Quite good, but the book is still better

Rating: Null/10 (24 December 2001)

Finally I watched the movie! Probably this is the most awaited movie of this year.. and I'm generally satisfied after I watched it.
The movie could translate what was written in the book, although not all the details. I understand that because if Chris Columbus brought all of the story into the movie, maybe the duration will be looooonger.. it could be 5-6 hours! Of course it's not comfortable to watch an extra-long movie like that. So I think 2,5 hours is already enough to tell the story.
The best moment in my opinion is the chess game. It's really great to watch them destroy each other..can't imagine if that kind of chess is real!
The quidditch scene is quite nice, with some great effects, but it can be better, I think. Maybe in the 2nd movie, Chris can repair that scene.
I can't wait until next year to watch The Chamber of Secrets!
Score : 8 out of 10