Review of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) by Robby O — 29 Oct 2012

I loved this movie, great start to a fantastic saga.

This review of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) was written by Robby O on 29 Oct 2012.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone has generally received very positive reviews.

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