Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone (DVD)

...selling out thru pre-orders only, Harry Potter fever had struck again. Warner Brothers weaves its magic under the direction of Chris Columbus, in this; the debut film based on the first of J.K.Rowlings amazing Harry Potter books. To recap; for those who havn't actually seen the film at the cinema or read the book (Is there anyone?!) Harry Potter has lived with his muggle (thats non-magic to you & me!) Aunt Petunia & Uncle Vernon Dursley & their ...
...secret from him. But when Harry receives a letter on his 11th birthday inviting him to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry. Harry's life is about to change forever. As he leaves on the Hogwarts Express from Kings Cross Station, Platform 9 3/4, he sets out on a journey that will take him to new friendships, old enemies, Quidditch & a life more incredible than he could ever have imagined. The DVD has been released in a choice of widescreen ...

AquaSoulis 15.05.2002 (10.06.2002) · Read full review
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...very biased because I love Harry Potter, I've read all the books, bought the t-shirt and eaten the chocolate frogs. And just recently I watched the film. First of all the film WAS good. Robbie Coltrane was fantastic as Hagrid, Alan Wickman was an excellant baddie as usual and the location of Hogwarts (harry's school) was spot on. (the corridor scenes were filmed in Durham catherdral near where I live) Actually the whole cast is a who who's of top ...
...me at school)But Ron and Harry were ok, Daniel didn't stand out enough for me but Rupert was great and had such a look of confusion and weirdness on his face at all time. The plot was ok but a lot was missed out of the book for good and worse. There was some annoying wastes of film time, with a shot of Harry and his owl for no apparent reason. Someone explain this please. It was a long film your child might not be able to sit through it. It was ...

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...to the imaginary world of Harry Potter, and share in the turmoils of his everyday life. A brief introduction for those unfamiliar with the story: Imagine you are a ten year old orphan, who has had an unhappy upbringing with your reluctant aunt, uncle and cousin who treat you like dirt. On your eleventh birthday you are visited by a giant who informs you that you are awizard, and a famous one at that. In a short space of time your life is transformed ...
...most famous dark wizard of all, you escape to Hogwarts school where you try your best to learn the arts of magic. But, this is no ordinary school experience, as you soon discover that your parents' nemesis is now after you.... For those who have read the book: If you read the book before seeing the film, as I did, you will not be disappointed. Although a few of the sub-storylines are dropped (as is inevitable when books are brought to life on camera) ...

Doofus 05.02.2003 (06.02.2003) · Read full review
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Yeah I know there are bits missing from the title but it's a bit like the film - there is something not quite there. Don't ask me what, I can't quite put my finger on it. The film is good, is true to the book, directed well, acted well and with good special effects and even the score isn't too bad. However, whether it is in fact just a tad too long (2 and a half hours plus); too like the book (producing no surprises as pretty much most people have ...
...that leaves is slightly falling short of target - it is not a great movie as great movies go. Robbie Coltrane I think is the star as he puts in a pretty masterful performance I think of the half giant - Hagrid. I didn't actually think he was the best actor to play him but after this showing, he should be guaranteed the next 6 films in the series! The acting overall, in fact, from the child 'stars' (normally child and star should be seperated by ...

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Harry Potter films are based on the books by J K Rowling a female author . Up to now there are 6 books and 4 films . As the first of the Harry Potter Books and films I watched this as a newcomer . My husband had already read the books which were on sale but I had not . I therefore watched this as stand alone film and was not dissappointed . If you have watched the later films you will appreciate this one is more aimed at the childrens market / ...
...in this and the subsequent Harry Potter films. These strange characters are totally believable and you are soon sucked into a magical world . The baby Harry Potter is left by these three on the doorstep of his Aunt Petunia . His parents have just been murdered by HE WHO SHALL NOT BE NAMED aka Lord Voldemort .To place him with a muggle (ie non-magical ) family is the only way to guarantee his safety. The first hint of the magical side of things is ...

grafter123 25.11.2006 (07.02.2007) · Read full review
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...little for the legacy of Harry Potter; i can't understand why they chose to use Chris Columbus rather than Steven Spielberg. It could have been so good, if you want to learn about Harry Potters adventures i would stick to the books, and allow your imagination to wander through hogwarts and all. The film is cut to pieces by what appears to be heavy handed editing, there is no real flow, it just jolts along merrily like a Ford Capri, and comes to a ...
...want but i felt especially Harry and Harmiony were especially poor. The adults were no better though, and from the advertising i was given an image of a special effects spectacular hmmmm... perhaps not then. I will be hoping for all fans of cinema and Harry Potter that the next instalment will be a marked improvement. Initial Problems For fans of Harry Potter there was to be a new quibble and a new foe, Coca Cola. It seems the distributors (for ...

stephen_logan 15.01.2002 (20.01.2002) · Read full review
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Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone, this is the first installment of the Harry Potter films of the great series by J K Rowling, I had watched this film and then decided to read the book, I then read the rest of the books before the films and I cannot believe the bits that are missed out there is so much more description in the books than the films. But I do realize that the film would last a long time if they put all the details I, but as a ...
...to the book. Harry Potter is played by Daniel Radcliffe a boy who lives with his aunt, uncle and cousin as his parents died when he was young and they have brought him up every since. A mysterious letter arrives one evening, delivered by a friendly giant Hagrid played by Robbie Coltrane. This letter is inviting Harry to join Hogwarts School, the school for wizards and magicians. Harry joins the school and the first his first challenge is to allow ...

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...who has never read the Harry Potter books I must say I found the film really enjoyable. It starts with a strange mystical scene, set in your average 21st century street, bringing in tradional creatures such as owls delivering post and swarming a house! Basically Harry Potter is abanoned as a child as his parents were killed by the 'baddie', and his new family kept him locked upder the stairs. Anyway, he eventually get a letter from Hogwarts school ...
...the film is magic, literally, superbly support by... ~ACTORS Outstanding performances from both the children and the ever popular Robbie Coltrane as Hagrid. Julie Walters and some other famous names make an apperance, creating a warm diversity and magical air to the film. ~DOES IT APPEAL TO ALL Yes. As children I suspect we all had fantasises of being able to fly, and do spells, and this film puts those of use old enough to remember Bucks Fizz ...

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...the talk of the new Harry Potter film thats due out in the next few weeks I thought I would get out my dvd of the philosophers stone to remind myself what makes these films so special. I am a big Harry Potter fan and I think he appeals to all ages. Harry Potter and the philosophers stone is based on the best selling book by J.K.Rowling. The film is made by Warner Bro Pictures. The film stars, Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Rupert Grint as Ron (harrys ...
...Weasley. The film shows Harry being left on the doorstep of his aunt and uncles house as a baby after his parents were both killed. He grows up with the family and his cousin Dudley. Dudley is a spoilt child who gets everything and Harry gets nothing. On his 11th birthday Harry is told that he is a wizard and that he has a place at Hogwarts school for witchcraft and wizardry. He catches the train to Hogwarts on platform 9 3/4. Harry has a lot to ...

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...huge fan of all the Harry Potter Books (OK the first couple were very much for kids, but they will always have room on my bookshelf) so waited with as much anticipation as any child for the release of the first film "Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone". I soon realised about 10 mins into the film with Harry being shoved into his cupboard for making the glass disappear at the zoo, and subsiquently trapping his cousin Dudley in a boa constrictors ...
...Right the Story: - Harry Potter lives with his Aunt Petunia, Uncle Vernon and cousin Dudley in a nice house in Privet Drive, Harry's parents were killed when he was a year old by the most evil of wizards, Voldemort (or He Who Must Not Be Named) who then turned his wand on Harry, but the killing curse that finished Harry's parents backfired and destroyed Voldemorts powers leaving him as less than mortal but not dead, and left Harry with no damage ...

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After reading each of the Harry Potter books and thoroughly enjoying each one I have been eagerly looking forward to the new Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone even more than my eleven year old daughter. We went along last night to the last sitting at 9.30pm (when all the very little kids are happily tucked up in bed and not sitting behind you explaining to mum about all the characters), and we were not disappointed. The Plot This is for thoses ...
...Voldermoret also tried to kill Harry but for some reason Harry survived with just a zig zag scare on his forhead. His name then became legendry in the world of wizards as "The Boy Who Lived". After being orphaned Harry was placed in the care of his Uncle Vernon's family who never wanted his and made him live in the cupboard under the stairs while they lavished all their love and attention on their fat ugly son Dudley. On Harry's eleventh birthday ...

buzzz 17.11.2001 (18.11.2001) · Read full review
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Im my opinion i believe this film is a great watch for that of both adults and children of all ages. It is a magical story which evokes the audience imagination. The special effects within the movie are great and do infact make the film a great watch. The characters perfomances are somewhat good, with great key scenes throughout the story, however some of the storylines are unrealistic and somewhat silly, but does however meet the needs of a younger ...

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Harry potter thinks he is just an average 11 year old boy celebrating his 11th birthday, but all changes when a giant man named Hagrid and tells harry important stuff about him, he is a wizard. His life gets more intense as he travels to Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry to learn how to be a wizard. He meets his new found best friends named Ron weasley, a character who is not very brave and Hermione the intellectual friend, but all is not ...
...lord of the rings and harry potter harry, but lord of the rings is a timeless classic and will never be forgotten. Harry potter was a good movie but for entirely different reasons like it was mainly made for children and the whole movie centered around magic and myths. First the book was made, which is one of the greatest books of all time might i say but i feel they could have done a bit more with the actual film than what is already there,don't ...

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...this November. The story of Harry Potter has captured the imagination of young children across the world. Everybody knows the tale of the famous wizard Harry Potter, who on his eleventh birthday, is told that he is an extraordinary wizard and is to be whisked away to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. And so the story begins…. So the big question on everyone’s lips is will ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ live up to expectations? ...
...is about the casting of Harry Potter. Daniel Radcliffe, star of the BBC’s ‘David Copperfield’, is cast as Harry Potter but unfortunately he lacks any genuine presence in the film and loses all the charm which made the book such a success. In the end you finish up caring more for his fellow young wizards Hermione and Ron and especially for the loveable Hagrid, played by the amusing Robbie Coltrane. Also, in the screen adaptation you lose all the sense ...

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...the year? The long-awaited Harry Potter film has hit the cinemas (and you must be living on the moon if you haven't heard about it). In my home town, queues were long and lots of the families queueing were dressed in suitably magical atire. With the film being two and a half hours long, you would have thought the children would have been shuffling and getting bored, but they were absolutely captivated the whole way through. I suspect some left ...
...not familiar with the book, Harry Potter is a wizard, but is unaware, since he is being brought up by his wicked step-family, until his 11th birthday when he is invited to Hogwarts, a school for witches and wizards. To cut a very long story short, there is a battle between good and evil over the philosopher's stone which can give eternal life, ending in the feel-good factor. The special effects are brilliant (particularly in the Quidditch match ...

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