In 1999, Warner Bros. studio. buys J.K. Rowling’s novel rights, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s StoneIt was published two years earlier, for the purpose of the film adaptation.
Among the long list of directors – Steven Spielberg, Rob Reiner, Robert Zemeckis, Ivan Reitman, M. Night Shyamalan and Terry Gilliam among others – eventually British Chris Columbus (Mum, I Missed the Plane) was chosen for the stage. .
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And the latter manages to depict the rich and magical world of the famous magician with meticulous attention to detail, especially thanks to its impressive sets, sublime special effects and casting. The three young heroes, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson, are quickly up to the task.
Released shortly before Christmas 2001, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone delighted critics (the feature film was nominated for Oscars in the categories of Best Set Design, Best Costumes and Best Music for John Williams).
At the box office, the film grossed $974 million worldwide on a budget of $125 million. In France, with over 9.4 million releases, it topped the French box office in 2001 ahead of Le Fabuleux Destin d’Amélie Poulain and La Vérité si je mens! 2.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Chris Columbus with Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson…
Tonight on TF1 at 21:10.
Source: Allocine
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