FINALLY STARTING THE HARRY POTTER SERIES!! *Harry Potter and the Sorcerer Stone* Reaction

[@VKunia]

Excited to watch this series!🥹👀

[@zepekit]

what about the hobbit? Did you drop the rest? :'(

[@brandonbullington]

Alright, Vicky! I’m so happy you’re starting Harry Potter! 😁

[@calvinkopp1735]

I never thought I see the day.

[@jesussalazar1901]

Oh yeah I can’t wait Be prepared for the later half of the movies they get extremely emotional

[@edu_p01]

owl is Hedwig. Best movies 2 and 3

[@TheRubberDuck77]

Fun Fact: In the book it says during winter the Weasley Twins enchanted snowballs to repeatedly ping Professor Quirrell in the back of the head.... which means they were pinging Voldemort in the face repeatedly with snowballs LOL. In my head canon I imagine Harry telling them that, or at least telling Ron and Ron tells them, and they laughed for a week straight.

[@amandasamson4513]

that's awesome! I forgot about that!! ha ha

[@ColvyMolvy]

Omg yes! Hahahaha and Tom's just under the turban trying not to let out a noise 😂😂😂

[@ekill1395]

I would love to have seen Harry mention that during one of his encounters with Voldemort. He could just say, “Hey Tom, does not having a nose hurt? Do you need some ice for it? I can call the Weasley twins and they can throw a couple snow balls at it for you!”

[@G1NZOU]

What I adore from the book is how delighted Harry is when he gets a knitted sweater from Mrs Weasley, cause he's only ever had Dudley's hand-me-downs to wear and never had something lovingly made for him. We stan Mrs Weasley

[@chandleralves698]

9:16 _"So he was attacked as a baby by a Phoenix?"_ I don't even want to correct that, it's funny 😂😂😂

[@thelustyargonianmaid5427]

hahahah yeah her understanding of it and mixing so many rationality from her Harry-Potter-less life into her interpretation into the move makes it so much fun. and very interesting bc I'd never come up with stuff like she does😆👌🏽

[@bsboy773]

I laughed so hard!

[@RabiyaRavenclaw]

​​​@@thelustyargonianmaid5427 I don't think she honestly understood the whole wand purchasing scene here, also I won't call it rationality but more like slowness and dumbness to not understand something as simple. Coz I have watched a lot of HP first time reactions and almost all of them understood what was going on here. And yeah I don't think any logical and intelligent person could ever come up with stuff like this.

[@frenchynoob]

I wish Ron' s Chess game was extended... he doesnt _just_ have to win a chess game. He has to win while protecting _three_ separate pieces: the King, the Bishop (Harry) and the Rook (Hermione). That means not being able to make trades or gambits without Harry or Hermione getting bonked on the head... difficult shit.

[@tjarkschweizer]

It's sad considering that they hired an actual chess master who constructed a complete game for this scene but the movie barely shows any of it.

[@seigeengine]

@@tjarkschweizer To be fair, it's pretty obvious that the movie is better for not including it.

[@christianhollman5558]

Legit the house points is kinda just on how Dumbledore is feeling. “Hey Harry, nice wand. 150 points to Gryffindor” 😂

[@VKunia]

🤣🤣 rigged!!

[@garymatthews4323]

Actually having been to a school which had houses and house points, I can confirm that the system shown is pretty much spot on to how it works in the real world The teachers in charge of each house would deduct points from other houses on a whim and the headmaster would give points out to balance the odds a little. Oh and yes the same house won every year, not mine of course.

[@Guranga93]

“Hey Harry, I like your ass. 150 points to Gryffindor”

[@jacobsantana915]

Keep in mind he planned to have harry killed in a few years.

[@jonasrmb01]

@@jacobsantana915 all of that wasn't his fault tho

[@BenjWarrant]

"Oh! That's erm... (not Dusseldorf...)" Comedy gold! What a great start to the HP movies. I love it.

[@Nee-heehee]

31:23 Normally I'm not really thrilled at the gentle giant trope but Hagrid is an exception and Robbie Coltrane has done an amazing job at portraying him! Sadly he's passed away just recently but he'll always be there as Hagrid /*

[@ARC5555Fives]

Always

[@Sneakysneaky88]

I never read the books, so I can't say how true to form he was, but he seriously made the character immediately lovable!

[@clover2739]

@@Sneakysneaky88 hagrid is one of the instances we’re he was done right in the movies, he’s so perfect from how I imagine him in the books. However I wish we got to see more of hagrid teaching classes which we get in the books, hagrid is great but he’s a bad teacher lol

[@thaisseachick4529]

@@Sneakysneaky88 honestly they did a really great job with Hagrid’s character the only difference would be that in some instances he’s more emotional. for example in the Dursleys hut when Harry gets picked up to go to Hogwarts Hagrid becomes Furious when he realized Harry knew nothing about his parents and his magical heritage, literally scaring the crap outta them. (I wanted to see that lol) otherwise it’s all accurate.

[@Jamestopboy]

To be honest, I wouldn’t call Hagrid GENTLE. If you insult Dumbledore or Harry or aren’t on Hagrid’s side, he is *NOT* gentle. He can end you in one smack! He’s 11’6” tall and has hands like dustbin lids! Imagine a dustbin lid being smashed at your face with all the force an 11’6” giant *CAN* smash them at your face!

[@gunkid6368]

Finally someone who knows the true lore of harry being attacked by a phoneix as a baby

[@BrotherAzrael]

^ TRRRROOOOLLL in the dungeon!

[@mickesmanymovies]

That's where I decided to watch something else...

[@ALJ9000]

@@BrotherAzrael Thought you ought to know 😵

[@katarinadreams6955]

too early to dump on her I say

[@BrotherAzrael]

@@katarinadreams6955 This is the internet, it's never too early to dump on people

[@evatesche]

The most amazing and compassionate people in the whole series, Dumbledore and McGonagall, walk on screen. Everybody: 😍 VKunia: They stole a BABY!! 😂

[@ClassicalMusic2002]

Idk about Dumbledore being the most compassionate person in the series lmao

[@nicholasking4067]

@@ClassicalMusic2002 Shhhhh! She'll learn.

[@Paehrin]

@@ClassicalMusic2002 Was about to say the same, I don't think Dumbledore is the most compassionate. He can be, but I'm really not sure about "the most"

[@DjapeKostic]

Dumbledore is far from amazing or compassionate. Dude's a monster.

[@YonkoAgenda]

@@DjapeKostic why? I've not watched the movies in ages

[@ShogunTurnip]

That shot at the end with Hagrid waving goodbye hits different now that his actor, Robbie Coltrane passed away recently.

[@IgnorantCrayon]

It was cute that the most excited Vkunia got was when the snack trolley came by. "SNACKS?! SNACKS! Everything!"

[@calvinkopp1735]

Before Chris Columbus had the initial interview with the Warner Bros and J.K Rowling, he sat down, read the book and wrote his own screenplay for the first film and thought how he’s going to do each aspect of it. And the hardest job for him to do is to educate and guide the kids about acting and while filming them, he gives them hand gestures to give cues to bring them their best performances. He’s really the best director when it comes to working with kids on top of being faithful to the source material.

[@Zombie_Trooper]

I disagree. I think Muschietti, Del Toro, Donner, Friedkin, The Duffer Brothers, and Flanagan far exceed Columbus. All the talent they've worked with speak very highly of their methods and "warmth" whilst also pulling these phenomenal performances out of them. Columbus is very hit or miss and as much as I love this series they're borderline bad in these first couple outings at times.

[@calvinkopp1735]

@@Zombie_Trooper I assure you, Chris Columbus is the perfect director to introduce this series. Here’s why: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imSsqJqwjJl2hdU

[@Zombie_Trooper]

@@calvinkopp1735 I still disagree. He's a competent filmmaker, there's no denying that, but a 20 minute essay from a random person doesn't quite sell me on his output being superior to the auteurs I mentioned. I've seen this video before and his decision making process is, once again, competent, but very run of the mill since most mid tier filmmakers go throw very similar processes in understanding the world of their product, Chris just gets more attention since it's HP. Research the filmmakers I listed and their individual approaches to cinema, inspirations, and how they tapped into the potential of their young talent. It goes far beyond shifting story elements to fit character journeys. I recommend The Friedkin Connection book since he talks about Linda Blair of course, Del Toro interviews in which he discusses his process specifically how he psychologically almost hacks his talent, and if you want something more contemporary read up on the Duffer Brothers and how THEY used characterization and built that very real rapport between their ensembles.

[@JediBlueDog]

@@calvinkopp1735 Saying he is the best when working with kids and staying true to the source material is unfortunately only true for Harry Potter. He completely butchered the first movie for Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief.

[@calvinkopp1735]

@@JediBlueDog I know but it the introduction was worth a huge risk and Chris didn’t had the same love for Percy Jackson and had the wrong screenwriter.

[@notthefia9154]

1-2 are definitely the comfort movies, everything onwards just gets progressively more dark, mature and involves a lot of crying Also this film introduces you to the literal MVP of the franchise in such a subverted way…

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

Yeah, 1-2 reminds me of the old Disney films we’d watch on Sundays. They’ve got that certain childish innocence to them. Not that there’s anything wrong with them. In some ways, I prefer them to the layer films. Things get much more ‘movie like’ after Chamber of Secrets.

[@tupac1971ever]

The real mvp, the troll in the dungeon.

[@notthefia9154]

@@tupac1971ever absolute goat

[@CallegriaofSoulbound]

Well, yes. JKRowling said she wanted the books, as they come out each year, to grow with the audience as kids start reading them at Harry's age and age with the books.

[@notthefia9154]

@@CallegriaofSoulbound it’s been a long time since I’ve read the books as I’ve only read through them once, but I’ve heard that before and also noticed it when watching them/ reading them

[@salvadormartinez8577]

YESSS!! LET’S GO!!! Glad you liked it. You’re in for an emotional ride.

[@VKunia]

LMAOO PLEASE ENOUGH OF EMOTIONAL RIDES AFTER LOGAN/TONY STARK

[@K1ng1995]

@@VKunia I actually ran into the actor who plays Draco Malfoy *Tom Felton* when he was on season 3 of the CW show *The Flash* cuz that show was filmed in Vancouver.

[@K1ng1995]

@@VKunia I also can't wait for the Percy Jackson series to be made into a show because you will love Percy Jackson if you liked Harry Potter.

[@brysonfreeman7226]

@@K1ng1995 Percy Jackson movies are terrible

[@K1ng1995]

@@brysonfreeman7226 I mean the upcoming SHOW!

[@brandonmcgregor9912]

The movies get more serious and mature as they go on, and especially emotional towards the end. This is definitely a series of films people are going to want to see you to get through.

[@OgreProgrammer]

That's one thing I loved about the series. I read the book as an adult, and it was quite apparent that the book's maturity grew with the trio... and their intended readers. The last one wasn't very appropriate for an 11 year old, but perfectly fine for someone 17+.

[@halflucan]

@@OgreProgrammer On the opposite side, i was born in 91 (Radcliffe was born in 89) as i got older, the darker aspect of the movies appealed to me more and more (I think Askaban gave me nightmares, but when Goblet of Fire came out, i was all for it)

[@jeffburnham6611]

If she can't get through seeing Voldemort's head appearing on the backside of another person without feeling queasy, I fear for her as the series progresses.

[@ajl9772]

The first 2 movies were directed by Chris Columbus who does a lot more family friendly films (Home Alone, Mrs. Doubtfire, Percy Jackson). I think it was an excellent decision to have him do the first 2 films and then move on. The first few books were meant for younger readers, but as her readers grew up (as well as the characters) she knew she needed to mature the story line. Movies and stories get higher in quality as it goes on.

[@greywolf7577]

Home Alone has a lot of violence in it, including the robber stepping on a nail which I find harder to watch than a lot of movie violence, maybe because it seems like something that could happen to anyone, but is still horrible.

[@ajl9772]

@@greywolf7577 It's slapstick though, so it was meant to be family friendly. It's played for laughs like in Tom and Jerry or Looney Tunes. If it was realistic, Harry and Marv would have died numerous times lol.

[@MicukoFelton]

I wish he'd done the rest of the movies too. From the third movie onwards it doesn't feel as magical. For example they're often wearing muggle clothing even inside Hogwarts, it's weird.

[@distantraveller9876]

@@MicukoFelton Those are school uniforms. There's no such thing as muggle clothing. Witches and wizards wear normal clothes when they aren't at school.

[@nicolassalathe6905]

@@distantraveller9876 no they do not, wizards pretty much never wear muggle clothing. in the books you read it ultiple times that wizards just go out into the muggle world in their robes and wizards hats...

[@bloodymares]

I was 6 when the Philosopher's Stone released in theaters, and our teacher organized a viewing for the entire class. It was my first ever movie I watched on the big screen. That's how Harry Potter became my companion for my childhood and teenage years. But better late than never! Right now a little bit of magic is exactly what we all need.

[@Finians_Mancave]

FYI: The small goblin who showed Hagrid and Harry to the vaults in Gringotts Bank was played by the late actor Verne Troyer (Who also played Mini-Me in the Austin Powers movies).

[@NorfolkSouthern8979]

I’m glad you’re watching the “Special Edition” of each movie. In my opinion, the extra scenes make each movie better. Enjoy and be sure to keep the tissues handy. 😊

[@stansthl6092]

Where can I find Them?

[@d0ka326]

I didn't even know special edition versions of those movies existed! omg I have to watch them all

[@PeridotPrincess]

I thought the egg cracking scene was unfamiliar! lol well, that explains that!

[@Anthony_Marquis]

"Harry broke all the school rules in the book... 100 points to Gryffindor!" 😂😂😂

[@ImCorran]

In the book it becomes obvious that Slytherin got so many points for the house cup mostly because Snape had a tendency to award the students in his house lots of points while subtracting points from the students of other houses (especially Gryffindor) for little reason. So I think this was Dumbledore's subtle way of telling him off.

[@HunHaze]

Which is why the four teachers who are the heads of houses shouldn't be able to give points.

[@joshuawells835]

In my family, when we need background noise, we put on a Harry Potter film. My sister is also a big Harry Potter fan and called dibs on introducing her children to the franchise (I get to introduce them to Star Wars). Great series. May the following actors rest in peace-Richard Harris, Robbie Coltrane, Richard Griffith, Sir John Hurt, Alan Rickman, etc... The memorial for this series quickly becomes a whose-who of great British actors and actresses. All greatly missed.

[@Grace-cs5sk]

These films are so good Harry's owl's name is Hedwig(you'll get a bit of backstory on Snape in the future films). You'll really like the other Harry Potter films as you continue the franchies

[@cmrobbins88]

I can imagine after graduating Hogwarts Vkunia would go into a wizard job involving Muggle studies and be like “Why fly on brooms, when we can use the road to get to places?”. And suddenly it would be like Pixar’s Onward.

[@aidanfarnan4683]

"Snape is your arch-nemesis really an 11 year old Boy?" *Awkward Voldemort noises.*

[@dannybob42]

You're in for a good series that grows along with you. Here though is some lore stuff that the films never really tell you; - The Dursleys' repugnance is also a cloak of safety for Harry, since Dark Wizards cannot easily detect him - The Dursleys legit went to a doctor to have Dudley's pig tail removed, Harry's living conditions did also improve at this time - Aunt Petunia's hatred towards magic is actually out of envy, as a child she even wrote to Hogwarts asking to let her in also, even though she had no magic. Her jealousy towards her sister led to trying to distance herself from it, which is why she married Vernon - the most plain and 'normal' person she had met - Harry's fortune is not due his notoriety, the Potters were fairly wealthy for having invented cosmetics, which is why there's a fortune waiting at Gringotts. His parents were still impressive though - Malfoy had planned to seek out Harry from the very beginning, given his fame he felt that they would hit it off and he could rise to prominence together, which is why they became immediate rivals when rebuked - Though most wizards who went bad were from Slytherin, there were good Slytherins, the most famous example being Merlin himself - McGonagall is very passionate about Quidditch, she played when she was young but had to quit due to injury caused by Slytherin players - thus pushing her desire to always beat them. She does however have to remind herself to tell Lee Jordan to keep his commentary unbiased (the book is a lot more colorful in his vocabulary) - In the UK it's the _Philosopher's_ Stone, which is the theoretical substance's more common name - Quirrell, a Ravenclaw, sought out Voldemort during a sabbatical, mainly in hopes of being considered important and get clout. He was no match for even a weakened Voldemort though, who only bonded with him because he was a teacher at Hogwarts

[@seigeengine]

I don't think "The Dursley's repugnance" is really relevant here to his safety. I certainly don't recall that ever being mentioned. Harry's living conditions are shown to improve in the movies, just not explicitly mentioned. Where exactly Harry's inheritance came from is ambiguous, and the lore about Harry's ancestor creating cosmetics comes from Rowling's writings online in 2015, eight years after the last book was published and four years after the last movie was released. It is NOT part of the books, and whether it existed in any form prior to even the last movie is ambiguous. I don't think any such plans by Malfoy were explicitly stated in the books, and I think the movie scenes show it clearly enough. The bit about McGonagall having played quidditch, being injured, etc. is also from content published online by Rowling in 2015.

[@MarkSW]

In the UK it was called the Philosopher‘s Stone. No idea why it was changed to Sorcerer. Maybe Philosopher means something rude in America. Also, R.I.P. Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid).

[@natestadler2352]

They just thought Sorcerer was a more exciting title

[@bloodymares]

I think it was called the Philosopher's Stone all around the world except the US.

[@garymatthews4323]

The publisher in the USA didn’t think people would understand what a philosopher was, sorcerer was much more common a term However the philosopher’s stone is an actual item used in alchemy, so should not be renamed, it’s like me saying the statue of freedom, or the cream mansion is where the president lives, not much of a change but annoying all the same.

[@thedukeofnuts]

Too many syllables for the American audience... :P

[@TheRealMan_EmperorHimself]

Americans think of a philosopher as a dude who sits around and like reads stuff vs a sorcerer which is someone who can throw fireballs Not too big a fan of nerds

[@SherriLyle80s]

You had me cracking up! "Crush their dreams, Dumbledore!..."

[@MusicBlik]

"Oh, Chicken Cutlet. What would Harry do without you?" I am DYING

[@TheHcjfctc]

This is the origin so obviously holds a place in my heart, but the movies continually get better with each film.

[@JHarris533]

It's never mentioned in the movies but during the sorting Neville actually begged the Sorting hat to put him in Hufflepuff (which is sort of the "catch-all" house) as he did not think he was brave enough to be Gryffindor; but that hat refused and forced him into Gryffindor house. that's one of the reasons why Nevilles getting rewarded for his bravery is such a nice moment.

[@Caseytify]

When did that happen? I don't remember it from the books.

[@noeticparadigm1576]

That... That didn't happen. Perhaps you're confusing it with a fanfic?

[@JHarris533]

@@Caseytify the books mention: "The hat took along time to decide with Nevile"; Rowling later wrote (& it was included in pottermore) about Neville and the Sorting hats disagreement.

[@seigeengine]

@@JHarris533 In other words, authorial fanfiction.

[@dudeman47731]

Fun fact a lot of scenes with Hermione had multiple takes due to her mouthing everyone's lines

[@mmooii97]

what a hermione thing to do ;D

[@AngelusBrady]

And you can even see her do some of it. Like when they were on their way to see Hagrid and asking about the dragon egg.

[@Iceman-135]

you're the perfect reacter to finally watch Harry Potter! Excited to see you love this series!

[@JugheadJones03]

Great commentary. Very warm and witty. I loved the pop tart realization. That is me every time I see good food and I am too lazy to make it! ; )

[@grifmaximus]

SOOOOO excited to start this journey with you. either sometime during the series or after you finish all of them, you should look at taking the Pottermore quizzes to find out what house you'd be sorted into, which wand you'd get and your patronus

[@christopherjones8096]

This is so exciting that you’re starting these films. It’s possibly my favourite franchise, and it’s an incredible emotional journey. You’re in for a real treat. Can’t wait to see what you think of the rest 😁

[@waltdeezy11]

Ever since I was a kid, I always thought it was funny that the kids got in trouble for hanging out at night with Hagrid and their punishment was to hangout at night with Hagrid lol

[@seigeengine]

also they were hanging out with him in his hut (creepy) and the punishment was to hang out with him in the forbidden forest they were told they'd die if they went in.

[@jagger1218]

Yesssss!!!!!! One of my favorite series of all time!!! You’re going to love these movies! They start off a little child-like. But it gets darker and more mature in each movie.

[@SC457A]

One little detail that is missed by some reactors is how the opening credits change as the series progresses. My favorite Potter movie is #3.

[@riolkin]

My heart when Alan Rickman shows up. I have missed watching him perform, I haven't seen him in anything since my 500th rewatch of Galaxy Quest last year.

[@stefanlaskowski6660]

Great film!

[@riolkin]

@@stefanlaskowski6660 It's a childhood favorite of mine. "By Grabthar's Hammer, you shall be avenged!"

[@light2990]

9:08 'oh no, he was attacked as a baby by a phoenix' lmaoo

[@Cameron5043]

I am so here for your journey! Looking forward to all your Harry Potter reactions! Yes!

[@BigMike246]

As I'm watching this, John Williams score is giving me major chills. Perfect music for Harry Potter.

[@brysonfreeman7226]

Yes, this is what I was hoping for, I’m glad you’re starting to watch Harry Potter, it’s one of my favorite movie series of all time, you’re gonna love these movies, and I’m glad you’re watching the extended version of this movie (Sorcerer’s Stone)

[@mikelor84]

wow I'm so happy you started this franchise. I can't wait for the next movies

[@nitrokid]

I remember the moment when I saw this movie for the very first time when I was a kid. After reading some of the books, seeing all the characters 'translated' into a live-action version was magical. Hagrid was exactly how I imagined he would be. Missed opportunity for you to read the books first, actually.

[@AnarchyShogun]

The first two movies are REALLY good and actually fairly faithful to the books. From the third movie on the movies are still good, and they still follow the general plot of each book, but a lot of the characters start to drift pretty heavily away from their book counterparts.

[@rwwilson21]

the third film is my favorite of all eight.

[@zaytaz9331]

​@@rwwilson21 same and the 5th part is my fav book

[@seigeengine]

The sixth book and film are my favorite. I also personally don't particularly like the third film. I rated it a 6/10, tied with Deathly Hallows part 1. The only film I disliked more was Goblet of Fire, which I gave a 5/10.

[@scottrabie]

The question Snape asks Harry when they meet has some subtext, but it would be spoilery for a future plot to go into details. Just know that the books were very well written and planned (mostly) from the start.

[@Thelaretus]

The way she reads it 'Привет Drive' is so cute. 9:16 I died here. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 No, the phoenix had two tail feathers taken from her, and from each one a wand was made; on one was used by someone to guve Harry that scar, and the other wand, the former's twin, chose Harry as its owner. Cannot cannot be expelled, as his father is a school councillor and a member of the wizarding gov't. 27:45 From my experience, if a beautiful lady like you can't find love, it's generally to a defect in her personality. Most often, unrealistic expectations. Or insecurity. Or clingyness. Or immaturity. Other reason would be boredom or stupidity, but I don't think those could possibly apply to you.

[@Hephaeus]

"Snape is your arch nemesis really an 11 year old boy?" Oh man you're in for a treat. I can't wait to see your reaction later!

[@thelustyargonianmaid5427]

Hahah your perspective and comments on the movie are things that would never come to my mind! So good. I'll watxh the rest of your HP-Seies as well.

[@skyhawksailor8736]

Just something I learned about this book/movie long after I had seen and read them. The Mirror of Erised, is desire spelled backwards. Every few years I will reread both the Harry Potter books and the Lord of the Rings books.

[@stefanlaskowski6660]

Same here. I first read The Lord of the Rings in 1972, when I was thirteen.

[@jibrael_7155]

So crazy! 😂 This is one series I figured you had to have watched haha. Very much fits your personality your going to fall in love with this world

[@derick_d5344]

I’m so happy to go on this journey with you Vicky!

[@Jamestopboy]

What makes the snake escaping the zoo scene even funnier is that you can actually see the snake look down as Dudley falls into the water and decide “I *could* do something here… but it’s so not worth it. I’m outta here!” and slither out of the exhibit! And, of course, McGonagall flooding the house with letters after they’ve spent weeks ignoring her. You can just imagine McGonagall going “Fine, I’ll flood the entire goddamn house! Try and ignore *THIS!*” followed by her cackling in her office.

[@MrBrax]

1-3 are truly the best, such a comfy vibe

[@seigeengine]

Describing 3 as having a "comfy vibe" makes me think you might have some bad vibes in your head.

[@MrBrax]

@@seigeengine 3 definitely has the least, it's when everything goes downhill

[@seigeengine]

@@MrBrax Mate, the movie starts off with a serial killer coming after Harry, continues with a grim reaper looking mfer coming to suck out his soul, features a conspiracy to have an innocent animal beheaded, and ends with us finding out that one of the kid's pets is a transformed middle aged man who is responsible for Harry's Parent's death. There are no comfy vibes here. I'd even argue it's possibly the darkest the series gets tonally.

[@invalue824]

Best movie series to binge to date. Can’t wait for you to experience this wild ride of amazing cinema.

[@dreyko6214]

Harry's parents were actually amazing, so much so that Voldemort tried to recruit them several times.

[@darionirwin4138]

dude doesn't take no for an answer

[@boniedwa]

Dude, James was a prick, he was worse than Malfoy.

[@ARC5555Fives]

@@boniedwa he had his reasons. But he stopped during his sixth or seventh year according to Sirius or Remus

[@takumi2023]

Spoiler thread @@boniedwa according to his best friend and colleagues he mellowed out in his final few years in hogwarts.

[@dreyko6214]

@@boniedwa He and Snape hated each other, neither of them were saints. But Harry's father matures with time and because of the war, he will become an amazing and honorable wizard Snape turned to the dark side, the one who hunted/abominated people like Harry's mother.

[@SailorSetsuna7]

I'm sorry for laughing out loud when you were worried they might have stolen a baby 😂

[@stpariah9609]

Liked and subbed. Glad to see another great reactor on the series. My only notes will be towards the fans for now as to not spoil things but hopefully everyone knows the true meaning of snapes first questions to him in potions class. All flowers have a meaning...

[@NatSussNotSeuss]

I love getting algorithm’d with Harry Potter reactions!!! You’re so fun to watch, I can’t wait to experience this journey with you 😭😭

[@karlsmith2570]

The answer to your questions about why Snape is so antagonizing towards Harry gets answered in the follow-up movies, Vkunia

[@NeptunCristalPower]

"So he was attacked as a baby by a phoenix?" I am dyyyyyyyyyying haha that was so good!!!

[@SilentBob731]

I'm far from a Potterhead, but these are all solid movies with amazing casts. Definitely gonna keep up with this run of reactions. 👍❤ And RIP Robbie Coltrane, he was a great one.😿💔💯

[@Undoubtedness]

I appreciate your perspective, open-mindedness, and compassion toward certain moments, enabling you to appreciate the story for what is a fun magical adventure.

[@bradsword5822]

Gosh, what a treat this will be watching along with you! ☺️

[@IchhabezuvielYoutubegegucktO_o]

"Are you all prepared to jump into the world of Harry Potter?" Me: Allways

[@Soundtracks92]

I saw all the Harry Potter movies in theaters and the first 2 are my favorites! I’m ecstatic to see you react to these! Huge part of my childhood and it’s one of my top 3 favorite franchises along with Lord of the Rings and Star Wars 🥰

[@johncongdon7398]

19:08 "what is this garbage?" When talking about one of the deathly hollows, the invisibility cloak

[@karlsmith2570]

"Bite Him, Snake, Bite Him" The snake is a Burmese Python, which are constrictors

[@seigeengine]

Constrictors absolutely bite.

[@BurningQuestion]

I adore the entire soundtrack of the first 2 movies. It's so wholesome and heartwarming and mysterious. Timeless classic Hedwig's theme...

[@JoeXTheXJuggalo1]

R.I.P Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid) March 30th 1950-October 14th 2022.

[@nikhildanapure274]

how lucky you.experience of watching it for the first time is unexplainable . cherish every moment. 😭👍

[@colinz24067]

I’m so excited for this franchise. Also, HOW?? How have you not seen these?

[@macisr]

Damn, I had forgotten how over the top the first movie was lol. The first two movies where truly for kids, but so amazing. I remember being a kid and loving these two movies like nothing else. And after that, with Alfonso Cuarón directing the third everything became dark.

[@Oppiee]

Something to note, students at Hogwarts go home for the holidays to be with family. Ron chose to stay behind to keep Harry company because Harry doesn't really have a family to go home to

[@Luthwen1301]

He and his brothers stayed over the Christmas holidays since their parents visited his older brother in Romania

[@DmanUNT2014]

Honestly can't wait for you to start this journey. I'll definitely be tuned in!

[@thedoctor4327]

For the most part I still think the first two films hold up. That said, haven’t rewatched the whole series recently, the third film I think comes closest to the weird and creepy atmosphere and aesthetics I always imagined as a kid reading reading the first few books

[@internaut4257]

I need to watch all the harry potter films again, its been too long and this reminded me how much fun they are

[@matchaqueen6541]

YAY!!! You'll love these movies!

[@VKunia]

EXCITED!!

[@chrissiegle1065]

The first two are really kids movies, as everyone was a kid lol.. but they were made a year apart over like 9 years, so each movie gets to be made for an older audience.. each one gets better and better if you can get through the first couple. They are truly great movies... I'm excited to watch with you.

[@16luisgc]

Greetings from El Paso, this is one of my favorite film series of all time! I grew up watching these movies when they first came out so I'm super psyche to watch them again with you! You're in for a helluva journey!!

[@stefanlaskowski6660]

Fellow El Pasoan here. 👍

[@StopReadingMyNameOrElse]

RIP Hagrid. Absolutely perfect actor for the role.

[@clasicradiolover]

Robby Coltrane who played Hagrid recently died. He made Hagrid a very loveable character. He was also good as a bus driver on "Still Game"

[@patrickcromwell7554]

Vicky, I'd like to suggest a couple of fun 80's movie you may like. One is called "Flight of the Navigator" and it is one of Disney's early live-action gems. back when they were known for Epic animated movies and so-so live action ones, this is a stand out. (in my opinion). The other is called Explorers and stars a really young teenage Ethan Hawke and The late River Phoenix.

[@PeterAmet]

Love that in hindsight the dursleys or at least the mom knew wizards were bad at times and was trying to protect him in her own way.

[@mister_silent6]

RIP to the Hagrid actor!

[@brandonbullington]

@VKunia I hope you’re ready for some magic! This franchise is huge! You’re in for a treat that’s magical!

[@calvinkopp1735]

Alan Rickman and Robbie Coltrane are and always will be the wins! May they Rest In Peace😢🌹

[@andrewjones575]

Great in Die Hard & Cracker respectively.

22:35 I didn't notice the interior of the chimney chamber also serves as an additional, more heated, living space with cushions and a window.

[@SnorlaxWhisperer]

The weirdest thing about this is that my little sister JUST started watching HP yesterday. We just finished the 2nd movie!

[@casual100gamer7]

“For Harry Potter who was able to tie his shoes correctly this morning, 10000000 points to gryffindor”

[@FeaturingRob]

When Alan Rickman was cast as Severus Snape, he talked with Jo Rowling and asked her what he needed to know...and he was told the entire arc of Snape. At the time this was being made, only the first 4 books of the 7 had been released (?), number 5 was being written and the rest were basically outlined. Alan knew where the story was going from the beginning of his journey, and he never told anyone else. He would sometimes tell directors that Snape wouldn't do this or that but he never let on how much he knew. This entire series is very cunningly put together and you will learn the answers as to why Harry returns back to the Dursleys every summer, why Voldemort tried to kill Harry and failed, and much more. Be patient...some answers would be revealed until the 8th film (as the last book was made into two parts). Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid, was basically the model in Jo Rowling's mind for the character. Some American actors were jockeying for roles in the series, but she demanded that all British actors, except when specifically mentioned, be cast. For example, Robin Williams really wanted to play Hagrid...he was shot down. When you are done with the series, watch the 20th Anniversary reunion on HBOMax...some of the behind-the-scenes secrets are amazing, and how the actors all changed (Matthew Lewis who plays Neville...is shocking!!!). Julianne Hough was one of the child extras among the First Years in this movie, she might also be in 'Chamber of Secrets', but I know she's in this one.

[@kalen1702]

I appreciate your honesty at the end about how you weren't blown away by this movie. A lot of reactors would just act like it's a masterpiece to appease their subs. It's an amazing movie for sure, but I watch your channel for your candor, so great reaction!

[@LeonardoKlotz]

RIP Robbie Coltrane

[@JoeCool7835]

During the Quidditch match, while Snape is in focus, you can catch Quirrell in the corner of view, staring and muttering. A neat little treat on rewatches.

[@gamesetmatt23]

Can we all just agree to limit the spoilers in the comments? (For V's sake, not ours) 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Luthwen1301]

And all the misinformation disguised as 'fun facts ' as well while we're at it

[@RuddenLyter]

it's so good that you tell us what you know about harry potter, because i saw reaction of a girl that said she never watched and then "OH, I KNOW WHAT IS GONNA HAPPEN", because she played harry potter games which have same script

[@DJAnubisMetalTavernRadio]

Be patient with the characters VK, you may feel different about some of them by the end of the series.