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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone , 2001
English
USA, UK
Profile of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
The mood of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is stylized, exciting, and touching. The plot centers around an orphan, boarding school life, and wizards and magicians. It is an adventure, family, and fantasy movie. Stylistically, it has a Hollywood tone, involves twists and turns, and features an all-star cast. In approach, it is fantastical. It takes place, at least partly, in a palace, castle, or temple. It is set in England. It happens in contemporary times. Visually, it involves special effects. It is based on a book. The movie is known for being a blockbuster, an award winner, and critically acclaimed. It is especially suggested for kids, a family outing, and teens.
Summary of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
American director Chris Columbus (HOME ALONE) brings the magic of British author J.K. Rowling's beloved best-selling fantasy novel to life in HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE. Eleven-year-old orphan Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) finds his world turned upside down when he discovers that, like his deceased parents, he is a wizard and has been accepted to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. With fellow first-year students Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) and Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) by his side, Harry's adventures begin in the rambling castle that is Hogwarts. Vivid special effects make Hogwarts' magic a reality with paintings that come alive, staircases that move themselves, friendly ghosts, and fast-paced Quidditch (the school sport) matches in which students zoom around on their flying brooms. Mixed in with the miracles of Hogwarts are its dark hidden chambers and secrets, which Harry and his friends encounter as they embark on a quest to keep a treasured powerful object from falling into the wrong hands. Staying true to the book with this film adaptation, Columbus follows Rowling's story to the tiniest detail, making it a special treat for readers who were smitten with the novel. Radcliffe is especially engaging as Harry, infusing him with a believable sense of wonderment. The star-studded cast also includes Richard Harris, Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, and Robbie Coltrane.
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | USA, UK |
| Release date: | 16 November 2001 |
| Runtime: | 152 min |
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as Harry Potter
as Ron Weasley
as Hermione Granger
as Rubeus Hagrid
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Critics Reviews
Variety
The script is faithful, the actors are just right, the sets, costumes, makeup and effects match and sometimes exceed anything one could imagine.
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- by: Todd McCarthy
Users Reviews
great
- 19.July.2010
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- by: margo
- margo rated this movie
0/10
I'm one of the few who didn't read the book, so my opinion was formed with no regard to accuracy to the book. I felt that the movie was very well done, a nice set up to the chapters sure to follow. The acting was solid and the special effects looked...
- 12.October.2009
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- by: Dan
- Dan rated this movie0/10
