Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone (2001)

"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.

	Alan Rickman
	Daniel Radcliffe
	Emma Watson
	Fiona Shaw
	Ian Hart
	John Cleese
	John Hurt
	Julie Walters
	Maggie Smith
	Richard Griffiths
	Richard Harris
	Robbie Coltrane
	Rupert Grint
	Warwick Davis
	J.K. Rowling - Based On Novel By
	J.K. Rowling - Based on the Novel By
	Chris Columbus - Directed By
	Chris Columbus - Director
	John Seale - Director of Photography
	Richard Francis-Bruce - Editor
	Chris Columbus, Mark Radcliffe, Michael Barnathan, Duncan Henderson - Executive Producers
	John Williams - Music By
	John Williams - Musical Score
	Todd Arnow, et al. - Producer
	David Heyman - Producer
	Stuart Craig - Production Designer
	Steven Kloves - Screenplay
	Steve Kloves - Screenplay By

USA Today
"...HARRY POTTER, the film, looks just as dazzling as readers of Rowling's captivating book might hope..." 11/16/2001 p.1E

New 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