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ENTERTAINMENT
THURSDAY,NOV.29,2001
Fall into Potter's wizardly world
The best fantasies create a world so magical that we effortlessly enter without thinking. Great movies, such as Star Wars and Toy Story, whisk viewers on wild journeys, in which things like plausibility and reality are thrown out the window. All that matters is the ride.
Commentary
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is that type of movie. For two-and-a-half hours, audiences can suspend disbelief and enjoy a world where wizards cast spells and fight monsters. Children learn wizardry and witchcraft from seasoned wizards and witches at a school called Hogwarts.
Brandon Stinnett
Movie Reviewer
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It's a movie for all who have ever dreamed of flying high in the sky or turning their sibling into a frog. It's for people who dare to let their imaginations run free.
The Sorcerer's Stone, based on the first novel in the Harry Potter series by author J.K. Rowling, begins in London where Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), on his 11th birthday, receives an invitation to attend Hogwarts.
We learn that Harry's parents, brutally murdered years earlier, were masters of wizardry and
witchcraft, and Harry has been invited to follow in their footsteps. Naturally, the proposition appeals to Harry, who has spent most of his days locked in a cupboard and neglected by his vile aunt and uncle.
Upon arriving at Hogwarts, Harry finds friends in fellow schoolmates Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and Hermione Granger (Emma Watson). The three young students embark on a series of quests to uncover the secrets behind the mysterious school. Their meddling gets them into trouble, but their bravery soon earns respect from many of the school's teachers and students.
The primary plot unfolds when Harry and his friends stumble onto a sinister plot to steal a precious stone that is hidden in the castle and guarded
bv a ferocious three-headed dog.
Visually, The Sorcerer's Stone is top-notch. Director Chris Columbus didn't let the $125 million budget go to waste. One notable scene involves a chess game with life-sized pieces. Our three young heroes are forced to participate in the game, in which the losers face violent consequences. It's a visually stunning scene that achieves a
surprising level of intensity.
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Much like the Harry Potter novels, which are geared toward children but appeal to adults of all ages, The Sorcerer's Stone is not just a kids movie. The magical story is filled to the brim with thrilling adventures and immense visual beauty. It's a holiday movie that shouldn't be missed.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone ★★★ 1/2
Great movie of the week: Star Wars. Its release in 1977 revolutionized motion pictures and captivated the hearts and minds of people everywhere. Now, more than 20 years later, Star Wars still has millions of devoted fans worldwide. George Lucas' space opera started a franchise that has spawned thousands of books, video games and toys. The 1999 release of the first prequel sparked Star Wars mania once again and the hysteria is sure to last for years.
Bad movie of the week: Crazy/Beautiful. Movies such as this make me angry. For nearly two-thirds of its running time, Crazy/Beautiful is a moving love story about a rich girl from the suburbs (Kirsten Dunst) who falls in love with a poor boy from the inner city (Jay Hernandez). The girl's plethora of emotional problems threaten the relationship and the two must fight to stay together. Unfortunately, the film falters later when director John Stockwell tries to solve all of life's problems in a few scenes. The real world doesn't work that way, and neither should movies.
HOROSCOPES
Aries (March 21-April 19). Today is a 7. Don't deplete your savings to get something you want badly. Remember the old adage about not putting all of your eggs in one basket.
Taurus (April 20-May 20). Today is a 7. Everybody may think you can't win, but don't give up. Hold out for what you want or what you think you're worth. Right now, you're stubborn enough to succeed. Make them think you'll walk if you don't get your way. Besides, tomorrow's a good day for finding a better job.
Gemini (May 21-June 21). Today is a 6. Proceedings may grind to a halt when others bog down in arguments. Don't try to give them facts when they've already made up their minds. Wait until tomorrow. You have a better chance of getting through then.
Cancer (June 22-July 22), Today is a 7. Continue to cut out frills and keep down expenses. You're good at this, and conditions are right for it. It'll be easy to decide what to keep, what to throw away, what to get and what to do without.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). Today is a 6.
The interrogation isn't over yet.
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Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Today is a 7. Think you could get the day off? One way or the other, office matters may have to wait. You'll be out late doing errands, so don't make a date for tonight.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct 22). Today is a
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because of chores that must be
done. Decisions must be made,
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be paid. Get together with friends
tomorrow.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21). Today is a 6. Seems like something's always happening, stealing those precious moments. Schedule something special for Sunday. Meanwhile, get all that other stuff finished!
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 6. Don't make any dates for tonight. You may have to work late. Get together with your sweetheart over the weekend and share some quality time together. Right now, too many things need fixing.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 6. Don't go out tonight—too many complications. Everything will take longer than expected, and most of it is more expensive than anticipated. Don't buy costly gifts for your loved ones now. First, replenish your resources.
Aquarium (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 6. You're trying everything, but the problem persists. Pushing harder won't work this time. In fact, this situation may require an answer you don't have. Don't worry. By tomorrow, the problem may have solved itself.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20). Today are 7. Traveling still looks problematic. Can you get what you need some other way? Have it delivered? Event that could be a hassle. How about just doing without it for one more day? Information you receive could have errors, too. Be inquisitive, and double-check things.
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