Review of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) by Avcity — 11 Jul 2011
It is a fantastical achievement. It introduces us to a richly detailed world with great characters and above all a good story. It doesn't particularly flow at times and Chris Columbus seems a bit stale with the camera but the actors, sets and John William's score more than make up for it.
Dan, Rupert and Emma are perfectly cast and all the other older british actors give Hogwarts a rich atmosphere. The story provided by JK Rowling is really strong so the filmmakers were wise in following it closely.
In the end, Chris Columbus deserves much credit for starting off the series on the right foot. I saw this when I was 14 and it just resonated with me on a very personal level. It's a classic.
This review of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) was written by Avcity on 11 Jul 2011.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone has generally received very positive reviews.
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