Light and airy, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone delivers a solid and smooth story against a sweeping world full of charming magic.
It’s not hard to see why it's a tale many have watched and loved, for it’s a classic story of a boy with humble and sad beginnings quickly lifted into a fantasy where everything is possible. We experience the world alongside Harry, brought into a fantastical world the same way he is, and we feel the depth and breadth of a world he never knew existed until, "You’re a wizard, Harry!"
The tale is simple, but the true magic lies in the details. Things like Muggles (non-magic folks) and Quidditch (a magical sport played on broomsticks) and running to catch the Hogwart’s Express on Platform 9 3/4 are all the magical bricks that build the wizarding world. It’s these small pieces that cobble together the greater story to make it so worthwhile.
A tale of friends navigating the corridors of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and pulling together to overcome a great evil, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone resonates with humanity. The hints of darkness and destiny woven into the story between Harry and Lord Voldemort allow us to see the road ahead without pulling us too far into the future or lingering in the past. This is a tale of finding the ability to rise above and conquer combined with the fantasy of having another life, one that’s more adventurous—one where the possibilities are endless.
Facing this movie, the first of eight, may seem a daunting task, but denying yourself layers of enchantment is foolish, especially when the tales to come are even more rewarding.
