This is where it all began, which is why it's sad that it ranks next to last on my list, yet it just comes to show how much the series has improved since it first began. The casting of the three leads, along with the rest of the supporting cast, was perfect (and remained exceptional throughout all of the films), yet for all its visual dazzle and the opening of the doors to this fantastic world of wizardry, 'Sorcerer's Stone' has the weakest story of the seven novels and is largely a kid-targeted film. As a kid-targeted film, it's a winner, but the series as a whole went on reach cinematic heights with its more mature and complicated plotlines.The arrival of thousands of lettersHarry talks to a snakeHarry's first Quiddich matchHagrid's entranceDiagon Alley/Olivander'sThe Devil's Snare and the chess gameTroll attackHarry and Draco see Voldemort in the Forbidden ForestHarry sees his parents in the Mirror of ErisedWelcome to Hogwarts (below)No potions chamber as a defence to the Philosopher's stoneHogwarts portrayed as too dark and medieval, not a magical and happy place