| Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone |
| Rating: * * * * Director: Chris Columbus Running time: 152 minutes Language: English Now showing |
An underdog was pitted against a nasty, big bully in the age-old battle between good and evil. And the underdog won. A fair summary of the plot of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," yes, but also of the British take on the making of the film.
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| Professor McGonagall (Maggie Smith) puts the Sorting Hat on Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) |