I decided to dedicate my review to my
favorite film "Harry Potter and the
Philosopher's Stone." This movie is based
on the novel of J.K. Rolling. This is the
first part of the book series about the
adventures of young wizard Harry
Potter. The film was shot by a famous
American director Chris Columbus,
known for such masterpieces as the
comedy "Home Alone." "Harry Potter
and the Philosopher's Stone" - is only the
first part of a great story. But here for
first time we see the main characters,
learn their nature and characteristics.
The film drags at once thanks to the
excellent plot and beautiful scenery.
Director with the help of computer
graphics could show amazing creatures -
goblins, dragons, trolls. The film is
impregnated with an unforgettable
atmosphere that prevailed in the book.
The story is about the boy Harry. He
lives with his uncle and aunt, who don’t
love him. They harassed him every way,
but he doesn’t have another variants. His
parents died in a car accident and he is
an orphan. But on his 11th birthday, he
learns that he is the magician and is
invited to study at Hogwarts School of
Wizardry. Hagrid,(who delivered the
letter) explains to the young wizard the
cause of the scar on his forehead and the
real circumstances of the death of his
parents. They were killed by the evil
wizard VoldeMort. Harry learns that he
was also cursed by the evil wizard, but
miraculously survived. After buying
(with the help of Hagrid) everything
necessary, Potter goes to magic school.
There he finds his true friends, learn
magic and goes through various
adventures. Despite of the fact that the
school seems to be all quiet, after arrival
of Harry odd things concerned with
VoldeMort start to happen. Over time,
Harry learns about his devious plan to
steal the Philosopher's Stone, which
gives immortality. The young wizard is
eager to stop him. With the help of his
friends, he manages to break the plans
of VoldeMort.
The film, on the background of a magical
atmosphere, talks about simple things
and values, which in fact is often
neglected. He teaches kindness, honesty,
loyalty and true friendship. Great music
and great acting, of course, complete the
dynamic plot. Director created a fairy
tale can please all the ages.