HE WAS THE CHOSEN ONE!| HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE (2001)| FIRST TIME WATCHING

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If you're a Harry Potter fan, then you need to watch Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001). This movie is the first time many people see Harry Potter, and it's a classic!
In this movie, Harry Potter is just a regular student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry until he is selected by the wizard Merlin to be a wizard himself. Along the way, Harry confronts danger, mystery, and magic. This is a great movie to watch if you're a first-time viewer of Harry Potter or someone who's just revisiting the series. I promise you won't be disappointed!

[@MRLBOYDMOVIEREVIEWS]

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[@jaydub8576]

Fun Fact: Harry doesn't cast a single spell in the whole first movie.

[@DragoonZell]

another fun fact all the candles you see hanging in the first scene when the enter hogwarts for the first time are *all* *REAL* in fact they had a difficult time keeping them suspended because the flames would burn the wire and the candles would drop. every other movie they would be CG'd in.

[@Makkaru112]

John Cleese the legend himself was the one who played the first ghost you seen, Sir Nicholas/Nearly Headless Nick.. this series of films had a huge portion of england's greatest acting talent from across the generations all in a single place... all becoming great friends.

[@Makkaru112]

The small amount of new students arriving with Harry this year was due to the last wizarding war from about two or 3 decades ago... normally it'd be a larger number with a larger and longer celebration...

[@Makkaru112]

There were many schools like this especially in England. with a points system & everything. it encouraged and inspired teamwork and self reflection for anything you do may reflect badly on everyone else which inspires self reflection and awareness of others around you and how you impact the lives around you. ♥

[@laurettelaliberte8864]

He wasn't trying to buy Ron. He had never been in a position to treat befoire because he never had anything, and he knew how Ron felt being poor and having just a mom-made sandwich.

[@matthewconner7800]

Harry KNOWS what it is like to go without. Knows it in his bones, in a way that even the cash-strapped Weasley family can’t. He also knows that this boy just offered to split his own very meager food, and he knows that he likes the Weasley family, after the mother was so nice to him. And you can’t convince me that Molly Weasley didn’t see a lost looking child who was obviously going to the train all alone, and intentionally say things like “9 3/4” and “muggles” as she was close enough for him to hear.

[@laurettelaliberte8864]

@@matthewconner7800 Fair point. I always thought that bit of exposition was for the audience.

[@Caliab]

I didn't know I'd get so much enjoyment out of watching someone seriously analyze Harry Potter. 😂I love it!

[@vivacious_me]

Agreed!

[@LocTsun]

That's why I watch him. He has a very unique way of seeing things. Makes him stand out from others

[@robbinsnest6163]

I want to hear his analysis on the whole series! ❤😂

[@100100freak]

@@LocTsun how is this enjoyable? weird but ok

[@LocTsun]

@@100100freak it's almost like people like different things. But I'm sure that's hard for you to understand so I won't confuse you anymore

[@jacobleyshon1399]

Subtle little thing that's easily missed, in the great hall when Neville says that "he can't remember what he's forgotten" he is the only one not wearing his cloak In the next scene during the flying lesson he has his cloak so at some point in-between he realised and went to go get it It was this very cloak that broke his fall from the castle roof so that rememberall saved his life

[@hakunamarada]

wow I never ever realized that. good catch!

[@garybassin1651]

It's interesting to note that Nicholas Flamel is the only real life, historical person mentioned in the Harry Potter stories. His house still stands in Paris and is now a restaurant. I had lunch there several years ago. With the popularity of the Potter stories, they put together a Harry Potter menu for children. Many of the seemingly trivial events in the early movies will go on to play important plot points in the later films.

[@cassieo]

Wow, that’s so cool. When I was in Paris in 2004, it was just a closed up historical address. That makes me so happy that they are using it for community purpose.

[@jackstrawful]

I always loved that aspect and wish Rowling had continued including real historical figures. Imagine other famous occultists or alchemists, like Pythagoras, John Dee or Blavatsky being revealed as secret witches and wizards with some part to play in the backstory of the modern wizarding world. Maybe Benjamin Franklin was secretly a founding father of MACUSA and attended Beauxbatons as a boy, which is why he gets along so well with the French. Pythagoras actually did found a cult which believed in a kind of spiritual numerology, which I could imagine Hermione's arithmancy teacher claiming was the foundation of her field.

[@peterwale6821]

In Prisoner Of Azkaban a Wizard can be seen in The Leaky Cauldron reading A Brief History Of Time

[@candicemonique5927]

The Potter Family have a long history of inventing spells, charms, magical objects and medical potions that people use on a regular basis. Harry being the only surviving member of his family inherited everything. He is the owner of all of those patents. That’s why he’s super rich. The money magically appears in his vault.

[@denvergray8943]

First 3 minutes and I'm dying already just from the baby/doorstep rant. Absolutely fair without context, but you came flying out of the gate on this one.

[@DaxRaider]

Draco's actor is fantastic he also improvised some of the most amazing sentences that made it in the final cut xD

[@READY_OR_NOT]

They all did

[@Annonymous0283745]

Tom Felton is an amazing actor. If you meet him and realize what a nice guy he really is, you'll appreciate how much talent it takes to turn him into a jerk like Malfoy.

[@BroadwayBound009]

Tom Felton (Draco) and Harry Melling (Dudley) really where the best child actors of the bunch and don’t get enough credit in my opinion. I’m convinced that’s why they where cast as the villains because it’s much easier to direct a child to play a likable character that’s fairly similar to themselves but it’s harder to have them play the total opposite and a villain. They had to use the most talented child actors in the harder roles. The other actors caught up by movie 3/4 but those two where the stand outs from purely an acting perspective when they started.

[@candicemonique5927]

Lily’s love and protection for Harry extended to her sister Petunia, her family and their house. Even though they broke their promise to Dumbledore to love him a treat him well, the Dursley’s house was the safest place to hide him from Voldemort’s followers.

[@arthoughts9676]

I hate that they left this explanation out of the film series.

[@laurenokeeffe4059]

Robbie Coltrane, the man who played Hagrid was absolutely gigantic. He once ran into my dad in London and my dad who is 6ft and built fell on his butt. He was lovely and apologetic but it was the best day of dads life 😂😂😂

[@laurenokeeffe4059]

But also they did make him bigger in the movies you were correct.

[@gurulimbo]

It is a fantastic series of books and movies. The transition from kids movie to the adult themes it becomes is amazing and watching them grow up in this series was very cool. You will enjoy the rest of them.

[@mutantdrumsticks]

In the US translation of the movie/book the title was changed to "Sorcerer's Stone" from "Philosopher's Stone". They changed it because "the publisher was worried US readers would neither know or care what a philosopher is." Now there's quite a few stories about the philosopher's stone (i.e. the elixer of life), and it was believed to have been created by Nicolas Flamel. Nicolas Flamel was an actual alchemist, and there's a lot of interesting stories about him. One of my favorites is how after his and his wife's recorded deaths, there were reported sightings of both of them all across Europe, furthering the myth that he created the alchemical secret to immortality. And like some others have pointed out, you can actually visit his home in Paris, as its been turned into a restaurant.

[@Algorythmfpv]

You're going to LOVE LOVE LOVE the cinematography in 3. the scenes, the direction, the creatures, the CGI, it all stands up to today and is known to be one of the most beautiful movies of it's time. Visually spectacular and years ahead of it's time.

[@Day_Reezy]

Prisoner of Azkaban is my favorite because it deal with time travel. I agree, the cinematography is great.

[@BalthamErathos]

I've always felt the opposite from most about this--that Columbus doesn't get enough credit for the fantastic job he does bringing the books off the page and to life on the screen, and that with the change at the helm for 3, the choices made (such as the move to "street" clothes etc) lessen the movie. 2nd book was I thought the weakest, but may be one of the best of the movies. Loved the 3rd book, but one of my least favorite of the movies.

[@itsRichErich]

I'm excited for this. Just so you know the movies do get darker as Harry gets older, only the first two movies can be classified as kids movies in my opinion. Hope to see you continue this journey!!

[@Nastyn1nja808]

Yah the Story Grew up with its Audience. I waited for every book lol

[@nyztan0]

but seeing these movies as a kid was such an amazing experiance

[@ganjahiwalker2641]

@@nyztan0my grandmother would take me and all of my cousins to the movies when each one came out, it was cool growing up along side them

[@Algorythmfpv]

Facts. and as many people will come to realize they aren't even really "kids" movies, just not as dark or talk about death as much in the first couple. But relative to the others, definitely more kid friendly and a few younger jokes/scenes.

[@rammsteinrulz16]

Because only the first few years of adolescence can be considered as innocent as childhood 😅

[@The_SARC_Knight]

It's been said many times, but this journey is absolutely worth it, and gets better, darker and more mature as the movies progress.

[@LexoG33]

Fred and George are twin brothers, in a very large family, and they kind of get their jollies by passing as the other one sometimes. They are the mischievous-but-good wizards in the story!

[@amberhoward7807]

This is definitely a series you grow to appreciate the more you watch especially if you didn't grow up reading the books and see the movies coming out. It is such an amazing story! From beginning to end!

[@bidishah]

Since you recognised the words as sounding Latin, fun fact JK Rowling did actually modify some Latin words when she was naming the spells, lumos for light, leviosa for flying/ levitating etc.

[@underwriter53]

Another interesting fact: I-phones will respond to Harry Potter spells via Siri, like Lumos, Nox, Accio, etc.

[@amberhoward7807]

The thing is that back when Voldemort was in power he put a spell on his name so he could like hear what people were talking about or he could find their location or something.... It isn't easy to just keep coming up with spells, so he obviously had it work for his name, so people had to use the alias name to not be giving information to him..

[@SirSpoof254]

Love hearing your thoughts on this, you have very interesting takes and an analytical mind for sure. About Harry "buying" Ron as a friend tho. From my point of view this is Harrys first time having anything close to a friend. This is also his first time having freedom and money to buy something he wants for himself. His first instinct is to share that with someone. Idk I just never saw that as buying Ron's friendship.

[@MegaMilenche]

I just hope there was some candy left for the rest of the kids on the train...

[@loooongneck]

Wands have three characteristics, their length, the type of wood they are made of, and their core (usually a body part of a magical creature, like a phoenix feather or a unicorn hair). Each one affects the proficiencies of the types of magics it can perform and whatnot

[@williamozier918]

Rowling did master plot twists throughout this whole series. I think one of the things that makes these movies still strong 20 years later, is that as you learn each twist you can go back and watch all the previous movies and see whole new levels of story telling in them. This time through I will just say I heard the conversation between Harry and the snake at the zoo in a whole new light.

[@chrissiegle1065]

I hope you continue with the series... if you can get through the first 2, each one after gets better than the one before... they really get good. Great reaction. 👍

[@genostellar]

I think the second movie is better than the first, so we can just say that each one is better than the last (arguably).

[@bramvermaat1453]

No way Goblet of Fire was better than Prisoner of Azkaban. GoF was my favourite book, but they really did it dirty in the film. Definitely 50% of major plot points were missing there.

[@Grimmdus]

If you are gonna be super analytical about the series, which is totally fine, I suggest reading the books after the fact so as to not ruin the movies but also to fill in the substantial gaps of lore the movies were unable to include. The snake stuff is better explained later but sufficient to say that that encounter is in Harry's perspective and would look entirely different to anyone else. Also muggles don't see a lot of things that is in plain sight because of charms to make them not notice it. And when people do see stuff it can cause the authorities to erase that memory to protect the secrecy of the wizarding world. There is an innate protection Magic tends to give or be subconsciously used by wizards when it comes to physical injury. Falling 20 feet wouldn't neccesarily be fatal and in the case of Neville Longbottom not his first time falling as he fell out of a two story window when he was younger and bounced if i recall correctly.

[@cassieo]

Yeah, this is how he runs his reactions. He talks through EVERYTHING that occurs to him. It’s a refreshing approach when so many other reactors censure their thoughts.

[@matthewconner7800]

I 100% agree that he should read them, and filling in the gaps after the movies is an excellent reason to do it right after.

[@MegaMilenche]

Yes, but this is movie reactions, not book reactions. Movies should be able to stand alone, apart from books, and be judged on their own merit.

[@ranniwolves]

@@MegaMilenchei think they’re just saying that he might enjoy the books since he is enjoying analyzing these films and theres a lot more to the books

[@MegaMilenche]

@@ranniwolves Yes. Thank you for bringing it to my notice. I think I didn't take what OP was fully saying.

[@MMiel-mv2pt]

Please continue this series! It's a masterpiece!

[@jkprobert4492]

The first movie was filmed at a specific real castle for the exterior shots, forgotten the name, but all the next movies used a MASSIVE model castle for the exterior settings. If you go to the Warner Bros Harry Potter Studios tour in London, there's some wicked cool background on how these movies were made. I gained so much more respect for these movies and how they were made after going there.

[@Debbie76]

The broomstick training was filmed at Alnwick Castle in Northumberland which was also used in Chamber of Secrets and the courtyard scenes were filmed both there and at the Cloisters in Durham Cathedral. The train station, although it was supposed to be King's Cross was actually Newcastle Station. The Dungeons and Dragons film that was just out at Easter was filmed at Alnwick Castle too 🙂

[@WolfieM401]

I usually don’t like when reactors talk a lot throughout the movie because they miss key stuff then don’t understand what’s going on because they were talking a lot. But I really enjoyed watching your reaction and your commentary was just hilarious. You were saying things us Potterheads have been saying for years. Can’t wait for you to watch the rest of the series

[@ccsbal]

No spoilers, just backstory: Harry had to be left with family because of protection of family blood, that will last until he’s 17 (when witches and wizards come of age.) Platform 9 3/4 exists so the magical world can stay hidden from Muggles. The cloak belonged to Harry’s dad, who had given it to Dumbledore, who returned it to Harry. Quidditch is NOT a children’s game. Kids play it, kinda like Soccer is over there. There is a World Cup, which you will see in 4. The caretaker, Flinch, is a squib: a non-magical child of magical parents: he has no magical powers, but knows the world. Please stay with the movies! It’s totally worth it!

[@Skrulzie]

8:18 I was literally crying at how you were describing the lighting and warmth of the colors while Harry looks absolutely goofed. Lmao Edit: So I think the main reason Harry bought the candy and snacks was for two reasons. First being that he is new to the wizard world and had a curiosity for their snacks. Hence why he was asking Ron. Second he saw that Ron's family did not have expendable income and likely wanted to show Ron that he is generous. I don't think he bought the snacks to win Ron over. I think it was more of a generous gesture to make their trip more pleasant.

[@MegaMilenche]

I just hope there was some candy left for the rest of the kids on the train...

[@artembentsionov]

Nicholas Flamel was a real person, a 14th-15th century French scribe. He later got a reputation as an alchemist, but those legends first appeared 200 years after he died. The movie’s Flamel only appears in the Fantastic Beasts prequels, and he looks almost like a ghost (pale, thin)

[@rcovers8542]

Fun fact: When Harry's scar hurt while Snape was staring at him, Quirrel had the back of his head turned towards Harry.

[@aceambling7685]

Dumbledore is an old Welsh word for "bumblebee". First and last together; Albus Dumbledore is "White Bumblebee". McGonagall is a Scottish surname, meaning Son of Conghal, and Conghal translates directly as "Valor Hound". Hagrid is a variation of the word hagridden, meaning to be tormented with dread or nightmares, and is a compound of Hag and Ride.

[@-zerxvil-5208]

There's a reason why they sent Harry to the Dursleys' as Dumbledore said: *the only family he have*. you'll understand by the end of the franchise

[@Spikeelsucko]

Some answers to questions asked in no particular order: Dumbledore said "Alas, earwax.." not "at last! earwax!" just so we're clear here. He was NOT celebrating the discovery of the flavor. The Wizarding World has a different paradigm of "danger" than us muggles, virtually any non-lethal injury is more or less entirely recoverable in a matter of weeks at most. The "don't say 'Voldemort!'" thing started because Voldemort had acquired enough power at one point to hone in on any individual who says his name at any time, and his followers wouldn't be stupid enough to say it- so it made hunting his enemies trivial until everyone caught on to the magic at work. Harry defeated Prof. Quirrel and Voldemort at the end so easily not because either Quirrel or Voldemort were weak or incompetent so much as [REDACTED]. You'll learn more about why Harry is [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] with Voldemort, and especially Voldemort's [REDACTED]. There's a large number of details and events that tie into the rest of the films that seem absolutely inconsequential without context, which puts the viewer more or less in the same position as Harry and allows for payoff to the various mysteries. It is worth noting that many of the mysteries both within the movies themselves and the larger ones that span over most or all of the films ARE to some degree solvable by the viewer, though rewatches of previous films may be necessary to get those kinds of pieces together.

[@ZugZugGaming]

Just to clarify something about leaving baby Harry on the doorstep at night with a note. It *wasn't* just at night with a note. It was that but also November 1st at night with a note and a bleeding forehead

[@captbunnykiller1.0]

I always had this feeling that Harry's journey throughout the school year was orchestrated by Dumbledore, especially the dangerous situations, to lure Voldemort out of hiding. For instance, Dumbledore was certainly watching the entire time, when they were in the Forbidden Forest, as it is an unusual punishment that would need to be sanctioned by the headmaster. Firenze was not there by coincidence. Neither was the mirror in the random hallway or the fact that Dumbledore sneaked up on him like that. There are quite a few things that are poorly explained in the movies, so I hope you find the time to read the books some day.

[@openspace3687]

This

[@mussoletart8485]

there's a great series by the Super Carlin Brothers called 'Dumbledore's Big Plan' that goes in depth on this.

[@captbunnykiller1.0]

@@mussoletart8485 Thank you, I will look for it.

[@openspace3687]

@@captbunnykiller1.0 It is really good and convincing! Super Carlin Brothers video that is

[@Algorythmfpv]

It's funny how many people gave up on harry potter back in the day but because of their reaction channel and the persistence of their followers keeping them in for the first couple movies how many people come around and end up happy they watched it, while also a little upset they gave up back in the day, but also grateful they were able to do a first time reaction for their fans because it's such a hit series that brings in a lot of HP fans to your page.

[@erikalulea3608]

I am one of those HP fans, (Proud Gryffindor) I love Harry Potter , even if I am older then those who grew up with the characters. But this series is for every age. And it do not matter if you are late to the party or not. :)

[@kristentitus4946]

PLEASE finish the whole series. Your perspective is so refreshing!! LOVED it! But your perspective on the later films will be amazing! ❤

[@Makkaru112]

wands have their own sentient interconnected culture, and they are intimately connected to their owners! Each wand has a unique personality and magical properties that are determined by the type of wood and core used to make it. For example, wands made from oak are known for their strength and stability, while wands made from willow are known for their flexibility and adaptability.

[@benmoore1097]

Yes. Please keep going!! Another story, where you will have questions. And most will be answered as you go. Some stuff is a little confusing. It's explained in the books, but only passive in the movies. Overall, I think you'll enjoy it

[@felixmalcherek2919]

"Imagine having to walk through a doorway and dipping your head" welcome to the more rural parts of Italy. Some of the older houses have doors that barely reach 6 feet XD

[@stefanieboshoven4487]

He's looking at them like he didn't have lunch 😂😂

[@SntMichael716]

i think youll enjoy the progression of the series and how the feel of the films kind of grow with the kids themselves. The older the kids get, the darker the movies get. I believe it was intentionally made for the generation of kids that were their age to grow with them and learn lessons with them.

[@glenmartin7978]

Hagrid is a Half Giant, Harry Potter is Rescued and placed on the doorstep of the house of his mothers sister, after Harry's Parents are killed so they are not random people it is his Aunt and Uncles house

[@chrisplett876]

It is never discussed in the movies, but later in the book series it explains why Harry needs to stay with the Dursleys.

[@hannesh234]

The spell used on Neville when he fell on his back isn't a spell that freezes another, but a spell that snaps the person's arms to their sides and legs together, to stop movement.

[@candicemonique5927]

Harry Potter is the chosen one from birth. The reason he and his friends are sent to do scary things is just to prepare him for the future.

[@rklong1790]

I am so deep into the Wizarding Universe, it is a surprise and shock to watch someone who is a complete noob. Your reaction does highlight how well the story is told that you figured out so much without all the back story, and a few massive plot holes too. Dumbledore should fire Snape because he looks like he is going to eat the children, ROTFLMAO! Truth, but he can't. Hogwarts is one of the most dangerous places on Earth, hands down. Disney does not own Wizarding World. It was made and still owned by WB. Hogwarts the amusement park is at Universal. Most of the time the movies are found on HBO Max, now that they are merged. Disney would have to extract it from WB's cold dead fingers.

[@MelaniePoparad]

I love that you described Dudley as “rather portly”. That’s accurate and very polite. I love that phrase. I might start using it. 😂

[@dawn6320]

You have to Remember this Story Line had been and still is Loved by many. They are invested in these characters for many Years. See if you're able to invest while reviewing. You may Fall in Love as we did. Especially since the story Gets very Dark and Deep.

[@glenmartin7978]

Hogwarts Castle is filmed in more than one location these are, 1. Alnwick Castle, England, 2. The Great Hall at Christ Church College, England, 3. Oxford University, England, 4. The Highlands of Scotland, 5. New College, Oxford University, England, 6. Livraria Lello, Porto, Portugal, 7. Goathland Station, England, 8. Gloucester Cathedral, England, 9. Durham Cathedral, England.

[@Makkaru112]

Wands in the wizarding world have their own unique properties and characteristics that are determined by the type of wood and core used to make them. For example, wands made from elder wood are said to have a powerful and protective magic, while wands made from willow wood are known for their adaptability and flexibility. The core of a wand is also an important factor in its properties. The most commonly used wand cores are phoenix feathers, dragon heartstrings, and unicorn hairs. Phoenix feather wands are said to be the rarest and most powerful, and they are known for their ability to perform magic that is particularly difficult or complex. Dragon heartstring wands are known for their power and flexibility, while unicorn hair wands are known for their loyalty and consistency.

[@clownzzz4837]

Keep in mind that these movies are based on books so a lot of details had to be skimmed over or removed completely. I would imagine that most people who saw this in theaters either had read the books or went with someone who had.

[@artembentsionov]

It became Sorcerer’s Stone for the American audience. The original title has the Philosopher’s Stone. The producers felt they either Americans were too dumb to know what the Philosopher’s Stone was or that they wouldn’t read a book/see a movie with it in the title

[@regardlessyvette]

one thing i wish was explained more is that extreme sports or more dangerous situations are not seen as so extreme because they have magic to fix injuries pretty easily and i think it leads to a more blase attitude to certain situations lol can't wait for you to continue down this rabbit hole

[@FelipePimentel2105]

I'm from Brazil and I'm excited to follow this series with you. Thanks for bringing us Harry Potter, man. This series will get dark and dangerous with each movie, I hope you like it.

[@TheSpectre223]

Looking forward to seeing these movies viewed through your perspective angles, especially as the series gets darker and more adult as the characters (and original audience) ages.

[@Me-wk3ix]

I really appreciate how you look at this from a thoughtful and analytical point of view. I hope you're able to complete the series! Believe me, the story gets a lot more complex, interesting, and adult as it progresses.

[@gurulimbo]

“911, What is your emergency?”… … “Yeah, um… I think a wizard, a giant, and a cat lady… I mean she’s a lady, but also a cat… they just left a child on my doorstep with a fresh scar on its head. Yeah, they left a note, but.. I can’t take care of this kid. I mean he’s going to be emotionally scarred for life and that’s just not something I’m prepared to deal with! You’ll come get him? Oh, thank you so much!” The End

[@candicemonique5927]

Voldemort’s name has a trace on it. When he was at his most powerful, if you say his name, he’ll find you and do whatever he wants with you.

[@felixmalcherek2919]

One of the worst things about the Dursleys is that they don't gain anything from not letting Harry get the letter. They purely do it because they despise him and don't want anything good to happen to him.

[@serendipity191]

Hope you keep watching, the books were meant to grow with the children who read them. The messages in the books/ films are wonderful especially for children. One of the thing I love about Harry, Ron and Hermione is that they are just normal imperfect kids, not superheroes . They are challenged and have to rise to the occasion time and time again. Very relatable to the target audience. I say this as someone who never thought they would like this series. Also, cast of these films contains many of the best British actors alive at the time , many Oscar and Bafta nominated and winning. With so many inexperienced child actors they really helped to lend some gravitas to the films. Embrace the magic. The budget kept increasing as they went along because they were such huge money makers.

[@blakec8549]

"I respect your absolutele girth bro" Words i have never heard before and will likely never hear again ☠️

[@PuckTheFenguins]

Bro if you're about to start watching the entire series and never seen it before I'm about to be so happy. Love your videos MRLBOYD!!!!

[@MelaniePoparad]

Anyone else giggling about how much weirder the rat on ron’s lap is going to be later on?!?

[@dneill8493]

"Is this not a little dangerous for children?" War zones, active volcanoes and underground coal mines are all places that are safer for children than Hogwarts. I'm guessing their Workplace Health and Safety Officer has to be from Slytherin.

[@TYCT777]

😅

[@erikalulea3608]

But they are also not Muggles. Just saying. They are magical.

[@Makkaru112]

There were many schools like this especially in England. with a points system & everything. it encouraged and inspired teamwork and self reflection for anything you do may reflect badly on everyone else which inspires self reflection and awareness of others around you and how you impact the lives around you. ♥

[@brandibastian4193]

In the fourth movie you'll find out why hagrid is so big, but in the first book they described him as twice. The height of a normal man and five times is wide. He supposed to be a big dude to say the least and that bike does belong to a much smaller man. You will meet in the third called a sirius black played by Gary oldman

[@Makkaru112]

John Cleese the legend himself was the one who played the first ghost you seen, Sir Nicholas/Nearly Headless Nick.. this series of films had a huge portion of england's greatest acting talent from across the generations all in a single place... all becoming great friends.

[@geoalfaro2423]

minute 22, "I Don't know how he survived that fall, that was a 20-30 foot fall" don't worry man, it was a magical fall.

[@kzbw]

Professor McGonnagall is actually just a huge quidditch buff and is excited that Harry is good on a broom because she's sick of Gryffindor losing to Snape's Slytherin team. The nepotism take makes sense without that context though.

[@robertpetre9378]

Hagrid means to be ridden with hags from old English. muggle was a term used for jazz musicians who would take drugs in the 20s and 30s. Dumbledore is also old English It means bumblebee and professor McGonagle’s first name, Minerva is taken from a Roman goddess equivalent to the Greek goddess Athena.

[@lechat8533]

Harry Potter isn`t just "The Boy Who Lived". He is the boy who destroyed Voldemort`s powers and the boy who stopped the war and made the evil forces lose the war. Of course, he is treated differently. I`m surprised that there are no oil paintings or statues of him.

[@artembentsionov]

David Bradley can play nice roles too. He played the First Doctor in a crossover special of Doctor Who. In fact, three Harry Potter characters were played by Doctors (Filch, Olivander, Barty Crouch Jr.)

[@mlledarcel]

"this is the guy? you got beaten by a preteen!" 😂😂😂

[@sheliatolar8295]

I very much enjoyed your reaction. I hope you continue the series. It's a fantastic story that matures along with the characters. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@richardduska1558]

3:35 I think you missed the part where it was stated that they are hes extended family. So even in IRL legal space that's the first place they would send him to.

[@Makkaru112]

The small amount of new students arriving with Harry this year was due to the last wizarding war from about two or 3 decades ago... normally it'd be a larger number with a larger and longer celebration...

[@danielcarr1452]

As a British person I do love Americans analyzing Harry Potter and British movies lol

[@Masq1980]

Harry's scar hurt the first time upon 'seeing snape' because Quirrell's head was turned as he was talking to snape and the back of his head was facing Harry (and because Voldy was on the back of his head, it was then facing Harry)

[@Pinoy_Kitchen]

Comments related to timecode 12:40 - The alias Voldemort "he who shall not be named" because, and I'm assuming here, it has to do with "name" magic. Voldemort has been gone for many years and only "comes back" once Harry and Hagrid say his name in this scene. This comes back around in the later movies as a subtle note...

[@praymond12]

LOVED your reaction!! Can not wait to see you follow all the rest and how the whole story fully develops, it’s going to be great to watch and hear your reaction.

[@VonOutlaw]

The reason why Dumbledore was taking the lights in the beginning it's not we know when season forming Magic. You also find out in the book that Hagrid's motorbike wasn't actually is it belong to someone else any got it that night. Also in the books you will find out the reason why he has to stay at his aunts house, and why she is the only place that he can stay at

[@williamcarbajal383]

26:35 ... Now you know what "boogie flavored" means 😂

[@badplay156]

There is some additional background that the movies don't explain. The reason he lives with his aunt because being family there is extra protection against magic. Tbe movies become more adult as the children grow. This was quite light. It begins to darken in third movie, by tbe fifth it is extremely dark. As for character arcs Snape has the best of all of them. The actor is Alan Rickman who also played Hans in Die Hard.

[@faureamour]

I am very into the way you analyze things and the details you notice. Much more adventure and intricacies to come in this story. This should be a delightfully fun ride!

[@embran8486]

Actually David Bradley, the actor of Walder Frey and Mr. Filch, did play a very comedic role in the 2 part mini series Color of Magic (tv translation of famous fantasy book series Discworld by Terry Pratchett). Bradley plays a retired 80 year old Conan The Barbarian with a lisp because of bad teeth.

[@mariodrgtz8951]

Please continue I want to see all your reacts and see how involved you end up getting. It’s been said before but the first 2 are very much to immerse you into the world and then they start to get deeper into the plot of the story.

[@Makkaru112]

It’s true that Gryffindors, like any other house, can make mistakes & do messed up things. However, the same can be said for members of any other house. The important thing is how they learn from their mistakes and grow as people. Additionally, while Gryffindors may have a reputation for being cocky or overconfident, they also have a strong sense of loyalty and bravery that drives them to do great things. As for Hufflepuff, while its members are often seen as kind and hardworking, this doesn't mean that they are without flaws or negative aspects. Hufflepuffs can sometimes be too trusting or naive, and they may struggle with assertiveness or standing up for themselves. However, these weaknesses are balanced by their loyalty and dedication to their friends and family. Slytherin is often viewed as the "bad" house, but in reality, its members are just as capable of doing good as anyone else. Slytherins are often resourceful and ambitious, and they can be very dedicated to achieving their goals. However, this can sometimes lead them to make morally questionable decisions or pursue power at any cost. But as with any other house, there is a wide range of personalities and values within Slytherin, and it is unfair to generalize all Slytherins as being evil or bad. Ultimately, the Hogwarts houses are a way of exploring different personality types and values within the wizarding world. Each house has its own strengths and weaknesses, and when they work together, they can achieve great things.

[@halcromwell9030]

In the book, there are 3 empty squares on the chessboard. One for Harry, 1 for Hermione and 1 for Ron so Ron wasn't riding a horse. He actually was the knight. The trouble with this is in the book the Queen actually connected with him and sliced him up a bit, a bit too dark for a children's move, much better for the queen to hit the horse and Ron to fall 2 feet while yelling.

[@leroymayo8580]

I can't believe you told Neville to "mind his own business" when truly he really is. The consequences of students breaking rules affects the whole house (in this case Gryffindor) you get merits or deductions of points, and the house with the most points at the end of the school year wins. This actually happens in the UK, most if not all schools will have four houses and students are selected into each house on the first day they arrive at the school. My school we had Newton, Tennyson, Franklyn and St. Hugh.

[@otlforumadmin]

Love this! Please continue the journey. The movies really do just continue to get better with each new installment.

[@slcs369]

So excited for you to view the entire series. The movies get much more mature and complex. You will love them!

[@jrm48220]

2:44 Good news my friend. Those parents will definitely never be allowed to have anymore kids.

[@TheFireMonkey]

In the book, Dumbledore states that when he looks into the mirror, he has a nice, warm, comfortable pair of socks.

[@UltimateGamerCC]

Dumbledore suffers from cold extremities then?

[@TheFireMonkey]

@@UltimateGamerCC I took it to mean he was so satisfied with his life that he had nothing he desired that was more than simple comforts.

[@UltimateGamerCC]

@@TheFireMonkey ahh, yeah i can see that.

[@SirSpoof254]

I took it as a way of giving a nice response without getting too personal, I don't think he is serious with his answer. My guess would be seeing his sister alive or something.

[@richardduska1558]

29:08 The underground Quidich betting game is wild man.

[@jonathanwilliams1983]

I hope you do the entire series. The story gets better and better.

[@Taewills]

The Waldor Frey references had me crackin up 😂💀

[@LaurinGarcia]

And even though I have seen many of your music reaction videos but just because you have started doing Harry Potter reaction videos I am now subscribed to you at long last. Please don't stop. Do all 8 movies. It will be well worth it. 😁👍 And thank you so much for posting this video. I enjoyed it very much. 🧙🏻‍♀️🏰🪄📽🎞📺💖

[@patriciadistraida]

Never thought i would see a muggle's reation to HP 😅😅 and ENJOY IT! Hope you keep reacting 👍 Hope the magic gets to you by the end of it!