The bonds of magical friendship

Rating: 8/10 (8 May 2020)

Imagine yourself struggling through life everyday under the tyrannical rule of a family that sees you little more than a burden. Then from no where you learn that you are in fact a Wizard. This is the situation Harry Potter finds himself in and the film does much to give you the feel that you are truly entering the magical world of Witches and Wizards. Now this doesn't say that the film doesn't have it's slight quirks that take away from the realism such as blatant switches to cg objects from inanimate real ones. However the film does an excellent job of showing viewers the resolve of Harry Potter in overcoming the many hostile relationships that seem to gravitate toward Harry, many of which stem from people's jealousy and fear. Despite the hardships Harry finds strength in two newly formed friendships which allow him to persevere through the numerous challenges he encounters. Hermione a book smart, strong willed female ready to use her intelligence and level head to help her friends in any way possible and the street smart but at times absent minded Ron who shows a great deal of courage and self sacrifice when the situation calls for it. Together the trio unravel a mystery that if left unsolved would have put Harry's newly discovered world in great peril.