Why do some people find Harry Potter so interesting?

[Skyros]

I watched part of the first movie for the first time and was not impressed. It seemed so strange.

[maximumpower]

The level of detail put into the stories and characters was unusual for books aimed at younger age groups.
I started reading them to my son when he was around same age as the protagonist. He's always been big on details. We'd read the book first and then watch the movie and pick at the differences. We'd also discuss the differences in the manner in which he perceived characters - those who were initially seen as "good" and "bad" tended to morph a bit with successive books.
Afiac, there are some people who tend to go "over the rainbow" about it, tho.

[Astarlessnightsky]

You have to read the books and the first book/first 2 books are more for a younger audience.

The movies are just half the story.

But in general its all about a young boy, who is abused by his aunt and uncle and suddenly learns, he is more than any normal boy, he is a wizard. And than he is among other wizards on that magic school.

And the series of books is about good and evil, and how there is no clear line between these.

[Msputiton]

The books are better. The movies were ruined because they left out so many things from the book.

Also book 1 he is 11 and it is made for 11 yr olds

As he ages so does the intended audience.

[Skyros]

So I’m 25, which book would that land me in?

[Msputiton]

Tbh. Maybe 5 or 6. They get better. That's when they begin to be more adult themed.

[Skyros]

Thanks

[Msputiton]

No problem

[DryGermanGuy]

The movies are a bit weaker than the books, but still good. The first book/film mostly sets the scene and introduces the main characters. Harry Potter is more interesting as the whole story-arc over all books/films.

[Guy13]

Thank you. I watched the first one and that was it. I thought i was the only one... Better late than never to know I'm "not insane"...