MM Review: Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone (2001)

Today’s film is the 2001 fantasy phenomenon Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, directed by Chris Columbus and starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Robbie Coltrane, Richard Harris, and Alan Rickman. Based on J.K. Rowling’s beloved novel, this is the movie that introduced audiences to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and kicked off one of the most iconic film franchises of all time.

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The story follows Harry Potter, an ordinary boy who discovers he’s a wizard and is whisked away to a magical boarding school. There, he makes lifelong friends, faces dark mysteries, and takes his first steps into a larger world filled with spells, Quidditch, and hidden dangers. While it may not be the best film in the franchise, it remains essential viewing—a warm, whimsical, and faithful adaptation that perfectly sets the stage for everything to come.

More than two decades later, this film still holds a special place in the hearts of movie lovers around the world. It may feel safe and commercial, but that’s exactly why it works—like a warm cup of butterbeer on a winter’s night.

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