What a thrill to see JK Rowlings world come to life!

Rating: 10/10 (16 November 2001)

I have read all 4 of the Harry Potter books at least 2 times each. I love these stories, they bring me back to a time when I was a child. A time when my imagination ran wild. It is so exciting to see the kids get into books again.
So here comes the Socerers Stone, Wow... I was so amazed at the attention to physical detail. Like the Castle, or the Hogwarts Express, and even the Characters themselves, they are all so believable. Robby Coltrane, (Hagrid) was perfect, I think Rowling was thinking of Coltrane when she wrote the part in the book. Alan Rickman (Snape) is a true bad guy in most films, and he doesn't disappoint in this one either.
I knew that not every detail of the book would be able to fit in the 155 min film, and the few details that were left out, really don't affect the actual plot. This film had me in goosebumps from the time it started, until the thrilling end. I have no doubt that the Chamber of Secrets will be just as good or maybe better..
It is certainly worth the $8.00 to see the film.