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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone [Fullscreen]

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

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone appears on DVD in a two-disc set that may be considered disappointing by older fans, but is sure to entertain young children bewitched by J.K. Rowling's magical world. Disc one has the standard version (1.33:1) of the movie with Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. English and Spanish languages and subtitles are included. Special features on this disc are limited to a cast and crew listing and two trailers. The real bonus material comes on disc two. Viewers will need to do a number of activities in sequential order and be able to answer trivia questions to move from area to area. By entering Hagrid's secret brick-tapping code, fans can enter "Diagon Alley" and visit "Gringotts Bank," "Eeylop's Owl Emporium," and "Ollivanders," where they can purchase their magic wand. There's also a "Guided Tour" of Hogwarts that includes the "Common Room," "Harry's Bedroom," "Hagrid's Hut," "Classrooms," and the "Great Hall." The "Sorting Hat" explains the various houses, "Hogwarts Grounds" allows viewers to catch a snitch and learn about Quidditch, the "Library" is full of books to browse for information and entertainment, and there are four Classrooms (Spells & Charms, Transfiguration, Potions, and Defense Against the Dark Arts) where a click of the remote allows participants to cast spells and listen to Harry in eight different languages. Anyone brave enough to enter the forbidden "3rd Floor Corridor" will be presented with three challenges. Note: This secret area can be accessed by first clicking on "Transfiguration," then pressing down to select the stone owls and finally, arrowing up to the H, and pressing enter. Solve the puzzles within and seven deleted scenes are magically unlocked. Adults wanting the typical insider DVD features may be disappointed. No commentaries are included and the only behind-the-scenes look at the picture is under "Interviews - Capturing the stone: A Conversation With the Filmmakers." Perhaps the best part of the interview section is hearing the crew discuss the forthcoming Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Extra credit DVD-ROM features allow fans to be sorted by the Sorting Hat, collect wizard trading cards and access downloads, owl e-mails, and game demos. Overall, the package is fun -- though a tad tedious and complicated -- for kids, but will leave older fans still wondering, "How'd they do that?" ~ Terri Clark, All Movie Guide