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{{Infobox Film
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| runtime = 152 min.
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| budget = $125 Million ]
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| gross = $976,475,550
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'''''Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone''''', known in the ] as '''''Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone''''', is a ] ]/] ] based on the ] by ]. Directed by ], it is the first in the popular ]. It stars ] as ], a boy who discovers he is a wizard on his eleventh birthday. It also features ] and ] as Harry's best friends, ] and ], respectively. The adult cast features ], ], ], ] and ].

] bought the film rights to the book in 1999. Production began in 2000, with Columbus being chosen from a short list of directors to create the film. Rowling insisted that the entire cast be ], in keeping with the cultural integrity of the book and the movie. Rowling also approved the screenplay, written by ]. The film was primarily made at ], and it was released on ], ]. It made in excess of ]976 million at the worldwide box office and received three ] nominations. The second, third, fourth, and fifth books have also been adapted into successful films, with the sixth and seventh confirmed.

==Plot==
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] is seemingly an ordinary eleven-year-old boy, but is actually a wizard and a survivor of an attempted murderous attack by the ] ] ], when Harry was just a year-old infant. Voldemort killed Harry's parents, but was surprisingly unable to kill the baby, and is nearly destroyed in the process. He was, however, able to leave a lightning bolt scar on Harry's forehead. Harry was taken to live in an ordinary household with his only remaining relatives, the ]: his Aunt Petunia, Uncle Vernon, and cousin Dudley. The Dursleys are strongly opposed to any sort of involvement with magic, and Harry is given the impression that his "ordinary" parents simply died in a ], and that he is just an ordinary boy. But on his eleventh birthday, Harry learns from an enormous, mysterious stranger called ] that he is actually a wizard, and is in fact famous in the wizarding world for surviving Voldemort's attack. Harry is invited to begin attending ].

In defiance of his aunt and uncle's wishes, Harry chooses to go to the school, where he begins to learn magic and make new friends (and enemies) among the Hogwarts students and staff. Harry learns that since Voldemort's attack on him ten years earlier, Voldemort has been in a state of near-death because the ] rebounded upon him. But a plot is brewing for Voldemort to regain his power and achieve immortality through the acquisition of a ], which grants immortality to its owner. Harry and his friends, ] and ], discover the plot and seek to prevent the theft of the stone, which is hidden in a protected chamber at Hogwarts. They must overcome many magical obstacles, including getting past a vicious ] named ] and playing a deadly life-sized game of ], to try to stop Lord Voldemort from getting the stone.

==Cast and characters==
{{seealso|List of Harry Potter films cast members}}
*''']''' as ''']''': A seemingly normal child with a lightning shaped scar on his forehead and an ability to make strange things happen. He was raised by his aunt and uncle from the age of one year, following the death of his parents, about whom he knows very little. On his eleventh birthday Harry discovers that he is a wizard. Harry then attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he is sorted into Gryffindor House.
*''']''' as ''']''': A red haired wizarding boy, one of seven children of a disadvantaged family. Ron meets Harry on the Hogwarts Express and develops a long standing friendship with him. He is sorted into Gryffindor with Harry.
*''']''' as ''']''': An extremely intelligent witch who was "Muggle-born". Despite initially irritating them, she becomes friends with Harry and Ron after the pair save her from a cave troll. She is sorted into Gryffindor.
*''']''' as ''']''': The Headmaster of Hogwarts. He is one of the most famous and powerful wizards of all time, having in the past defeated the dark wizard ]. He took Harry to his aunt and uncle following the death of Lilly and James Potter at the hands of Lord Voldemort.
*''']''' as ''']''': A half-giant and the Groundskeeper at Hogwarts. He takes Harry to Privet Drive on a flying motorcycle, then takes him from his aunt and uncle on his eleventh birthday, after which the two develop a strong bond. He has a fondness for magical creatures, in particular dragons.
*''']''' as ''']''': The Potions Master and head of Slytherin House at Hogwarts. He dislikes Harry due to a grudge against Harry's father. He is a former ] but is trusted by Dumbledore.
*''']''' as ''']''': The Deputy Headmistress, head of Gryffindor and Transfiguration teacher at Hogwarts. She accompanies Dumbledore to Number 4 Privet Drive when Harry is taken to his aunt and uncle. She has the ability to transform into a tabby cat.
*''']''' as ''']''': A wizard from a rich background. After Harry rejects his initial offer of "friendship", Draco develops an ever lasting hatred of Harry and his friends. He is sorted into Slytherin.
*''']''' as ''']''': The slightly nervous Defence-Against the Dark Arts Teacher at Hogwarts. He sports a purple turban, which harbours the near dead form of Lord Voldemort underneath.
*''']''' as ''']''': A timid student who is a friend of Harry, Ron and Hermione. He is the frequent target of Malfoy and his gang.
*''']''' as ''']''': Harry's uncle who works for the drill company Grunnings. He treats Harry poorly, only caring for his son Dudley. He does not wish Harry to find out about his true identity, and burns every letter Harry receives from Hogwarts.
*''']''' as ''']''': Harry's aunt, who like Vernon, treats him poorly.
*''']''' as ''']''': Harry's over-weight and spoilt cousin.
*''']''' as ''']''': The owner of ''Ollivander's'', the finest wand producers in the wizarding world. He possesses the ability to find the perfect wand for any person who needs one, and claims to remember every wand he's ever sold. He tells Harry that he received his scar from Lord Voldemort.
*''']''' as ''']''': A small wizard, he is the Charms teacher and head of Ravenclaw at Hogwarts.
*''']''' as ''']''': The ghost of Gryffindor house, his head is partially severed following a botched execution.
*''']''' as ''']''': Ron's caring mother. She shows Harry how to get to Platform 9¾.
*''']''' as ''']''': The darkest wizard of the age. He was defeated and nearly destroyed, when the killing curse he attempted to use on Harry rebounded and hit him. He was reduced to existing only as part of a host body and searches for the Philosopher's stone and a chance for immortality. Bremmer only plays Voldemort in the flashback scene, when he is revealed to Harry, his voice and motion capture was provided by Ian Hart.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mugglenet.com/castpages/credits.shtml|title=Credit Confusion|accessdate=2007-07-09|publisher=]}}</ref>

==Production==
===Development===
In 1999, Rowling sold the film rights to the first four ''Harry Potter'' books to ] for a reported ]1 million (US$1,982,900).<ref name="WiGBPd About Harry">{{cite news |url=http://www.quick-quote-quill.org/articles/2000/0700-austfinrev-bagwell.html|publisher=Australian Financial Review|title=WiGBPd About Harry|date=2000-07-19|accessdate=2007-05-26}}</ref> A demand Rowling made was that the principal cast be kept strictly British, nonetheless allowing for the inclusion of many Irish actors such as the late ] as Dumbledore, and for casting of French and Eastern European actors in '']'' where characters from the book are specified as such.<ref name="Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone">{{cite news|url=http://film.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/Critic_Review/Guardian_Film_of_the_week/0,,595317,00.html|publisher=Guardian Unlimited|title=Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone|date=2001-11-16|accessdate=2007-05-26}}</ref> Although ] initially negotiated to direct the film, he declined the offer.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/034/034089p1.html|title=No "Harry Potter" for Spielberg|accessdate=2007-07-08|date=]|publisher=IGN|author=Brian Linder}}</ref> Spielberg wanted the adaptation be an ], with ] actor ] to provide Harry Potter's voice.<ref name=ew>{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,275704_2,00.html|title=Potter's Field|date=2000-03-17|accessdate=2007-05-26|author=Jeff Jensen|publisher=Entertainment Weekly}}</ref> However, Spielberg contended that, in his opinion, there was every expectation of profit in making the film, and that making money would have been like "shooting ducks in a barrel. It's just a slam dunk. It's just like withdrawing a billion dollars and putting it into your personal bank accounts. There's no challenge."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hollywood.com/news/detail/id/1091358|publisher=Hollywood.com|title= For Spielberg, making a Harry Potter movie would have been no challenge|date=2001-09-05|accessdate=2007-05-26}}</ref> In the Rubbish Bin section of her website, Rowling maintains that she has no role in choosing directors for the films and said "Anyone who thinks I could (or would) have 'veto-ed' him needs their ] serviced."<ref>{{cite web|publisher=J.K. Rowling.com| url=http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/rubbishbin_view.cfm?id=8| title=Rubbish Bin: J K Rowling 'veto-ed Steven Spielberg| first=J.K.| last=Rowling| accessdate=2006-06-20}}</ref> After Spielberg left, talks began with other directors, including: ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ].<ref name=greg>{{cite web|url=http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/preview/1808404331|title=Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)|accessdate=2007-05-30|author=Greg Dean Schmitz|publisher=]}}</ref> Petersen and Reiner then both pulled out of the running in March 2000.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/034/034092p1.html|title=Two Potential "Harry Potter" Director's Back Out|accessdate=2007-07-08|date=]|author=Brian Linder|publisher=IGN}}</ref> It was then narrowed down to Silberling, Columbus, Parker and Gilliam.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/034/034096p1.html|title=Harry Potter Director Narrowed Down|accessdate=2007-07-08|date=]|publisher=IGN|author=Paul Davidson}}</ref> Rowling's first choice director was Terry Gilliam.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.wizardnews.com/story.20050829.html|title=Terry Gilliam bitter about Potter|accessdate=2007-07-08|date=]|publisher=Wizard News}}</ref> However on ] ] Columbus was appointed as director of the film, with Warner Bros. citing his work on other family films such as '']'' and '']'' as influences for their decision.<ref name=columbus>{{cite news|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/034/034098p1.html|title=Chris Columbus to Direct Harry Potter|accessdate=2007-07-08|date=]|publisher=IGN|author=Bran Linder}}</ref>

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| style="text-align: left;" | "''Harry Potter'' is the kind of timeless literary achievement that comes around once in a lifetime. Since the books have generated such a passionate following across the world, it was important to us to find a director that has an affinity for both children and magic. I can't think of anyone more ideally suited for this job than Chris."
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] was selected to write the screenplay for the film. He described adapting the book as "tough", as it did not "lend itself to adaptation as well as the next two books." Kloves was sent a "raft" of synopses of books proposed as film adaptations, with ''Harry Potter'' being the only one that jumped out at him. He went out and bought the book, and became an instant fan ever since. When speaking to Warner Bros. he stated that the film had to be British, and had to be true to the characters.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archive.salon.com/ent/col/srag/2000/02/24/kloves/index.html|title=A Wizard of Hollywood|accessdate=2007-07-08|date=]|author=Michael Sragow|publisher=Salon}}</ref> ] was selected to produce the film.<ref name=columbus/> Rowling received a large amount of creative control for the film, being made an executive producer, an arrangement that Columbus did not mind.<ref name=columbointer>{{cite news|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/034/034099p1.html|title=Chris Columbus Talks Potter|accessdate=2007-07-08|author=Brian Linder|date=]|publisher=IGN}}</ref>

Warner Bros. had initially planned to release the film over the ] ] weekend, making for such a short production window that several proposed directors pulled themselves out of the running. However due to time constraints the date was put back to ] ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/034/034103p1.html|title=Bewitched Warner Bros. Delays Potter|accessdate=2007-07-08|date=]|publisher=IGN|author=Brian Linder}}</ref>

===Casting===
Susie Figgis was initially appointed as casting director, working with both Columbus and Rowling in auditioning the lead roles of Harry, Ron and Hermione.<ref name=columbointer/> Scenes from Columbus' script for the 1985 film ''Young Sherlock Holmes'' were used in auditions for the film.<ref name=trouble>{{cite web|publisher=IGN|url=http://filmforce.ign.com/articles/034/034108p1.html|title=IGN: Trouble Brewing with Potter Casting?|accessdate=2006-07-01}}</ref> On ] ] Figgis left production, complaining that Columbus did not consider any of the thousands of children they had auditioned "worthy".<ref name=trouble/> Open casting calls were held for the main three roles,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/034/034104p1.html|title=Attention All Muggles!|accessdate=2007-07-08|date=]|publisher=IGN|author=Brian Linder}}</ref> with only British children being considered.<ref name=maincasting>{{cite news|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/034/034105p1.html|title=''Harry Potter'' Casting Frenzy|accessdate=2007-07-08|date=]|author=Brian Linder|publisher=IGN}}</ref> The principal part of the auditions took place in three parts, with those auditioning having to read a page from ''Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'', then if called back, they had to improvise a scene of the students' arrival at Hogwarts, they were then given several pages from the script to read in front of Columbus.<ref name=maincasting/> In July 2000, American actor ] was supposedly offered the title role on personal request of Columbus,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/034/034109p1.html|title=Liam Aiken as Harry Potter?|accessdate=2007-07-08|date=]|publisher=IGN|author=Brian Linder}}</ref> although this was debunked by Rowling who stated that Harry had not yet been cast and "believe me, he's going to be British when he is."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=6462|title=J.K. Rowling on HARRY POTTER casting & Chris Columbus|accessdate=2007-07-08|date=]|publisher=]}}</ref> Finally, despite the previous rumours, on ] ], the virtually unknown British actors ], ] and ] were selected from thousands of auditioning children to play the roles of ], ] and ], respectively.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://movies.warnerbros.com/pub/movie/releases/harrycast.html|publisher=Warner Brothers|title=DANIEL RADCLIFFE, RUPERT GRINT AND EMMA WATSON BRING HARRY, RON AND HERMIONE TO LIFE FOR WARNER BROS. PICTURES'"HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE"|date=]|accessdate=2007-05-26}}</ref>

Despite Rowling's insistence that the cast be kept British,<ref name="Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone"/> ] held talks with Columbus about taking the role of ],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/034/034101p1.html|title='Rosie' in Harry Potter?|accessdate=2007-07-08|date=]|author=Brian Linder|publisher=IGN}}</ref> although the role was eventually given to ].<ref name=walters>{{cite news|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/034/034133p1.html|title=Warner Bros. Confirms Potter Casting|accessdate=2007-07-09|date=]|author=Brian Linder|publisher=IGN}}</ref> ] was offered the role of ] but rejected it to work elsewhere and the role was given to ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_2380000/newsid_2381600/2381617.stm|title=Alan Rickman (Snape)|date=2002-10-31|publisher=]|accessdate=2007-06-07}}</ref> At the same time as Roth's negotiations, ] and ] were in talks to play ] and ],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/034/034106p1.html|title=Harry Potter: Snape & Hagrid Cast?|accessdate=2007-05-30|date=]|publisher=IGN|author=Brian Linder}}</ref> with both taking the roles.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.imdb.com/news/wenn/2000-08-14#celeb9|title=Author's Favorites Cast For Harry Potter.|accessdate=2007-07-09|date=]|publisher=]}}</ref> ] was offered the role of ], but initially rejected it,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/034/034120p1.html|title=Harris Rejects WB's Dumbledore Offer|accessdate=2007-07-08|date=]|autor=Brian Linder|publisher=IGN}}</ref> only to reverse his decision and take the role after he was forced to by his granddaughter.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,26334,623179,00.html|title=Richard Harris: The Envelopes, Please|accessdate=2007-07-09|date=]|author=C. Young|publisher=People}}</ref> Ook the Owl was cast as ],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/034/034110p1.html|title=Ook The Owl Lands Hedwig Role, Sorcerer's Stone to Lens at Leavesden|accessdate=2007-07-08|date=]|author=Brian Linder|publisher=IGN}}</ref> and ] as Seamus Finnigan.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/034/034122p1.html|title=More ''Harry Potter'' Casting News|accessdate=2007-07-08|date=]|author=Scott Brake|publisher=IGN}}</ref> ] was cast as Quirrell, with ] and ] being cast a Vernon and Petunia Dursley.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/034/034117p1.html|title=The Press Goes Potty for Potter|accessdate=2007-07-08|date=]|author=Brian Linder|publisher=IGN}}</ref> Despite initial reports that the role had gone to ], ] was cast as ],<ref name=picstwo>{{cite news|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/034/034124p1.html|title=''Potter'' Pics: Part Two – The Hogwarts Set at Durham Cathedral|accessdate=2007-07-09|date=]|author=Brian Linder|publisher=IGN}}</ref> with ] cast as ].<ref name=walters/> ] was then cast as the voice of the ].<ref name=hat>{{cite news|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/034/034135p1.html|title=Potter Set News & Pics|accessdate=2007-07-09|date=]|publisher=IGN|author=Brian Linder}}</ref> ] was cast as both ] and a Gringotts bank teller,<ref name=davis>{{cite news|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/034/034143p1.html|title=Davis Confirms Potter Role|accessdate=2007-07-09|date=]|author=Brian Linder|publisher=IGN}}</ref> with ] being cast as ], and ] cast as ].<ref name=neville>{{cite news|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/034/034145p1.html|title=Potter Casting Bits Galore|accessdate=2007-07-10|date=]|publisher=IGN|author=Brian Linder}}</ref> ] and ] were cast as ].<ref name=lumos/> ] was cast in the role of ], having to shout his lines off camera during takes,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/050/050980p1.html|title=Potter Gloucester Set Report|accessdate=2007-07-11|date=]|author=Brian Linder|publisher=IGN}}</ref> but the scene ended up being cut from the film.<ref name=greg/>

===Filming===
Filming began in October 2000 at ] and in ] itself. Filming ended in April 2001, with final work being done in July 2001.<ref name=greg/> Principal photography took place on ] ] at ] in ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/034/034123p1.html|title=''Potter'' Pics: Hagrid, Hogsmeade Station, and the Hogwarts Express|accessdate=2007-07-09|date=]|author=Brian Linder|publisher=IGN}}</ref> ] was touted as a possible location for Hogwarts, only for Warner Bros. offer being rejected because of concern over the film's "pagan" theme.<ref name=location>{{cite news|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/034/034107p1.html|title=All 7 Harry Potter Books to Film?|accessdate=2007-07-08|date=]|publisher=IGN|author=Brian Linder}}</ref> Inverailort Castle in ] was also considered.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=6270|title=Euro-AICN Special Report: HARRY POTTER, and a little bit on Aardman's next|accessdate=2007-07-08|date=]|publisher=]}}</ref> ] was eventually selected as the principal filming location for Hogwarts,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/034/034113p1.html|title=Will The Real Hogwarts Please Stand Up?|accessdate=2007-07-08|date=]|author=Brian Linder|publisher=IGN}}</ref> with some scenes also being filmed at ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/034/034118p1.html|title=Another Hogwarts Location for Potter|accessdate=2007-07-08|date=]|publisher=IGN|author=Brian Linder}}</ref> Other Hogwarts scenes were filmed in ] over a two week period,<ref name=privet>{{cite news|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/034/034121p1.html|title=''Potter'' Privet Drive Pics|accessdate=2007-07-08|date=]|publisher=IGN|author=Brian Linder}}</ref> these included shots of the corridors and filming for some classroom scenes.<ref name=picstwo/> Oxford Divinity School served as the Hogwarts Hospital Wing, and the Duke Humfrey Library being used as the Hogwarts Library.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/034/034131p1.html|title=Hogwarts Oxford Location Pics & Rowling Speaks|accessdate=2007-07-09|date=]|author=Brian Linder|publisher=IGN}}</ref> Filming for Privet Drive took place on Picket Post Close in ].<ref name=privet/> Filming on the street took two days, with the producers only having planned for one, the delay meant that they had to pay the street's residents more money than they had anticipated. As such, for all of the subsequent film's scenes set in Privet Drive, filming took place on a specially constructed set in Leavesden Studios, which proved to have been cheaper than filming on location.<ref>{{cite video| title = Harry Potter: behind the Magic | medium = TV| publisher = ] |year= ]|people=Sheperd, Ben}}</ref> ] in London was selected as the location for ],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/034/034134p1.html|title=''Potter'' Gringotts Chosen|accessdate=2007-07-09|date=]|author=Brian Linder|pulisher=IGN}}</ref> whilst Christ Church college was the location for the Hogwarts trophy room.<ref name=hat/> ] was used as the location for the scene in which Harry accidentally sets a snake on Dudley,<ref name=hat/> with ] also being used as the book specifies.<ref name=lumos/> Due to the film's title difference in America and the United Kingdom, all scenes that mention the stone had to be filmed twice, once with the actors saying "philosopher's" and the second with them saying "sorcerer's".<ref name=greg/>

Columbus planned to use both animatronics and CGI animation to create the magical creatures in the film, including Fluffy.<ref name=columbointer/> Nick Dudman, who worked on '']'', was given the task of creating the needed prosthetics for the film,<ref name=davis/> with ] providing creature effects.<ref name=davis/> John Coppinger stated that the magical creatures that needed to be created for the film had to be designed multiple times.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/034/034144p1.html|title=Potter Creature Feature|accessdate=2007-07-09|date=]|author=Brian Linder|publisher=IGN}}</ref> CGI was used to create both Norbert and the cave troll.<ref name=prelude/>

===Music===
] was selected to compose the film's score.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/034/034115p1.html|title=Harry Potter Composer Chosen|accessdate=2007-07-08|date=]|author=Glen Oliver|publisher=IGN}}</ref> Williams composed the score at his homes in ] and ] before recording it in London in August 2001. One of the main themes of the score is ], which Williams used as "everyone seemed to like it".<ref name=prelude/>

==Differences from the book==
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Columbus repeatedly checked with Rowling to make sure he was getting the little details in the film correct.<ref name=davis/> Kloves described the film as being "really faithful" to the book. He added some dialogue, which Rowling approved of. One of the lines originally included had to be removed after Rowling told him that it would directly contradict an event in the then-unreleased '']''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/034/034146p1.html|title=Screenwriter Kloves Talks ''Harry Potter''|accessdate=2007-07-10|date=]|author=Brian Linder|publisher=IGN}}</ref>

Even so, as with many book to film transitions, there are differences between the plot of the film and the original source material. The first chapter of the book begins the story from the point of view of Vernon and Petunia Dursley in the days leading up to them being given Harry to look after, highlighting how Muggles react to magic. A month of Harry's summer, which includes several of Vernon's attempts to escape the constantly arriving Hogwart's letters are cut from the film. Some conflict between Harry and Draco, including their original first meeting in Madam Malkin's robe shop, is cut. The character of ] is cut, and some of ]'s role is changed around or cut altogether. Snape's potion riddle task on the way to the philosopher's stone, which Hermione solves, is also cut. Norbert is mentioned to have been taken away by Dumbledore in the film; whilst the book sees Harry and Hermione have to take him by hand to friends of ]. As such, the reason for the detention in the Forbidden Forest is changed, with Ron having to go with Harry, Hermione and Draco, unlike the book in which Neville has to go. The Sorting Hat's song is axed, with ] appearing very little. In a visual change, Aunt Petunia and Dudley both are made brunette, having been blonde in the novel. ] is described in the book as being palomino with light blonde hair, although he is shown to be dark in the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/a64205/harry-potter-books-vs-films.html|title=Harry Potter: Books vs films|accessdate=2007-07-10|date=]|publisher=]|author=Kimberley Dadds; Miriam Zendle}}</ref>
==Marketing==
The film's ] was released on ] ]. A ] based on the film was released in 2001 by ] for several consoles.<ref name=prelude>{{cite news|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/200/200342p1.html|title=Potter Postlude|accessdate=2007-07-11|date=]|author=Brian Linder|publisher=IGN}}</ref> Another video game, for the ], ], and ] was released in 2003.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/gamecube/action/harrypotterandthess/news.html?sid=6085531&om_act=convert&om_clk=gsupdates&tag=updates;title;6|title=Sorcerer's Stone ships out|author=Thorsen, Tor|date=2003-12-12|publisher=]|accessdate=2007-07-29}}</ref> ] won the rights to produce toys based on the film, to be sold exclusively through Warner Brothers' stores.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/034/034085p1.html|title=Mattel Wins Harry Potter Toy Rights|accessdate=2007-07-08|date=]|author=Biran Linder|publisher=IGN}}</ref> The following week it was announced that ] also had the rights to produce products, including confectionary items based on those from the series.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/034/034086p1.html|title=Hasbro Gets Harry Potter Merchandise Rights|accessdate=2007-07-08|date=]|publisher=IGN|author=Brian Linder}}</ref> The first teaser poster for the film was released ] ],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/034/034138p1.html|title=Potter Poster Pic|accessdate=2007-07-09|date=]|publisher=IGN|author=Brian Linder}}</ref> with the first teaser trailer being released via satellite on ] ] and then debuting in cinemas with '']''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/034/034150p1.html|title=Potter Preview Premieres Tomorrow|accessdate=2007-07-11|date=]|author=Brian Linder|publisher=IGN}}</ref> Warner Bros. signed a deal worth US$150 million with ] to promote the film, with discussions also being held with ].<ref name=lumos>{{cite news|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/034/034148p1.html|title="Lumos!"|accessdate=2007-07-10|date=]|author=Brian Linder|publisher=IGN}}</ref> ] produced a ] of sets based on buildings and scenes from the film, as well as a ] video game based on the film.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/300/300171p1.html|title=Son of Harry Potter LEGOs|accessdate=2007-07-11|date=]|author=Brian Linder|publisher=IGN}}</ref>

==Response==
===Box office performance===
The film earned in excess of US$976 million at the worldwide box office,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=harrypotter.htm|title=HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE|accessdate=2007-05-29|publisher=]}}</ref> which made it the second highest grossing film in history at the time.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/tv_film/newsid_1828000/1828977.stm|title=Potter makes movie chart history|accessdate=2007-07-11|date=]|publisher=]}}</ref> As of 2007, it is the fourth highest grossing film of all-time, behind '']'', '']'', and '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/world/|title=WORLDWIDE GROSSES|accessdate=2007-05-29|publisher=]}}</ref> It was the highest grossing film of 2001,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/yearly/chart/?view2=worldwide&yr=2001&p=.htm|title=2001 WORLDWIDE GROSSES|accessdate=2007-05-29|publisher=]}}</ref> and had the highest grossing opening weekend in the United States of the year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/yearly/chart/?view2=releasedate&view=opening&yr=2001&p=.htm|title=2001 DOMESTIC GROSSES|accessdate=2007-05-29|publisher=]}}</ref> The film took in £16 million during its opening weekend in the United Kingdom, becoming the highest grossing opening weekend in the country's history.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/tv_film/newsid_1663000/1663981.stm|title=Harry Potter smashes box office records|accessdate=2007-07-11|date=]|publisher=]}}</ref>

===Critical reaction===
The film received generally positive reviews from critics, earning a "Certified Fresh" rating of 79% on ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/harry_potter_and_the_sorcerers_stone/|title=Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)|accessdate=2007-07-08|publisher=]}}</ref> and a score of 64 out of 100 at ] garnering "generally favorable reviews".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/video/titles/harrypotterandthesorcerersstone?q=Harry%20Potter%20and%20the%20Sorcerer's%20Stone|title=Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone|accessdate=2007-07-20|publisher=]}}</ref> ] called the film "a classic", particularly praising the visual effects used for the Quidditch scenes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20011116/REVIEWS/111160301/1023|title=Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone (PG)|accessdate=2007-07-08|date=]|author=Roger Egbert|publisher=]}}</ref> Brian Linder of ] gave the film a positive review calling it "a good film"; he compared it closely to the book concluding that it "isn't perfect, but for me it's a nice supplement to a book series that I love".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/316/316273p1.html|title=Brian Linder's Review of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone|accessdate=2007-06-09|date=]|author=Brian Linder|publisher=]}}</ref> Although criticising the final half-hour Jeanne Aufmuth stated that the film would "enchant even the most cynical of moviegoers."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://paloaltoonline.com/movies/moviescreener.php?id=000743&type=long|title=Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone|accessdate=2007-07-20|author=Jeanne Aufmuth|publisher=Palo Alto Online}}</ref> Negative criticism included ] of ], who considered the movie a "by the numbers adaptation", criticizing pace and the "charisma-free" lead actors.<ref>{{cite web|author=]|url=http://www.time.com/time/2001/harrypotter/review.html|title=Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: Movie Review|publisher=]|date=2001-11-01|accessdate=2007-07-29}}</ref> The film received three ] nominations, for "Best Art Direction", "Best Costume Design", and "Best Original Score" for John Williams. It did not win any of the awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0900463.html|title=2001 Academy Awards|accessdate=2007-05-29|publisher=infoplease.com}}</ref> The film was also nominated for seven ], including Best Supporting Actor for ]. The film won a ] for its costumes, and other awards from the ] and the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0241527/awards |title=Awards for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)|publisher=]|accessdate=2007-07-29}}</ref>

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