The Good, The Bad, The Magic

Rating: 8/10 (19 December 2007)

I found director Chris Columbus's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone to be a wonderful and thrilling interpretation of J.K. Rowlings novel. With the understanding that this famous film was just one way to visualize the events of the book, it seemed to reach the general fan's imagination. It kept me on the edge of my seat wondering what the next magical move or spellbound adventure would come along. Not everything appeared as it did in my imagination but that's okay because Mr. Columbus was just using his. I do have a small complaint however I thought Daniel Radcliffe's portrayal of Harry Potter was a bit lacking. His character's dialogue was not very impactful; he appeared to be the shy boy that every high school has. On the contrary, I came to the conclusion that Emma Watson's character; Hermione was a bit more likable than Rowling's. She appeared more as a slightly troubled girl as opposed to a mean brat. In the end, Rupert Grint's performance as Ron Weasley was the most memorable. With his quick thinking and cunning one-liners, he seemed to overshadow the mind of Potter. Even if this movie wasn't what you pictured while reading the novel, it was a remarkable view of a fan that is just as enthusiastic. This movie has something that everyone can enjoy, humor, life lessons, intriguing characters, and edge of the seat plot line. I actually saw the film before I read the novel and I discovered that to be a fun twist compared to reading the novel first. But which ever you do, you will be sure to have a fun filled adventure with the delightful cast.