Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Structure: Entertainment:

Having not read the book, I found myself struggling to become a part of the story. Missing structural elements (like the ever important Impact Character) make it difficult for newcomers to engage emotionally with the story. The 3rd film was far more effective.

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Key portions of the story’s structure were left out, thus leaving us with a film that was not as emotionally compelling as it could have been.

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