Good Family Fantasy

Rating: 8/10 (22 January 2005)

In the first outing for Harry Potter, he learns of his descent from a magical background and enrols at the school of witchcraft and wizardry 'Hogwarts'
Largely character building this magical adventure takes Harry and his new friends, Hermione (a very talented young Witch) and Ron (Harry's best friend) on a quest for the Philosopher's stone, a powerful stone wanted by the murderer of Harry's parents (Voldomort)
Not having read the books, i can't make any comparisons, but even as a stand alone movie, this makes a fine fantasy adventure, fun for all ages. The characters are great, the scenery is wonderful and there is enough magical enchantment to charm and entertain all of us.
8/10