Harry Рotter and the philosopher's stone

1.

HARRY POTTER AND THE
PHILOSOPHER'S STONE
BOOK VERSUS FILM
Published in 1997 | Film released in 2001

2.

WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
• Author: J.K. Rowling
• Director: Chris Columbus
Book:
Author: J.K. Rowling
Harry is an orphan,
discovers he's a wizard
• CONTEXT: The story follows Harry
Potter, an orphan who discovers he
is a wizard. On his 11th birthday, he
learns that his parents were killed by
the dark wizard Voldemort, who also
failed to kill Harry as a baby. Harry
starts his new life at Hogwarts
School of Witchcraft and Wizardry,
where he uncovers the mystery of
the Philosopher's Stone.
The movie:
Directed by Chris Columbus
The visual magic of
Hogwarts, but simplistic dialog.

3.

OVERALL IMPRESSION OF THE FILM
• The film captures the magic of the book with stunning visuals like Hogwarts, Diagon Alley, and Quidditch.
• However, some key details from the book were cut, such as:
• - Peeves the Poltergeist (removed entirely).
• - More nuanced character development (e.g., Hermione’s SPEW arc).
• The film’s ending feels rushed compared to the book’s detailed climax.

4.

KEY CHANGES: BOOK VS FILM
• A Book
• - Harry's Deep Monologues
• - Scenes with Neville's parents
• A Film
• - Simplified dialogs
• - No scenes

5.

CHARACTER INTERPRETATION
Harry Potter
- In the book: More introspective,
scar pains are symbolic.
- In the film: Daniel Radcliffe
portrays him as brave but less
nuanced.
Hermione Granger
- In the book: Starts as insufferable,
grows into a loyal friend.
- In the film: Emma Watson’s charm
softens her early arrogance.

6.

CONCLUSION
• The film is a faithful
adaptation with iconic
scenes, but loses some depth:
• - Missing subplots (e.g.,
Nearly Headless Nick’s
backstory).
• - Less emphasis on Harry’s
emotional journey.
• The book remains richer, but
the film is a great
introduction to the Wizarding
World.
“A movie is a doorway to a world
of magic, a book is a bottomless
well.”