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COG& #39;s BIGGEST CRIMES, PART 1:
The missing 2nd Act (aka, why most Hogwarts Scenes are totally unnecessary)
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The missing 2nd Act (aka, why most Hogwarts Scenes are totally unnecessary)
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Big thanks to @eveneechan, who shared me this video which eventually led us to a very fiery conversation https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔥" title="Fire" aria-label="Emoji: Fire">
Despite the title, it& #39;s actually very insightful and non-subjective, i really learned a lot! So do check it out to understand this thread morehttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👀" title="Eyes" aria-label="Emoji: Eyes"> https://youtu.be/3hyU6OtlC4E ">https://youtu.be/3hyU6OtlC...
Despite the title, it& #39;s actually very insightful and non-subjective, i really learned a lot! So do check it out to understand this thread more
Basically, the video explains that COG& #39;s biggest flaw is having no 2nd Act, or as we say, the rising action. Obstacles and conflicts that build up tension to the climax.
Almost 75% of the movie is a 1st Act, then suddenly jumped to 3rd Act.
Almost 75% of the movie is a 1st Act, then suddenly jumped to 3rd Act.
What is 1st Act?
In the 3-Act-Structure, the 1st Act is the & #39;Set Up& #39;. Includes the introduction of the characters, the story world, and the inciting incident that leads to the 2nd act.
Source: https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/three-act-structure/">https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/thre...
In the 3-Act-Structure, the 1st Act is the & #39;Set Up& #39;. Includes the introduction of the characters, the story world, and the inciting incident that leads to the 2nd act.
Source: https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/three-act-structure/">https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/thre...
"Who are the characters? What do they want? What motivates them?"
Example: in FB1, the flashes of newspapers established the story world. And then we& #39;re introduced to the characters, stumbling across one another. Then ended with Newt& #39;s beasts escaped the case in Jacob& #39;s place.
Example: in FB1, the flashes of newspapers established the story world. And then we& #39;re introduced to the characters, stumbling across one another. Then ended with Newt& #39;s beasts escaped the case in Jacob& #39;s place.
And hence the plot, "Oh so the beasts escaped and Newt has to find them!" https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👍" title="Thumbs up" aria-label="Emoji: Thumbs up">
COG, on the other hand, stuck in the 1st Act because they repeated the same exposition in three different scenes:
1. Newt& #39;s interrogation
2. Grindelwald & his Acolytes
3. Dumbledore & Newt
4. HOGWARTS.
1. Newt& #39;s interrogation
2. Grindelwald & his Acolytes
3. Dumbledore & Newt
4. HOGWARTS.
They all serve different purposes:
1. Newt& #39;s obstacle from going to NY
2. Introduction of the Acolytes
3. Dumbledore luring Newt in
4. Pure, 100% nostalgia. (Also blood pact)
But they all tell us the very same thing: "why they need to find credence."
1. Newt& #39;s obstacle from going to NY
2. Introduction of the Acolytes
3. Dumbledore luring Newt in
4. Pure, 100% nostalgia. (Also blood pact)
But they all tell us the very same thing: "why they need to find credence."
In result, the story became inefficient, repeating the exposition over and over again when in fact it& #39;s enough to explain it up until Dumbledore&Newt scene. Including the Blood Pact (which is more explained in the video, i& #39;d really recommend you to watch it)
Out of those 4 scenes, there is 1 that serves no other purpose than exposition and ahem, nostalgia.
Yes, you guessed it: HOGWARTS.
Yes, you guessed it: HOGWARTS.
Aside of the mirror of erised scene, the rest was not necessary because:
1. Travers didn& #39;t need to explain the grindeldore relationship, bcs we& #39;ll see it again in the mirror scene.
2. Even if Travers needed to meet Albus and put him under surveillence,
1. Travers didn& #39;t need to explain the grindeldore relationship, bcs we& #39;ll see it again in the mirror scene.
2. Even if Travers needed to meet Albus and put him under surveillence,
Theseus and the rest didn& #39;t need to come with him bcs (ahem) one& #39;s brother illegally went to Paris and is close to Credence and they should& #39;ve like, idk, maybe split the team?
3. There are ways for us to see Newleta bittersweet flashbacks without Leta having to reminiscing in Hogwarts. And as much as i love her scene with Albus, there is another character that can persuade her to tell the & #39;truth& #39;. (Which, i will elaborate on part 2!)
Does that mean we shouldn& #39;t see Hogwarts at all?
Even though the youtube video says it could be completely wiped out. There& #39;s still some bits that to me, still important: Mirror of Erised scene (for Albus& #39; arc)
Even though the youtube video says it could be completely wiped out. There& #39;s still some bits that to me, still important: Mirror of Erised scene (for Albus& #39; arc)
Seeing Hogwarts is nice, guys. But it doesn& #39;t have to take so much space. Accoding to the video, the whole hogwarts scene took 11 minutes alone!
Which could& #39;ve been more useful for 2nd Act, same as the other 3 scenes that repeatedly explain about Credence.
Which could& #39;ve been more useful for 2nd Act, same as the other 3 scenes that repeatedly explain about Credence.
In conclusion, COG heavily lacks the build-up, which is very essential, because ineffective characters intros and plot establishment, all for Credence and hiding the blood pact.
Twists and nostalgia are nice, but it wasn& #39;t about how big it is, but how much it serves the story.
Twists and nostalgia are nice, but it wasn& #39;t about how big it is, but how much it serves the story.
Now i want you to remember, that i didn& #39;t make this to hate on COG, or Hogwarts, or Jkr. This is purely an observation by me and ka Eve.
I& #39;m also not perfect and still learning, i& #39;d love to hear your thoughts and discuss with you! :D
I& #39;m also not perfect and still learning, i& #39;d love to hear your thoughts and discuss with you! :D
Stay tuned for part 2: Characters arcs and deleted scenes that are totally wasted by the filmmakers, and how they could make the story more effective than we thought.
