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Now, as for that Potter boy ... well ... it was quite an enjoyable movie actually. I guess I felt like an outsider to Star Trek would if they stumbled into a cinema and randomly decided to plonk themselves down in front of Picard, Riker, Data, et al for two and half hours. Tom, having read the books was definitely in the "emotional investment" camp, face lighting up with glee as his imaginings wer realised on the screen in front of him. I on the other hand, took the role of newbie - no preconceptions whatsoever existed due to my reading not a one of Ms Rowling's oeuvre prior to the show (almost unthinkable in England, I know, but never mind).

It's definitely easy to see why kids lap all this up: using universal themes doesn't make for original characters but it does make for entertaining and popular ones. "Small child is orphaned, struggles with life, is befriended by a mystical being, has his/her life forever transformed and saves the day/lives happily ever after". Cf. the following: Cinderella, James and the Giant Peach, Star Wars. Therefore, a winning formula and, fortunately for this novice, one which was well executed by an extremely proficient cast and crew. Colour me impressed (but not quite converted, yet).
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