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Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone 152 minutes, UK/USA (2001), PG
(3.0)
Rating: 3.0 Stars
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Average user rating (4 / 108 votes)

Thorough adaptation of the first instalment of JK Rowling's enormously popular fantasy saga. With some spot-on performances and excellent visuals it will keep children rapt and adults entertained

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Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone: After the publishing phenomenon comes the film franchise. But is it a good film? Yes it is, and it will satisfy the clamouring fans, particularly the younger ones. But the long film suffers from pacing problems arising, ironically, from loyalty to the JK Rowling's book.

Given the book sales, you'll have either read them yourself, or acquired the basics by osmosis...
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