Figure 1.--One of the exciting scenes in the film is of course the first flying lesson. Click here if you are interested in Harry Potter movie posters.
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Figure 1.--One of the exciting scenes in the film is of course the first flying lesson. Click here if you are interested in Harry Potter movie posters. |
Poor Harry leads a horrible life. Since the tagic death of his parents, 11-year old Harry has lived under the staircase with his cruel aunt and uncle, and their abominable son, Dudley, who is a fat, spoiled bully. Harry as a closet for a room at the foot of the stairs. His aunt and uncle haven't even given hum a birthday party in 11 years. All of that changes when a mysterious letter arrives by owl messenger--an invitation to an
incredible place that will change Harry for ever. The plot follows the adventures of the young aprentice wizzard as he discovers Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. At Hogwart's Harry and his friends learn to fly, cast spells, and perform other amazing feats of sorcery in a world where nothing seems totally impossible. The film has a fine cast. Daniel Radcliffe who has made several TV films as well as has new comers Rupert Grint and Emma Watson as Harry’s best friends, Ron and Hermione. The supporting cast includes Richard
Harris as Headmaster Albus Dumbledore, Maggie Smith as Deputy Headmistress Minerva McGonagall, Alan Rickman as Professor Severus Snape, Ian Hart as Professor Quirrell, Robbie Coltrane as Hagrid and John Cleese as Sir Nicholas De Mimsy-Porpington (aka Nearly Headless Nick). The film is directed by Chris Columbus.
The first Hasrry Potter film was a block -busting success. The film was directed by Chris Columbus.
The film has a fine cast. Daniel Radcliffe who has made several TV films as well as has new comers Rupert Grint and Emma Watson as Harry’s best friends, Ron and Hermione. The supporting cast includes Richard
Harris as Headmaster Albus Dumbledore, Maggie Smith as Deputy Headmistress Minerva McGonagall, Alan Rickman as Professor Severus Snape, Ian Hart as Professor Quirrell, Robbie Coltrane as Hagrid and John Cleese as Sir Nicholas De Mimsy-Porpington (aka Nearly Headless Nick).
Poor Harry leads a horrible life. Since the tagic death of his parents, 11-year old Harry has lived under the staircase with his cruel aunt and uncle, and their abominable son, Dudley, who is a fat, spoiled bully. Harry as a closet for a room at the foot of the stairs. His aunt and uncle haven't even given hum a birthday party in 11 years. All of that changes when a mysterious letter arrives by owl messenger--an invitation to an incredible place that will change Harry for ever. The plot follows the adventures of the young aprentice wizzard as he discovers Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. At Hogwart's Harry and his friends learn to fly, cast spells, and perform other amazing feats of sorcery in a world where nothing seems totally impossible.
The costuming was a kind of mix of traditional and modern styles. At the Hogwarts school the students wear traditionally styled uniforms. We note one scene at the beginning of the film. Some school children lare shown eaving the zoo. They are wearing a typical school uniform including caps, now rarely seen, and long trousers, now common. The girls wear straw hats. This coes from the beginning of the movie when Dudley, who’s celebrating his birthday, visits the zoo with his parents and Harry. Dudley's private school uniform includes a boater.
A HBC reader reports that the film is "Great fun".
Another reader comments, "Harry Potter is a wholesome and magical journey for every one who is there along for a great ride in adventures, mystical beings, magic, goblins, dragons, child wizardsm and a huge wonderful castle to boot. This film has it all--a good storyline, interesting charactors, magic, and most of all it is a clean moralistic film which for a change is quite refreshing too. I would give this film 6 stars out of 5 and I know this sounds rather silly but it is a really well made film and for a change is true to the book."to.
Another comment, "It was a refreshingly innocent family film of which even I myself liked heaps. Harry Potter has a moral code and scruples too. I like the film and if the next one is as good as this one then Harry Potter will be tops."
A Potter fan writes, "The Socerer's Stone is really true to the book. I know because I have read it and love Harry Potter. Harry Potter is fun."
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