I PROMISE the saga gets darker, more mature, more complex as the movies go on. It’s a very well thought-out story super rich in lore and details.

@ASkyy166

6 күн бұрын

Oh yeah, they have no idea what’s comin

I remember when this came out. I had previously asked my sister if I could give my 10 year old nephew the Harry Potter books to read, but she thought they were demonic. So I took him to the movie instead, lol.

@alexisw-e8881

6 күн бұрын

I was in 3rd grade I think? When the first one came out & all the kids whose parents didn’t let them read the books we just swapped the books to them in class when we were done. Totally didn’t stop it lol

Aaah no way! Nice! You guys keep going, the first two movies feels more towards kids but hang on and it gets soooo good!

@watchthiswithjoeandkevin6

5 күн бұрын

We're definitely going to continue the series.

I’m already excited for the 3rd movie reaction!!!!

@ASkyy166

6 күн бұрын

Same

So about quidditch: each goal with the bigger red ball equals 10 points. The golden snitch equals 150 points AND ends the game. If the team is losing by more than 150 points, the seeker can’t catch the snitch even if he sees it. In the professional realm, one game can go for days.

@marshallpeters7174

3 күн бұрын

Well, the Seeker can still catch the Snitch if they're over 150 points behind, but it won't win them the game. It just makes the loss not as bad. It does happen occasionally.

This is my first time watching your channel, great reaction. Can't wait for the rest of the movies.

@watchthiswithjoeandkevin6

5 күн бұрын

Thanks and welcome

@tracim3080

3 күн бұрын

You should check out their marvellous miss Maisel reactions ❤

There are seven books (eight movies) and each one is a full year. The movies came out a year apart so the aging of the characters is natural. This book/movie is like in intro to the wizarding world and the main characters. The story matures and grows darker each year, and they are an emotional rollercoaster. You will love them!

@watchthiswithjoeandkevin6

2 күн бұрын

That's great! I'm glad the again of the actors was realistic and taken into account for the pacing of the film making.

The concept of dark side and light side as a metaphor for good and evil is CENTURIES older than Star Wars

@AlainDelon273

2 күн бұрын

HAHAHA exatamente

@watchthiswithjoeandkevin6

2 күн бұрын

Of course. It was a throwaway reference we were making.

new subscriber here because of Harry Potter reaction 🤝🏻🥂

@watchthiswithjoeandkevin6

5 күн бұрын

Thanks for subbing!

@mindihunt1930

3 күн бұрын

Me too! Will be checking every day for updates, can't wait for you to watch them all!

"Alan Rickman is in it".... oh the feels at that understatement! There are many fabulous actors in the series, whether a "main" character or not. Rickman is just 1 of the main characters. His performance was magnificent though. I literally can't imagine who can take his place in the upcoming tv series. ❤

@joly6598

4 күн бұрын

Save for *maybe* Adam Driver, hmm? ;)

Nicholas Flamel was a real life person thought to be an alchemist who discovered the secret of the sorcerer's stone. His house from the Middle Ages still stands in Paris and is now a restaurant. I had lunch there on my last trip to Paris. Due to the success of the books and movies, the chef developed a Harry Potter menu for kids.

This series gets incredibly mature delves into many dark and layered themes. Please keep watching.

As a huge Harry Potter fan, all I can say is ENJOY! 😊 great reaction!

@watchthiswithjoeandkevin6

5 күн бұрын

Thank you!! 😁

John Williams music is a character in the films that he does

@flugsven

6 күн бұрын

I have all the soundtracks, and play them now and again. My kids used to love them too. They still listen to soundtracks!

The snitch ends the game and adds 150 points. So the team that catches it usually wins. But if your team catches the snitch when you're down by 160 or more points, you end the game and gain 150 points, so you still lose by at least 10 points. In that scenario the seeker has to stall and prevent the other seeker from catching the snitch without trying to catch it himself, until his teammates can reduce the point difference by scoring.

Also, book Ron is the one that knows about those things hating light. Hermione is freaking out in the moment a bit. Ron grew up in the wizard world and is very “street smart” and Hermione book smart. Unfortunately they gave all good lines and intelligence to Hermione in the movies :/

The timing was perfect because 1 movie came out each year and the kids aged in sync with the story.

Fantastic reaction, thank you!

This was great! Thanks guys, excited for more!

@watchthiswithjoeandkevin6

5 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I didn't even know about Harry Potter when this film came out. I remember hanging out with some friends and one of them mentioned Harry Potter and I said I had no idea who that was, and she was "outraged" and insisted I borrow her DVDs -- at that time 5 of the 7 books were published, and only 2 films were out. By the time I finished watching the first DVD, I was totally in. And I ended up going out and buying all the books. So I saw the first 2 films before reading the books, and then all the other films I saw as they came out in the theatre, after reading the books. I love the first film. I had to laugh when Joe said he would try not to use the word "magical" to describe anything, because honestly that's how I feel about this film. It transported me to a world of imagination and magic and wonder. It made me want to go to Hogwarts (lol). It's just so charming and sweet and clever and I love the three lead kids. They're adorable at this age. Looking forward to seeing what you think of the films as they progress!

Glad I found your channel. Love HP❤ Enjoyed your reaction. ~ While this is a kids movie on one hand, on the other, it's an important start. Things in each movie connect through the entirety of the series.

Everyone always seems to think Ron does not have to be on the Knight, but he does. Harry and Hermoine took empty squares, but Ron took the square with the Knight. Harry and Hermoine could not move until the game was over, neither could Ron, by taking himself off the Knight it would be the same as Harry or Hermoine walking away from their square before the game was completed.

@joly6598

4 күн бұрын

Great explanation! :)

The books are different from the movies. It will be interesting to find out what the new TV series will be in 2026. They plan on spending one season per year and hopefully also going before and after the original books. J. K. Rowling is also an executive producer so like her or not like her she’s vastly involved with us . I do plan on watching those because they will be on Max.

@ChelseaChfy-ex1po

6 күн бұрын

I like her and I hope she has more say in all the nitty gritty details in the books that the directors and producers got completely wrong like a more book accurate Hogwarts castle and all the scene that were left out. LukeGKi on Wordpress has created the most book accurate Hogwarts I have ever seen I really wish they would use it instead of the movie version.

@watchthiswithjoeandkevin6

5 күн бұрын

We may have to watch the new series too.

Like said in my comment, you really need to do the audiobooks. They will fill in a lot of things that you have questions on in the movies.

I'm so happy to see you react to those movies ! They are amazing ! I can't wait for you to see more ;)

When I saw this movie in the theatres, I had not read the books. The audience was full and I loved hearing in the audience gasps of people who were so excited to see stuff they knew come to life in the film and I was a touch jealous of them.... but I was happy I got to be excited by new things.

Wow, I can’t believe you got bored with the 2nd book. The Books are so good and well written the movies don’t do them justice. You really oughta get the audiobooks read by Jim Dale or Stephen Fry. They bring the books to life.

@watchthiswithjoeandkevin6

2 күн бұрын

It was just young me. I didn't get far into it, so it isn't a real criticism of the book at all.

I am impressed by your reaction. Thank you! Unlike many other adult reviewers, you are treating this movie with respect, and you really know what you are talking about. You even recognized some of the British actors. I had read the books when they were released, and I often asked myself how they would be able to film the difficult and magical scenes. When the first movie was released, I was in awe. It was brilliantly made. Of course, no movie could ever match my imagination, but it was marvellous. As the HP story progresses, it also gets more complicated. Don`t underestimate the information in the first movies, just because they seem to have been written for kids. The worldbuilding is necessary to understand later events. Taking some notes of the names of places, spells, objects, and people is recomandable. I am looking forward to going on the Harry Potter journey with you.👍

Harry the potter would be a pretty cool tv show for ceramics lovers 😜😂 Also so sad when people don’t recognise Robbie Coltrane, he was an icon. 😍

Yes, they were doing movies: a 5-movie series called Fantastic Beasts. But the 3rd movie did so bad at the box office that they never talked about this series anymore. I'm pretty sure they just gave up lol Personally, I really want them to at least finish the series, even if it's not a huge success.

@llanitedave

5 күн бұрын

They could have done well if they weren't so poorly plotted and cast compared to the original series. The problem with the Fantastic Beast series was that they went for spectacular special effects rather than tight storytelling. The CGI tried to substitute for the story. It turned into a big, spectacular chaotic mess. Make it a good story, the fans would come back.

@fuzzzone

11 сағат бұрын

@@llanitedave The whole Fantastic Beasts series is abysmally plotted, which I think is saying a lot when you consider how many plot holes exist in the Harry Potter series. Tight writing was never Rowling's strong suit, but FB was just hot garbage. As for whether or not fans would come back, I suppose that's an open question, JKR has burned a lot of bridges.

Just discovered your channel and you guys are a breath of fresh air! I appreciate the knowledge and great commentary while also respecting that this is was a kids franchise and not knocking it for how "childish" it starts as. I read the books and watched these movies religiously growing up so I'm nostalgia biased, but I really do think the fact that this series follows the characters through childhood and adolescence into adulthood, makes it the perfect family comfort series. Some things: You asked, "Why not just kick out all the Slytherins?" and it's not really a case of "if you're a Slytherin you're bad" as it is "A lot of people who are bad happened to also be in Slytherin". Can't really get rid of an entire House of kids just because they MIGHT be bad lol All 4 Hogwarts Houses have different value sets and none are particularly inclined for evil. Gryffindor is bravery and chivalry, Hufflepuff is hard work and loyalty, Ravenclaw is intelligence and wit, and Slytherin is cunning and ambition. Also, each movie covers a school year so summer usually takes place between films. And the movies came out MOSTLY on a year or so basis. The child actors matched their characters ages in the first couple movies, but by the end they were probably 3-4 years older than the characters, but it doesn't really matter by then because it still feels natural. It's basically a right of passage to do the official Pottermore Sorting Hat quiz and find out which House you belong too! So I hope you guys do that before the next movie or at some point, it's part of the fun. I am very much against JK Rowling's beliefs so as a major Harry Potter fan it's tough sometimes to revisit the series, but regardless it's an awesome franchise (books and movies) so it is what it is. Danielle Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint very much ARE these characters as well and they do such a good job at immersing you as the sets and costumes and filming do. Can't WAIT for the 2nd movie!

I'm definetly subscribing to follow you guys along with this, i just know you'll love these

Ron has 5 older brothers (2 already graduated) and his whole family are Gryffindors. In the books a lot of yhe Slyterin moves got them penalties.

I've never been a big reader, but I picked up the first book when I was 32 when the paperback version came out because I kept hearing about how amazing the story was. I was instantly enthralled because the writing is just so clever. I hope you'll take the time to read the series and learn more of the underlying story that had to be cut for time. The movie adaptations are fairly true to the books but leave out some of the background that helps describe the reasons for Harry's situation. Each book/movie is fresh because new magical spells and objects are introduced, it's incredibly well done yet simple.

This is a great movie to rewatch once you know the twist.

they do not expel all Slytherins because it is not ALL Slytherins are bad, it is all bad are Slytherins. there are good Slytherins as well. Slytherin's prime characteristics are ambition and cunning.

I'm waiting for the playlist, so I can see when you've done them all and binge them while I work.

Great reaction, it's always exciting to see people discover this movie franchise for the first time! enjoy the journey⚡

So excited for this new journey ❤

Also! (because I think the casting is misleading)... Harry's parents were only 21 when they died, so extremely young themselves. (even though the actors don't look that old, they also do not look 21). Excited for the rest of this series!

Chris Columbus's daughter is in the 1st 2 films, can you see who she is ?

Keep watching the rest it gets better and better 🪄✨🧙‍♂️ Harry potter is the best, you watch them all grow up too which is so good.

Something of note that I think you guys did pick up on but which I often see reactors miss/not carry with them to future movies. The reason Ron's mirror desire has him as quidditch captain, head boy, etc. has to do with his really deep feelings of insecurity/inadequacy both due to his lower class family as well as his position in his family. The Weasleys have 7 children- the oldest son was Head boy and works as a curse breaker (basically breaking curses at ancient sites to be able to bring gold back to the wizarding bank, so kind of a version of an archaeologist); the next son is really cool and works with dragons in Romania; then you have Percy, who had fantastic grades and was both Prefect and head boy; the twins, who may not apply themselves in school as much but are still quite smart in the areas they choose to apply themselves and who are very popular throughout the school; and finally you have the youngest Ginny who is the only girl. And between the twins and Ginny is Ron, who often feels overshadowed by his siblings and overlooked/unsure of himself, along with feeling immense insecurity about his lack of wealth. And this really plays a big role in his motivations as well as his character flaws throughout the books and movies.

I think the third movie is the one that has the most backstory from the book that the movie should have (and kind of does have) but doesn't fully explain, so might be good to either get that from people afterwards or look into it online

It’s only up from here! The movies get better and better and more mature! Please stick with this , you guys are great to watch and catch all the small things! Waiting for the next!! New sub :)

I just watched that movie three days ago at my Grandpa's home!

Dudley's terrible, but at least he goes on to be a decent chess player in Kentucky in the 1960s.

I have ridden the actual train in Scotland.

@watchthiswithjoeandkevin6

5 күн бұрын

I didn't even know there was an actual train. That's cool!

@kathybowles495

5 күн бұрын

The train is actually called The Jacobite and runs from Ft. Williams to Mallaig. It goes over that wonderful arched bridge and there is also a stop at the station used for the school.

First two movies are definitely more targeted towards kids, but the third one and on are truly for adults lol enjoy the ride 🤝

You won't regret starting this journey. The films start to get a bit darker from film 3 and really dark from film 4. In that film oneof the questions you asked in this reation will be answered. The films were released over a period of 10years and the last 3 books i believe had not been released when this film came out. But J K Rowling already had the full story mapped out from the start. Stick with them you're in for a bumpy ride.

I have seen each movue at least 50 times and read all the books. Each movie has a purpose so hang jn there. Love that you are doing one of my favorite series.

I'm new to this channel and I gotta say: the son reminds me of older Ron Weasley 🤔 Like, from the last 2 movies

Finalmente gente com bagagem cultural assistindo essa saga. Por favor assistam todos!

Well now y’all gotta get on Pottermore and take the sorting hat quiz to find out what house you’re in

@michaelmanville89

6 күн бұрын

"Black and yellow black and yellow black and yellow black and yellow"

Yay, watching from Assam India..

Hp fan here❤ wait for more reaction🎉

Talking about movie sets in Godzilla minus one only cost anywhere from $15 million-$18 million to make and it looks better than any marvel movie that’s come out in the last four or five years

It starts out for kids. It starts out YA. It doesn't stay that way. Eventually it will be so dark that you will be grateful that they started out slow.

Waiting for the next one!☝️

@watchthiswithjoeandkevin6

19 сағат бұрын

Working on it

@stallyt5903

18 сағат бұрын

@@watchthiswithjoeandkevin6 it gets better every movie

These are neither YA nor kids' movies nor books. The target audience for the first book was 10-12, the same ages as the main characters. The books matured with the audience. The series appeals to all ages. You'll see why.

love your West Wing reactions, and now this! Just one advice - invest in a 1080p camera setup, 720p is not cutting it these days

Waiting for the 3rd movie ❤❤❤

Probably speaking to my biases but whenever I hear this movie's soundtrack it sounds like the soundtrack sequel to Home Alone (same composer).

U don’t get it if he got off the knight it would of ended the game

Would have guessed you two have watched this (or read this; you two look like you can read lol)

Wait for 2nd episode

very nice❤❤❤

Gremlins was produced by Stephen Speilberg and Directed by Joe Dante. There been talk of a 2nd sequel or reboot for years but so far it's not been made. I agree that cgi is best used to aid real sets. Star Wars died for me when they shit all over Mark Hamil and Luke Skywalker in The Last Jedi. I can forgive a lot of what the sequel trilogy did but that I can not! Chris Columbus directed the 2nd Harry Potter too. After that they used different Directors.

It's so weird hearing my name so much. Just to clarify: you were awfully close no with pronounciation, but the last consonant of Balázs (the 'zs' lette) is pronounced ʒ, like the s in viSion. OK, let's go, Potter!

I'm a HUGE Potterhead since I was a child. In 2020, I tried reading it for the first time AND I ALSO DROPPED IT WHEN I GOT TO THE SECOND BOOK 😂 Idk, I think there's a huge chunk in the beginning where nothing is happening. That's what I remember at least

@watchthiswithjoeandkevin6

5 күн бұрын

I think that's why I stopped reading book #2.

@kohanu95

4 күн бұрын

How can you call yourself a potterhead if you’ve never even finished reading the books?

@erikperhs_

4 күн бұрын

@@kohanu95 The reason why I had difficulty reading the books was because I already knew pretty much everything lol Remember: besides the movies, we also had SO MUCH information in Pottermore! Also, I used to follow 4 channels that were 100% about Harry Potter and they explained pretty much everything about the lore and the story. And by the way, I did finish reading them. I just dropped it when I started Chamber of Secrets and then came back to it a couple of months after and finished it!

@ammaleslie509

3 күн бұрын

"Nothing is happening" is non-reader speak for the book had more character building and world setting than action.

I will never be okay with Dumbledore lying to the Slytherins like that, letting them think they won. It’s unnecessary, cruel and ridiculous

@j.s.viewer3923

6 күн бұрын

In his defense, Gryffindor absolutely deserved to win first year. They all earned the points they got. BUT I agree, he could have added them in private as soon as all kids were conscious, rather than publicly humiliating Slytherin with this dramatic, “gotcha / psych!” announcement. Though I guess he wanted to confirm the rumors in front of everyone? Still could’ve done that without publicly adding up the points in front of everyone….

@ChelseaChfy-ex1po

6 күн бұрын

Dumbledore is extremely biased and definitely has his flaws I mean he made a gryffindor bully in his 7th year the head boy of the entire student body.

@j.s.viewer3923

6 күн бұрын

@@ChelseaChfy-ex1po James was never Head Boy…. Lupin was a Prefect on the hopes that he could control his friends as he was the most responsible one, but he was unsuccessful. Who are you talking about?

@lexiburrows8127

6 күн бұрын

@ChelseaChfy-ex1po, In the first book Hagrid SPECIFICALLY stated that James and Lily were Head-Boy and Head-Girl.

@j.s.viewer3923

6 күн бұрын

@@lexiburrows8127 true, but it’s like the one misaligned detail in the books. It’s literally never mentioned again. **** IF ANYONE ELSE IS READING THIS - SPOILER WARNING FOR BELOW CONTENT **** So much so that in The Order of The Phoenix, Sirius and Lupin explain how Lupin was made Prefect because Sirius and James spent too much time in detention to be considered for the post. Now, one could argue about how it’s eluded to that James matured a lot during his time at school, most credit given to how good an influence dating Lily was to him. She never cared for him when he was at his worst, and they didn’t start dating until seventh year after “his head deflated” and he “stopped hexing people for the fun of it.” Literally the only reason he was still at odds with Snape was because Snape never backed off, never missed a chance to curse James, and was basically a Death Eater by then. Because James and his friends in honesty were not bullies, they were the Fred and George of their time. Their worst behavior was reserved for the wannabe Death Eater gang at school in Slytherin house. So, after typing all that out, either (A) Rowling forgot she made Lily & James head boy & head girl since it’s literally never mentioned again, or (B) It’s a sign that James had truly matured enough by his last year to qualify for the job. ….And Snape is not the innocent bully’s victim that they portrayed in the movies, James and Snape reserved their worst behavior for each other alone. So I don’t think that qualifies him to be a bully as the treatment was mutual, even if James sucked sometimes as a 15 year old boy.

I love the original James Bond movies too !! What a shame that they clogged up the culture with just one piece of media, there’s a rich diversity to all art, Harry Potter certainly has its territory but these movies and stories would simply not EXIST without previous inspirations ❤

"That was graphic" yeah.. dont be fooled into thinking this franchise is a childrens story.

How patronised do you American chaps feel knowing that the movie is called the sorcerer's stone because your movie industry didn't believe you would understand a word like philosopher?

"Why don't they just expel those kids ..." that is, the Slytherins. Well, you've already identified one of the enduring mysteries of the Harry Potter universe -- the rather astonishing mix of determinism (the idea that some people are just born and raised evil, including in their education system), and a kind of shrugging off of evil, as if it's just a thing that exists naturally. It's hard to say whether this is an awful endorsement of moral and political apathy, or an admirable recognition that evil is a part of human nature and society that has to be faced but lived with -- not heavily policed or eradicated. Or, was it just a simplistic aspect of a simplistic YA novel's world-building that doesn't stand up to sophisticated scrutiny?

@otter011

6 күн бұрын

I think JKR thought it would be cool to have a group that might be more likely to turn bad but then kind of forgot that it’s still supposed to be a normal group of kids and wrote sentences like "every bad wizard was a Slytherin" (yet there’s the whole Sirius Black story) 🤣 Harry Potter is such a rollercoaster of very detailed clever concepts and very obvious plot and logistic holes

@NoelleMar

6 күн бұрын

From the movies, I don’t remember the idea of people being BORN evil? There’s a difference between being “raised” evil and BORN evil. One is changeable and the other isn’t. Was there anything to suggest it WASN’T cultural? Down the line, there some magical elements are revealed to play a role in how a wizard might be born - but that’s on an individual basis, not a whole group. There are other issues that suggest determinism based on species or I guess magical genetics lol. But I don’t remember anything suggesting the idea that wizarding racism is anything other than cultural. Which means the wizarding world just incorporates a huge chonk of raging wizard bigots into their system.

@apulrang

6 күн бұрын

@@NoelleMar You make a good point about "born evil" maybe not being a thing. I'm not wedded to that specifically being part of the determinism. But I can't help thinking about the Sorting Hat, While even it is more nuanced in its judgment than it appears on the surface, (leaning towards assigning Harry to Slytherin), people do seem to assume that it knows what you are inherently. They buy into the idea that certain people are just certain ways, and that includes evil -- which in the films includes being physically ugly and just comically mean, in case the point of there being definite "types" isn't driven home hard enough.

@yezzN02

6 күн бұрын

Because Slytherin's trait is not being evil, it's cunning and ambition. The movies just were more extreme for the dramatisism of it. And because every known evil wizard has come from Slytherin doesn't equal every Slytherin being evil. ✌🏼

@toodlescae

6 күн бұрын

I can't say too much about why but Dumbledore expresses the belief that every child deserves a chance at redemption or to rise above how they were raised.

Welcome to the Wizarding world. Hope you have a magical stay here.

You should really research what she actually said🤦‍♀️

Okay, wasting no time here.

Stopped watching when you discussed jk Rowling. You both should educate yourself, what she actually said and then talk!

@lestrangemd

5 күн бұрын

So true, if you ask people to verify her actual words, not what people say and not what people think she said, virtually no one can tell you what she said. When they know the truth then you find that most people agree with what she actually said.

@pori3743

5 күн бұрын

Right.. I don't understand the hate for her too...nothing she said is outrageous or untrue... It's like people hate on her just to prove they are woke..

@tabethmutingwende911

Күн бұрын

Same here.

@dontjudgemederp

15 сағат бұрын

She has been very clear with the things she's said and endorsed, no room for misconception. It's just a matter of if you agree or support that way of thinking.

I cannot encourage you enough, read the books. Fully agree re: The Author, but I’m not going to allow her rapid descent into Karenism ruin/take away the beauty of this work. The movies are great as a franchise, but they (other than maybe 1 and 2, and even those I’d argue miss the mark massively on characterisation) are terrible adaptations.

I thought that society had progressed past the need for Harry potter

@otter011

6 күн бұрын

Why would it? Didn’t happen to any other franchise that was that big. Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Star Trek.

@DavidGilchrist-yq1yl

6 күн бұрын

I found this such an odd thought and I'm really curious why you think this should be the case. Care to expand your statement? :)

@vilmavanninen6950

6 күн бұрын

Maybe they're pirating?

@ASkyy166

6 күн бұрын

Are you projecting cause you actually secretly enjoy HP and fantasy genre…?! What a weird comment.

@CatsBreadBikes

6 күн бұрын

My love for the trans people in my life os far greater than any love i once had for the series. JKR has said that she uses the money she makes from the series to fund anti-trans organizations, and anti-trans bills in england have used her as an example. In the end, they're just stories, and not particularly well-written ones, full of casual racism (goblin bankers? Kingsley shacklebolt? Cho chang?). Im not willing to engage with a property that actively endangers real people just because i have nostalgia.

12:17 In the book, Harry went through a LOT of wands, and Mr. Ollivander seemed to get happier as they tried wand after wand. ⚯͛