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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is the first movie in the amazing Harry Potter series. These movies are adapted from J.K Rowling's series of books, which have achieved worldwide success. 

This movie is about a boy, Harry, who learns on his eleventh birthday that he is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards and he himself is wizard. He is invited to attend Hogwarts, a boarding school of  Witchcraft and Wizardry. There, he makes new friends and together they go on adventures where he discovers more about his parents' mysterious deaths and grows his magical powers. The cast are fantastic with brilliant actors including Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Alan Rickman and Maggie Smith. 
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was released in November 2001 and it had a budget of 130 million dollars. The movie was filmed in locations all around the UK. The iconic set of the Hogwarts Dining Hall and the magnificent staircase were filmed in Christ Church College, Oxford. The huge spooky hallways of Hogwarts were filmed in Gloucester Cathedral. These were the perfect sets as the high ceilings and detailed architecture helped create the magical atmosphere. Fun Fact! You can actually travel on the Hogwarts Express, the railway line used in the movies to get to Hogwarts. The line runs across Western Scotland and is very popular with tourists and fans of Harry Potter. 

 The reason I love Harry Potter so much and have added it to my list, is because every time I watch it I escape into their magical world of wizards, witches, spells and potions! I love seeing the characters grow and encounter different challenges and adventures! 









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