| | | Let the magic begin!
Features: DVD, Pan and Scan (TV Format)
In this enchanting film adaptation of J.K. Rowling's delightful bestseller, Harry Potter learns on his 11th birthday that he is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards and possesses magical powers of his own. At Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. He learns the high-flying sport Quidditch and plays a thrilling game with living chess pieces on his way to face a Dark Wizard bent on destroying him. For the most extraordinary adventure, see you on Platform 9 3/4!
"Chris Columbus has brought Harry's world to the big screen in all its glory. You'll be charmed, dazzled and delighted!" Bill Diehl, ABC Radio Network
""The Wizard of Oz of its time. A complete triumph." Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
"Harry Potter is Titanic. The first film classic of the 21st century! Truly movie magic." Patrick Stoner, PBS
"Pure, uninterrupted enchantment. Destined to leave audiences of all ages cheering." Rex Reed, New York Observer
Editor's Note
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.
| Features | 2 Disc Set | | Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Digital | | DVD-Rom Features | | Have A Wand Choose You At Ollivander's Wands | | Learn How To Quidditch With An Original Quidditch Montage Featuring Oliver Wood And Harry | | Open A Screaming Book, Enjoy Video Highlights Of Students And Professors | | Original Theatrical Trailer | | Self-Guided Tour Of Hogwarts, Including The Gryffindor Common Room, The Great Hall, Harry's Room, Hagrid's Hut Controlled By Your Own Remote | | Subtitles: English | | Have A Wand Choose You At Ollivanders Wands | | Learn How To Play Quidditch with an Original Quidditch Montage | | DVD-ROM Feature: Download Flying Owls in the Great Hall | | DVD-ROM Feature: Quidditch Screensavers and your own Remembrall | | DVD-ROM Feature: Receive Owl E-Mail Messages | | DVD-ROM Feature: Ample Game Demos And Much More | | DVD-ROM Feature: Be Sorted by the Sorting Hat | | DVD-ROM Feature: Collect Wizard Trading Cards | | Catch A Snitch With Your Remote | | Create Potions Correctly or Wind Up In The Infirmary | | Dolby Digital 5.1 | | 360 Degree Self-Guided Tour Of Hogwarts Controlled by Your Own Remote | | 5.1 Dolby Surround | | Cast A Spell Over A Scene In Eight Languages with "Harry Potter Throughout The World" | | Original Trailers | | Sneak Past Fluffy and Other Challenges To Reveal The Secret in the Mirror of Erised | | 2 Discs | | Meet The Ghosts Of Hogwarts | | Never-Before-Seen Footage | | New Interviews with Director Chris Columbus and Producer David Heyman |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: Warner |
| Release Date: 11/14/2006 |
| Running Time: 152 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 2001 | | Catalog ID: 21331 | | UPC: 00085392133123 | | Number of Discs: 2 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English, Spanish Dubbed | | Available Subtitles: English, Spanish | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | 1.33:1 [4:3] |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Oscar (2002) | | | John Williams, Nominee, Best Music, Original Score | | | Stephanie McMillian, Craig Stuart, Nominee, Best Art Direction--Set Decoration | | | Judianna Makovsky, Nominee, Best Costume Design | |
MTV Movie Award (2002) | | | Daniel Radcliffe, Nominee, Breakthrough Male Performance |
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| | Professional Reviews | USA Today
"...HARRY POTTER, the film, looks just as dazzling as readers of Rowling's captivating book might hope..." 11/16/2001 p.1ENew York Times
"...[Mr. Radcliffe] possesses a watchful gravity....Ms. Watson has the sass and smarts to suggest she might cast a spell of her own..." 11/16/2001 p.E1 Box Office
"...A stunning achievement in set design, costumes, make-up, special effects and a well-chosen cast rendering perfectly and vividly an iconic and universally renowned fantasy world..." 01/01/2002 p.60 Sight and Sound
"...Rupert Grint is very good....HARRY POTTER will captivate younger children..." 01/01/2002 p.43-4 Variety
"...The script is faithful, the actors are just right, the sets, costumes, makeup and effects match and sometimes exceed anything one could imagine..." 11/12/2001 p.27-33 Chicago Sun-Times
"...A red-blooded adventure movie, dripping with atmosphere, filled with the gruesome and the sublime and surprisingly faithful to the novel....Director Chris Columbus seems to have created a classic..." 02/17/2002 p.6 USA Today 8 of 10
...the film looks just as dazzling as readers of Rowling's captivating book might hope... The production design is stunning: Hogwarts, with its pontificating paintings and shifting staircases; Diagon Alley, a supernatural shopping mall; and Gringotts Bank, overseen by shrewd goblins, are all superbly rendered. - Claudia Puig
San Francisco Chronicle 8 of 10
It is wonderful to see a young hero who is scholarly looking and filled with curiosity and who connects with very real emotions, from solemn intelligence and the delight of discovery to deep family longing... There are spectacular segments... - Bob Graham
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