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A remarkably faithful adaptation of J. K. Rowling's bestselling children's novel, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone brings its characters vividly to life and presents their supernatural adventures with verve and imagination. Director Chris Columbus (Bicentennial Man) hews closely if not slavishly to Rowling's original, but his few embellishments enhance the yarn's cinematic effectiveness. Daniel Radcliffe is enormously appealing as Harry, the wistful and gifted orphan whose life changes radically when he is accepted into the Hogwarts School for aspiring young wizards. Accompanied by new friends Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and Hermione Granger (Emma Watson), the bespectacled sorcerer-in-training makes a name for himself and figures prominently in the perilous search for a long-lost talisman. Fans of Rowling's books will be delighted with the film's visualizations of their favorite Potter people, including headmaster Dumbledore (Richard Harris), professor McGonagall (Maggie Smith), and gamekeeper Hagrid (Robbie Coltrane). The special effects are truly dazzling, but Columbus doesn't rely solely on virtuoso visuals to thrill his viewers; he takes time to flesh out the characters and imbue their surroundings with the proper mystical atmosphere. Ultimately, what he creates isn't just a rousing fantasy film -- it's a unique, magical little world that will envelop and entrance all who venture near.
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Cast & Crew - Harry Potter - Complete 8-Film Collection
Daniel Radcliffe
(Films)(Biography) Harry Potter
Rupert Grint
(Films)(Biography) Ron Weasley
Emma Watson
(Films)(Biography) Hermione Granger
Alan Rickman
(Films)(Biography) Professor Severus Snape
Ralph Fiennes Lord Voldemort
Technical Credits
J.K. Rowling Based on a book by
David Yates Director
Christopher Columbus Director
Alfonso Cuarón Director
Mike Newell Director
Product Details
Actors: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint
Format: Widescreen
Language: English
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Region: (Read more about DVD/Blu-ray formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Number of discs: 8
Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Warner Bros.
DVD Release Date: November 11, 2011
This set contains DVDs which may be available separately:
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2
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