Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
2001
Family/Kids, Fantasy
2h 32m
Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. (imdb)
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
2001
Family/Kids, Fantasy
2h 32m
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Rated 25 May 2018
82
51st
The robust source material deserves better than the mechanical, workmanlike effort on display here - Chris Columbus was so focused on literal magic that he forgot about the cinematic kind. Fortunately, like the books, the movies only get better from here.
Rated 25 May 2018
Rated 24 Mar 2014
37
7th
If the genre is kids/family there's a good chance I didn't pick it. Right before Harry's big Quidditch debut he gets a wrapped present that's long and narrow with a wide end. One of his friends blurts out, "What is it?" to which I said aloud, "It's a broom, you stupid, stupid child." That was before I had a kid, mind you. If I watched it today, I'd definitely drop one of the stupids.
Rated 24 Mar 2014
Rated 31 Dec 2021
78
57th
I would've stopped here had I not known how dark and smart the later ones turn out. This one is too childlike for me--with Willa Wonka kid acting and Harry's annoying Oliver! upbringing. Rowling obviously loves Tolkien as her worldbuilding sometimes makes the picture a droning travelogue for make-believe places. And Quidditch looks as silly as the made-up sport BASEKEtball. Still, it deserves respect for showing YA as viable cinematic work; although it'd hit harder if made nowadays.
Rated 31 Dec 2021
Rated 29 Apr 2012
65
42nd
I love the asshole ending of Dumbledore giving stupid last minute arbitrary points. "Lol fuck y'all I do what I want"
Rated 29 Apr 2012
Rated 14 Aug 2007
71
37th
Columbus and company bring the Harry Potter world to life in competent fashion, with only a few small quibbles. The CGI is mostly astounding, but it does get annoyingly obvious at times. And John Williams must have gotten lazy; his score seems composed entirely of bits cribbed from Star Wars that are tweaked ever so slightly. Otherwise, well done, particularly in the astonishingly appropriate casting.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 28 Aug 2010
90
83rd
The Harry Potter movie phenomenon has swept all across the nation, and this is the film that started it all. Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, and Daniel Radcliff look absolutely adorable in their long school robes and wizarding hats. This trio fills their roles of naïve first-years at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry perfectly. Not only do they prevent the most powerful dark wizard of all time from stealing the Sorcerer's Stone, but they make you fall in love with them too!
Rated 28 Aug 2010
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
30th
This adaptation suffers from sticking too closely to the book, not taking enough risks in order to make something more interesting. Then again, the plot of the first book, beyond Harry coming to Hogwarts, wasn't that great anyway. The main characters are well cast, fortunately. The movie, however, is strictly average.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 22 Mar 2011
30
7th
Very uninspired and cliche-ridden directing. The later HP films exceed this one by far.
Rated 22 Mar 2011
Rated 11 Aug 2011
30
20th
Chris Columbus' fantastical adaptation of the beloved children's book lacks the focus, pacing, characterization and storytelling of a feature film.
Rated 11 Aug 2011
Rated 20 Jan 2012
85
49th
Overall, a pretty compelling start to what I remember being a pretty compelling series. Some of the effects have aged quite poorly, and I hate the quite frankly offensive designs for the bankers. Some of the child actors seem a little hesitant about some of their lines, but overall, the acting ranges from good to great and everyone was cast very well. The production is generally solid, and the look and feel of the book is definitely there. Loved Williams’ score as well. Good movie.
Rated 20 Jan 2012
Rated 15 Jan 2013
71
44th
Much like Tolkien's Middle Earth, I found myself transported to a magical world. A world where nothing happens and takes forever for it to not happen.
Rated 15 Jan 2013
Rated 22 Mar 2007
18
15th
I've never really enjoyed any of these films, but undoubtedly this first attempt was definitely a poor one. The film feels roughly cobbled together with distracting acting from the annoying leads and surprisingly patchy special effects for a film based around the spectacle of magic.
Rated 22 Mar 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
5
57th
The kid actors aren't too bad, the adult casting (particularly Alan Rickman) is great, and the art direction of the world captures the tone of the book fairly well, although it's disappointingly conservatively shot with very little style or flair and 20 minutes longer than it needs to be. It's a decent launching point for the series if nothing else, and John Williams' theme song is excellent.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 12 Oct 2009
45
24th
Seeing how the series have blossomed over the years, its almost unbelievable how bland the first one was, and it wasn't helped by the fact, that it came out almost simultaneous with The Fellowship of the Ring.
Rated 12 Oct 2009
Rated 25 Feb 2010
3
32nd
I can't bring myself to get too emotionally invested in this series (mainly because I don't read shitty children's literature), but speaking as an outsider, I thought this was dull, silly, and forgettable. Take that, kids.
Rated 25 Feb 2010
Rated 09 Jul 2011
37
23rd
---Inner critic review--- Although the child actors annoy me constantly, and the childish plot annoys me occasionally, at least Rickman, Coltrane, and John Williams can shine through. ---Inner child review--- The special effects were awesome, especially the Quidditch game! But I can't believe how many great parts of the book they left out! What about Peeves???
Rated 09 Jul 2011
Rated 04 Sep 2018
100
97th
This introduction to the magical world is absolutely brilliant. The acting is great from everyone, but there is only so much child actors can do. Other than being cheesy, I absolutely love Chris Columbus' first take on the world of Harry Potter. I still can't get over Daniel Radcliffe's weird blink.
Rated 04 Sep 2018
Rated 10 Jul 2022
75
83rd
Rewatch. Still filled with childish wonder. The 2+ hours runtime isn't that bad except during the quidditch segment (which ruined my imagination from the books). I could watch a whole movie about the daily boarding school life and attending classes, but from what I can remember from the rest of the movie series, we don't really get a chance to do that due to constant existential threats. Fav scene: acceptance letters flying in through the mail slots and flooding the Dursleys' home.
Rated 10 Jul 2022
Rated 26 Feb 2007
55
49th
Good adventure film.
Rated 26 Feb 2007
Rated 20 Mar 2007
75
50th
This movie is good enough. It's a fun ride while it lasts and stays true to the book, so fans will surely appreciate it.
Rated 20 Mar 2007
Rated 24 Apr 2007
3
24th
Judge Holden, always showing the kids who's boss.
Rated 24 Apr 2007
Rated 15 May 2007
48
14th
The WHAT stone? Bloody Americans. Not totally awful like I thought, but they are still KIDS books, you wierdos.
Edit. Not the worst film ever but its a bit limp. The kids are trying hard but I swear Rupert Grint has about 4 expressions in this film. And grow a goddamn spine please.
Rated 15 May 2007
Rated 12 Jul 2007
95
93rd
Great adaptation of the hit book. The kids are especially well-cast.
Rated 12 Jul 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
81
55th
Cute at first viewing, but doesn't really hold up. There's a bunch of lagging parts. At least the kids are well-cast, and the adults even moreso.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
78
62nd
An overly-faithful and slightly plodding adaptation that still manages to be enjoyable.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 29 Dec 2007
10
2nd
Made for the one reason of msking cash and has no artistic features what so ever. Something to put on so the kids will shut up though.
Rated 29 Dec 2007
Rated 08 Feb 2008
67
16th
Is this the first one? If so, I didn't like this one bit. Harry Potter and "The Matrix" remain two cultural touchstones of my generation that I just do not understand at all. I was begging for this to be over after the first half an hour.
Rated 08 Feb 2008
Rated 13 Mar 2008
59
21st
Cheesy, simplistic, and just pretty boring. I'll never understand adults' love for this franchise.
Rated 13 Mar 2008
Rated 01 Apr 2009
70
9th
meh.
Rated 01 Apr 2009
Rated 24 Nov 2010
66
52nd
When you know the story movie is built on it is interesting to see what the director will make of it. This time it is simple retelling. Furthermore book was full of details and background that explained somewhat naive ideas and made it interesting to read. Strangely most of the ideas survived in the movie without the background. One can guess that they pretty much missed the magic. At least acting was good with Rickman shining as Snape. Overall: too weak to stand on its own; to be continued.
Rated 24 Nov 2010
Rated 07 Jun 2011
79
56th
Not a bad adaptation. A little kiddy, but it works.
Rated 07 Jun 2011
Rated 29 Jul 2011
50
52nd
Entertaining kids movie, but very little to appeal to adults. Suffers from an overdose of precocious child actors not acting very well, but balances it out with marvellous turns by Coltrane and Rickman amongst others.
Rated 29 Jul 2011
Rated 23 Jan 2012
78
71st
This is a fun start to the film series. There are plenty of good casting decisions. Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith and Robbie Coltrane are all outstanding in their respective roles. There are numerous fun scenes and the young cast have good chemistry with each other.
Rated 23 Jan 2012
Rated 15 Mar 2012
69
58th
The best Harry Potter film I've seen yet (I've only seen 3 total to this point), but the kids' attempts at acting in front of a green screen for the quidditch game were just painful. Worse than Jaws IV painful.
Rated 15 Mar 2012
Rated 10 Jul 2012
80
70th
Being so faithful to the book is both the movie's strength and weakness. The movie unfolds exactly as written in the book, so there is little room for surprises or discoveries. For Potter fans, what more can you ask for?
Rated 10 Jul 2012
Rated 29 Aug 2012
80
84th
Yes, it's cheesy, and the child acting is .. childish, but it has its moments, especially the mirror scene at the end.
Rated 29 Aug 2012
Rated 19 Jan 2013
30
8th
You should really ask its demographic for an opinion on this one.
Rated 19 Jan 2013
Rated 23 Aug 2013
8
60th
Its not the fucking sorcerers stone, americans
Rated 23 Aug 2013
Rated 12 Feb 2014
40
13th
The first instalment of the Potter saga is the most child-friendly and easily one of the weakest. It sets up its story well but grows significantly less interesting as it progresses towards its completely underwhelming finale. Coltrane and Rickman stand out but the young Radcliffe gives the very blandest of leading performances.
Rated 12 Feb 2014
Rated 05 Mar 2015
55
35th
A movie so okay that it isn't even worth mentioning with the rest of the series anymore. While it has its amazing cast, it feels really uninspired and incredibly phoned in by the writers and directors. I get that it is world-building but even that can still be a lot of fun. Compared to the rest of the series, almost not worth the time.
Rated 05 Mar 2015
Rated 17 Aug 2015
70
52nd
A faithful adaptation of the book, which is the best thing you can say about the film. It's forgettable, even though the whole film is perfectly cast (Rickman, in particular, is great), and there is something neat in watching the book come to life on the screen. The visual effects have aged poorly. I also don't think there's a reason for the film to be 2 1/2 hours.
Rated 17 Aug 2015
Rated 26 Aug 2015
95
63rd
The first film in the Harry Potter series based on the novels by J.K Rowling An ordinary 11 yearoldboy serving as a sort of slave for his aunt and uncle who learns that he is actually a wizard and has been invited to attend the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry Harry is snatched away from his mundane existence by Hagrid Harry makes friends easily at his new school. He finds wizarding world is far more dangerous for him, and he quickly learns that not all wizards are ones to be trusted
Rated 26 Aug 2015
Rated 08 Feb 2016
58
43rd
I remember watching this as a child, and I loved every moment. Watching it now, the child actors and their abilities really impact the film in a harmful way. The CGI and special effects are atrocious, especially considering that Fellowship of the Ring came out the same year. One positive thing I will say about this entry and the series as a whole is that they are incredibly charming pictures. Sorcerer's Stone is a formulaic entry that builds its characters well in an ever improving franchise.
Rated 08 Feb 2016
Rated 08 May 2018
70
45th
Top badass moment? Becoming the last person in the Universe to watch a Harry Potter movie. It starts with a bloke dressed as Gandalf randomly vandalising street lighting and an example of where cuts to childcare budgets leads to. The rest is Star Wars on brooms and a documentary about public schools and Oxford High Street, presented by a specky geek and his mates, who I'm pretty sure used to be in 70's kids' programme Double Deckers. 2 cats, 1 (reversible) decapitation and no chainsaws.
Rated 08 May 2018
Rated 13 May 2020
75
35th
This is such a sweet film
Rated 13 May 2020
Rated 16 Oct 2020
54
30th
Certainly memorable.
Rated 16 Oct 2020
Rated 07 Nov 2020
40
77th
did you know that if you look really closely, this series is actually a tragedy? yeah, first they blew having the perfect actors and then we all learned more about Rowling
Rated 07 Nov 2020
Rated 02 Jan 2021
80
99th
For the first film they did a excellent job of capturing and introducing us to this magical fantasy world. More a go-along-and-explore the world type scenario than a deeper storytelling. And for my taste, knowing I'm about to watch 20-hours of Potter, that was the right way to go with the first entry. Certainly eased to fear of doing all the movies in just a few days.
Rated 02 Jan 2021
Rated 17 Apr 2021
60
9th
It's a good childrens movie but it has overstayed it's welcome in popculture and thus it has become a rather boring story by now.
Rated 17 Apr 2021
Rated 01 Nov 2021
100
87th
Very relatable characters. Epic world-building! Every object and event is so interesting and so worth reading about. over and over.
Rated 01 Nov 2021
Rated 02 May 2022
45
17th
Having read none of the books, i can't compare shit to anything. I can however tell you that i think this movie is a soulless, by-the-numbers, phony looking piece of garbage. Whatever magic the source material may hold, none of it made it to the screen.
Rated 02 May 2022
Rated 03 Mar 2023
70
41st
If this wasn't an adaptation of HP it wouldn't be worthy of a franchise, judging from this. It's a good kid-friendly fantasy film that tackles some hefty stuff (abusive family much?). The friendship between the kids is obviously a selling point, but Hagrid is the real heart here. The effects are horrible, which makes this feel a little corny at times. Action is whatever. Some laughs. But hey, for someone who is marathoning the franchise, this is enough to keep me excited for what's to come.
Rated 03 Mar 2023
Rated 05 Dec 2006
85
61st
Great story. Loved the young actors. Haven't read the books so I am going strictly from a film viewer's perspective.
Rated 05 Dec 2006
Rated 06 Dec 2006
70
42nd
sinemada.
Rated 06 Dec 2006
Rated 24 Dec 2006
53
17th
Watched it 20 years later at the behest of my daughter. I still strongly dislike Harry Potter; I don't like the hint of "exceptionalism" in it, the glorification of board school (which I always found a cruel type of education), the randomness of all magic, the utter lack of student security in Hogwarts (it wouldn't survive a day as a school in Mundane world)...It is just not good, but then you watch it with a kid and you understand what might be the appeal and I leave it at that.
Rated 24 Dec 2006
Rated 07 Jan 2007
68
55th
Probably not one of the better HP films. Still too young.
Rated 07 Jan 2007
Rated 23 Jan 2007
84
55th
As I was young when I read the book, it was delightful to see a simplistic capturing of the novel's events thanks to the plain Columbus. Almost everything was how I had imagined it.
Rated 23 Jan 2007
Rated 27 Jan 2007
75
25th
The story's there, it just doesn't feel like it's told with a lot of heart. Although I felt the same way about the first HP book when I read -- they get better as they go on.
Rated 27 Jan 2007
Rated 23 Feb 2007
70
61st
Probably my favorite of the Potter movies.
Rated 23 Feb 2007
Rated 24 Feb 2007
75
40th
Translated to the big screen rather successfully considering teh subject matter. However the inimacy teh reader feels with the book just doesn't seem to be obtained through this film. It would be however in the Azkaban film.
Rated 24 Feb 2007
Rated 18 Mar 2007
3
38th
A bit too literal-minded which ends up making the whole affair feel stiff and lifeless.
Rated 18 Mar 2007
Rated 20 Mar 2007
77
74th
The introduction to the franchise is no doubt magical and light on its feet. Columbus faithfully captures what is on Rowling's pages, but doesn't quite grasp what's not on the pages. This movie is very drawn out with gaping stretches, some shoddy CGI by today's standards, but it's also very entertaining and has excellent actors--young and old--to its benefit. 'The Sorcerer's Stone' is definitely a solid opening chapter.
Rated 20 Mar 2007
Rated 26 Mar 2007
71
54th
The first movie in the series certainly suffers a little bit from new child actors and a director with no clear direction to the story.
Rated 26 Mar 2007
Rated 02 May 2007
60
47th
Not bad, but, just like Anne McCaffrey's Dragonriders of Pern series, this mythos is just way too cozy and safe for there to be much suspense or drama
Rated 02 May 2007
Rated 18 Jun 2007
90
86th
Makes me want to become a wizard. Sure, the special effects are a bit lacking in areas, but overall the movie pulled me into its story.
Rated 18 Jun 2007
Rated 30 Jun 2007
10
14th
Columbus had all the hard work done for him, including a perfect cast, and he STILL managed to fuck it up royally. Turgid, inept, and unwatchable.
Rated 30 Jun 2007
Rated 30 Jun 2007
70
34th
Despite a questionable filmography, Columbus manages to pull it out and deliver a worthy adaptation. The series would get better from here, but this is still a very entertaining film in its own right. It manages the vital task of introduction without dropping the ball, and it does it well.
Rated 30 Jun 2007
Rated 09 Jul 2007
81
69th
Fun movie, and a good start to the series.
Rated 09 Jul 2007
Rated 17 Jul 2007
65
50th
The first is a solid entry into the series. And is a great step in the right direction.
Rated 17 Jul 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
67th
Harry Potter = favorite books of all time. However I think they could have picked a better director for the first two movies...
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
5
3rd
Man, the movies just don't do the books justice.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
29th
A guilty pleasure (botht the books and the movies).
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
76
58th
Wow! I know magic! Really? Let's pretend like it's something new on each film!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
61st
good
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
57th
Enjoyable children's film for what it is.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
61st
Visually stunning, although the acting is a bit lacking (what do you expect with such a very young cast?!), and the writing is not the best (but then again, Jo Rowling's writing in her first book was unskilled compared to later attempts, so the screenwriters hat to work with what they could...).
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
33rd
Really good adaption of the book, just lacking in style.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
19th
Ok. Lovely details but misses out on the book. Horrible acting performance by Daniel Radcliffe.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
89
83rd
Best of the bunch.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
5
3rd
Why does this kid get all the attention anyway?
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
40
11th
Bad pick for Harry. The movies get better along the series, making this one kind of bad.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
72
35th
good, if overly long "adaptation" of the books
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
20
0th
So, so, so bad. Just...bad. Horribly.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
7th
In this flick, the Hogwarts Castle grounds are one huge endless lawn of grass. CG grass that is so brightly green, so neatly trimmed, so obviously artificial it's disgusting. And the whole film is pretty much like the grass. All made out of plastic, not even a bit of flesh or bone. Very boring. Read the book.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
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