Precious film adaptation of magical series, but may lack finer points of the story if one is a hardcore Potterfanatic!

Rating: 10/10 (19 March 2002)

Seeing this film makes me as giddy as a 12 year old! I, like many others, was a tad bit worried when I heard Chris Columbus was directing (being a major Terry Gilliam fan, especially), but I must say, Mr Columbus brought the book to life in a magical sort of way! This movie is also great for filling in the seemingly endless gap between Harry Potter books.
As well, I couldn't love the actors any better, especially precious Daniel Radcliffe, who's star shines brighter than a golden snitch in the sun. His ability to "become" Harry is completely amazing. Of course to give credit where much is due, everyone involved did an incredible job with "Harry Potter & the Sorcerers/Philosophers Stone".
I have no complaints of this film, and can't wait to see all the extra footage on DVD. Some minor, teeny-tiny details were missing, which is totally understandable. If included, the movie would have stretched on for a day. Fine with me, but then again, others may not see it as I do : )