![]() "At those moments when the film allows us to share in Harry's wonder, it lets us recapture our own." It resonated with kids and parents, tooĬritical acclaim isn't everything, of course. "Despite its copycat nature, what finally saves 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' is what created it in the first place: Rowling's exceptional imagination," Turan concluded. ![]() And he praised the leading trio of child actors as "excellent" (though mistakenly referred to Ron as Fred, and also saved his highest compliments for Robbie Coltrane's Hagrid). Still, he applauded the moviemakers for building a visually magical world and paring down the lengthy book without resorting to cliches or clunky dialogue. The book not only introduces the protagonist, Harry. First published in 1997, it is a seminal work in contemporary fiction, laying the foundation for the immensely popular series. Rowling that is known elsewhere as Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone. ![]() On the one hand, he said, "woe to those who would mess with that story." On the other, even an impressive replica doesn't leave much room for risk-taking, objection or celebration. Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone is the U.S. ![]() Turan described that as both a blessing and a curse. "Like hulking NFL offensive linemen signed on to safeguard a valuable quarterback, every Harry Potter hire was made with an eye toward ensuring that hordes of fanatical fans won't be disappointed," he said on air. ![]()
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