Pure movie magic!!! (No pun intended!)

Rating: 10/10 (8 July 2007)

I am a huge fan of the Harry Potter books,I have been reading it since the first book was first released,and ever since I read it I loved Harry Potter.When I first heard about the film adaptation of the first book I was a little scared,but I must say it surpassed my expectations.
The story of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone begins when the title character,Harry(Daniel Radcliffe),is left on the steps of his aunt and uncle's house as a baby after his parents were brutally murdered by the dark wizard Voldermort.We rejoin with Harry 10 years later to find him mistreated by his aunt and uncle who love their own son and despise Harry.Suddenly these weird events keep on happening and they all seem to be related to Harry.When on the day of his 11th birthday a half-giant named Hagrid takes Harry away from his aunt and uncle and Harry's told he is a wizard and that he is enrolled to go to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.Once at school Harry makes friends,plays a sport on a broomstick,goes on an adventure that could save all wizard kind,and discovers home.
I must say this was one of the best film's I've seen in a while.With some of the most amazing cinematography,special effects,and production design I've seen in years and it definitely creates this magical atmosphere.The directing by Chris Columbus helps sell you this magical world,and in my opinion will go down in movie history as his greatest work.As usual John Williams has delivered an amazing score that just helps sell the magical feel of the film even more.Though what makes this film a true classic is the amazing acting everywhere from the young children in the cast to the experienced veterans like Richard Harris,Maggie Smith,and Alan Rickman,the cast is top notch and is picture perfect,each respective character looks as if they stepped out of the book.
All in all this is an amazing film that does the book equal justice.This is pure movie magic at its finest.I strongly suggest you give this film a chance.This film has a lot of heart and emotion and also delivers an amazing message.
A picture perfect: 10/10!!!!