Critique of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
I chose to watch and write a critique of the film Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.The exposition of this film is longer than most expositions. This long introduction is necessary to inform the audience of Harry Potter's life before he finds out he is a wizard. The beginning of the film helps the audience to understand the reasons for Harry's social, psychological, and moral character traits. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone tells the story of Harry's first of seven years at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. So the exposition isn't only an introduction to this film, but also an introduction to six more films that will eventually be released. In the exposition, Harry learns he is a wizard. This sets up a cause to effect organization. Most of the movie is organized in this way. The effect of Harry learning he is a wizard is him going to Hogwarts, the effect of that is he learns someone is trying to steal the sorcerer's stone, etc. This moves the story along and organizes the film. The story is also organized by character. As Harry (and the audience) learns more about himself and his abilities, the film becomes more interesting and moves along. The film is presentational. The audience looks in on the film. T
Most of what the audience learns is through dialogue. This helps the audience to understand why Harry is so brave and kind. A few times when Harry is by himself, there is a soliloquy. They help him and listen to his fears that Voldemort is still alive and Snape is trying to help him. Draco considers himself above others and will help no one but himself. When Harry thinks Snape is trying to curse him, the audience sees Quirrel is right next to Snape. When Harry realizes Quirrel is trying to steal the stone, flashbacks to the foreshadowing create continuity. From these soliloquies, the audience learns just how much Harry loves life at Hogwarts. He is very brave and will do anything for the friends he makes at Hogwarts (the only friends he has ever had). Harry and Snape have many conflicts that make the film interesting and help it progress. The sets, props, lighting, costumes, and make-up all reinforce the magical world that Harry lives in. Dumbledore mitigates Snape's appearance. He cannot let Snape (and Voldemort - if he's alive) get the stone, allowing evil to flourish. Someone evil tries to steal the sorcerer's stone (which grants eternal life) and Harry must stop them to protect his new friends and his new life.
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