I own all six Harry Potter films so forgive me if the Harry Potter related entries seem short in comparison to past entries. While I do enjoy the Potter films (the books of course are infinitely better) I am at a point were I believe my reason for owning them is to one day be able to watch them with my children as opposed to pulling off the shelf and watching for my own entertainment.
Of course, I didn't always feel that way. In fact, when the Sorcerers Stone was released in theaters I saw it 5 times and subsequently upon it's release on DVD I watched several more times. But since reading the seventh book my passion for the Harry Potter world has dimmed as there are no more mysteries to solve.
This first film is the truest representation of the books in film format. Not everything is included but the little bit that is left out is seemingly inconsequential to the story or future films. It also is the most magical of the films and the most innocent. It carries the unique quality of being able to introduce the wizarding world to Harry at the same time this world is being introduced to the audience.
I can't say that The Sorcerers Stone is the best of the Harry Potter films since it is ham stringed by the fact that there is only so much the film can cover. The book and film serve as introductions to the wizarding world and fail to tie in the overarching intrigue that surrounds the wizarding world at this time. Still, I think this may be my favorite of the films. There is a sense of joy represented in here for the wizarding world and the character of Harry Potter. I still choke up when the film reaches it's end and it's time for Harry to return home to the Dursleys. There is very little in this film that hints at the troubles to come. Instead, it just focuses on an 11 year old boy who is finally given a chance to understand who he is and what potential he holds.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
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