Monkey-Plex Review: FILM: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

FILM: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 4monk (1k image)

Count me among those who weren’t at all disappointed in this film. In fact, I had a great time! But did this film surprise me in any way? Not once. A mild critique, but I found it ironic that a film about young wizards lacked a certain magic. Remember, Warner Bros. had a “contest” among big-name directors, making them try out for the job, after Steven Spielberg passed? I sure wish Terry Gilliam (ex-Python, directed “Brazil,” etc.) had won. Newsweek says he was J. K. Rowling’s pick, but the studio went with the ultra-safe Chris Columbus, because “Home Alone” and “Bicentennial Man” were just so magical! Still, I’ll be there for “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” next fall. And you will too.

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Better get on with it, this thing's damn near on video already.

Posted by Sparky @ 12/14/2001 05:35 PM PST

Okay, there you go! And I think it is on video, in Hong Kong. :)

Posted by Colin @ 12/15/2001 12:32 AM PST

yeah i think harry potter is a good movie. but i'm really looking forward to lord of the rings. can't wait!

Posted by rosdi @ 12/15/2001 11:02 AM PST

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