Directed by Chris Columbus
Written by Steven Kloves (screenplay) and J.K. Rowling (novel)
Cinematography by John Seale

Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter Rupert Grint as Ronald Weasley Emma Watson as Hermione Granger John Cleese as Sir Nicholas De Mimsy-Porpington Robbie Coltrane as Gamekeeper Rubeus Hagrid Warwick Davis as Professor Flitwick Richard Griffiths as Uncle Vernon Dursley Richard Harris as Headmaster Albus Dumbledore Ian Hart as Professor Quirrell John Hurt as Mr. Ollivander Alan Rickman as Professor Severus Snape Fiona Shaw as Aunt Petunia Dursley

Running Time: 152 min.
Release Date: Nov. '01

Overall Call:
What can I say that has not already been said? Overall this is a fairly strong film with a lot of special effects and many fun characters. I have been told numerous times it held very close to the book. Among the many amusing supporting cast members Robbie Coltrane and Alan Rickman were my favorite. The last act of the film seemed a bit anticlimactic but as a whole I enjoyed the movie going experience and look forward to the next installment. If you think you might be interested in joining the rest of the free world in experiencing the film you shouldn't be disappointed.

Reasons For Recommendation:
+ Excellent supporting characters
+ Big fun movie for the kids