So It Begins

Rating: 9/10 (12 July 2011)

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is an excellent film. The casting was perfect, it's like they knew these kids would evolve into the part, the soundtrack from John Williams is top notch, and it's just a fun film to watch. There are some who argue that by following the book so closely the film becomes a bit stale, but I couldn't think of a better way to start the series. By being so faithful to the book, we're able to learn more about the characters and the magical world around them. There are certain parts that could've been fixed but they aren't major and they don't take away from the overall enjoyability of the movie. If you haven't started the series yet or if you just feel like going back to where it all began, I highly recommend this film. A near perfect start to the epic film series.