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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone [Widescreen]

Actor(s): Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane
Director(s): Chris Columbus
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Movie Details

DVD Synopsis

The best-selling novel by J.K. Rowling (titled -Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in England, as was this film adaptation) becomes this hotly anticipated fantasy adventure from Chris Columbus, the winner of a high-stakes search for a director to bring the first in a hoped-for franchise of Potter films to the screen by Warner Bros. Upon his 11th birthday, Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), who lives in misery with an aunt and uncle that don't want him, learns from a giant named Hagrid (Robbie Coltrane) that he is the orphaned son of powerful wizards. Harry is offered a place at prestigious Hogwarts, a boarding school for wizards that exists in a realm of magic and fantasy outside the dreary existence of normal humans or "Muggles." At Hogwarts, Harry quickly makes new friends and begins piecing together the mystery of his parents' deaths, which appear not to have been accidental after all. The film features alternate-version scenes for every mention of the titular rock. Richard Harris, Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, John Cleese, and Fiona Shaw co-star. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide

Actors

Daniel Radcliffe - Harry Potter
Emma Watson - Hermione Granger
Rupert Grint - Ron Weasley
Maggie Smith - Minerva McGonagall
Robbie Coltrane - Hagrid
Alan Rickman - Severus Snape
Richard Harris - Albus Dumbledore

Editorial Review of DVD

Chris Columbus' wildly successful adaptation of -Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone comes to DVD with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.35:1. English and Spanish soundtracks are rendered in DD-EX 5.1. Subtitles are accessible in both of those languages. Supplemental materials include a handful of interactive activities and games, deleted footage, and a tour of Hogwarts. Those with a DVD-ROM drive can access trading cards, sign up for Harry Potter emails, and play additional games. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

Member Movie Reviews

Stacy C. (onewaterfly) from BANNING, CA wrote on 8/14/2009...

I wish there was a director's cut with additional scenes, but overall I really liked this movie. I could follow the story without having read the book, unlike some of the later movies (from the longer books.) Also I really liked Richard Harris as Dumbledore. He was more what I pictured while reading the books. I think they had the perfect cast and director for this movie.