The seventh film approaches…

The epic journey that all began with a small boy who slept in a cupboard under the stairs will come to a multi-billion dollar close as an all new, two-part cinematic installment of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, blasts its way into theaters around the world.  

So, do you remember how it all began?

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In case you’re a little rusty, we’ve compiled a recap for all the films and provided a general fan response to each one. Tell us if you agree or disagree with the overall film critique.

After all, you’re the ones who helped put Harry on the shelf with Dorothy, Frodo, and Luke Skywalker… The wand is in your hand!

HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER’S STONE

Harry potter is an ordinary boy who discovers that he is, in fact, a wizard and has been accepted into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardy. His magical parents had been murdered by the most feared dark wizard of all time, Lord Voldemort (who mysteriously failed to kill Harry as a baby and lost all of his formidable powers). Harry comes face to face with Lord Voldemort and prevents him from returning to full strength using the legendary Sorcerer’s Stone.

General Fan Response:

•Beautiful artistic direction and a great physical representation of the world that J.K. Rowling describes in her books. Lots of fun!

•A brilliant line-up of British stage actors and three adorably talented young leads.

•An epic score composed by movie music master, John Williams.

•Some criticize its slightly childish, “Disney-esque” approach to what is actually a deceptively dark story.