The first film we had to review was Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and use Joseph Campbell's seventeen stage monomyth, to have a better understanding of the film. Since Joseph's theory helps to break down all films to seventeen simple stages. Personally, I've never been much of a fan of the Harry Potter franchise before, however I found it quite interesting seeing how easy it was to break down and knowing this theory of film applies to all films was quite cool find out.
Using Joseph's theory we can establish that the opening scenes in Harry Potter depicting Harry in his home under the stairs. Which shows the equilibrium of the film. Where Harry may not be in a good place, but it is stable, nothing good, nor bad happens he is "just Harry...". Then Hagrids visit triggers the 'Call to arms stage of the film'. Then Harry initially refuses then eventually ends up at Hogwarts through supernatural aid at the station.
These stages continue like this throughout the film and I find it really weird how each stage of the film genuinely follows this theory and the way it applies to all other films. It just goes to show that there's a formula to successful film making and Campbell's works really well.
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