Not as disppointing as some think...

Rating: Null/10 (12 December 2001)

...but disappointing nonetheless. I admit to having read the sorcerer's stone a long time ago, before it was "cool" for adults to read these books. Personally, if adults go for these books, then I can tuthfully say our society has been "dumbed down" to the point that most people should go back to first grade. I have never seen Harry Potter as the breath of fresh air that so many people claim it is. The movie follows the shortcomings of the book, being a good kids' story, but far too bland and childish for any mature adult to like. If you claim to love harry potter just so your kids will think you are cool, then you're not even as mature as they are. There have been dozens of children's fantasy franchises that would make better movies than this. Chris Columbus, how could you SELL OUT like that? If you want your kids to read something imaginative, then introduce them to Lord of the Rings, so at least maybe they can get a sense of good or evil from the story.