Brilliant!

Rating: 9/10 (17 November 2001)

I have been a fan of these books for a long time, and though I was a little apprehensive about the movie, I have to say that it was one of the most entertaining cinematic experiences I have had in a long while. Everything was perfect. I was a little disappointed in some of the cuts, but that is to be expected when making a movie from a book. Visually, I couldn't be much happier (and I am a visual person). The sets, costumes, actors, and lighting were all beautiful, all that I expected them to be. My only real concern is that the books of Harry Potter were such a wonderful stimulus for lots of kids to read. I hope that the movie doesn't change that.