Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone (DVD)

Possibly the most eagerly awaited film this year for many millions of cinemagoers, this film has been hyped as much as any film can be, and I was there to see it on one of its first screenings! So what did I think? The sheer length of the film (153 mins. apparently) seemed a bit daunting, but reluctantly I did admit that I did not feel too bored at any point – no matter what else one can say about this movie, there is definitely something to ...
...this included the great effects – the impressive Hogwarts School (rather superior to certain other castles featured in recent TV serials, mentioning no names, Gormenghast!), as well as the monsters such as ‘Fluffy’ and the troll, which looked sufficiently scary. These effects slightly overshadowed the actors at times however, frankly the kids were a bit wooden and the two sidekicks – Ron and Hermione – came across better ...

aunico 17.11.2001 (21.11.2001) · Read full review
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...a number of years and harry potter 1 was probably the most fun i have ever had on a film set! Anyway i wont talk too much about my acting in it because i am here to review the DVD itself. I purchased it to see myself which i did! I think this is the best harry potter film so far because all the characters are young and angelic and it is a very moving story. I like the fact that there are not many computer graphics in this film compared to the other ...
...I hate to see what harry potter 6 and 7 are like. Some people may like the computer animation, but i think that a film is far more affective to its target audience if as much of it as possible, is REAL life action. One of my favourite scenes of this film is the levetation scene with professor Flitwick (a dwarf character, one of the teachers at hogwarts). In the scene, professor Flitwick is teaching his class one of a wizards 'rudimentary' skills ...

francissmith76 16.02.2007 (08.06.2007) · Read full review
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...films such as Shrek or Harry Potter. However, when I woke up one weekday morning I found my mother had for some reason bought a brand new copy of 'Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone' on DVD. I'm more into your average action or comedic flick, but I was well and truly gobsmacked when I watched this film- it's great! You may not have heard of Harry Potter before (you must, therefore, have been living in a rather large hole for the last couple ...
...In short, Harry Potter is, contrary to many critics' opinions, not a flop and definitely worth seeing with your family or on your own (although the 'family fun' idea is clearly visible). To buy on DVD? Yes, of course you can see the film as many times as you would like (and I'm not a great fan of watching films over and over) but the special features are also fun while they last, and encompass a whole second disk. You can take a virtual tour of Hogwarts ...

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...I had read all the Harry Potter books, so did know what the story was about, and it has to be said that as far as film conversion of a book goes, this is about as close as your going to get to a near perfect tie in (without spoiling the flow of the film). The main characters were well acted, the special effects were excellent and the second disc is crammed full of extras that the kids wil love to play with (both on the DVD player and on the PC - ...
...carried off how down trodden Harry was without making it a bore-fest. Now on to the bits that disappointed me. The film boasted a reem of 'stars' on the box, but most (eg John Cleese aka nearly headless Nick) only play a bit part in the film. I wonder how much of a film you have to be in to be included in the 'starring' role? The kids absolutely loved it - but tend to watch it from the Quidditch match (which is breathtaking) to the end of the film. ...

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...see the film. STORYLINE: Harry Potter learns on his eleventh birthday that he is the orphan son of two powerful wizards.He possesses magical powers and strengths of his own.At hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry,Harry embarks on the adventure of a lifetime.He learns the high flying sport of quidditch and plays a thrilling game with living chess pieces,on hi way to face a dark wizard bent on destroying him. CAST/PERFORMANCES: Harry Potter ...
...- Emma Watson Rubeus Hagrid - Robbie Coltrane Proffesor Snape - Alan Rickman Proffesor Dumbledore - Richard Harris Proffesor Macgonagal - Maggie Smith And loads others I am not educated with their names but gave equally suited and outstanding performances. Robbie Coltrane deserves all the awards possible for his absolutely breathtaking appearance as Hagrid and I think the Casting Director along with J.K Rowling herself could not have done a ...

Rocky44 13.05.2002 · Read full review
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...JK Rowling first wrote the harry potter book, the philosophers stone, many years before it was turned into a film. But it was such a huge success that eventually one did come about in 2001. The Harry Potter craze hit the nation, but what was it about? Harry Potter was a young boy who thought he had a normal life living with his aunt and uncle and cousin, who taught him horridly. Though one day on his birthday a large giant-like man stormed in and ...
...he was off to take Harry to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! If this film, we see harry through his journey through his first year at school, alongside his two best friends Ron and Hermoine, and all the dangers they get themselves into. But can the three survive this harsh world of bullies and dark arts? The first time I watched Harry Potter I was addicted and have been ever since! The amazing theme tune plays and my spine begins to tingle! ...

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...the adult cover editions of Harry Potter.... just admit you love the stories why don't you! Harry has had a miserable life and I for one am glad that he gets away from his awful family to go to Hogwarts...the relationship with his family alters throughout all of the stories and is really worth keeping an eye on! We meet lots of soon to become familiar faces in this opening story and we also get to see around the amazing school. The attention to detail ...
...the film (and remember that Harry is only 11 in this film...just imagine what you would have been like!) are when Harry gets to experience magic and the wonders of it for the first time. Look out for getting onto the train platform, his first flying lesson and the magical ceiling in the great hall. All amazing things. The one disappointment I had was Hagrid in the film, only becuase I imagined him to be Scottish...you soon get over that though! There ...

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...am a big fan of Harry Potter and have all the dvds so far in the collection so far, and I cannot wait for the next installment. The films are based on a series of books by J K Rowling, who has had huge success from both the books and the films, and the films contain a few well known faces indeed. Harry Potter and the philosophers stone is the first in the collection and starts off by showing you Harry as a baby being sheltered by his parents as the ...
...parents unfortunatly die but luckily Harry survives and is left only with a lightening shaped scar on his forehead. Harry is then taken to his aunt and uncles house and left on the doorstep for them to take care of him, but as he grows up they do not treat him very well and make him sleep in the cupboard under the stairs and do all the chores. Harry soon realises he is different and has some magical ways about him when he lets a snake out at the ...

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...of the magical world of Harry Potter by now then where have you been? The film Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone tells the fabulous story of a young wizard in training at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry who encounters many dangers along the way. The film itself is visually stunning coupled with remarkable performances from the three main characters, Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and Hermione Granger ...
...but it truly is an entertaining movie for all the family to enjoy no matter what age you are. And believe me, once you have seen this film, you’ll be counting down the days until the next in the series is released, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets!! ...

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Having read the Harry Potter books before seeing the films I was expecting the films to ruin the story. Very few films can give you the experience you feel via reading - this however does. The film plot is exceptionally close to the story and with only a few understandable bits missing I was pleasantly surprised. Alan Rickman plays an excellent Snape and is everything you imagined Snape to be when reading the character. Although the main cast are ...
...is in contrast to the Harry Potter character who finds himself weathly and the centre of attention after years of being a no one. I throughly enjoyed this film as it is a doorway into the world of Harry Potter and is a gentle introduction to the characters and story, we will spend 7 years with these characters growing up with them.An excellent film that draws you in and holds you right until the end, adults and children will enjoy the movie alike. ...

clairels27 13.08.2009 · Read full review
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...read each book in the Harry Potter saga i had to check out this movie. The action and acting was great but it seemed to lack the detail of the book. Although the great DVD extras made up for this by providing hours of extra material Well what is Harry Potter? Harry Potter is the story of a boy who for many years of his life has live with his aunt and uncle under the pretence that his mother and father died in a car crash. However on his eleventh ...
...the film would be, yes its great as a film. But as with all the Harry Potter and Lord of The Rings films there is huge chunks of the book missing from the film. Although i suppose you wouldnt want to be sat through a 5 to 10 hour movie. ...

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...I had read all the Harry Potter books, so did know what the story was about, and it has to be said that as far as film conversion of a book goes, this is about as close as your going to get to a near perfect tie in (without spoiling the flow of the film). The main characters were well acted, the special effects were excellent and left you in a state of almost believing the magic was real (and secretly wishing for a magic set at christmas!) The second ...
...carried off how down trodden Harry was without making it a bore-fest. The film boasted a reem of 'stars' on the box, but most (eg John Cleese aka nearly headless Nick) only play a bit part in the film. I wonder how much of a film you have to be in to be included in the 'starring' role? The kids absolutely loved it - but tend to watch it from the Quidditch match (which is breathtaking) to the end of the film. For a film that has encouraged countless ...

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This has an all-star cast: Daniel Radcliffe (David Copperfield), Robbie Coltrane (The World Is Not Enough), Maggie Smith (David Copperfield, Hook!), Zoe Wanamaker (My Family). The film is based on the book 'Harry Potter and the Philsopher's Stone', by J.K. Rowling. It is about an eleven year old boy who finds out he is a wizard. He is sent to a special school for witchcraft and wizadry, called Hogwarts. He befriends the gamekeeper, Hagrid (Robbie ...
...that he is famous in the wizarding world, as he is the only person in history to have survived the deadly curse of Lord Voldemort, an all-powerful dark wizard that everyone fears. The story, I think, is very good. However, some of the acting ruins it. The teachers etc are very good, but I think they could have chosen much better actors for the children, as it doesn't seem like they are speaking naturally, but reading out of a book. The special ...

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...I am a fan of Harry Potter books so forgive me if some of my opinions are little biased or if my expectations are too high. Philosopher\'s stone is a film that brings to life the magic of Harry Potter in a stunning way, setting your imagination free to roam the diverse world created by J K Rowling. The Philosopher\'s Stone is based on the first book in the harry Potter series. I shall now review some aspects of the film and rate them individually ...
...The film is about Harry Potter\'s first year at Hogwarts. Harry Potter, a seemingly ordinary boy who has been involved in odd occurrances (e.g. talking to snakes) finds out that he is the orphaned son of a wizard and a witch. So, Harry Potter begins his dark and exciting journey to find the truth behind his parents\' murder and thrawt the evil Lord Voldemort in another scheme to take over the world. The book provides us with an exciting, unique and ...

Reviewersaad 23.10.2007 · Read full review
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...they could add to their Harry Potter collection. They have the books, some have the tapes or CDs and now the video or DVD. We managed a bargain for our DVD £12.99 at Currys for 2 days only, would I have paid anymore ? definately! would I have paid cinema prices for a family of 3? probably not. The DVD itself comes as a 2 disk set, the first contains the film and the second the special features, these include the seemingly standard to DVD theatrical ...
...mind was when Hagrid tells Harry that he is a wizard, there was no working up to it, it was just so matter of fact like telling him it was raining outside.This probably stems from the fact that I have a very imaginative mind when it comes to reading, I have been known to get spooked at a teenage horror book and then not be fazed by a horror movie! Meanwhile the effects are good as is the acting my favourite probably being Hermoine(after Harry of ...

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