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Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone
on DVD (2001)
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| Starring: |
Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Robbie Coltrane, Richard Harris, Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, John Hurt, Zoe Wanamaker, Richard Griffiths, Ian Hart |
| Director: |
Chris Columbus |
| Studio: |
WARNER HOME VIDEO |
| Run time: |
152 mins |
| Certificate: |
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| Collections: |
100 Big Adventures |
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| Genres: |
Family |
| Languages: |
English |
| Released: |
11/05/2002
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Brief synopsis of Harry Potter And The Philosopher'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 Philosopher'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.
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Radio Times
With millions of Harry Potter books sold around the world, this CGI-packed fantasy adventure is more than just a big-budget movie adaptation — it's a cultural phenomenon. Twelve-year-old Daniel Radcliffe makes a likeable Harry, the boy wizard who's whisked off to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and is charged with finding the gem of the film's title. A scene-stealing Robbie Coltrane is among a host of familiar adult faces who breathe life into JK Rowling's charming characters — though some such as John Hurt and John Cleese only make cameo appearances. To criticise at all feels like an act of isolationism and yet there is a lack of emotional core — Harry's orphan status fails to move — and, at two-and-a-half hours in length, the movie is surely too long for the younger fidgets. However, this faithful rendition of the inaugural Potter book demonstrates that the franchise is in safe, sensible hands — writer Steve Kloves (The Fabulous Baker Boys) and director Chris Columbus (Home Alone) were both on board for the first sequel The Chamber of Secrets the following year.
Halliwell's Film Guide
A curious mish-mash of fairytale, myth, fantasy and British public school ritual Ð all that seems to be missing, regrettably, is Billy Bunter and the girls from St. Trinian's. Some splendid production design adds visual interest to the bland proceedings,
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