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 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Widescreen Special Edition) (Harry Potter 1) :: 079076735X
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| Here's an event movie that holds up to being an event. This filmed version of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, adapted from the wildly popular book by J.K. Rowling, stunningly brings to life Harry Potter's world of Hogwarts, the school for young witches and wizards. The greatest strength of the film comes from its faithfulness to the novel, and this new cinematic world is filled with all the details of Rowling's imagination, thanks to exuberant sets, elaborate costumes, clever makeup and visual effects, and a crème de la crème cast, including Maggie Smith, Richard Harris, Alan Rickman, and more. Especially fine is the interplay between Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) and his schoolmates Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson), as well as his protector, the looming Hagrid (Robbie Coltrane). The second-half adventure--involving the titular sorcerer's stone--doesn't translate perfectly from page to screen, ultimately because of the film's fidelity to the novel; this is a case of making a movie for the book's fans, as opposed to a transcending film. Writer Steve Kloves and director Chris Columbus keep the spooks in check, making this a true family film, and with its resourceful hero wide-eyed and ready, one can't wait for Harry's return. Ages 8 and up. --Doug Thomas Editorial Descriptions are usually submitted by the manufacturers, publishers and authors. Contact us if you are one of them, and wish to change the above description. |
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Author: Guest
The movie Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone was very close to the book. A few missing scenes here and there, but a very good likeness. The actors were well picked. However ... notice that the movies basically follows this equation.
1. Harry down and out
2. Harry does something vaguely heroic, and is surrounded by cheering children.
3. Again Harry finds himself down and out.
4. Harry does something vaguely heroic, and is surrounded by cheering children.
...Eh heb, Repeat.
The movie although visually wonderful ... it leaves you with that "equation" that gets old, only if you don't find it somewhat funny. I enjoyed the movie though it does have that Spielbergian specticle to it. I wish this review wasn't possibly viewed by children, because I would have a field day with this film ... although I liked it. Sheesh, I sound like Dumbledor.
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Author: Guest
I just read the books and had never seen the movies. This was the movie truest to the book. Can't understand why they class this as a kids series.
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Author: Guest
Having read through the first six Harry Potter novels, I would definitely say that the first movie holds truest to the movie (granted, as time goes on the books go longer and something gets cut on the finishing room floor else we'd end up with six hour long movies). Though the chemistry isn't all quite there yet, with Richard Harris as Dumbledore, how can this movie not rock?
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Author: Guest
at first i only heard of harry potter but never really thought to look at it. then i went to see the movie and then i was hooked instantly. now i own every single movie, book, and other stuff. the film is very closly related to the book, it starts off with harry finding out he is a wizard on his eleventh birthday. he is then whisked away to hogwarts school were he will learn to become a wizard. there he meets friends, foes, and learns the truth about his parents death. the film is very good for young ones and for adults to. its magical and enchanting and it just might make you into the Hp fan i have come to after seeing it those couple of years ago.
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Author: Guest
Jameson Thottam and my family first started reading this launch of the series 5 years ago.
The movies have been a Thottam family past time (filled with discussions on insider trading tips on what we think each new will bring and what sec rets the future holds in store for Harry.
This was the first installment in the Harry Potter Saga and is truly a winner with suspense, sadness and adventure all rolled into one (something you would expect no less from Rowlings imaginative brain). Coming from corporate America (such firms as Morgan Stanley, IndyMac Bank and Homestore), I have found the series a nice respite from the day to day work life and a return to child like wonders for this Thottam family child at heart. This book in particular captures the children in a more mature phase and seeing that evolution is always thrilling as we take part in their lives.
Hope you in enjoy this, as the Thottam family has,
-Jameson Thottam
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