be fun to go see what the big deal was. As it turns out I was given my ticket by a friend as a birthday gift.
No exaggeration, from the very opening scene I felt like this was going to be interesting enough for even an adult. Within a short amount of time I was completely drawn into the film. To say I was enchanted would be putting it mildly. The characters were charming, the sets were fantastic, the special effects were excellent but the very best part was the absolutely wonderful, magical story! I also thought the movie had some very positive things to say about doing your best, friendship and love.
So it's done. I am now an official Harry Potter fan! This wonderful movie experience was definitely the best gift I've gotten this year and will recommend the film to everyone I know. Somehow I just can't find anything that I didn't like about Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone so I am giving it a perfect 10.