Reviews & Ratings for
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)

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The beginning of the series that takes you into the magical world of Harry Potter.
Though it begins with a kind of stereotypical idea, where a boy who is made to feel unwanted but has no choice but to stay with the people who are called his only family, it takes its audience for a wonderful ride after he reaches Hogwarts.

It is his life in Hogwarts that has made the story a wonderful piece of work. The movie to a large extent was loyal to the book. The pleasure to see the characters the readers always only imagined, to see them in real life, how they might have looked all plays an important factor in making the movie a favourite not only among young children but also among their parents as well.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is a film directed by Chris Columbus. For many years, I hadn't given a damn about the Harry Potter series. But seeing the fanfare surrounded by the series, I decided to give it a try. After watching this one, I can definitely say that I am on the verge of being a fan.

Plot: Harry Potter, an orphan living with his uncle and his family is invited to Hogwarts School of Magic to become a wizard.

Story and direction: I had watched this part around the time it released but never just kept in touch since I didn't understand a word. Seeing it now as an adult and a movie lover, I just fell in love with this fictional world created. The characters, settings, story, etc.. all just feel seamless. Thanks to J K Rowling, Steve Kloves and Chris Columbus who have done justice to the source material provided to them. I feel the themes are so very relevant in this film. The intricacies of those themes are valid in the current world we do live in. This is what I just exactly want from any story presented to me. Although the film is very long, I never felt bored for a single moment. And to adapt quite a huge novel comes with responsibility and precaution, which the makers completely justified. The sets are huge and awesome. You just feel you are in Hogwarts actually. Also each characters costume is just to marvel at. John Williams once again just proves why he is the composer of the century. But I did feel some flaws to the film. Being a first film, the main plot of the film comes at around the 90th minute of the film. Also the VFX of the film felt very amateur considering some great VFX was done in the years preceding this film.

Performances: I would say that the casting of the film is just perfect. Applause for the casting team is deserved. Never do you feel that another actor should play the role. The kids, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Tom Felon just to name a few are fantastic. These 10-11 year old just steal your heart. Also the other cast like Richard Harris, Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, Robbie Coltrane make themselves likable.

Favorite Scene: There were many favourite scenes in this film for me. But one scene in particular was the troll scene where Harry and Ron decide to save Hermione and after the saving Hermione vouches for the boys. This is the scene where you actually happen to see the bond solidified between the 3 as friends.

Verdict: For anyone who just loves fantasy film and worlds with great visuals, this film is just for you. I assure you won't be disappointed. I plan on seeing the entire series now because I am fascinated by this world and want to see what else has it got to offer.

I am going with an 8/10.

It is movie, that when I look back fills me with nostalgia. I had seen it when I was in school , but trust me I wont mind watching it again and again many many times. I would very much recommend it to everyone!

and what not. The one who reads the book cannot forget the moment this movie released. it is such an apt to the book. it gave us the harry,ron,hermoine

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is a splendid kick-off to the film series-Harry Potter.Directed by Chris Columbus and written by Steve Kloves, this movie based on the novel by J. K. Rowling is sublime.It's the perfect blend of breathtaking visual effects and heart-warming emotional moments.
The plot centers around young Harry Potter(Daniel Radcliffe), an ordinary 11-year-old boy who eventually learns that he is actually a Wizard,and far from 'ordinary', when he gets invited to attend the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry.The film is a beautiful portrayal of the wizardry world originally painted by the genius J.K.Rowling. Action, adventure,magic, friendship, family,comedy,power,love? This fantasy fiction has got it all.
All the characters are introduced into the story in satisfactory ways and there are no surprises to look for as the story of the film is precisely the same as J.K.Rowling's novel.The film was produced by David Heyman and released by Warner Brothers productions.For a duration of 146 minutes, the movie sure seems long.
This film is rated PG because there are violent scenes and it's advisable to watch with parental guidance.The music is an important contributor to the film and John Williams has done a spectacular job.
Introducing us to the Boy who lived and the world of Hogwarts,school of witchcraft and wizardry, the movie meets expections and is a must watch. To be more clear, the movie is truly magical.

Extraordinay acting by Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson have played Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.JK Rowling must be happy to see his book with visual effect.

Who doesn't want to go to a school of witch craft and wizardry, especially when there are so many adventures waiting for them? Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone brings us the journey of an orphaned boy who lives oblivious to his magical history until a mysterious letter drops by for him from Hogwarts: School of Witchcraft an Wizardry. The movie is an adaptation of J. K. Rowling's very first book of the series, and guides us through the adventure of Harry and his friends, Hermoine and Ron. While the movie is slightly different from the book, it manages to capture the magic and the aura of the characters and the magic world, leaving the viewers to woo over it at the end. Even though a few characters like Malfoy and Dursley are a bit more of typical comical villains,usually ones we see in a children's movie, the movie also revolves around the friendship of the lead characters and is a beautiful moral to the everyone watching it. Finally, the movie is entertaining and engaging from starting to end and deserves to be in the watch list of movie enthusiasts.

The one where it all began. The one where the magic started. The one where we met the Boy who lived, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's/Sorcerer's Stone is the book made into cinema.

One of the best movies of the entire Harry potter franchise.The only movie that least comes close to being comparable to the brilliant book written under the same name by genius author J.K Rowling. The movie flags off the adventurous journey of the famous Harry potter,Hermoine and Ron Weasley and introduces us to the magical universe of witchcraft and wizardry created by Rowling. The actors give life to the characters from the book in the most convincing manner.
Watch this movie for the greatest start of one of the most popular franchises of the world.

This movie is a delight for those of all ages.
I have seen it several times and each time I am enchanted by the characters and magic.
The cast is outstanding, the special effects delightful, everything most believable.
You have young Harry, a mistreated youth who is "Just Harry" to himself. And then, he embarks on a most beautiful adventure to the Hogwarts school.
He meets Ron and Hermione, one an adorable mischief maker, the other a very tense and studious young lady.
Together, the trio try to set things right in the school.
It's the ultimate fantasy for young and old.

Suppose you wanted to be in a magical world what will be your imagination. Well the movie based on J.K.Rowling's movie contains exactly the same as your imagination owls, a school for witchcraft and wizadry, a magical world, flying brooms and what not. The movie is about a young boy named Harry Potter(Daniel Radcliffe) whose parents were killed by the darkest wizard of all times named Voldemort when he was born. Now he is 11 years old and is accepted into the Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizadry.Here he makes new friends Ronald weasely(rupert grint) and hermoine (Emma watson).Here he is taught and learns the art of magic. At the end of the year he has to fight Lord Voldemort who has taken shelter in the body of a professor trying to steal Sorcerer's stone from the school so that he can attain a bodily form again. But Harry destroys his plans .
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Very good movie with good introduction of Harry, his friends, and all the wizards and witches at Hogwarts. Wonderful account of Harry's adventure with the Sorcer's stone.
Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson definitely give soul to the characters.
J.k Rowling nailed it. the story and the background is so realistic that u might think that hogward exists for real.
this movie brings aback so many memories .feeling nostalgic