#REVIEW FOR TRW STONE WIZARD MOVIE#
I really wasn't sure what to expect going into the movie but by the time the end credits started there's no doubt that I was left entertained. I'm watching this first film on Maso that's nearly fifteen years since this was released so obviously you can't say I'm a fan of anything involving the characters.
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I'm going to be really honest and admit that I've never read a single line of any of the novels and in all honesty I never really paid too much attention to what they were even about. It doesn't take long for Potter to learn about his past as well as what's expected of him in the future. He becomes friends with Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and Hermione Granger (Emma Watson). Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) *** (out of 4) Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) is taken away from his obnoxious and abusive aunt and uncle and taken to the Hogwarts Academy where he's going to learn to become a wizard. In conclusion, a very good film, well performed and quite dark. I know because I have triplet brother and sisters who saw it, and couldn't sleep for about a month after viewing. However, it is a bit long, and very young children may find Voldemort too frightening.
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The film is fairly faithful to its source material, and looks very beautiful. I am not saying that Michael Gambon was bad, he just wasn't my ideal choice for Harris's replacement. Both of these qualities were lost in the interpretation that Michael Gambon gave. He was soft-spoken, and actually fitted the part better. Now I much prefer Harris's interpretation of Dumbledore. Alan Rickman and Maggie Smith were also great, but for me the standout was the late Richard Harris. The scene stealer was definitely Robbie Coltrane I actually can't imagine anyone else playing Hagrid, Coltrane was just hilarious.
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Daniel Radcliffe is very likable as Harry, and he is given solid support by a funny Rupert Grint and a good Emma Watson, though she was annoying at times. I really liked this film, but I much prefer the book, which has a lot more magic and wonder.