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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

Directed by: Chris Columbus.

The script was written by American Steve Kloves.

Produced: David Heyman.

It is a fantasy adventure film based on the eponymous book by J. K. Rowling.

Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Richard Harris, Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane, Alan Rickman, and Ian Hart.

The film was released in 2001.

Harry Potter is an orphan boy who lives with his only living relatives, the Dursley family, in an English suburb. On his 11th birthday, Harry is visited by a mysterious individual named Rubeus Hagrid, who reveals that he really is quite a popular wizard in the wizarding world for having survived Lord Voldemort's deadly attack when he was only one year old. age. Having murdered his parents (James and Lily Potter) of him, Voldemort tried to kill Harry but failed, leaving only a lightning bolt scar on his forehead. Knowing this, Hagrid accompanies Harry to buy what is necessary in order to begin his training at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Without the consent of his uncles, Harry Potter attends Hogwarts to begin learning spells and meeting new friends; In the process, he also initiates his rivalries with other students and some of the school staff. During his stay, Harry Potter discovers that the institution houses a mysterious object in his domain, which is known as the Philosopher's Stone. This powerful element is quietly sought after by Voldemort, whom the wizarding community gave up for dead after having rebounded the deadly attack directed against Harry Potter. Contrary to such beliefs, his spirit eagerly wishes to find the stone to regain his ancient witchcraft abilities. Furthermore, the philosopher's stone is known to also grant immortality to its possessor.

After sensing that someone is trying to steal the legendary stone, Harry and his friends, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, notify the teachers of the school but they refuse to believe that their warnings are founded, since they know that the object is fine. sheltered in a secret and guarded chamber. In view of the above, they decide to go to the camera to make sure that no one manages to steal it. Once inside, they run into a series of obstacles and traps that they must overcome before reaching the room where the philosopher's stone is housed. In the end, only Harry manages to reach this destination by meeting Professor Quirinus Quirrell on the spot. The professor admits that it is he who has kept Lord Voldemort alive by feeding on the blood of unicorns in the Forbidden Forest, harboring it as a parasite in his body. After facing off against Quirrell and Voldemort, Harry Potter manages to prevent the latter from seizing the stone, which is ultimately destroyed by the school's principal, Albus Dumbledore. At the conclusion of the school term, Harry returns home to the Dursleys waiting for him to begin his second year at Hogwarts.

The other actors that are part of the cast are also very good, each one develops their supporting roles with great charisma and passion, providing the series with what is necessary for its development and supporting the protagonists in an excellent way for the development of their roles.

The exteriors and interiors where the scenes were recorded are of very good quality, where you can appreciate the beautiful landscapes of England.

The plot is very well developed, with a great touch of constant action and a lot of uncertainty about the outcome of the film, where the viewers really are left with the desire to continue watching, it is not boring and it is super dynamic, ending up feeling empathy for the main characters.

Addressing the subject of an orphan boy who discovers that he is a wizard and has to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, thus giving this beautiful story.

We can highlight that the film since its premiere date has raised more than 975,000,000.00 dollars and obtained three nominations for the Oscars in the categories of best art direction, best costume design, including the mention of John Williams within the category of best original soundtrack for his contribution to the film.