Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

The first adaptation of J.K. Rowlings monumentally successful book series is an enjoyable if underwhelming fantasy yarn. As I was watching I couldn't help but feel sorry for poor, young Mr. Potter who apparently is already a legend amongst wizards and witches without even knowing it. Once he shows up at Hogwarts, everyone (including the professors) impress upon him such high expectations (and perhaps even favoritism), that it's a wonder he didn't crack under the pressure of living up to the reputation that he was oblivious to. It's got all of the archetypes and fantasy elements to make for excellent children's entertainment, and a strong British cast to boot, but I'm not sure it's good enough to earn the box office figures that it has managed to generate.