Harry Potter film review

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Film review: the Harry Potter film series

The Harry Potter film series is famous all over the world and is loved by children, teenagers and adults. It's based on the books by JK Rowling. The first film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, was released in 2001. The whole series consists of eight fantasy films. In each film the main character, Harry, is played by Daniel Radcliffe.

The plot

The story begins when 11-year-old orphan Harry discovers that his parents were wizards and he starts his education in magic at Hogwart's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. There he makes two close friends, Ron and Hermione, who share his adventures.

Each film ends dramatically, often with a battle between Harry and his worst enemy, the evil wizard Lord Voldemort.

The characters

As well as Harry, Ron and Hermione, there's a huge variety of characters, including students, professors, dark wizards, ghosts and fantasy creatures. Non-magic people are called Muggles. The cast is excellent. The acting's outstanding, and even the strangest of characters are totally believable.

The setting

The films are mainly set in Hogwart's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, which is in an ancient castle. There are moving staircases, portraits which can talk and move, and a dark forest where strange and dangerous creatures live.

The special effects

The special effects are amazing and make magic seem completely possible! The wizards' favourite sport, Quidditch, is played on broomsticks. Different techniques were used to create the effects that make the actors look as if they're flying.

Critic's opinion

The films are imaginative, funny, frightening and, of course, magical! What makes them so successful is that they combine action, fantasy and friendship.

If you like adventure and magic, you'll love the Harry Potter films!

Discussion

Do you like the Harry Potter films? What other films do you like? Tell us about them!

Average: 3.7 (45 votes)

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Submitted by LadyFarmTelephone on Thu, 03/10/2024 - 01:04

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I LOVE the films of Harry Potter!!!!!!!!! :D

Submitted by BluePixieWand on Thu, 03/10/2024 - 09:32

In reply to by LadyFarmTelephone

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I love the Harry Potter films too LadyFarmTelephone! ❤
Do you have a favourite one?

~ BluePixieWand ツ
LearnEnglish Kids team

Submitted by LadyDaisyAngel on Wed, 22/05/2024 - 17:15

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Harry Potter is such a great movie. The special thing is that when you read books you cannot put it down! I read all the books, and I am quite sad because the book ends. I wish we had book 8. When I read it, I feel like going to a fantasy world. I want to learn magic and enter an adventure like Harry Potter. I miss Harry Potter. Hic... (I want part 8) :((((((

Submitted by GoldIguanodonScanner on Wed, 31/01/2024 - 17:00

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I am a fan of Harry Potter. My favorite part is 6.

Submitted by WickedDiamond40 on Fri, 05/08/2022 - 00:35

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Harry Potter is a great movie

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