The Wondrous World of Harry Potter comes to life.

Rating: 10/10 (17 November 2001)

I've been anticipating this film for more than a year, and finally I saw it last night, at 10PM. I've read all four books several times, the first one the most, and I just can't get enough of Hogwarts. When I saw the film I was a thinking about how the sped through the beginning, and cut out a lot of dialouge. At Hogwarts I thought they could have done more with the school, and the classes to make it more magical, but I thought the special effects were brilliant!! THe Weasley Twins were so funny, although they didn't really have any big lines. Unfortunately they skipped out my favorite part when they say 'We know our names are Gred and Forge'. Hagrid was JUST as I imagined him and I was so pleased. Percy might not have been snooty enough, Hermione was so great, especially in her first seen, Ron was hysterical with all of his sarcastic, witty lines, Harry was magnificent! I must say, Harry Potter must be a hard part to play in a movie because basically the whole book was him thinking, and Daniel Radcliffe had to portray that through his facial expressions. I loved all the teachers, with the exception of Snape, he didn't look anything like a imagined, but he was still good.
I just wish that they hadn't changed so many parts, and cut it, and rushed through the beginning, because I really loved the book. I thought the movie was great! And I loved it too, but nothing, can compare to the books. If I had to rate this film, I would probably give it about 8/10. :D
Oh and, I thought Neville was perfect!! Especially at the end when he's given ten points.