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Harry Potter Years 1-4 (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone / Chamber of Secrets / Prisoner of Azkaban / Goblet of Fire) (Widescreen Edition)

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Harry Potter Years 1-4 (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone / Chamber of Secrets / Prisoner of Azkaban / Goblet of Fire) (Widescreen Edition)
Starring: Richard Harris , Maggie Smith , Robbie Coltrane , Saunders Triplets , and Daniel Radcliffe
Director: Chris Columbus , and Alfonso Cuarón
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ASIN: B000E6UZZK
Release Date: 2006-03-07

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The Harry Potter Years 1-4 includes each of the four 2-disc sets of Harry Potter 1, Harry Potter 2, Harry Potter 3 and Harry Potter 4 (all widescreen versions).

Customer Reviews:

Good.......2007-07-01

I love the books, so the movies are never as good as the books, but they are good. They are fun and interesting and go quickly but keep true to the story. Good films that are fun. This is the order of the BEST FILMS (1 being best...4 being worst)
1. Prisoner of Azkaban
2. Sorcers Stone
3. Chamber of Secrets
4. Goblet of Fire

Disappointed customer.......2007-06-24

Very disappinted with my first buy from this seller.
Movies arrived on time, but it wasn't what I ordered or expected.
I bought a Box Set of Harry Potter, years 1-4, but 4 separated movies arrived, not a Box Set. Besides, the seller claims that he has the only Full Screen versions available on the market, one of the movies, Goblet of Fire, is NOT a full screen version, the box is a full screen version, but the DVD inside is marked and it is a Wide Screen version.
I would really like my money back !!!!!!!!!!!
Very, very disappointed indeed.

First Four Harry Potter Films on DVD: A Great Gift Idea!.......2007-06-21

In 1997, a children's book written by a then little-known author, J. K. Rowling, began to gain popularity in Britain. Entitled "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone", the book's title was changed when it was released in the U.S. to "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone". A year later, children who had been mesmerized by the first book got to read its sequel, "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets". Though a seemingly darker book than the first, more and more children (as well as adults) began to take interest in the amazing stories a boy name Harry Potter, who is also a wizard. As J. K. Rowling wrote each additional book, interest continued to rise as bookstores began to open at midnight upon each book's release date to the throngs of children and their parents anxious to read the next installment of Harry Potter's adventures at the magical Hogwart's School of Wizardry Witchcraft with his friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger as they battle the evil Lord Voldemort. To date, five books have been written. The third, fourth and fifth books are respectively entitled "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban", "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" and "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix". And, the soon to be released seventh & final book is called "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows".

With so much popularity, it was only natural that film producers would approach J. K. Rowling about transforming her wonderful books into big-screen films. The year (2001) following the release of her fourth book, the first film adaptation of her first book, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" was released in theaters. This was followed by the subsequent releases of the film versions of "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" (2002), "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" (2004) and "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" (2005).

Starring Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley and Emma Watson as Hermione Granger, each of these four films is quite good. Also starring in all four films are Tom Felton as Draco Malfoy, Matthew Lewis as Neville Longbottom, Richard Griffiths as Uncle Vernon Dursley, Fiona Shaw as Aunt Petunia Dursley, Harry Melling as cousin Dudley Dursley, Robbie Coltrane as Rubeus Hagrid, legendary actress Maggie Smith as Professor Minerva McGonagall and the wonderful actor Alan Rickman as the shadowy potions professor Severus Snape. Sadly, the brilliant actor Richard Harris (1930-2002), who played Professor Albus Dumbledore, died shortly before the second film opened in theaters. Stepping into the character in the third & fourth films was veteran actor Michael Gambon, whose seamless & identical portrayal of Professor Dumbledore was a true credit to his excellent acting abilities; though some were not as pleased with Gambon's performance as with Richard Harris.

A brief summary of each film follows:

1. "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"

At 11 years of age, Harry Potter has been taken care of from the time that he was only one year old by his Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia, who have a child of their own named Dudley. They have taken care of Harry because his own parents, James and Lily Potter (Lily was Petunia's sister) were killed by the evil wizard Lord Voldemort. The Dursleys want nothing to do with magic, and since Harry may be a wizard, they have not treated him very well. However, just before Harry's 11th birthday, he received a letter from the Hogwarts School of Wizardry and Witchcraft; but the Dursleys won't let him read the letter. More & more letters from Hogwarts arrive until out of desperation, the Dursleys attempt to run away with Harry; but they are easily found and on Harry's birthday, a huge man by the name of Hagrid arrives to personally deliver Harry's invitation from Hogwarts to study magic. It is only then that Harry finds out that he's a wizard and that the Dursleys had lied to him about how his parents died. Harry leaves with Hagrid and begins his first year at Hogwarts, where he makes his first true friends: Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. It's an exciting story as Harry learns to play quidditch, learns potions with the unpleasant Professor Snape and becomes entangled in some secret affairs at the school. He may even have an encounter with "He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named".

2. "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets"

At age 12, Harry has been treated slightly better by the Dursleys over his summer holiday, but things begin to turn sour when an elf named Dobby suddenly appears in Harry's bedroom to give him a message: that he should not return to Hogwarts this year. Not accepting the warning, Dobby makes mischief while the Dursleys are entertaining. Uncle Vernon puts bars on Harry's bedroom window and refuses to let him return to Hogwarts, but a flying car carrying Ron Weasley and his brothers Fred and George arrive and rescue Harry. Harry's does finally get to Hogwarts, but students begin to be attacked by an unknown force and Harry starts to hear strange voices. That's when they learn about a legendary part of the castle known only as "the chamber of secrets", in which a horrible monster is said to dwell. Will Hogwarts get shut down, or can Harry and his friends figure out where the chamber is? Look out for Professor Gilderoy Lockhart (the brilliant Kenneth Branagh) and Moaning Myrtle (Shirley Henderson).

3. "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban"

At age 13, after Harry accidentally causes one of his other unpleasant muggle aunts, Aunt Marge (Pam Ferris), to inflate like a balloon, he runs away from the Dursleys and encounters a large black dog before a magical bus appears. Harry has a wild bus ride to "The Leaky Cauldron" where he meets the Minister of Magic himself, Cornelius Fudge (Robert Hardy), but he doesn't' get in trouble for inflating his aunt. Instead, there is something far more ominous: Sirius Black (Gary Oldman), a very dangerous prisoner and convicted murderer, has escaped from Azkaban prison. Everyone at Hogwarts must be on guard, especially with the dreaded dementors on the prowl looking for Sirius. While Ron & Harry can't understand how Hermione is getting to all of her classes (some classes at the same time), Sirius Black is looking for Harry. When Harry finds out who Sirius Black is, he goes ballistic; but things may not be as they appear.

4. "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire"

This is an unusual year at Hogwarts: instead of the usual quidditch matches between the four houses, an international Tri-Wizarding Tournament is to be held. Limited to only upper-class students that are at least 17 years old, everyone is shocked when Harry (14 years old) is named to be one of its contestants. The Tri-Wizarding Tournament is somewhat dangerous to its participants, but Hermione finds herself in an affair with a world-renowned quidditch player, Viktor Krum (Stanislav Ianevski), who is representing his school in the Tournament. In the meantime, Harry is attracted to a girl named Cho Chang (Katie Leung), but his life is complicated when he begins to experience strange visions of snakes and "He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named". What is "He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named" doing? Harry will no doubt be caught in the thick of it and it may interfere with the Tournament! Keep a close eye on Mad-Eye Moody (Brendan Gleeson), who is at Hogwarts by invitation of Dumbledore himself!

Overall, I rate all four films together with a resounding 5 out of 5 stars and highly recommend them. In case you have a friend or family member that wants to watch/own all four Harry Potter films, but doesn't yet have any of them, the "Harry Potter - Years 1-4" DVD collection would make an excellent gift.

Harry Potter DVD Boxed Set.......2007-05-31

First four Harry Potter movies special wide screen edition. Each movie comes with a second disc with special features. Movie one and two come with "special edition" case.

If you like the books then you'll enjoy the movies, although they are sometimes very different from the original writings.

Harry Potter Boxed Set-DVD.......2007-05-24

We will enjoy this boxed set for some time and are very pleased with the value. Thanks

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Two-Disc Special Edition) (Harry Potter 1)

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LEGO Creator Harry Potter

ASIN: B00003CXI1
Release Date: 2002-05-28

Product Description

The beloved book about a young wizard named Harry became a huge hit as a big screen feature and now makes its debut as deluxe DVD. In the film Daniel Radcliffe portrays the young orphan who gets invited to attend the exclusive Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, after years of living with his horrible aunt and uncle. At school he discovers his true heritage as the son of a witch and wizard, and faces a daunting force of evil. Get ready for fun, adventure, and action with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.

Special Features Include:

Never-before-seen-footage.

A 360 degree tour of Hogwarts controlled by the viewer's remote.

New interviews with the director and producer.

Learn how to play Quidditch.

Catch a Snitch with your remote.

Have a wand choose you at Ollivander's Wands.

Meet the ghosts who live at Hogwarts.

Cast a spell over a scene in eight languages.

Create potions.

Face challenges to reveal the secret in the Mirror of Erised.

Transfigure objects.

DVD ROM Includes:

Get sorted by the Sorting hat.

Collect wizard trading card.

Receive owl emails.

Lots of game demos...and more!

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Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Richard Harris, and John Cleese.
Directed By: Chris Columbus.
Running Time: 152 Min., Color.
This film is presented in "Widescreen" format.
Copyright 2002 Warner Home Video.

Format: DVD MOVIE

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Here's an event movie that holds up to being an event. This filmed version of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, adapted from the wildly popular book by J.K. Rowling, stunningly brings to life Harry Potter's world of Hogwarts, the school for young witches and wizards. The greatest strength of the film comes from its faithfulness to the novel, and this new cinematic world is filled with all the details of Rowling's imagination, thanks to exuberant sets, elaborate costumes, clever makeup and visual effects, and a crème de la crème cast, including Maggie Smith, Richard Harris, Alan Rickman, and more. Especially fine is the interplay between Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) and his schoolmates Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson), as well as his protector, the looming Hagrid (Robbie Coltrane). The second-half adventure--involving the titular sorcerer's stone--doesn't translate perfectly from page to screen, ultimately because of the film's fidelity to the novel; this is a case of making a movie for the book's fans, as opposed to a transcending film. Writer Steve Kloves and director Chris Columbus keep the spooks in check, making this a true family film, and with its resourceful hero wide-eyed and ready, one can't wait for Harry's return. Ages 8 and up. --Doug Thomas

Customer Reviews:

Great fantasy for children and adults too!.......2007-06-30

Chris Columbus directed "Young Sherlock Holmes". If you saw that movie, you would not be surprised at Harry Potter. He puts all the visual stage elements that it takes to mesmerize audiences. The book is not able to give this clear picture. You must have a producer who can nail it on the head to make it in the film industry.

The color, costumes, makeup, stage design, and everything all the way down to the wire was perfected to make sure this movie had a lasting effect on the audience. Hats off to the author for the creation, but definitely to the produccer for bringing it to life on film.

Great movie for all!.......2007-06-22

"Harry Potter and SS" is the best fantastic movies I have watched so far. Together with the excellent skills of director Christ Columbus and well-done acting of Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson as three main characters, and other stellar casts, "Harry Potter and SS" has becomes one of the most-watched movies once it's first released in the threater. The plot mainly focuses on the friendship between Harry and his two best friends, Hermione and Ron, and how they struggle throughout the movie to make the stone protected from the Lord Voldermore, an evil darkwizard. As the movie begins, Harry Potter, portraits by Daniel Radcliffe, a 10-years-old wizard is being treated so badly by his mean uncle and aunt. The Dursley's family has been concealing the fact that Harry doesn't belong in this Muggle world, and try all attempts to block all the invited letters from Hogward, a magical school where all young wizards go. It all changes, however, until his eleventh birthday when Hagrid, a giantkeykeeper of Hogward, comes and directly give him a letter, which simply says that Harry has been acccepted to attend to Hogward. Leaving the Dursley's family to go to Howard, Harry learns all about the death of his parents and begins to feel himself important as every wizard eagerly wants to shake his hands wherever he passes by. He also learns that the scar on his forhead, which makes him invulnerable from LV when he was a little baby, has made him the most famous wizard in the Wizard World. Once Harry sets foot on Hogward, a school full of matric spells, he struggles to make himself adjusted to the new World; he befriends with Ron and Hermione and other young wizards as well. Ron, who is Harry's closest companion, keeps Harry reasonable at all times and is willing to risk his life and everything he could for friendship. In the movie, you will witness how he sacrifies himself in the magnificently dangerous chessmatch in order for Harry to keep going. On the other hand, Hermione is a sensitive and very intelligent girl who really helpful throughout the movie. Thanks to her knowledgable tips, Harry could be able to choose the right potion and move on to the next door. Perhaps, that is their friendship which makes the movie go smoothly and held my interest and curiosity 'til the end, when Harry is face-to-face with LV.......
This movie is highly recommended for all, especially for youths who are searching for adventure and fantastic movies.

Hung Duong

Pretty Good Movie.......2007-06-13

I liked this movie. It was pretty funny. It was little bit scary, but great other than that. The parts I saw was good, only that I didn't see the full movie. I was outside in the hall doing POS (Parts of Speech). I watched this movie in class. It was pretty good.

NOTE: Rated PG. Parental Guidance Suggested--Some Material may not be suitable for children.

Rated PG for spooky moments and mild brief language. This movie may not be appropriate for younger kids under age 8.

Faithful Book Adaptation.......2007-06-06

Now here's something you don't see every day - a movie that is faithful to the book.

11 year old Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) is an orphan living with his uncle and aunt. They treated him barely better then a servant.

All that changes one day when he finds out that he's a wizard. Suddenly, he's introduced to a world that he doesn't know yet where he's famous. Before it all really sinks in, he's off to Hogwarts for his first year of schooling in the art of magic.

There, he makes friends with Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson). But he also makes enemies in the form of Draco Malfoy (Tom Felton), a snobbish student. He evens seems to have attracted the negative attention of one of the teachers.

But under all the fun, a serious danger lurks. And Harry is stumbling upon the pieces. Will he figure it out? What can an inexperienced wizard do against overwhelming powers?

This movie was my introduction to Harry's world. Now I'm going back and watching it again after having read the books. I was pleased to see just how faithful it really was to the story. It tried to stay as true as it could to the book. The set, costumes, and special effects all worked well to bring the world of the books to vivid life.

But that faithfulness is also the movie's downfall. Outside of Harry, Ron, and Hermione, none of the characters get much in the way of development. Additionally, the story takes a while to really get going. This is a flaw with the book as well, so I can't blame this only on the movie.

Even with those complaints aside, it's wonderful to see this imaginative series brought to such vivid and accurate life. Fans of the books will be pleased.

HARRY POTTER & THE SORCERERS STONE.......2007-05-31

GREAT MOVIE. FUN TO WATCH AND THE SPECIAL EFFECTS WERE GOOD.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Full Screen Edition) (Harry Potter 1)

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Great fantasy for children and adults too!
Great movie for all!
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Full Screen Edition) (Harry Potter 1)
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LEGO Creator Harry Potter

ASIN: B000062TU1
Release Date: 2002-05-28

Product Description

Never-before-seen-footage.

A 360 degree tour of Hogwarts controlled by the viewer's remote.

New interviews with the director and producer.

Learn how to play Quidditch.

Catch a Snitch with your remote.

Have a wand choose you at Ollivander's Wands.

Meet the ghosts who live at Hogwarts.

Cast a spell over a scene in eight languages.

Create potions.

Face challenges to reveal the secret in the Mirror of Erised.

Transfigure objects.

DVD ROM Includes:

Get sorted by the Sorting hat.

Collect wizard trading card.

Receive owl emails.

Lots of game demos...and more!

System Requirements:
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Richard Harris, and John Cleese.
Directed By: Chris Columbus.
Running Time: 152 Min., Color.
This film is presented in "Standard" format.
Copyright 2002 Warner Home Video.

Format: DVD MOVIE

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Customer Reviews:

Great fantasy for children and adults too!.......2007-06-30

Great movie for all!.......2007-06-22

Pretty Good Movie.......2007-06-13

Faithful Book Adaptation.......2007-06-06

HARRY POTTER & THE SORCERERS STONE.......2007-05-31

GREAT MOVIE. FUN TO WATCH AND THE SPECIAL EFFECTS WERE GOOD.

Harry Potter - Years 1-3 Collection (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone/Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets/Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban) (6-Disc DVD Set) (Full Screen Edition)

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Harry Potter Years 1-3 DVD Set
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Harry Potter - Years 1-3 Collection (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone/Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets/Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban) (6-Disc DVD Set) (Full Screen Edition)
Starring: Richard Harris , Maggie Smith , Robbie Coltrane , Saunders Triplets , and Daniel Radcliffe
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The filmed version of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, adapted from the wildly popular book by J.K. Rowling, stunningly brings to life Harry Potter's world of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The greatest strength of the film comes from its faithfulness to the novel, and this new cinematic world is filled with all the details of Rowling's imagination, thanks to exuberant sets, elaborate costumes, clever makeup and visual effects, and a crème de la crème cast, including Maggie Smith, Richard Harris, Alan Rickman, and more. Especially fine is the interplay between Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) and his schoolmates Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson), as well as his protector, the looming Hagrid (Robbie Coltrane). The second-half adventure--involving the titular sorcerer's stone--doesn't translate perfectly from page to screen, ultimately because of the film's fidelity to the novel; this is a case of making a movie for the book's fans, as opposed to a transcending film. Writer Steve Kloves and director Chris Columbus keep the spooks in check, making this a true family film, and with its resourceful hero wide-eyed and ready, one can't wait for Harry's return.

First sequels are the true test of an enduring movie franchise, and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets passes with flying colors. Harry's second year at Hogwarts involves a darker, more malevolent tale (parents with younger children beware), beginning with the petrified bodies of several Hogwarts students and magical clues leading Harry, Ron, and Hermione to a 50-year-old mystery in the monster-laden Chamber of Secrets. House elves, squealing mandrakes, giant spiders, and venomous serpents populate this loyal adaptation (by director Chris Columbus and screenwriter Steve Kloves), and Kenneth Branagh delightfully tops the supreme supporting cast as the vainglorious charlatan Gilderoy Lockhart. At 161 minutes, the film suffers from lack of depth and uneven pacing, and John Williams's score mostly reprises established themes. The young, fast-growing cast offers ample compensation, however, as does the late Richard Harris in his final screen appearance as Professor Albus Dumbledore. Brimming with cleverness, wonderment, and big-budget splendor, Chamber honors the legacy of J.K. Rowling's novels.

Some movie-loving wizards must have cast a magic spell on Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, because it's another grand slam for the Harry Potter franchise. Demonstrating remarkable versatility after the arthouse success of Y Tu Mamá También, director Alfonso Cuarón proves a perfect choice to guide Harry, Hermione, and Ron into treacherous puberty as the now 13-year-old students at Hogwarts face a new and daunting challenge: Sirius Black (Gary Oldman) has escaped from Azkaban prison, and for reasons yet unknown (unless, of course, you've read J.K. Rowling's book, considered by many to be the best in the series), he's after Harry in a bid for revenge. This dark and dangerous mystery drives the action while Harry and his third-year classmates discover the flying hippogriff Buckbeak (a marvelous CGI creature), the benevolent but enigmatic Professor Lupin (David Thewlis), horrifying black-robed Dementors, sneaky Peter Pettigrew (Timothy Spall), and the wonderful advantage of having a Time-Turner just when you need one. The familiar Hogwarts staff returns in fine form (including the delightful Michael Gambon, replacing the late Richard Harris as Dumbledore, and Emma Thompson as the goggle-eyed Sybil Trelawney), and even Julie Christie joins this prestigious production for a brief but welcome cameo. Technically dazzling, fast-paced, and chock-full of Rowling's boundless imagination, The Prisoner of Azkaban is a Potter-movie classic. (Ages 8 and older)

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The Harry Potter Collection is a set of Years 1-3, including each of the three 2-disc sets of Harry Potter 1, Harry Potter 2, Harry Potter 3.

Customer Reviews:

Harry Potter.......2007-03-29

I am a fan. I love all the movies, all the books. I loved Richard Harris in Camelot, and he was brilliant as Dumbledore. I am glad he made it. My all time favorite movie is, of course, Sorcerers Stone, Harry being rescued from the abusive Dursleys, by Hagrid, and our introduction to Diagon Alley, Hogwarts, Quidditch (I love quidditch!), and the magical world. I can pretend that the ending (oh that chess game!) is the ending. I then need to explore further and visit The Burrow where the Weasleys live in movie 2, and get to the Monster Book of Monsters, and the Leaky Cauldron in movie 3.

Harry Potter Years 1-3 DVD Set .......2007-01-26

The product is excellently presented and thoroughly entertaining. Amazon's Customer Service is well above average and was greatly appreciated.

Great package!!!.......2007-01-26

I love Harry Potter and having the first three movies together!!!Thanks amazon!!I think you're one of the best

Harry Potter Years 1-3.......2007-01-19

Today's Hits Are Tomorrow's Classics ... especially when it comes to Harry Potter!

Collection 3 first years of Howards School.......2006-03-15

Soy un fanatico de esta saga de libros y peliculas, es algo sorprendete la imaginacion de la escritora R.J. Rowlin quien no llevo a ver este mundo lleno de magia, este paquete les recomiendo a quienes no compraron a tiempo las peliculas anteriores ya que su coste es muy conbeniente, y como siempre esta llena de magos y magia.

I am a fanatic of this saga of books and movies, you is something you surprise yourself the writer's imagination R.J. Rowlin who I don't take to see this world full with magic, this package recommends those who didn't buy the previous movies on time since your cost you is very conbeniente, and as always this full with magicians and magic.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Two Disc - Special Widescreen Edition)

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Two Disc - Special Widescreen Edition)

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Great fantasy for children and adults too!
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Faithful Book Adaptation
HARRY POTTER & THE SORCERERS STONE

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - Spanish Edition
Starring: Richard Harris , Maggie Smith , Robbie Coltrane , Saunders Triplets , and Daniel Radcliffe
Director: Chris Columbus
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
ProductGroup: Video
Binding: VHS Tape

Adventure | Kids & Family | Genres | VHS | Video

Fantasy | Kids & Family | Genres | VHS | Video

10-12 Years | Kids & Family | Genres | VHS | Video

Family Films | Kids & Family | Genres | VHS | Video

Coltrane, Robbie | ( C ) | Actors & Actresses | VHS | Video

Griffiths, Richard | ( G ) | Actors & Actresses | VHS | Video

Harris, Richard | ( H ) | Actors & Actresses | VHS | Video

Hart, Ian | ( H ) | Actors & Actresses | VHS | Video

Hurt, John | ( H ) | Actors & Actresses | VHS | Video

Shaw, Fiona | ( S ) | Actors & Actresses | VHS | Video

Smith, Maggie | ( S ) | Actors & Actresses | VHS | Video

Somerville, Geraldine | ( S ) | Actors & Actresses | VHS | Video

Walters, Julie | ( W ) | Actors & Actresses | VHS | Video

Columbus, Chris | ( C ) | Directors | VHS | Video

Ciencia ficción y fantasía | Spanish Language | Formats | VHS | Video

Kids & Family | Today's Deals in Video | Features | VHS | Video

Deals Under $8 | Today's Deals in Video | Features | VHS | Video

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Two-Disc Special Edition) (Harry Potter 2)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Two-Disc Special Edition) (Harry Potter 3)
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Two-Disc Special Edition) (Harry Potter 4)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7)
The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Widescreen Edition)

ASIN: B000062TU2
Release Date: 2002-05-28

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Description

In this enchanting film adaptation of J.K. Rowling's delightful bestseller, Harry Potter learns on his 11th birthday that he is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards and posseses magical powers of his own. At Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. He learns the high-flying sport Quidditch and plays a thrilling game with living chess pieces on his way to face a Dark Wizard bent on destroying him. For the most extraordinary adventure, see you on Platform 9 3/4!

Customer Reviews:

Great fantasy for children and adults too!.......2007-06-30

Great movie for all!.......2007-06-22

Pretty Good Movie.......2007-06-13

Faithful Book Adaptation.......2007-06-06

HARRY POTTER & THE SORCERERS STONE.......2007-05-31

GREAT MOVIE. FUN TO WATCH AND THE SPECIAL EFFECTS WERE GOOD.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone/Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Full Screen Edition)

Average customer rating:

Grat price and deal for two movies
Great movies!
Great Movies Stemmed From Great Books
i luv it

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone/Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Full Screen Edition)
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe , Rupert Grint , Emma Watson (II) , Richard Griffiths , and Fiona Shaw
Director: Chris Columbus
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Action & Adventure | Genres | DVD | Video

General | Drama | Genres | DVD | Video

Adventure | Kids & Family | Genres | DVD | Video

10-12 Years | Kids & Family | Genres | DVD | Video

Adapted from Books | Kids & Family | Genres | DVD | Video

Family Films | Kids & Family | Genres | DVD | Video

Fantasy | Kids & Family | Genres | DVD | Video

( H ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Two-Disc Special Edition) (Harry Potter 4)
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Two-Disc Special Edition) (Harry Potter 2)
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Two-Disc Special Edition) (Harry Potter 1)
Star Wars - Episode II, Attack of the Clones (Widescreen Edition)

ASIN: B0001WTWZ6
Release Date: 2004-05-04

Customer Reviews:

Grat price and deal for two movies.......2004-08-22

Harry Potter movies are my favorite. These two (Socerers Stone/Chamber of Secrets) are done exactly like the books and are so well done. They have cool extra features also. My favorite is the deleted scences.
This price is very good. I went to a store and it was $26 for only one of them. I saved $30 by buying both together. This is the best deal ever. Go out there and buy it.

Great movies!.......2004-06-22

I just saw the Harry Potter movies recently, after they have been out for months. I never understood the obsession people had with watching these movies but when I watched them I finally got it. They are so cute and so creative. I just absolutely loved them and I am very glad I gave them a chance, which originally I wasn't going to do. I think they are great for kids and adults. They take you into a world of enchantment and magic. Most movies that I have seen attempt this fail. The movies bring out the creative and dreamy side in everyone, not just children. It has a mystery story plot, yet has a great deal of humor in it too. I usually do not like mysteries at all but these movies keep you guessing until the end and I love that. I highly recommend them for adults, children, everyone! Take it from someone who never had any desire to see them and who finally did, if you watch these movies you too will fall in love.

Great Movies Stemmed From Great Books.......2004-06-15

The first two of the Harry Potter series are extremely entertaining, imaginitive movies originated from two incredibly well planned, well written novels, and are definitely worth adding to your collection today! I bought them originally on VHS but gave them away when I decided to switch to the DVD and I couldn't be happier. These are some of the few movies (and books) I cannot wait for.
The 3rd movie, The Prisoner of Azkaban, is also an excellent movie, though, because of a new director, was filmed differently - and it shows. The scenery has transformed completely, and the storyline does not follow the book as precisely as the first two. Still, amazing nonetheless - the entire series is surely something you'll want to own yourself!

i luv it.......2004-06-08

I luv these movies like crazy!!!!!!!!!!!! There so kool!!!!!!! I think that J.K Rowling has a terrific mind when it cumes to makin up the coolest sories and words and phrases like muggles for instance!!!!!!!!! Well ive already seen prisonar of azkaban and for all u who havent t see it!!!!!! Cuz itz the best one!!!!!!!!!

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