I lied. I don't get out to the movies that often. But I will try to keep it current.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Now, I started reading the book before I saw the movie. I was really enjoying the book, and I have to admit I had my reservations about seeing the movie. That, and I hate seeing children's movies right after they come out. There are too many unsupervised children screaming and throwing candy. My worste fears were confirmed when we entered the theatre. Not only was there a large group of unsupervised 9 year olds, they were sitting in the very back row. That's where I sit dammit! On top of that they were behaving rather obnoxiously before the movie started. They yelled. They screamed. They shouted out all the answers to the movie quizes, incorrectly I might add. Needless to say, I was fully prepared to not enjoy myself.
Then something amazing happened. The lights went down and they all fell silent. They remained silent through the entire movie. Which was good, because I really liked it.
So let's discuss our friend Harry. When we first meet him he is under the care of his Aunt and Uncle. Who just so happen to be the most horrible people imaginable. They blatantly ignore poor Harry and force him to sleep in the "cupboard under the stairs". Good thing for him, his destiny lies somewhere far greater. He is a sorcerer you see. And according to many, a damn good one. After much turmoil he finally gets ahold of his acceptance letter to Hogwart's Academy. He is whisked away from his personal hell by a giant on a flying motorcycle and taken to a whole new world. At Hogwarts he finds new friends and a few enemies. You see, there are evil forces afoot that would love to snuff him out. Think of a Luke Skywalker/Darth Vader type conflict.
