Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter and...

Alan Rickman, Chris Rankin, Daniel Radcliffe

On his 11th birthday, young Harry Potter discovers the life he never knew he had, the life of a wizard. In his first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, he meets his two best friends R...( read more  read more... )on Weasley, an expert at Wizard Chess, and Hermione Granger, a girl with non-magic parents. Harry learns the game of Quiditch and Wizard Chess on his way to facing a Dark Arts teacher who is bent on destroying him.

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PG, 2 hrs. 33 min.

Directed by: Chris Columbus

Released: November 16, 2001

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DVD Released: May 28, 2002

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  • October 10, 2006
    This is a family film that translates all ages, races, & origins.
  • July 4, 2009
    "Let The Magic Begin."

    Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

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  • June 9, 2009
    Love the books and of course this movie was great!
  • March 19, 2009
    It's a great introductory entry in a new film saga that is bound to delight audiences for ages to come.
  • December 13, 2008
    The first film of the series to be made from the series of books written by J.K Rowling.

    A huge magical adventure, with impressive effects, which could so easily been given to Hollywood. The fact this has remained British and has a full British cast and achieved the popularit... ...( read more )
  • July 3, 2009
    An awesome start to the series. I love the magic and the change from being an unloved person to being famous and known everywhere

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November 16, 2001
Claudia Puig, USA Today

Though the film will undoubtedly please the young viewers who flock to it, ultimately many of the book's readers may wish for a more magical incarnation. full review

November 16, 2001
David Edelstein, Slate

As a movie, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone has no inner life -- no pulse -- of its own: It's secondhand. full review

November 16, 2001
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

During Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, I was pretty sure I was watching a classic, one that will be around for a long time, and make many generations of fans. full review

November 16, 2001
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times

The movie version of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is, as the Brits might put it, quite good. full review

November 15, 2001
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

Hiring nonhack screenwriter Steve Kloves (Wonder Boys) pays dividends. full review

Comments


  • nancycool19
    June 3, 2009
    best,,,
  • liliecv1
    March 20, 2009
    :]
  • Veromiangel
    March 20, 2009
    Espero con ansia loca, que llegue junio para ver la que sigue.
    >>>Veromiangel<<<
  • maryamshafiq195
    February 17, 2009
    hello every 1 do u like thge movies of harry potter
    i love to watch harry potter
    there ending and starting are very good prsented
    they are superb
  • jnrwill
    February 11, 2009
    U know.............I dont know where to start nor where to end. I wish I could see Harry Potter, Hermonie Granger and Ronald Weasly...I just love them I love them very very very much..can anyone please give me their email address so I can contact them?
  • gloriabrandenberger
    January 12, 2009
    I already wrote, about Harry Potter. I was writting that He is like a Value Stone (Means he is a Treasure) I would like write comments for me, but is bad that i dont see much movies, i will choose time for see more movies, But i repeat always i hear he is like Amazing Star*
  • gloriabrandenberger
    December 23, 2008
    Harry Potter, has many good movies, i will choose one for see, what movie did you think is the Best? hope i can have later reply. Hugs (hope also i can find this page for your comments) I hear always Harry Potter has Greatest Songs = Greatest Movies, tell me please? bye for nor. Wonderful Christmas Time, and The Best in New Year with success and Health. * lovely site *
  • GinnyCullen
    September 20, 2008
    anyone know where to get some harry potter widgets? i can't make them so if you could tell me where to go that would be great
  • abde71992
    July 27, 2008
    I love Harry Potter and thank this magnificent site is rated greetings to all members of the site

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  • 45nish
    July 23, 2008
    Harry potter is sooo awesoem!!!! i have read and seen every single book and movie of it!!

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