Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

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JokohamaDec 6, 2018

Beautiful, but boring. The whole movie feels like a couple of mid-season tvshow episodes, without climax.

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WaelDec 4, 2018

While remaining undeniably enjoyable, "The Crimes of Grindelwald" has some flaws to it, the major one being is that it keeps building up on and on for a climax it doesn't end up reaching, quite frankly. The acting is very well done, but theWhile remaining undeniably enjoyable, "The Crimes of Grindelwald" has some flaws to it, the major one being is that it keeps building up on and on for a climax it doesn't end up reaching, quite frankly. The acting is very well done, but the visual effects are a little overwhelming here and there. Another thing that annoyed me while watching is that the script paints the magic and the spells to be way more elaborate and way more advanced than the magic depicted in the Harry Potter series, which is supposed to take place around 60 years later. However, the film still does encapsulate that JK Rowling magical feeling, and it's undoubtedly a step forward in the franchise.… Expand

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ab22394Dec 2, 2018

If you liked the Harry Potter movies, do not go and see this film. Ret-cons everywhere, many of which are unnecessary. Pointless, confusing and seems to delight in pulling plot twists from thin air, many of which contradict/ruin plot pointsIf you liked the Harry Potter movies, do not go and see this film. Ret-cons everywhere, many of which are unnecessary. Pointless, confusing and seems to delight in pulling plot twists from thin air, many of which contradict/ruin plot points in the original series.… Expand

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andrewtichlerDec 1, 2018

The second movie in the "Fantastic Beasts" series, Crimes of Grindelwald cannot stand alone, you MUST have an understanding of the Wizarding World of the Harry Potter Series and you must have seen the first movie in this series to understandThe second movie in the "Fantastic Beasts" series, Crimes of Grindelwald cannot stand alone, you MUST have an understanding of the Wizarding World of the Harry Potter Series and you must have seen the first movie in this series to understand relationships. It is the unfortunate middle child in the series and is more of a Setup movie that will have better action in the next few movies. This movie provided wonderful special effects from all the creatures to the movement of characters and cuts to scenes. Good movie.… Expand

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dogboyNov 27, 2018

Where to start with this mess of a movie? The story is stupid, none of the character's actions make sense and the cinematography was painful to endure. Fair enough people love the harry potter world but making movies like this will surelyWhere to start with this mess of a movie? The story is stupid, none of the character's actions make sense and the cinematography was painful to endure. Fair enough people love the harry potter world but making movies like this will surely destroy that magic as quickly as the SJWs have destroyed Star Wars. There is no way to spin this other than it is just terrible. Now that the film industry has worked out how to make good fantasy films/tv do you think they could go pick up another great series? No, just more of the same stuff because they know they have an audience that will go see it.… Expand

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HannibalBNov 27, 2018

The spectacular animals, settings, and costumes and Johnny Depp's excellent performance can't save this one from the unlikeable characters and the boring, convoluted plot. Too many bland characters locked in forgettable relationships weighThe spectacular animals, settings, and costumes and Johnny Depp's excellent performance can't save this one from the unlikeable characters and the boring, convoluted plot. Too many bland characters locked in forgettable relationships weigh the film down. Newt is too much of a Beta even to care about.… Expand

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KayVen17Nov 27, 2018

Deutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt dasDeutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden? Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

Pro

+ Fantastische Bilder
+ Epische Szenen
+ die Musik zieht einen nach wie vor in den Bann
+ sehr gut designte Monster
+ Landschaften und Kulissen sind genial (in IMAX geschaut)
+ unerwartete Wendungen

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- der Film hat leider seine Längen
- ein paar auffällige Logiklöcher für HP-Fans
- leider besitzt der Film ein offenes Ende, was ihn leider nicht für sich selbst stehen lässt

Endpunktzahl: 87/100… Expand

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angelsanzcorreaNov 27, 2018

Shallow, goes nowhere, and with undeveloped+plain characters. A bit of fun, but mostly just a device to push watchers into the next movie.

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Vitor007Nov 21, 2018

In a matter of characters, J.K. Rowling does very well, leading everyone to want more about their story.
By being a very long film, often does not have enough plot to tell, making some pure points curl up for big revelations in the end. TheIn a matter of characters, J.K. Rowling does very well, leading everyone to want more about their story.
By being a very long film, often does not have enough plot to tell, making some pure points curl up for big revelations in the end. The production can repeat the sequence of incredible effects of the first film, but with less "intensity". The conflict between Dumbledore and Grindewald is the key point of the film. In order for there to be no new issues in the script, it is best that the next sequences have a better "direction". 6.1/10… Expand

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StraciatellasNov 27, 2018

Decent movie, clearly a "in-between" movie for better things to come. Katherine Waterston just doesn't work for me, but luckily enough there are a lot of acting performances to make up for that, with Zoë Kravitz, Dan Fogler and Alison SudolDecent movie, clearly a "in-between" movie for better things to come. Katherine Waterston just doesn't work for me, but luckily enough there are a lot of acting performances to make up for that, with Zoë Kravitz, Dan Fogler and Alison Sudol as pleasant suprises between the force of Johnny Depp and Jude Law. I don't have to go into Eddie Redmayne, who brings life to every character he plays in a beautiful way. The movie itself was all in all amusing, and sets up for what could very well be a really entertaining new chapter in the Wizzarding World. Last, to everyone who got on J.K. Rowlings back for some 'flaws' in the movie: Please give her, one of the best fantasy writers of all time, as well as the moviemakers, time to tell you the story. Thank you.… Expand

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LinttaFlamingoNov 27, 2018

This movie was F*CKING TERRIBLE and can burn in hell.

I have no idea what David Yates has been smoking but he just made the worst goddamn Harry Potter film ever and they are thinking about making three more?? Or I can't say I'm surprisedThis movie was F*CKING TERRIBLE and can burn in hell.

I have no idea what David Yates has been smoking but he just made the worst goddamn Harry Potter film ever and they are thinking about making three more?? Or I can't say I'm surprised since basically all this movie does is set up things for a sequel. And Jesus Christ is it so awful to watch through.

This movie starts with an alright scene of Grindelwald, played by Johnny Depp. He's flying a carriage in the middle of a storm. It was pretty cool. Then the film escalates into endless scenes of just jumping around to different places, people delivering atrocious dialogue that was written by J.K Rowling herself, and basically no development to Grindelwald himself whatsoever even though this film is supposed to be about him. Or so you would think. He's barely in this film anyway. He has a couple scenes but he just disappears all the time until the random confusing "climax" of the film. When it comes to the other characters, this film basically just forces in new faces that no one knows nor cares about. Just tons of characters everywhere that keep setting up something for the sequels. It was so goddamn confusing. Later the film tries to have these "shocking" reveals of these new faces and it was absolutely cringeworthy since I still couldn't even remember their names nor did I care. I just wanted to see Grindelwald or Newt Scamander again. There's barely even a main character since Newt also just disappears every now and then for a while and you're left wondering what these other characters are supposed to even do or mean for the story.

Well what about the story itself? Well I really don't have a damn clue. This loud mess just keeps jumping to these different plots without any sort of direction like the director had a seizure in the editing room. Something something happens, we see Newt for a little while and everyone thinks the movie is back on track again, and then it jumps to something something again. IT'S SUCH A MESS. No one is given any time to focus on so we could attach ourselves to at least someone. The pacing is horrible. This f*cking jumping around and shoving all this stuff to your face is so rushed and messy that it just goes past the point of caring about anything and the movie ends up being painfully boring.

I love the Harry Potter films, and sometimes even this randomness has some of those magical moments though. The visual effects are spectacular, especially in Newt's briefcase world, the setting is very nice and atmospheric, the score is great and I enjoyed Eddie Redmayne's, Jude Law's and Johnny Depp's performances. Even if Johnny Depp wasn't as intense as I'd hoped and even when Jude Law wasn't in the film for longer than probably 10 minutes. Jude Law especially was wasted potential. Also, Hogwarts is in this movie for about 15 minutes and I LOVED IT!!!

But seriously, that's where it ends. This absolute mess of a film has a confusing and boring plot, endless sequel bait, awful new characters, atrocious pacing and dialogue and just straight up no interest in paying attention to what we would like to see. They also put Nicolas Flamel in the film who I recognized from the Harry Potter films, but instead of making him a meaningful character with some backstory and actual personality traits, he's just used as a comic relief. He does this weird stupid slow run that's supposed to make the audience go HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS!!!! But it was just random.

After the film I basically had no idea what had happened and what's supposed to happen in the upcoming third film. I heard almost everyone asking each other if they understood anything either. If your audience can't understand almost a single thing that happens in your movie, you should maybe change a couple things.

At the time of writing this the film has already made almost 440 million dollars in the box office, so I guess they're just getting away with this anyway.… Expand

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ValeliNov 26, 2018

As a fairly casual HP fan, I didn't like this. I spent the first 2/3 or so of the film more or less just confused as to what was going on. Sometimes I'd remember names from books I'd read a long time ago, but I read them long enough ago thatAs a fairly casual HP fan, I didn't like this. I spent the first 2/3 or so of the film more or less just confused as to what was going on. Sometimes I'd remember names from books I'd read a long time ago, but I read them long enough ago that I really lost track of which side-characters were who. FB is filmed well, and has its twists and turns, but it does nothing in the way of filling in any of this background. If you're a serious fan and don't need these details spelled out, that's probably just fine. But for a light fan or someone just stepping into a movie on it's own merits with no previous exposure, that's a fatal flaw. I literally spent most of the time munching tasty popcorn, staring at fantastic beasts, and being generally confused.

Moreover, while there was a pretty severe lack of exposition as mentioned above, I really felt that the pace of this movie dragged - even with it only coming in just over two hours. I'm honestly not sure what was done with most of this time. It wasn't overly exciting, and it wasn't overly informative exposition. The pacing really wasn't there.

The beasts in this flick are admittedly pretty fantastic, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who wasn't a serious series fan (and it sounds like some of them were less than ardent about it as well).… Expand

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AlejoFartoNov 26, 2018

The end of the movie is absolutely amazing! Grindelwall is a great villain!

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HumorousGeorgeNov 26, 2018

CoG = anti Last Jedi. At least it's better than the first one. JK is going to George Lucas this whole franchise.

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UnsightlyWhaleNov 25, 2018

I understand where the criticism for is coming from for this movie. However, for me it was entertaining and that's I'll I was really hoping for with this.

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Captain105Nov 25, 2018

Johnny Depp saves the film!
Without Johnny Depps stunning performance of Grindelwald there would be very few good aspects to The Crimes Of Grindelwald. The movie seems mishmashed at some points and doesn’t really fit together well, theJohnny Depp saves the film!
Without Johnny Depps stunning performance of Grindelwald there would be very few good aspects to The Crimes Of Grindelwald. The movie seems mishmashed at some points and doesn’t really fit together well, the characters built in the first film kind of fell flat. But the seriousness of this new fantastic beasts cinematic universe will be fun to see expand.

So, if you like a darker serious Harry Potter film that still ends with blue flaming dragons then by all means, go see it!… Expand

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WrathfaceAlexNov 24, 2018

Visuals were simply amazing, Jude Law does a good job as Dumbledore. We find out more about the Potterverse and the menagerie of magical creatures grows by a lot. They did a good job making them all seem unique and interesting. I'd personallyVisuals were simply amazing, Jude Law does a good job as Dumbledore. We find out more about the Potterverse and the menagerie of magical creatures grows by a lot. They did a good job making them all seem unique and interesting. I'd personally have liked to see more of the Japanese Kappa. The gang from the first Fantastic Beasts movie is back and it's a blast. Not only new beasts and characters, but also new magic we've not seen before. I feel the score of the movie could have been better, but the original from the Potter movies are hard to live up to. It kept me interested the whole way though. It felt like less time had passed than actually had at the end of the movie, which only happens when i'm really sucked into a movie.… Expand

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JLuis_001Nov 24, 2018

J.K. Rowling is a good writer. What she achieved with Harry Potter was surprising, after all she made many children become interested in reading again. Even for me Harry Potter also meant a lot. His books were among the first ones I read as aJ.K. Rowling is a good writer. What she achieved with Harry Potter was surprising, after all she made many children become interested in reading again. Even for me Harry Potter also meant a lot. His books were among the first ones I read as a kid and I continued with my love for the saga during my adolescence and yes let's say that now as an adult I still enjoy the films.
The books are part of my library and I now consume these new films and I repeat; I think she is a good writer. Hardly a great one but her work was solid, however and sadly, there's a serious problem: She's not a screenwriter. Maybe someone made her believe it and the people involved in the production allowed it, but even though the characters of this whole universe belong to her, it's incredibly obvious that she's not a good screenwriter and unfortunately this films suffers because of it.

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is a film completely devoid of structure. Being a film of little more than two hours long, its plot barely advances a little. Evidently they're trying to extend the story, though perhaps too much. Even getting into trouble with her own mythology.
Unlike the previous film, in this one, everything feels pretty lackluster. Everything that made the previous film pleasant is completely absent here. All the events feel hurried and misguided, in addition to leaving almost all situations completely open.

The theme is interesting, especially for those who already know more or less where the story is going, but the way in which Rowling builds the events feels neglected and what probably would have worked very well in a novel doesn't translate well to the cinematic language and therefore doesn't work as it should.
And also I have to say that the film has two very serious problems. The first has to do with its title. By being called Fantastic Beasts the story has to include them even though they're completely unnecessary. The second one is the level of magic shown in these stories, which is far superior to that seen in the Harry Potter films, with the exception of the battle between Dumbledore and Voldermort in Order of the Phoenix.
Voldemort being a more powerful and obscure wizard than Grindelwald, I'm surprised that he could never have done something similar to Grindelwald's final attack in this film.

And above all, don't fool yourselves, maybe they're selling us Newt Scamander as the main character of this franchise now but frankly it's quite evident that this story is aimed at building the mythical final duel between Albus Dumbledore and Gellert Grindelwald and especially the ultimate fate of the new key character: Credence, who finally gets to know his true identity at the end of this film.
Although it's fair to ask if with the little success this film has had at the box office, Warner will move forward with the five films plan. I really don't know that, although frankly there's no point in making five films if you're only going to be sharing crumbs in each installment until they reach the ending. That's not fair to the fans because it honestly seems a very rude way to take more money out of them with what little is being delivered.
I said this because the mystery of this film is poor. The biggest revelation only happens in the last two minutes and everything that goes on until that moment is really not essential, it's not really important, they don't give anything really substantial and that disappointed me a lot because I'm a fan of this universe, but it is what it is.

The only reason I gave it a five is for one simple reason; The level of production remains at the very first level. The magic of this magical world created by Warner is still there.
You can see that technology has advanced and honestly, the film looks excellent. Only some minor problems in which the green screen is very evident, but beyond that, the visual effects, the costumes, the sets, the music. Everything's excellent in those departments. I cannot complain about that at all.

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald was very regular. It wasn't worth the two year wait. It's definitely the most disappointing film of this franchise so far but I could hardly say that it's the scandalous failure that many people are saying it is. I don't see it that way and I don't believe it, but it's very far from what was promised.… Expand

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jacob4Nov 24, 2018

It may not have been as much fun and charming as the first one, but it still had incredible scenes and magical moments and creatures. Though it may have seemed a bit lack-luster compared to the first by not using magical creatures inIt may not have been as much fun and charming as the first one, but it still had incredible scenes and magical moments and creatures. Though it may have seemed a bit lack-luster compared to the first by not using magical creatures in inventive ways, the twists and plot hangers leaves you wanting to learn more about what's to come in the wizarding world.… Expand

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DargonetNov 24, 2018

At start a little disclaimer: I've loved the HP books and watched all the movies but so far I'm not the biggest fan of fantastic beasts and ended pretty much bored watching the first film, because I did expect too much.

This movie is atAt start a little disclaimer: I've loved the HP books and watched all the movies but so far I'm not the biggest fan of fantastic beasts and ended pretty much bored watching the first film, because I did expect too much.

This movie is at first and foremost exploring Rowlings wizarding world and it's past respectively. This series is a love letter to this magic universe more than everything else and it's not interested in telling a story as quick as possible. It's more like the Hobbit trilogy, with more depth added to it, because Rowling is involved.

I think what made this movie one of the best experiences this year for me have been the seats next to me. Because both male adults in their 20s were so immersed, that they actually tried to support Newt Scamander vocally more than once. The movie is entertaining and promising and I think after this two movie introduction, I'm on the train to explore this world even further. I'm also thankful that I've seen this in 3D because those effects are going to look bad once I watch this again on Netflix someday.

In short: immersing, promising, entertaining
=> The title is misleading though… Expand

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Double_JNov 24, 2018

A movie with flaws but still enjoyable overall. I really dug the change in style from the first movie (even though I liked the previous iteration of this growing franchise), Yates is once again able to adapt his direction to the circumstancesA movie with flaws but still enjoyable overall. I really dug the change in style from the first movie (even though I liked the previous iteration of this growing franchise), Yates is once again able to adapt his direction to the circumstances of the script (as we've seen him do with the Harry Potter franchise).

The major issue I have with the movie is its script, which feels disjointed, even sloppy at times, and overcomplicates a simple story by trying to mess with its audience.

Yet I enjoyed the ride and am on board for the next opus.… Expand

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ivanmsnchzNov 24, 2018

UNA SECUELA A LA ALTURA.

Los Crímenes de Grindelwald nos adentra aún más en el mundo mágico en el que ya nos adentramos hace dos año, la magia aquí es aún más espectacular, los efectos especiales se salen, al igual que la banda sonora que esUNA SECUELA A LA ALTURA.

Los Crímenes de Grindelwald nos adentra aún más en el mundo mágico en el que ya nos adentramos hace dos año, la magia aquí es aún más espectacular, los efectos especiales se salen, al igual que la banda sonora que es maravillosa. Al contrario de lo que se pueda decir creo que las historias que se nos presentan tienen su coherencia, y si no la tienen es porque se van a desarrollar a lo largo de la siguiente película. Siendo fan de Harry Potter vas a disfrutar muchísimo de la película, pero también te cuestionarás varios temas, pero siendo fan debes de saber que Rowling tiene respuestas para darte más adelante con toda seguridad.

Para ir terminando, creo que este largometraje es una buena segunda parte que hace continuar la historia perfectamente, se podrían haber esclarecido más algunos temas, sí, pero esto no impide para nada ver, entender y disfrutar la película al máximo. Os la recomiendo totalmente.… Expand

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mrmonsterNov 23, 2018

I don't know what people are talking about, I loved this movie. Johnny Depp owned the part of Grindelwald, he was the best villain we'd have in any movie in years.

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qqiwkqaqwNov 23, 2018

Dissapointing movie, lower than it's predecessor, and the story is just pretty bad.

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klornekNov 22, 2018

omg!!!!! my wig has been snatched! i'm now bald! this film was so good!!!!!

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DouglasreynholmNov 22, 2018

it isn't the best or favourite wizarding world movie. it still has the loveable characters we loved from the first fantastic beasts movie, with funny comedy and some fantastic performances by Jude law and Johnny Depp. it's visual effects andit isn't the best or favourite wizarding world movie. it still has the loveable characters we loved from the first fantastic beasts movie, with funny comedy and some fantastic performances by Jude law and Johnny Depp. it's visual effects and directing is also really good. J.K.Rowling yet again does bring out anthor wonderful enjoyable wizarding world movie that makes you want more even know this movie you have to see 2-3times to fully understand everything.… Expand

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umbershapNov 22, 2018

It was a great movie for me. Don't listen others who says this movie is bad. They are just boring people who don't likes magic.

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mariomelloNov 22, 2018

Que inferno de comunidade que dá nota baixa pra essa obra incrível, vão todos a merda!

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AceZachRocks2Nov 22, 2018

A disappointing sequel, the first fantastic beasts wasn't great but still fun and fresh, something to bring you back into the world. This film is just boring, it's 2 hours of info for the next film getting thrown at you with very minimalA disappointing sequel, the first fantastic beasts wasn't great but still fun and fresh, something to bring you back into the world. This film is just boring, it's 2 hours of info for the next film getting thrown at you with very minimal action and or beasts, But the twist is kinda cool even though I predicted it half way through the film. Harry Potter die hard fans might like it but as a quality film it's a failure.… Expand

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PanchogulNov 21, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me siento un poco abrumado por las malas críticas, puesto que Animales Fantásticos: Los Crímenes de Grindelwald cumple con ser entretenida, los personajes están ok, tiene escenas viscerales y la historia tiene buena cadencia y mantiene su ritmo pese a que algunas veces parece perderse y no tener pies ni cabeza. Ahora esperaré con ansias una futura secuela.… Expand

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MarkiniNov 22, 2018

Slow and an over-encumbering plot. The film has way too much dialogue for its own good. And story arcs that are both confusing and boring. While the magical parts are great, they're short and sparse. The cast is great, but it really is aSlow and an over-encumbering plot. The film has way too much dialogue for its own good. And story arcs that are both confusing and boring. While the magical parts are great, they're short and sparse. The cast is great, but it really is a tragedy on how untapped the talent was used.… Expand

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maxik24Nov 21, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Complete nonsense! Fil is nothing like a regular filler. The thirst for profit has done its job and led to a sad outcome. Where is the magic world, Joanna ??? Where are the owls, where are the mantles and fancy dresses? Why does the past of the Harry Potter world look like steampunk ??? Why does McGonagle teach at Hogwarts? Why does Dumbledore teach protection from the dark arts ??? Wake up, people !!! How can you praise the hack? Where are the very crimes of Grindelwald, the strongest dark wizard of the 20th century ??? Definitely this film failure, and very sorry. 0/10… Expand

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CenereMistNov 21, 2018

very FANTASTIC. Better than the first movie. it's very magic and the plot very interesting.

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manningn15Nov 21, 2018

The visual effects were spectacular. I loved all of the new creatures they were very cool and some were very cute. The cast gave stupendous performances especially Eddie Redmayne, Johnny Depp, Zoë Kravitz, Katherine Waterston, Jude Law, DanThe visual effects were spectacular. I loved all of the new creatures they were very cool and some were very cute. The cast gave stupendous performances especially Eddie Redmayne, Johnny Depp, Zoë Kravitz, Katherine Waterston, Jude Law, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Ezra Miller, and Kim Soo-Hyun aka Claudia Kim. The film score was fantastic. This was a very entertaining movie but I felt that we really got nowhere with this movie in terms of the story.… Expand

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SNoOOobNov 21, 2018

With too many cups of writer's overflowing ego and wasted consideration about own creation.

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BulgarianCriticNov 21, 2018

I really enjoyed the first Fantastic Beasts but this one was a huge disappointment from the first one and not only that but it just felt uncompleted.They were barely any fantastic beats and 85 % of the movie is just wizards talking inI really enjoyed the first Fantastic Beasts but this one was a huge disappointment from the first one and not only that but it just felt uncompleted.They were barely any fantastic beats and 85 % of the movie is just wizards talking in rooms about Dumbledore and how they need to find the villain.The effects were good id give them that but if you were expecting more interesting beasts and a better story just go watch the first movie… Expand

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MrMovieBuffNov 21, 2018

Nothing happens in this movie. I do not think that should require a spoiler warning, this is one of the most uneventful films to be released in any franchise, and that is saying something. 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' is aNothing happens in this movie. I do not think that should require a spoiler warning, this is one of the most uneventful films to be released in any franchise, and that is saying something. 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' is a movie that focuses so heavily on building a franchise for future sequels, that it forgets to tell its own story and let this particular chapter stand on its own. The movie opens with our antagonist/title character, Gellart Grindelwald (Johnny Depp) escaping prison and threatening the world with his crimes to get rid of all muggle-born wizards. The first action scene is darkly lit, features plenty of rain and lightning, so you are not able to properly see what is going on. We then return to meeting Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne), who is banned from travelling across the globe, despite the fact that travelling is something he is fond of doing. The Ministry however, doesn't think he can correct any of his mistakes. He is reunited with Jacob (Dan Fogler) and Queenie (Alison Sudol), but Tina (Katherine Waterston) appears to be missing. She is in Paris, where Credence (Ezra Miller) is still on the loose, and is about to cause trouble if he does not find what he wants, which is answers to where he comes from. Newt is then recruited by Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) to travel and find answers for his quest, even though he has been forbidden by the Ministry of Magic. The movie plods along for its 2 hour and 14 minute run-time to lead to nothing. Absolutely nothing. Yes, there is a plot-twist here and there, but all that gets found out literally minutes before the movie is over, until then, you have to sit through characters just wandering around endlessly looking for other characters, or other clues. There are no words to describe this movie other than just filler. The screenplay is written by a very talented J.K. Rowling, who is best known for writing those "Harry Potter" books, but unfortunately, books and screenplays are completely different forms of fictional writing, and she was definitely out of her comfort zone here, as is director David Yates who directed the last four "Harry Potter" films, as well as the previous "Fantastic Beasts" film in 2016. For some reason, they appeared to have been lost in building a franchise, they forgot how to tell an individual story. The cast still do a fine job, and Jude Law as a younger Dumbledore is a very inspired choice for the role, but ultimately, I'm just curious if the next chapter has a story to tell, or, are we just going to watch the characters do nothing but speak exposition for 2 hours?… Expand

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d0vla11Nov 21, 2018

I did enjoy it. It has quite different structure than other big movies you often see in cinemas, and that kept me interested while the story was moving on.
Not better than the previous movie, but still good and interesting!

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AruconNov 20, 2018

This Movie was terribly boring. Half of the time i had no idea what was going because the pacing was so bad and there being so many dull, uninteresting characters. (Grindelwald was trash btw(he doesnt do sh**))

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fledsilveiraNov 20, 2018

I'm sorry J.K, but this movie is so slow and boring, there is no villain, no problem to be solved. Characters that were introduced and left without making any difference. Ok, the message is good. There is no antagonism... THERE ARE NO CRIMESI'm sorry J.K, but this movie is so slow and boring, there is no villain, no problem to be solved. Characters that were introduced and left without making any difference. Ok, the message is good. There is no antagonism... THERE ARE NO CRIMES FROM GRINDELWALD! Disappointed.… Expand

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TerryDNov 20, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Having given the latest instalment in J.K. Rowling’s magical world as unbiased a viewing as was possible, considering the scathing reviews, I would like to submit my own take on the film. I am neither a professional film critic nor a particularly rabid fan of the Harry Potter universe; however, I enjoyed this film for the reasons that any patient reader will discover below.
As a film, this story had only four goals: The Scheherazade goal, the Empire Strikes back goal, the revelation of familial heritage goal (also present in Empire Strikes Back), and the retrieval of a powerful, sacred object goal. In those goals this film succeeded and did so in an exciting, suspenseful, and entertaining fashion.
As the reader may recall, Scheherazade is the fictional narrator of the Arabian Nights tales who craftily kept herself from being cut in half the morning after her wedding night (and for 1,000 nights thereafter) by telling her husband stories and leaving off with a cliff-hanger before drifting off to sleep each night. Rowling and Yates have to avoid the literary executioner’s block by keeping us involved and excited about what is going to happen next. They accomplished this goal in two short scenes at that end of the film.
We all remember the shock of the Empire Strikes Back, our hero’s decent into Hell, the rise of the victorious bad guys, and the defeat of the forces of good. This is a standard trope that adds a little bit of realism to an otherwise fantastical “good always triumphs over evil” boring story. We see evil triumph all the time in the real world; and to lend a little of this realism to a story gives it a scent of veracity to the tale and keeps us hanging on to see the end. Despite this shout out to realism and the reference to the ugly reality of two world wars, this is not a Twentieth Century post-modern realism story. It is rather a Nineteenth Century heroic fantasy on the scale of The Prisoner of Zenda (just as Star Wars was). We all know that good will triumph in the end, it is just the details of how that triumph is achieved that hold our interest. Admittedly, the Dumbledore character is Homeric in its origins, a somewhat tragic, conflicted character of ambiguous means versus ends motivations and deep scars from past regrets. Fans who wish that Albus Dumbledore would just settle in as a kind, avuncular mentor and protector miss a depth that Homer gave all his heroes and villains. Long before post-modern authors thought they invented it, Homer recognized that people are complicated and heroic motivations often ambiguous. Let us not be confused here, Newt Scamander is not the hero of this story. The hero is Albus Dumbledore.
This brings us to the retrieval of the powerful and sacred object: The blood-oath amulet that the Niffler steals from Grindelwald and which Newt returns to Dumbledore. This is the talisman that prevents Dumbledore from confronting Grindelwald directly (and explains why he had pursued that confrontation through surrogates heretofore). This is a Samson’s Hair type of device. It makes Dumbledore vulnerable, much like Achilles’ heel or Superman’s Kryptonite, which is necessary because a perfectly invulnerable hero is boring. However, there has been established by the late reveal in the movie another chink in Dumbledore’s armor. This chink is the true identity of Creedence Barebone as one Aurelias Dumbledore.
The reveal of the true heritage served several narrative purposes. Firstly, it relieved a tension that had been built during the entire film regarding Creedence’s true identity. Secondly, the reveal provided a cliff-hanger to keep fans interested in the next installment. Most importantly, it heaped on the Kryptonite for Dumbledore. He may be in possession of the blood-oath amulet that he may or may not be able to destroy, but there is now another very powerful shield between him and Grindelwald and their final battle.
The next three films will no doubt be about how that shield is breached, as well as other minor fan service narrative devices about reuniting Jacob and Queenie, throwing Newt and Tina together despite themselves, and solving all the apparent continuity errors Rowling teased.
This was a well-crafted effort, not without editing errors. It succeeded in making me want to see the next chapter.… Expand

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HARRYNUGZZNov 20, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am a decent HP fan. Not the biggest of fan boys but I definitely have a lot of respect for the series and only want to see it presented in the best light. In my opinion this movie while beautifully done lacked in its ability to develop and present a fluid story. To keep things simple here's what I enjoyed about the film. First this film didn't focus too heavily on the magical creatures like it did in the previous installment. I felt like the first movie relied much to heavily on cute/weird creatures to give a reason of interest to the audience. This time around a decently clear story line was first presented with showing Grindelwald and him being the bad guy. I loved the sets and visuals as well as the characters who were all fairly interesting. Ok... so now the bad. It seems like who ever wrote the script said to hell with a coherent story, lets fill this piece of crap up with as much convoluted story material as possible. Even the beautiful scenery and interesting places the characters go cannot distract one from constantly wondering where did such and such come from or how did she or he get here? Why are the characters here? so on and so forth.. Weird sub plots and characters popping in and out made watching this movie extremely difficult to watch at times. One example is Comma's eye parasite or whatever. The movie clearly eludes to him having some sort of problem with his eye....ok cool. As the story goes on we see him mess with it and take eye drops and such. It finally comes down to him passing out randomly and the main characters pull some squigly creature out of his eye. This part has no meaning to the movie as a whole and I was personally left wondering how did he get the parasite why did they put so much effort in showing us all this information?This is just one example where you're left scratching your head wondering what was the point. I can name 3 other parts of the film with the same head scratching confusion as this example. In summary just wait till the movie hits red box. Its worth renting not paying a crazy movie ticket price to view.… Expand

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TVJerryNov 20, 2018

This film starts with the confusing escape sequence of the titular wizard (played by Johnny Depp). From there it descends into a tedious parade of dramatic character interactions that get more and more mystifying. Some of the fantasyThis film starts with the confusing escape sequence of the titular wizard (played by Johnny Depp). From there it descends into a tedious parade of dramatic character interactions that get more and more mystifying. Some of the fantasy creatures return (along with their keeper Eddie Redmayne), but unlike the first film, there's not much visually dazzling in the effects, the environments or even the costumes. The audience members who had read the books (or at least the Harry Potter series) seemed to be more pleased with what was happening, but I found it a jumbled, puzzling, slow mess.… Expand

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SuchiB14Nov 20, 2018

This movie had a lot to live up to, not only being the successor to an extremely successful first movie, but it also delved deep into the history of the well known Harry Potter wizarding universe. In that sense the movie did really well, theThis movie had a lot to live up to, not only being the successor to an extremely successful first movie, but it also delved deep into the history of the well known Harry Potter wizarding universe. In that sense the movie did really well, the large majority of the movie made sense and it was very interesting story. However, the excessive use of "subplots" was slightly confusing especially since the movie spanned over a relatively short period of time. The visuals were brilliant, the actors and actresses from the first film played their parts well (especially Grindelwald and Newt), fantastic beasts were displayed and shocking revelations created tension and hooked the audience for the next movie. The movie was reasonably long, but, due to the brief period of time it took place in, I suspect much of the audience was left unsatisfied. However, being a Potterhead and a huge fan of the franchise I love the movie and can't hate it. 9/10… Expand

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MakorNov 20, 2018

While the first fantastic beasts movie wasnt great, it atleast felt like it had some heart and a nice story to tell. The sequel however feels uninspired and messy. The worst thing about the movie in my opinion was the pacing, the storyWhile the first fantastic beasts movie wasnt great, it atleast felt like it had some heart and a nice story to tell. The sequel however feels uninspired and messy. The worst thing about the movie in my opinion was the pacing, the story switches between so many characters , and non of them feel very human or likeable. Things just seem to happen so the movie can show you some expensive CGI magic, and then move on to the next stupid character. And the characters really dont hold up. While the original Harry potter story had a few strong, main characters. Fantastic beasts has maybe one, Newt. He is likeable and rather interresting, but the movie tries to show you the story from everyones perspective, and it ends up kind of ruining the movie, because almost all of them suck. The acting sadly wasnt good enough to hold up the sometimes terrible dialog and characters just dont seem like real people.

The story is real heavy on fan service in my opinion, as it all revolves around setting up the main Harry Potter story, and making nothing a coincedence in that story. Everything needs to be connected. But then again just as much of the story is about the AMAZING magic and the TRAGIC heatbreak of the love stories the movie features. Sadly it feels old and kind of cliche, which is the last thing this overproduced film needs.

One thing i did like about the movie is its music, Quite a few times, i looked away from the bad movie, and just enjoyed the good music that was playing in the background.
Will probably be trying to find some sort of soundtrack to listen to sometime.

All in all, the movie needs you to either be a hardcore HP fan, who will swallow up anything Rowling makes. Or someone who just wants to see a stupid lovestory cliche, with some cool magic. Sadly i am neither
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EilanzerNov 19, 2018

This movie have a LOT of plot holes, doesn´t have a skeleton of a proper story or basic elements to the construction of a narrative for cinema.
Sorry, but even as a fan i can´t be blind and turn my brain off to say this is a good movie. ThisThis movie have a LOT of plot holes, doesn´t have a skeleton of a proper story or basic elements to the construction of a narrative for cinema.
Sorry, but even as a fan i can´t be blind and turn my brain off to say this is a good movie. This thing have the same level of bad quality a harry potter fanfiction you can find anywhere on the internet.… Expand

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Weekend_KnightsNov 19, 2018

Whilst calling Crimes of Grindelwald ‘filler’ would perhaps be unfair, on any view it is a film which scrapes by on the good name of its forebears – like an indolent child born of a prestigious family. There is a definite sense that theWhilst calling Crimes of Grindelwald ‘filler’ would perhaps be unfair, on any view it is a film which scrapes by on the good name of its forebears – like an indolent child born of a prestigious family. There is a definite sense that the lacklustre plot is held together by little more than the audiences’ collective anticipation of what is to come (i.e. the greatest wizarding duel of all time, the famed clash between Dumbledore and Grindelwald). With that said, however, for those who enjoyed Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, this sequel is indubitably essential viewing. Whilst it’s not a wholly satisfying film in its own right, there’s enough of the old magic for it to be enjoyable, and it does what it needs to do to further the series; laying the foundations on which the subsequent instalments will stand.… Expand

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ajwick17Nov 19, 2018

Pros: Great acting, (Jude Law was a perfect cast and was perfect as young Dumbledore), great story, breathtaking visuals and who doesnt love that adorable Niffler! Everyone says the story is darker and too complicated, but if you can stepPros: Great acting, (Jude Law was a perfect cast and was perfect as young Dumbledore), great story, breathtaking visuals and who doesnt love that adorable Niffler! Everyone says the story is darker and too complicated, but if you can step back for the briefest of moments and understand that this is a 5 part series, things become clearer. JK is weaving a plot arc across 5 action packed movies, (with no novel-backer to fill in gaps) so you can understand that there will be certain subplots that may seem a bit unclear at the moment, but clarity will be given with each installment. If we knew all of the answers now, would you come back as see the other movies? I mean, if you knew Darth Vader was Luke's father in Episode 4, would you have come back for Episodes 5 and 6? Cons: Some subplot cliff-hangers that leave you with questions for future installments to answer, but we now have to wait 2 years.

Apparently I am part of the minority that enjoys the visual storytelling of JK without the novel-backer. The whimsicality, visuals, story-telling and originality stands on its own. People and movie critics are entirely too critical nowadays.… Expand

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CyberglyphNov 19, 2018

Sooo Boring and slow.
I thought the first movie was very good, a good story lots of fluid telling and the special effects were on par with the typical Harry Potter movies. This one is completely different. Slow, slow and convoluted story.Sooo Boring and slow.
I thought the first movie was very good, a good story lots of fluid telling and the special effects were on par with the typical Harry Potter movies. This one is completely different. Slow, slow and convoluted story. I left the theater scratching my head wondering why I just saw this wreck of a movie. Should have been a DVD rental not worth the price of a movie ticket even a matinee price. Wait for a rental on this one. Johnny Dep is good in the movie.… Expand

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Amkhazaei83Nov 19, 2018

This movie is a pretty good movie. And it has very beautiful visual effects. I repeat the story fairly well. Of course, there are many weaknesses, but it is good to see half a glass of glass. Alan Rickman plays the role of Mr. Newt Scamander,This movie is a pretty good movie. And it has very beautiful visual effects. I repeat the story fairly well. Of course, there are many weaknesses, but it is good to see half a glass of glass. Alan Rickman plays the role of Mr. Newt Scamander, and Johnny Depp has always appeared to his own side. There are fewer movie quotes in the film. Dumbledore is also less likely to be seen in the film. Of course, there are some issues in my mind, you and others. It is created after watching the movie.This movie can entertain you at the end of the week. So if you want to see this movie.… Expand

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IgorMizyurin10Nov 19, 2018

Просто плевок какой-то. Абсолютно не интересный фильм. Ни магической атмосферы, ни интересной истории, ни хорошой музыки, ни эффектных поединков, ничего нет. Вместо этого какая-то гнетущая атмосфера, какие-то персонажи, которые мне вообще неПросто плевок какой-то. Абсолютно не интересный фильм. Ни магической атмосферы, ни интересной истории, ни хорошой музыки, ни эффектных поединков, ничего нет. Вместо этого какая-то гнетущая атмосфера, какие-то персонажи, которые мне вообще не интересны, какаято беготня весь фильм, какие-то невзрачные герои, которые сильно переигрывают, обнуление отношений персонажей. Короче, никому не советую это смотреть. Пересмотрите лучше любую из частей Гарри Поттера - даже если вы будете смотреть ее в 10ый, 100ый раз, будет намного интересней.… Expand

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Jk9785Nov 19, 2018

A convoluted mess from start to finish, David Yates' sixth entry in the Wizarding World franchise is a massive disappointment. J.K. Rowling's script makes no sense and it messes up the timeline. This is unfortunate, because the performances,A convoluted mess from start to finish, David Yates' sixth entry in the Wizarding World franchise is a massive disappointment. J.K. Rowling's script makes no sense and it messes up the timeline. This is unfortunate, because the performances, especially those of Johnny Depp and Eddie Redmayne, are insanely good, but the writing makes this film the worst in the Wizarding World.… Expand

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nick001Nov 19, 2018

I have never been disappointed this much in my life by watching a movie. Huge fan of HP, Rowling books - read all of them, watched movies multiple times. in this one, wanted to sleep twice. The movie is soo boring, the storyline is out ofI have never been disappointed this much in my life by watching a movie. Huge fan of HP, Rowling books - read all of them, watched movies multiple times. in this one, wanted to sleep twice. The movie is soo boring, the storyline is out of order. This movie is only for children nothing else. Not for adults. Want your kid to see some magic? Right for them.… Expand

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Xan_RyilNov 19, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I went with almost no expectations after lukewarm first movie, but J. K. Rowling along with David Yates still manage to disappoint me. Grindlewald starts off with a brilliant sequence but within that you could see that the director does not have that grip and lacks the crunch. A promise which is thrown soon after.

Rowling needs to understand that writing a movie is different than writing a novel. You can’t keep it that slow and almost no character development is offered in the movie that’s why. Much like it’s ancestor series, Grindlewald hardly did not lose any of the character from the first movie even though strict criticism over the talentless cast. Here is what is wrong with the movie
1. Baggage of the first movie
As said earlier, fans failed to identify with almost all of the lead characters from the first movie. It was needed to drop some of the characters (Jacob atleast) but next movie kept them on even though Tine, Queenie and Jacob play no role in story. Even new characters don’t help much. Dumbledore, Theseus and Nagini are merely decorative items. Someone should tell the producers that the beasts are not as interesting as they think and presenting them. Neither are they cute not funny and no one wants to see them. People want the darker tone and a better goal (not credence again).

2. Who to follow
Although movie is flooded with the characters but there is a confusion who is real protagonist. Series started with Newt, but his role and contribution has diminished to only avoiding direct eye contact. Dumbledore was expected to have a strong role but he has only an extended guest appearance. 3. Marvel’s Formula
Harry Potter has always casted diverse actors but here it was diverse too much. Much of the cast was unnecessarily ethnic. Smaller roles to only bring some interest or color in the story were played by international actors. Also this single movie has more special effects then all of the 8 Harry potter movies combined. Many of the actors are in 20’s or 30’s. It can’t be swallowed that there is not mature aurar on the team. Everyone is just out of school and holding a high rank and important position in ministry. On the other hand, they were too old for kids to connect with.

4. Weak writing
Screenplay is vague and even by the end one is not sure what’s Gindlewald’s real motive. May be it was explained in the novels but not in the movie which audience came to watch. Last movie ended with Gindlewald’s capture and this started with his escape, that was too quick to digest. He was shown to be very strong and powerful from the start of the movie which should have been a work in progress. A slow escape and gradual raise to the power involving obtaining of a special object to cast a citywide curse which would kill that many aurars. Instead they kept Ginglewald doing nothing after escape and in climax (which was hard to identify) Gindlewald casts a spell so massive to kill a lot of powerful wizards.
5. Waste
Like Harry Potter, we don’t have “Cream of British Film Industry” but we do have “Johnny Depp” an actor known for his vast versatility and what a waste. He never was given a chance to show his true colors (especially with all white makeup). Series’ fans were against his casting but producers could have benefited from Depp’s following which they totally lost as he does nothing out of the box except wearing weird lenses.

Still I liked the movie better than the first one as it had a better second half. Here is what is good with this movie.
1. Jude Law and Zoe Kravitz
Only two actors stood out of the mediocre performance. Jude looked like he studied Michael Gambon very well and transformed his personal accordingly. With all his movement, one can see Michael Gambon’s Dumbledore. Zoe had only one chance to shine in the series and she sure did not miss it. She brought much needed depth to her character with mysterious air and elegance.

2. Magical effects
For fans, it would be satisfying to see there are a lot of magical sequence. When you are directing a movie after a fan favorite series, a lot of things could go wrong, and in case of Grindlewald, everyone involved in the movie made sure that they all do go wrong.… Expand

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DenXNov 18, 2018

Out of the fact that the teleport spell is widely overused in my opinion (like in the first movie) it's a nice addition to the franchise.

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SrPepeNov 18, 2018

Empieza muy lenta y puedo entender porque a la gente no le guste, es una película par ampliar el universo mago que le gustará más a aquellos fans de Harry Potter. Los gráficos y efectos visuales son impresionantes.

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roastbirdNov 18, 2018

Bad.

1. Random character pops up without a reason.
2. Character do things that out of his character.
3. 80% of the time was talking about love stories that doesn't related to the movie.

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pastor43Nov 18, 2018

I am wondering if the “so called” Harry Potter fans realize there is a planned 5 movie journey here? Just wondering... Instead of being irresponsible with your critique of what is only the second movie, how about we sit back and enjoy thisI am wondering if the “so called” Harry Potter fans realize there is a planned 5 movie journey here? Just wondering... Instead of being irresponsible with your critique of what is only the second movie, how about we sit back and enjoy this incredible story unfold before our eyes. What we feel is unnecessary may very well have it’s importance and what feel is important may just in fact be misdirection to keep us engaged until we reach the finish line. The movie from my lens was fabulous questions were answered as other questions unfolded with a few remaining unanswered. This is a 5 movie ride maybe do the research before you jump on and strap in, of course you can just get off while the ride is in progress, but why would you abandon would could be an incredible journey... Just wondering...… Expand

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FreeholdMarkNov 18, 2018

Simply awful, and worst of all, boring! Yes, it looks great, with impressive special effects, but so what? The story is a mess, with plot points cribbed from Gilbert and Sullivan or certain grand operas. I love the original Harry PotterSimply awful, and worst of all, boring! Yes, it looks great, with impressive special effects, but so what? The story is a mess, with plot points cribbed from Gilbert and Sullivan or certain grand operas. I love the original Harry Potter series, ending with "...Deathly Hallows" but really, J. K. Rowling should have stopped there. A waste or time and money.… Expand

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MatteoJeanNov 18, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very bad movie. No respect for Harry Potter series, too much easter-eggs and love stories. All the new characters are useless as well as Newt, who should be the main character. Silente's new brother revelation make me very angry. It's impossible. Hope Jk Rowling die before writing another one and ruin HP forever.… Expand

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Revan130Nov 18, 2018

The movie continues to deliver on the magic and world of the Potterverse with plenty of action and laughs. Certain characters felt underutilized and some motives/actions were a little convoluted during the movie that you just needed to acceptThe movie continues to deliver on the magic and world of the Potterverse with plenty of action and laughs. Certain characters felt underutilized and some motives/actions were a little convoluted during the movie that you just needed to accept as its happening and then go back and parse through afterward. Overall very enjoyable.… Expand

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johncpickensNov 18, 2018

For all the hype and downplay from critics, this movie is pack with information and action. its fast moving and while it can be a bit confusing, it brings the wizarding world into a much clear perspective.
There has been a lot of flack on theFor all the hype and downplay from critics, this movie is pack with information and action. its fast moving and while it can be a bit confusing, it brings the wizarding world into a much clear perspective.
There has been a lot of flack on the chronological time line. One has to remember that wizards do not conform to muggles time.
I am impressed how the film is unwinding especially with the unraveling of Credence story. Pay attention because here is the real story.
Would I recommend it. Yes… Expand

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sensorglitchNov 18, 2018

I enjoyed it. Had some low moments, it was a bit confused at points, it seemed like they tried to add too many subplots and things got muddy because of it. I had fun. I might see it again.

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cebulakNov 18, 2018

Verry good movie,
Good acting, gorgeous visuals, beautiful.
The script is good, the plot is not too simple but also not to complicated. There are multiple plot points, but it was easy to track for me and I really enjoyed it. For me muchVerry good movie,
Good acting, gorgeous visuals, beautiful.
The script is good, the plot is not too simple but also not to complicated. There are multiple plot points, but it was easy to track for me and I really enjoyed it.
For me much better than the previous one, but still, I would prefer to read a book.… Expand

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92096563Nov 17, 2018

Filme muito bom, ótimo fan service, desenvolvimento dos personagem gradativo e satisfatório e final surpreendente!!

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DahliaGNov 17, 2018

I very much enjoyed this movie! I'm surprised by the mixed reviews. I thought the story was very interesting and coherent. The many new characters added a lot to the narrative. The special effects were great. I found the LeStrange andI very much enjoyed this movie! I'm surprised by the mixed reviews. I thought the story was very interesting and coherent. The many new characters added a lot to the narrative. The special effects were great. I found the LeStrange and Queenie stories particularly affecting.… Expand

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KevinChau5Nov 17, 2018

Saw this in 3D last night, was AWESOME!! Loved the performances by Eddie Redmayne, Johnny Depp, Jude Law, fun film, entertaining!

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Trineo99Nov 17, 2018

First of all, just like in the last movie the acting in this film is excellent but with a few exceptions. Eddie Redmayne was still excellent as Newt but I think he did a better job in the first film. Same thing with Dan Fogler who didn’t seemFirst of all, just like in the last movie the acting in this film is excellent but with a few exceptions. Eddie Redmayne was still excellent as Newt but I think he did a better job in the first film. Same thing with Dan Fogler who didn’t seem as funny but useless and could have just been written out of this film. But I did really like Jude Law as a younger Dumbledor and Joshua Shea who plays young Newt. Joshua played younger NEwt so well that he actually looked like a younger version of Eddie. Jude Law brought the same kind of attitude towards Dumbledor that we all know and love. The special effects and set designs still looked marvellous. The creatures special effects just like last time were great and looked like if we saw them in real life that’s what they would look like. The sets looked directly like they got taken directly out of a history book. Now with this film being a sequel, you would think they would fix the problems they had in the last film but for this one, they didn‘t. The main thing that bugged me was Johnny Depp. He didn’t do a good job of playing the main villain. It could be because of the writing or just because of his acting. Next is all of the subplots. I counted there are around four of them. But seeing how I couldn’t really figure out the main plot one of those subplots could have been the main plot. The last thing is the pacing in this film. Some scenes just seemed like the plot stopped for this one scene that could have just been taken out. The entire film felt really slow and only in the action scenes did it seem to pick up. At least the music was good. In the end, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald just seemed like a cash grab film.… Expand

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amheretojudgeNov 17, 2018

the spells are mere tomfoolery..

Fantastic Beasts : The Crimes Of Grindelwald Yates's glossy magic is clearly outdated and ineffective. This overstuffed people-pleaser is no way, Rowling is supposed to get her mojo back. What was exploredthe spells are mere tomfoolery..

Fantastic Beasts : The Crimes Of Grindelwald

Yates's glossy magic is clearly outdated and ineffective. This overstuffed people-pleaser is no way, Rowling is supposed to get her mojo back. What was explored in Potter franchise, is reminisced till it grows numb in here; the spells are mere tomfoolery. The patterns are getting more and more clear and the structure is getting worn out. Both the installments of Fantastic Beasts, feasts itself with a rolled dice here and there in its first half, and then amps up the charge for a loud finale, which it actually isn't.

The plot is complex but infomercial, their barely resides any flow. The first act is spent upon chattering and mapping the characters about their current state. And just when it was supposed to get thick, it gets more dump, Rowling keeps adding more characters to confuse you; it is ultimately pure magic, she is distracting you. But this distraction isn't feasible to either the makers or the viewers. And all these characters with their hidden secret, walking parallel-y to the story-line ends up in a showdown where Depp is at the throne of it; on that rendezvous point, Rowling's spell casts upon us.

The characters mingle around with political agenda that helps them catch you, and once you are in hold of them, they won't leave you until you nod along to their schemes. Rowling's perspicacious knowledge of the trajectory is what this franchise still thrives on. The narration is discreet and each character gets a voice. Depp gets to overpower others on screen and he loves it as much as we do. Redmayne seems to have found an apt shoes to fill in, his not-so-smooth-talk is way too smooth. Law doesn't have much to offer, but he makes sure that there isn't any regret on casting him.

Miller is underused and works as a pawn for the most part of it. Waterston and Fogler are convincing on revisiting their role whilst Sudol still is looking for something, and on additional cast, Kravitz gets a big chunk of bite. The lethargic over thought-out and ineffective conversations itches you like lumps which is surprising coming from Rowling, especially at the initial stages; she seems in a rush to give you even a compelling argument. The background score is decent if not anything extraordinary, the sound effects are sharp and the visual effects does make your eye pop.

Unfortunately, all of that seems moot if considered the final outcome of the plot. With so much to say, with so many voices, there probably will be one or two that you might wish to take home with you. Ticking for more than two hours, Yates's visual galore tricks are getting predictable, there is no grip, just empty cat and mouse chase that are following wrong tracks. Undoubtedly, Fantastic Beasts : The Crimes Of Grindelwald is the weakest link of this magical world, that once dared question the big questions of life, is now unfortunately settled on the thrills of "stupefy" spells.… Expand

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arcyzmNov 17, 2018

It is just bad. I read all HP books and found first fantastic beasts quite avarge film but this is just a joke. 75% of time You dont know what the f.... is going on. Who edited this catastrophy??? Also plot is also tragically bad. 3/10 if not worse.

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GregdelNov 17, 2018

The critics are so WRONG on this one. It’s not the best or an outstanding film, but it’s a great one and very entertaining. I just don’t understand people who said that this film have too much characters and subplots... are you guys crazy?!The critics are so WRONG on this one. It’s not the best or an outstanding film, but it’s a great one and very entertaining. I just don’t understand people who said that this film have too much characters and subplots... are you guys crazy?! It was so easy to follow and there’s maybe what... 8 or 10 characters!? Not a single time I was confused. Avengers can have 50 characters but critics still love them LOL. It’s just non-sense. Amazing visuals, beautiful score and great actors. My only complaint would be that yes, it’s a filler episode, but still a great one. I enjoyed it more than the first one. The bad reviews are delusional.… Expand

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samgggggggNov 17, 2018

Understandable for all. More complex than the first. Crazier creatures. Best Harry Potter graphics yet!

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MisterGokuNov 17, 2018

Pros: Good acting, gorgeous visuals, beautiful score. Cons: Overstuffed with subplots, often confusing, and it all just seems like a filler for the next film in the installment. Definitely one of the weakest entries from the mind of JK Rowling.

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thedaywalkerNov 17, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Being a HUGE fan of the Harry Potter series (including the first Fantastic Beasts) I got out of the theater truly disappointed.

This isn't a terrible film by any means, but it's the first time I was completely bored watching a Harry Potter movie.

The performances are great, Jude Law as Dumbledore was amazing, it's really a shame we didn't get a lot of him, Redmayne as Scamander again blew it out of the park, Johnny Depp's performance was good, but unfortunately because of all the useless subplots, and useless characters that were added, the character of Grindelwald didn't have the attention it needed, I mean the name of the movie is "Crimes of Grindelwald" and he really doesn't do much. All the romance added just help make the movie even more boring. J.K. Rowling missed the mark on the script on this one

The movie is visually stunning, the score is amazing, the first scene with Grindelwald escaping prison is awesome, and the twist in the end was actually really good and quite shocking.

But unfortunately those things couldn't save this movie from it's very inconsistent storytelling and boring really boring script… Expand

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Brrwsklly101Nov 17, 2018

This movie is so beautiful and Johnny Depp as Grindelwald is so perfect, the story also flows really well.

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threecoffinsNov 17, 2018

Do not listen to the critics!!! One of the best movies I have seen in the last time. For me it is the best Harry Potter film ever made. The visual effects and costumes are amazing. The performances of these great actors are outstanding andDo not listen to the critics!!! One of the best movies I have seen in the last time. For me it is the best Harry Potter film ever made. The visual effects and costumes are amazing. The performances of these great actors are outstanding and the story is thrilling. It is a must-watch movie for all Harry Potter fans. If you watch the movie you will remember why we all love these stories so much!!… Expand

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IceDragont4tNov 17, 2018

Absolutely hated it. I'm a fan of HP. Read all the book numerous times, watched all the movies numerous times. The first part of Fantastic Beasts was enjoyable, but the sequel is SO boring and slow. But forget about that, I can appreciate aAbsolutely hated it. I'm a fan of HP. Read all the book numerous times, watched all the movies numerous times. The first part of Fantastic Beasts was enjoyable, but the sequel is SO boring and slow. But forget about that, I can appreciate a slow movie if it makes sense, opens up characters and etc. But this movie made absolutely NO SENSE at all. Characters are irrational and illogical. The worse thing though - it is so contradicting the whole HP universe. If you actually know smth about HP, if you consider yourself a fan of the series and the universe, please don't see this move. You will be so disappointed!… Expand

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digdeeperNov 16, 2018

Salute to bewitching anti-heroes! Totally worth your time and money. Stellar performances by the entire ensemble.Even outdone the prequel. Amazing entertainment!

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DaitoNov 16, 2018

O filme é uma montanha russa de emoções. Tem uma tendência de sentimento bem balanceada, começa incrível, tem um meio médio e um final que deixa a desejar. Entendo que para assistir esse filme você já deve estar habituado com esse mundo,O filme é uma montanha russa de emoções. Tem uma tendência de sentimento bem balanceada, começa incrível, tem um meio médio e um final que deixa a desejar. Entendo que para assistir esse filme você já deve estar habituado com esse mundo, dando assim um aumento nas expectativas e nos pequenos detalhes que a trama trás, mas nós não podemos nos cegar e ficar dependente dessas "migalhas" que o enredo nos dá. Minha nota é 8 porque o filme me divertiu bastante, me trouxe uma sensação boa no fim e me fez "querer viver mais" desse mundo que nunca vivi, e é isso que eu busco quando vou ao cinema assistir filmes escritos pela JK. Tirei alguns pontos pois o filme não é perfeito e em algumas situações me vi a espera de um filme que não é esse, quem sabe vale a pena guardar um ponto extra para o próximo né?… Expand

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Dark_OverLord91Nov 16, 2018

Stunning films, perfect actors for their role, excellent graphics and music. All the flavor of the Harry Potter films that we liked so much.

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movieducationNov 16, 2018

Avada kedavra and obliviate this installment, FANTASTIC BEASTS : THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD is all visual of magic but no enchantment, uninspiring storyline and characters with emotional range of teaspoon ! Why is J.K Rowling trying to piss me off ?

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bkristmanNov 16, 2018

Since they announced that there are going to be 5 of these films this one kind of lost its luster for me. I assume these 3 middle ones will be just filler bridge i think leading up to the grand finale 5th one. It's not a bad film by anySince they announced that there are going to be 5 of these films this one kind of lost its luster for me. I assume these 3 middle ones will be just filler bridge i think leading up to the grand finale 5th one. It's not a bad film by any stretch of the imagination as they introduce new characters,new creatures and expand the story of Creedence .
He actually drags the film down a bit because he has no personality and the actor doesn't add anything to make him interesting .
The film has interesting locations and scenery and the amount of detail in the real and wizardly world is amazing .
There are twists and turns in the interactions of the characters a bit like a soap opera.
All in all it's a '7' for me and i'll watch it again for sure.… Expand

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michaelburnNov 16, 2018

Total disappointment. Broke everything that worked in the first film, did not add alternatives.

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DesertDavidNov 16, 2018

Really enjoyed it, don't understand the negative reviews. It was full of action, great scenes and lots of good story being told - everything I would have asked for from one of the series. It absolutely built up more of the back story ofReally enjoyed it, don't understand the negative reviews. It was full of action, great scenes and lots of good story being told - everything I would have asked for from one of the series. It absolutely built up more of the back story of major characters from the world pre-potter. Wife and I both really liked it.… Expand

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BigManJamNov 16, 2018

Literally hot fookin garbage, everything about this movie pist me the fook of. It is a disgrace to Harry Potter.

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cezarbarinNov 16, 2018

The movie was amazing. The visual effects and the soundtrack with the history was beautiful.

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nateOstrikeNov 16, 2018

I really liked this movie. I'm not sure why as a lot of people have mixed feelings over it but I loved it. I liked the 1st one too. The story and characters and how they all intertwine is really cool to me. The magic isn't over the topI really liked this movie. I'm not sure why as a lot of people have mixed feelings over it but I loved it. I liked the 1st one too. The story and characters and how they all intertwine is really cool to me. The magic isn't over the top and the creatures are great. I'm looking forward to the next one now.… Expand

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danghuong18Nov 16, 2018

This movie was amazing with me, it’s very different with Harry Potter. The visual effects of the movie are really great. Really thank the creative team. And the end of the film is really a trick for those who do not watch the movie intently.This movie was amazing with me, it’s very different with Harry Potter. The visual effects of the movie are really great. Really thank the creative team. And the end of the film is really a trick for those who do not watch the movie intently. I'm really looking forward to the next movie.… Expand

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JamppaNov 16, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An amazing movie that blew my mind with it's expansions to the potter universe. Acting and special effects were perfect, Jude Law was great as Dumbledore and Johnny Depp as Grindelwald.
The expansions of the harry potter universe were really cool, like the blood oath of Dumbledore and Grindelwald or Credence maybe being a brother of Dumbledore or whatever that meant in the end, we'll see in the next one. The Story on how Grindelwald gathers power is really awesome and Newt and Tina's story goes really well to that and the same with Jacob and Queenie. A mind blowing, emotional movie. Really happy with it!… Expand

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DrBlahBlahNov 16, 2018

Both predictable and confusing, over-stuffed and dull, this is another shameless cash-grab from the studios who weren't satisfied with the billions they made from the Harry Potter films. (And there's three more in the works!)

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EpicLadySpongeNov 16, 2018

We have had awesome adventures throughout this Wizarding World universe, but the fun seems to be missing in this latest installment of Fantastic Beasts. Not even J. K. Rowling can save her own work from having a muddled plot that's right inWe have had awesome adventures throughout this Wizarding World universe, but the fun seems to be missing in this latest installment of Fantastic Beasts. Not even J. K. Rowling can save her own work from having a muddled plot that's right in your face. Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is everything you just saw from its predecessor minus the fun you just experienced and an extremely muddled story that will leave you begging for someone to fix it.… Expand

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Minh18121999Nov 16, 2018

Harry Potter has become one of the best franchises out there,Half Blood Prince imo is still the best one,Deathly Hallows is great,and then Fantastic Beasts Where to Find Them came out and i am one of those people who found the filmHarry Potter has become one of the best franchises out there,Half Blood Prince imo is still the best one,Deathly Hallows is great,and then Fantastic Beasts Where to Find Them came out and i am one of those people who found the film disappointing,not an entirely bad movie,but definitely a huge step down from the previous films.Which is even more disappointing bc The Crimes of Grindelwald will make that first prequel look like a bonafide classic.The Crimes of Grindelwald is a monumentally boring, drawn-out 140 minutes long beautiful looking mess with a bunch of unrelated subplots clashing each other for nearly 2 hrs and easily IMO the worst one in the HP franchise.The writing stuffs, by JK Rowling,who is a great writer,are unbelievably lackluster,the plot is so jumbled,really messy and unexpectedly boring.Also,The title is "The Crimes of Grindelwald" but he doesn't do much in the movie, except for last 15-20 minutes,where **** really happened,and where the film was actually worth watching. Depp and his character are also very underutilized. Probably the only really GOOD things about this movie are that last 15 minutes and the opening sequence and once again James Newton Howard score is mind-blowingly great. Sure the some of the acting or visual effects are solid,but the terrible script and the snailed pacing AND The twist,OMG it is unimaginable,it makes no sense to me and feels out of nowhere,so dumb.This movie to me has started to feel like what the Star Wars prequel had become,just placeholder,they add barely anything.… Expand

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werewolf3dNov 16, 2018

the most boring movie I've seen this year .... is it bad, no... but it's boring....

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dcgracaNov 16, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a Potterhead, this movie is an incredible addition to the story and overall saga, but the movie itself is a mixed bag and I see why critics don't like it that well. So to Potterheads, this movie is a 9/10, but to the general audience, this movie is a 6/10. I'll explain why below as I mention what I liked and what I disliked from the movie (its ups and downs).

Ups:
+ The Performances (not one single actor in the movie did a bad performance)
+ The Action Sequences (from Grindelwald's escape to the final battle, this movie's action sequences were terrific to watch)
+ The New Beasts
+ The Soundtrack
+ The Visual Effects
+ Going back to Hogwarts
+ The new characters (Dumbledore was the best and I really liked Leta's character)
+ The Comedy + The Production Design

Downs:
- Too Many Characters (I feel like this movie was too crowded and unlike Infinity War, which had over 40 characters, this movie didn't manage to juggle them, mostly because more than half of the characters were new ones)
- Too Many Subplots
- Some references to the Potter Saga felt forced (I liked Hogwarts, the Deathly Hallows mention and even the Mirror of Erised, but why was Nagini there or Flamel or even Fawkes at the end. Oh and McGonagall was also a fun addition)
- It feels rushed at times
- Newt doesn't feel like the main character
- No interactions between Tina and Queenie or Newt and Credence
- The Aurellius Twist… Expand

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