A young teenager, named Harry Potter, escapes his horrible household to go to the magical school of Hogwarts. Potter gradually becomes accustomed to his magical school life.

Rating: 8/10 (27 March 2016)

J.K. Rowling's movie "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's stone" was truly a remarkable representation of her book, naturally guiding her readers and many more to see it.
J.K. Rowling's book was a huge hit worldwide, selling 107 million copies around the globe. It is clearly fictional, but shows the magical world is hidden from the average world, giving the audience a sort of real sense of the movie.
Tension was high with the film-makers, for the expectation of the movie was massive, forcing the screenwriters to stay very true to the text and not stray from the original plot.
The soundtrack used was very vital in making the film, and it's franchise popular. It's many catchy tunes can make you scared, smile or chuckle.
It is a story about an 11 year old, named Harry Potter, who found out he is a very popular and powerful wizard. Though it sounds like it makes life easier, Harry's fame gives him lots of pressure and many problems.
Being the first movie of its series, "The Philosopher's Stone" largely focused on describing the Wizardous surroundings, specifically the setting and the odd, standing out characters.
Finally released from his horrible family to go fulfil his potential at the wizard school of Hogwarts, Harry begins to feel free. Then weird events and odd things begin to happen.
A truly remarkable scene was the bathroom fight scene. Considering it was made more than a decade ago, it was one of the most advanced CGI scenes for it's time, making it much more exciting on screen. This goes as well for the life size, life or death chess match and the intense encounter with Voldomort in the dark, frightening, forest.
The scenery is remarkable and seems to make the film. Whether it's the packed and wizards filled streets of diagon alley or the looming halls of Hogwarts, the settings always seem to amaze and astound.
The old, young and strong cast give the characters a quirky charisma and likable attitude. Richard Harris as the old and astute Headmaster Dumbledore, Robbie Coltrane as the humorous and captivating giant Hagrid, Alan Rickman is the potentially evil Professor Snape. And of course the young and charming Daniel Radcliffe as Harry potter, Emma Watson as the cheeky but intelligent Hermione Granger and Rupert Grint as the dull but witty Ron Weasley. Oscar winning Maggie Smith seems born for the roll of the smart professor McGonagall.
This movie received amazing results, due to its accuracy from the book and exciting plot. An amazing love for the film spread through the world like a disease. People were begging for a sequel, and in return, 6 more movies were released in a matter of 10 years, creating a combined total revenue of 7.7 billion dollars.
The Harry Potter series is one of my favourite film and movie series because of it's sometimes wacky and sometimes serious scenes. It makes me laugh and grimace. It is widely considered the best movie series ever and it should be.