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Harry Potter is already famous! He 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, with his friends Ron and Hermione embark on the adventure of a lifetime, discovering a world of magic and fantasy where he is destined to live.
"Pure, uninterrupted enchantment. Destined to leave audiences of all ages cheering." Rex Reed, New York Observer
"The Wizard Of Oz of its time. A complete triumph." Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
"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
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 | 5 Minutes of Extra Footage |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: Warner |
| Release Date: 5/28/2002 |
| Running Time: 152 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 2001 | | Catalog ID: 21331 | | UPC: 00085392133130 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Video: Color |
| 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 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
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
Ebert & Roeper 10 of 10
The Wizard of Oz of its time. A complete triumph! - Richard Roeper
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