Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is a loyal adaptation of the first bestselling book about Harry Potter, a 10-year-old boy with very special powers. In the book and the film we are introduced to Hogwarts, the bording school for junior wizards, which is imaginatively and impressively visualized.
   Even though Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is primarily an American production and it is directed by Chris Columbus, an American, the filmmakers have wisely kept to the English setting and atmosphere using a cast of prominent British actors.
   A magic and entertaining adventure for children - and adults.

Directed by:

Chris Columbus

Music composed by:

John Williams

Written by:
Steve Kloves from J. K. Rowling's novel.

Cast:

Daniel Radcliffe	Harry Potter
Rupert Grint	Ron Weasley
Emma Watson	Hermione Granger
John Cleese	Nearly Headless Nick
Robbie Coltrane	Rubeus Hagrid
Richard Griffiths	Vernon Dursley
Richard Harris	Albus Dumbledore
Ian Hart	Professor Quirrel
John Hurt	Mr Ollivander
Alan Rickman	Professor Snape
Fiona Shaw	Petunia Dursley
Maggie Smith	Professor McGonagall
Warwick Davis	Goblin bank teller / Professor Flitwick
Julie Walters	Mrs Weasley
Zoë Wanamaker	Madame Hooch
David Bradley	Mr Filch
Tom Felton	Draco Malfoy
Sean Biggerstaff	Oliver Wood

Comments on this movie:

From George W.:

I've read (and loved) all the Harry Potter books and was - to say the least - a bit worried by the fact that Chris Columbus had been put in charge of the film version of thise magnificient novels. But I take it all back, Chris! The movie is perfect!

Written 19/05-2002 20:20