Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

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Akk3d1sDec 22, 2018

If you are a harry potter fan, then this movie is definitely worth it. Visuals and audio is a 10. Story and acting a 7.

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buddhalouFeb 19, 2019

Outstanding production design and special effects help to create a rich and inviting universe - to tell less than captivating stories in.

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The3AcademySinsJul 18, 2019

If the first Fantastic Beasts film was joking titled "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find the Plot" then this Fantastic Beasts film can only be called "Fantastic Beasts and How to Ruin a Plot." Ho boy. There are so many retcons to the HarryIf the first Fantastic Beasts film was joking titled "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find the Plot" then this Fantastic Beasts film can only be called "Fantastic Beasts and How to Ruin a Plot." Ho boy. There are so many retcons to the Harry Potter cannon and ridiculous plot twists that this movie made my head spin. The characters have no motivation, and honestly the special effects aren't that good. There is no doubt in my mind that JK Rowling is deep in the midst of her "George Lucas" phase. Time will only tell if she will sell her franchise and a an established producer will attempt to save it like George, though.… Expand

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Sugarfreak00Oct 25, 2019

Amazing story, characters, music and visuals! Love the connections to the original series.

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GramathaNov 11, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Flat-out terrible film with no second act, a first act that goes for 1hr30m and a boring, poorly written third. No interest in seeing the next film. Congrats JK, you ruined Harry Potter… Expand

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Only_EdgarJan 21, 2021

A perfect and well made movie. The movie was great from the beginning to the end.

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RavenclawGuyMar 10, 2021

This film does not deserve hate. No, it really doesn't. Yes, you need to know HP. J.K does know her audience, hardcore fans who know about the universe. Yes, maybe a lot of the movie has nothing to do with the other parts, but remember it's aThis film does not deserve hate. No, it really doesn't. Yes, you need to know HP. J.K does know her audience, hardcore fans who know about the universe. Yes, maybe a lot of the movie has nothing to do with the other parts, but remember it's a series with 3 movies to go, so the backstory will most likely come in later. 9/10 for the Rowling situation, if in the story alone 10/10.… 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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LulzTVDec 14, 2018

I payed money for nothing.
I am actualy so goddamn dissapointed. The trashest of all the Harry Potter movies. It completely trashed over the charm of the other movies in the franchise. I am standing right now in the teather and writing thisI payed money for nothing.
I am actualy so goddamn dissapointed. The trashest of all the Harry Potter movies. It completely trashed over the charm of the other movies in the franchise. I am standing right now in the teather and writing this review because of pure boredom. This movie is absolute non sense. 93838293939393929929292f###thismovie38388383828% is unnecesary talking, cheesiness. It's like I am watching an Indian TV show with a big budget. But! BUT Indian TV shows are so bad they are kinda entertaining. This piece of **** is pure boredom. This "movie" ( more like an audio visual product xd )
is pure laziness and incompetence. Terrible pacing, lazy ass writing, 39393993939398asdgahshdhdh% of the characters are useless pieces of cardboard, 399393939% of the movie is filler, 0.000000000000000001% of the movie is the actual plot if I can even call it a plot. And one really weird thing that this movie tries to do is to show you visuals and try to impress you. Oh look flying candles uuuuuh impressive. Oh look magical explosions awesomeeee!!!!! Oh look a giant japanese creature ooooooh so amazing. Who the f### cares about visual effects when you got 0 characterization, 0 unique or strong characters. This audio visual product is an incomprehensible mess. Now the movie is coming close to the climax and I still haven't understood anything. Ps: Grindelwald was a trash just trash villain.… 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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EliOli123Dec 14, 2018

It was only a matter of time before the Wizarding World would turn into a full blown left wing propaganda machine. In this movie we see the foundation being laid. I am personally tired of seeing "progressive" preaching woven into myIt was only a matter of time before the Wizarding World would turn into a full blown left wing propaganda machine. In this movie we see the foundation being laid. I am personally tired of seeing "progressive" preaching woven into my entertainment. I go to the movies to be entertained, not indoctrinated. This movie will be my last journey into the Wizarding World.… 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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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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JokohamaDec 6, 2018

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

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LivingTribunalDec 26, 2018

Johnny Depp and Jude Law did great acting, but it wasn't about Fantastic Beasts at all. There are too many holes in the story. And we can't understand most of the character's thoughts. There are too many! It makes you wait for the next film,Johnny Depp and Jude Law did great acting, but it wasn't about Fantastic Beasts at all. There are too many holes in the story. And we can't understand most of the character's thoughts. There are too many! It makes you wait for the next film, but this film itself is a shame of Harry Potter franchise.… Expand

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PepsiJamieDec 10, 2018

I'm giving this 4 stars ONLY because the FX were stellar and the acting was good. The storyline is confusing at best, irresponsible and offensive to HP fans at worst. It's as if your reading a "choose your own adventure" book from cover toI'm giving this 4 stars ONLY because the FX were stellar and the acting was good. The storyline is confusing at best, irresponsible and offensive to HP fans at worst. It's as if your reading a "choose your own adventure" book from cover to cover.

Like many others, I have read and watched all the Harry Potter films numerous times. I have enjoyed them immensely and consider them an incredible asset to literature. In my opinion J.K. Rowling, Warner Brothers and David Yates should be ashamed for creating such a jumbled mess and associating it with Harry Potter. If Warner Brothers was smart they'd start over and actually READ the script before making another costly, bewildering and unworthy film that is in any way associated with the Harry Potter franchize.… Expand

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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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FeudDec 5, 2018

A complete chaos of a film. J.K.Rowling try to cram so much **** in here that it all seems inconsequential or just fanservice. There are so many new characters that I just don't care about and when they've just briefly introced them theyA complete chaos of a film. J.K.Rowling try to cram so much **** in here that it all seems inconsequential or just fanservice. There are so many new characters that I just don't care about and when they've just briefly introced them they start to tell their backstories and expect me to care about it. Another thing that annoyed me was that there was so much cgi smoke. Apart from the amazing creatures in this movie, I found it to be boring and a complete mess.… 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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xemrapDec 10, 2018

I just like this film. Because it really fantastic, i don't understand many people were voted too low score.

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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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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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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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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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IrisenDec 6, 2018

Crimes of Grindelwald is a disappointment of a movie. I can't say it's bad because it's redeemed by some of its aspects, like its visuals (the Archives scenes is very entertaining to watch) and the sheer nostalgia factor (If you've seen it,Crimes of Grindelwald is a disappointment of a movie. I can't say it's bad because it's redeemed by some of its aspects, like its visuals (the Archives scenes is very entertaining to watch) and the sheer nostalgia factor (If you've seen it, you know what I'm talking about) but it still remains disappointing. The plot is boring, the characters are either butchered in their development or incredibly flat. The stories are convoluted, it's as if JK tried to cram in as much story elements and new characters as she could and the end result is a bloated, confused mess. The only reason I'm not giving this a worse rating is the aspects I've mentionned before and Jude Law's Dumbledore, who's pretty hot (ngl), and I'm weak for that kind of stuff.
The last plot twist gave me the urge to throw myself in the nearest river. I never want to see that movie again but I still remain hopeful for the sequel, and I really hope that JKR can get better at writing for movies.… Expand

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alvindinoMar 11, 2019

The worst part is, after all the rotating subplots appear without a significant impression, as if the subplots are Disapparating just like that, the story doesn't really have a conclusion. This film is only felt as a bridge to deliver us toThe worst part is, after all the rotating subplots appear without a significant impression, as if the subplots are Disapparating just like that, the story doesn't really have a conclusion. This film is only felt as a bridge to deliver us to the next episode. We will not understand this watch if we do not watch the previous film, we will not get a meaningful answer before watching the next film. It's disappointing, because in terms of narration, this is an 'important' story in the history of the magic world. J.K. Rowling once again showed her ability to build a complex universe. But it seems like it's better to be booked first. As a script, it's just too much. The Potterheads will just be happy, because they have explored a deeper magical world. But as a film, this is no longer the story of Newt Scamander. This is a crimes of maxim story to turn on the franchise that should have been finished.… 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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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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cezarbarinNov 16, 2018

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

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DrRossGellerDec 9, 2018

Another one of those that critics got wrong. Superior to FBAWTFT that I love. This is a much denser, different and complex film. It moves fast (I guess too fast for some), paced like a thriller as Yates and Heyman said, it's frequentlyAnother one of those that critics got wrong. Superior to FBAWTFT that I love. This is a much denser, different and complex film. It moves fast (I guess too fast for some), paced like a thriller as Yates and Heyman said, it's frequently magical and awe inspiring. I was in from the very first shot (fantastic opening set piece by the way). Wasn't bothered or didn't see any of the flaws cited by some. It seems fairly obvious that quite a few elements in there will be lost on non fans, but really, why would you see this film if you're not a HP fan or at the very least, a fan of Fantastic Beasts & Where To Find Them?! It's gorgeously shot by Phillipe Rousselot, beautifully directed by David Yates as always, impeccably acted (Johnny Depp puts in one of his finest performances to date, Law is superb, some intriguing new additions, and the main cast is as excellent as ever), it's also shocking at times, intriguing, mysterious.

I don't care about the naysayers, JK is delivering what she's been wanting to tell for a while, and she does an excellent job at that. It's at times whimsical, magical, gorgeous (Mirror Of Erised scene, Hogwarts), powerful, mesmerizing (the third act).

I'm positively elated to see what JK has in store for the next three films and for us to get the full picture as this is after all the middle film, or middle part of a five part story. The ending is indeed jaw dropping and I'm sure that she has all the answers as she's proven before on HP and all will make sense in due time.… Expand

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fasztarisznyaFeb 26, 2019

This is a disgrace to everything Harry Potter. Poorly acted characters, poorly explained reasons, poor attempt at drama at every turn. Waste of time.

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GrantD243Dec 8, 2018

Oof. Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is a perfect example of how a film can suffer from being the middle child in a planned trilogy. This whole film is just setting up the third film. What little story development there is isOof. Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is a perfect example of how a film can suffer from being the middle child in a planned trilogy. This whole film is just setting up the third film. What little story development there is is largely unsatisfying, and a lot of this film is just...boring. It also had an odd flow to it and feels pretty clunky at times.

Newt is still one of my favorite characters in the Harry Potter universe, but he deserves a better story. I hope the third film makes up for this.… Expand

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hzsvitaminDec 7, 2018

As a huge Harry Potter Wizarding World fan I am very disappointed in this movie. It doesn`t possess the charm of the original, the actors are taking themselves waaay to seriously, Grindelwald played by J.D is too mild. Dumbledore played byAs a huge Harry Potter Wizarding World fan I am very disappointed in this movie. It doesn`t possess the charm of the original, the actors are taking themselves waaay to seriously, Grindelwald played by J.D is too mild. Dumbledore played by J.L is like a completely different person than who we got to know in Harry Potter. He is very serious, muggle-fashionable pretty boy that has no charizma whatsoever. I didn`t think Jude Law was gonna bring Dumbledore, and he didn`t. Dear makers of this movie: You can`t cast an actor just because he has piercing blue eyes!!!! Cast an appropriate actor that can bring the characte r and put some contact lenses into his eyes for pete`s sake!

And the fashion. Why are the wizards and witches fashionable? The Harry Potter books talk about how the magical people clearly don`t get muggle clothing and they cannot blend in. The first original movies showed this beautifully, with fantastic and exciting costume design. How come in the Fantastic Beasts movies they do not wear robes and hats anymore? Where are the robes and hats???

The story line is a mess, I have absolutely no idea what it was about. This movie is cleary just a money maker, and as a fan of her I have to say, J. K. Rowling should be ashamed of herself for selling out like this.… Expand

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katieleigh422Dec 8, 2018

If only I could differentiate my rating based on whether I liked watching it vs. whether I thought it was a good movie. Admittedly, I have no objectivity regarding the Wizarding World and will enjoy every moment you let me get my eyeballs onIf only I could differentiate my rating based on whether I liked watching it vs. whether I thought it was a good movie. Admittedly, I have no objectivity regarding the Wizarding World and will enjoy every moment you let me get my eyeballs on it. But this movie was a mess and had plotholes and questionable character points all over the place. See it if you love the Wizarding World -- those of you who do will likely get more out of it than you did the first in this series. But was it a good movie? Not really.… Expand

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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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MattBrady99Dec 20, 2018

“Magic blooms... only in rare souls. Still, we must skulk in shadows. But the old ways serve us no longer.”

‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ is a muddled sequel/prequel that lacks magic and wonder. The most tedious part is“Magic blooms... only in rare souls. Still, we must skulk in shadows. But the old ways serve us no longer.”

‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ is a muddled sequel/prequel that lacks magic and wonder. The most tedious part is realizing there’s going to be four more of these; something I was once comfortable with. This isn’t the type of story that inspired J.K. Rowling to start writing - no, this is a studio movie asking when the script is done.

The biggest crime this movie has ever committed is being boring.

Still, not everything is bad…

David Yates directing during the action sequences was entertaining and delivers some creative set pieces. I mean, the guy knows how to direct a big budget movie and make it look as good as it does. The production design and costumes are excellent as usual for these type of movies.

Eddie Redmayne and Dan Fogler are great once again. I believed they chemistry a lot more than first one. However, the characters themselves don’t suit this type of story, especially Jacob whose brought back without a good reason. I guess that memory wipe spell didn’t work because it only took away bad memories, yet he remembers the first world war - so why did he forget in the first? I wonder if this affects the people of New York as well.

Katherine Waterston did the best with the material she was given, which isn’t much as her character is put on autopilot. Jude Law as a youngish Dumbledore is perfect casting. Law’s shape and classy approach to the character makes his presence enthralling; too bad he’s screen time is slim.

I’m aware this opinion may spark disagreement, but I thought Johnny Depp played Grindelwald with the right charm and dangerous presence for the character to work. While I still believe Colin Farrell would’ve been perfect as this series Voldemort, because I could imagine Farrell growing into that wicked and striking villain.

And that’s really it for positives.

I gave the first movie credit for avoiding nostalgia and managing to stand on its own two feet, but now it’s trying to build a franchise without telling a good story. The movie is all over the place in terms of storytelling and narrative.

I’m not sure about you, but I was struggling to follow what was going on. I thought it was just me at first as I don’t consider myself a fan of the series or know the Wizarding World that well. It was meant for the fans who can easily follow this narrative, right? Well, to my surprise and relief, I was wrong. It’s never a good sign when hardcore fans struggle to explain the entire “plot”. Is it about Newt Scamander? How about Grindelwald?

Some of the visual effects looked pretty bad and painfully noticeable when interacting with non-digital performers. I said this once and I’ll say it again, I kinda wish there was more practical work.

Overall rating: I don’t know the fate of these movie in the future, but judging on the box office results and the critical reviews from both critics and fans alike, it’s pretty bleak. I’m sure there will be a third movie and fans will see it no matter what while holding a grudge against Rowling.

What a time to be alive.… Expand

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B_RadicalFeb 12, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I know it's way after the fact now, but I had to write a review about this movie.

Not only is it BY FAR the worst movie in the Harry Potter franchise, it's one of the worst movies I've ever seen. It really is that bad.

Anyone who says this movie made sense is out of their mind.

The screenplay was abysmal. There were characters that were woefully underdeveloped, characters that existed for only one scene, and the character's progression/actions made no sense at all. That's even to mention the fact that the story doesn't make sense. Albus had a brother that he never mentioned once in 7 HP books? Really? And if that part was all a lie then it was a gross red herring that was included just to stir controversy.

The best part of the move was Jude Law as young Dumbledore, far and away. Why this movie didn't have more of him included...I have no idea. The beasts that were included as well were fun and interesting. But those are really the only two positives from this entire movie.

It felt like JK Rowling was trying to stuff all the plot needed for the next 2 or 3 movies in the series into this one movie. No Harry Potter fan should like this movie. There is no magic or wonder attached this movie.

Really a new screenwriter or director is needed. It's clear from seeing this move that some sort of new voice is needed going forward to return these films to their roots (they should see if Alfonso Cuaron is available since Prisoner of Azkaban was the best movie.)… Expand

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TyranianMay 20, 2019

Plenty of colourful magic but seriously tedious characters and plot. Never does anything intelligent.

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eagleeyevikingFeb 15, 2019

While the film is entertaining throughout its runtime, it does feel more like an exposition dump than a wizarding adventure.

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PendalfJan 8, 2019

Peace of crap with poor screenplay and montage. No characters motivation, nothing moves the plot.
Grindelwald and Dumbledore are gays so kiss kiss bang bang

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alianorareeJun 20, 2019

For much of the movie I was confused and bored, but still hopeful things could turn around... Then came the depressing, cliffhanger ending. I walked out of the theater thinking: "I don't really care about any of these people anymore."

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BionicMattJul 3, 2019

This film might pick up after the first 45 minutes, but I'm not sure I have the patience to find out.

The wizarding world is still interesting, but all the CGI in the world doesn't make up for an uninteresting script.

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JPKJun 14, 2019

Very Messy And Disappointing
Crimes Of Grindelwald may have great performances from Law and Depp, and beautiful special effects. But it’s also very messy with a pretty poorly written script, bland characters, and is pretty boring.

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enter_thedragonApr 18, 2020

Not horrible. Not especially good, I suppose. This movie felt like an episode in a television show, more of a transitory story from beginning to end. The plot is simple, if you can call it a plot. If you liked the beasts aspect of the firstNot horrible. Not especially good, I suppose. This movie felt like an episode in a television show, more of a transitory story from beginning to end. The plot is simple, if you can call it a plot. If you liked the beasts aspect of the first film there's some pretty cool few new beasts. Many callbacks to the Harry Potter lore we know and love. But the film was fairly weak. Go into it with no expectations, and see what you think. I'd still recommend it .… Expand

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PetjonApr 28, 2019

Honestly, i really enjoyed graves character in the first movie and bloody hated the "twist" at the end. But this movie.... Wow...
The main character is strung along the story for no reason, he has not one single thing that make me undersandHonestly, i really enjoyed graves character in the first movie and bloody hated the "twist" at the end. But this movie.... Wow...
The main character is strung along the story for no reason, he has not one single thing that make me undersand why he is there.
They ruined the best character waifu mind reader from the first movie, making her evil and joining the bad guy EVEN THOU SHE CAN READ BLOODY MINDS, SO IT SHOULD BE INMPOSSIBLE FOR HER TO GET TRICKED.

Dumbledore had a great actor, just a shame he didnt do anything in this movie.
Jonny depp was just a evil wizard doing evil because evil.
The whole movie feels like a fanfiction gone wrong.
They should have made three movies with three diffrent protagonist.
1. Zoo keepers Movie
2. Follow some kind of Auora that is hunting evil wizard Movie
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SoulWarfareMay 23, 2021

JK Rowling: The Crimes of Bad Writing.

Seriously so much exposition and padding with a lot of nothing happening. I can't believe they manage to make the Wizarding World look so boring.

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PalpetineSheevMar 20, 2020

I honestly don't have any idea what the hell J.K. was on when she wrote this script.

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promised_mahdiMar 3, 2019

i'm confused some spells were in this movie with wide use and they weren't in harry potter series i think it's not reasonable a spin off should be loyal to its source this film isn't in addition there is a prediction in story that i reallyi'm confused some spells were in this movie with wide use and they weren't in harry potter series i think it's not reasonable a spin off should be loyal to its source this film isn't in addition there is a prediction in story that i really can't figure out its connection to grindelwald… Expand

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Ikereviews1Sep 15, 2019

This movie is so terrible. as the first one was good. this movie has the iron man 2 problem but much worse. there are many rushed subplots and characters throught this movie. around 20 minutes could have been cut and the movie would have beenThis movie is so terrible. as the first one was good. this movie has the iron man 2 problem but much worse. there are many rushed subplots and characters throught this movie. around 20 minutes could have been cut and the movie would have been better than dragging out the plot.… Expand

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SteprockMar 23, 2019

This movie didn't make a lick of sense. The plot, scenes, and characters bounced around so much you couldn't follow the plot. Clearly, if you haven't read all the books, this one isn't for you.

It's got flaws of basic film-making. ScenesThis movie didn't make a lick of sense. The plot, scenes, and characters bounced around so much you couldn't follow the plot. Clearly, if you haven't read all the books, this one isn't for you.

It's got flaws of basic film-making. Scenes going halfway through then bouncing away. Introducing last minute characters. Setting up character plots and then never pursuing them.

Making things worse, Redmayne's slurred mutter (and I usually like him) made it impossible to track.… Expand

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IsjanHamelJun 16, 2019

This was such a disappointment... Bad character building and just too much of everything and at the same time noting. Im sad now.

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schokokipferlJul 1, 2019

The movie has potential, but it just comes out rather messy... too much is introduced at once and it just makes the audience confused. Queenie’s story, Nagini’s story, Leta’s story could all have been much more interesting if any of them wereThe movie has potential, but it just comes out rather messy... too much is introduced at once and it just makes the audience confused. Queenie’s story, Nagini’s story, Leta’s story could all have been much more interesting if any of them were given more attention. I’m really hoping FB3 makes up for it!… Expand

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ajzeg01Sep 21, 2019

When I first saw the trailers for this movie, I thought it was going to suck. But, once I sat down and watched the movie, much to my surprise...I was right. This is probably my least favourite movie of the year. There are way too manyWhen I first saw the trailers for this movie, I thought it was going to suck. But, once I sat down and watched the movie, much to my surprise...I was right. This is probably my least favourite movie of the year. There are way too many characters with way too many subplots going on all at once, the villain was horribly miscast, everything was confusing and didn’t make sense, the story was unfocused and pointless, there was way too much pointless fanservice, everything looked grey, it was BORING, and the whole thing only exists to set up sequels! So, yeah, this one’s pretty bad. It’s a new low for Warner Brothers and this franchise, and....hold on, wait a minute, there must be a mistake. I’m listing off all the reasons that I hated Batman v Superman, not Fantastic Beasts 2. Oh? They both have the exact same problems? Okay then! Screw this movie! I sure as hell am not seeing the next one until it comes out on demand! They have officially lost my interest!… Expand

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hnestlyontheslyOct 12, 2019

The Fantastic Beasts series may be the best example since Annie Hall of a film with the biggest disconnect between the values of its fans and its producers including the (living proof that people do not always improve with prior experience)The Fantastic Beasts series may be the best example since Annie Hall of a film with the biggest disconnect between the values of its fans and its producers including the (living proof that people do not always improve with prior experience) JK Rowling. It continues a long and confusing annual tradition of the casting of a domestic abuser, found $7 million dollars guilty of beating up his wife, in roles that are a little too on the nose. In case you’re looking for a modicum of bravery and decency in the world, check out Amber Heard’s open letter from after she first filed from divorce from her abuser, which she reread recently at a conference. These are reasons enough to make sure that you do everything you can to avoid paying for this film–stream it illegally, borrow it from your friends, burn yourself a DVD from the library, sneak into the theater after having paid to see Ralph Breaks the Internet (read: my Saturday two weeks ago). With all those caveats, and with the understanding that we will be among the first to dance on that man’s grave when his decisions catch up to him, FB: CoG was kind of a snore, but a dark, brooding snore.

Someone has written about the unfortunate trope of lazy storytelling by way of magical slide presentations (with respect to Ego in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy 2), but after an hour of sleuthing, I can’t find it. So if you find anything that attests to this, send it my way. In the meantime, FB: CoG oftentimes feels novelistic to a fault. Some examples: the way that Leda and her brother argue in the crypt about Credence’s identity is infuriating, because unlike with the convoluted, Shakespearean plot reveals of the HP series, the audience here has not had time to work through the intricacies of the plot reveal ahead of time. The reveal doesn’t have its desired effect of shock and pathos, instead it’s pretty frustrating to listen to these two minor characters quibble over something that happened decades ago, which we don’t have the ability to adjudicate or verify (Roshomon style) to a satisfying end. (Friend brought up the weirdness of how these epic figures from the HP universe are all really invested in nobody C-listers, quoting a reddit post: “Turning Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law and Johnny Depp into side characters for a weird Zoe Kravitz/Ezra Miller family drama was a mistake.”) Ditto the loose end of the murdered house elf scene. Ditto the MacGuffin in the PO Box that basically serves as a magic slide presentation of Leda’s family tree. Ditto Grindelwald snorting an old skull and vomiting WWII. The abundance of magical powerpoints is a real weakness to the momentum of the story.

That being said, CoG does move the ball further down the field. It’s a film that seems to have kept up with the age of its fanbase and is likely flying over the heads of a lot of its younger viewers: infanticide, rape, holocaust abound. We are looking at a (blinkered but) fuller picture of the Wizarding World outside of school and the effete world of Quidditch, Gringotts, and the Ministry. One of my favorite aspects of storytelling is the lack of logical coherence of Grindelwald’s philosophy. Grindelwald is not just an earlier Voldemort. He’s not the Morgoth before Sauron. He’s not rhetorically opposed to mixed marriages of wizards and non-magic peoples. He’s nominally opposed to police brutality and the horrors of war. His laissez-faire attitude toward most of the hot button social issues of the HP series makes him a lot more insidious a villain, because it’s not entirely clear what his Evil Plan actually is.

Whereas the last movie was about stunted desire, CoG takes on more taboo subjects and makes the investigation and the struggle to understand those taboos central to the story, which maybe isn’t the same thing as making an exciting movie necessarily.… Expand

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SpenBuhGuNov 11, 2019

Really boring and dumb writing. I couldn't wait until it was over. Save yourself don't watch.

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SafeCloudNov 16, 2019

The movie is very boring. It feels like the first 90% of the movie is one big first act and it ads a atrociously bad plot twist at the end of the movie along with a battle scene that feels like it should be in the middle of the movie. None ofThe movie is very boring. It feels like the first 90% of the movie is one big first act and it ads a atrociously bad plot twist at the end of the movie along with a battle scene that feels like it should be in the middle of the movie. None of the characters feel like in the last movie, there are a lot of unnecessary sub-plots that go nowhere and there are too many characters. Also the tone of the movie is all over the place. In one scene you have Grindelwald killing an entire family, while in the other you have Newt playing with his creatures. The only praise I can give to this movie is the acting. Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald fails not only as a Harry Potter movie, but as a movie in general.… Expand

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FilmanwaltDec 17, 2020

The film is not enchanting, it is boring from front to back. Except for some great effects, great creatures, the film doesn't offer much. Part 1 was still convincing, but the next excursion in the expanded universe of Harry Potter wentThe film is not enchanting, it is boring from front to back. Except for some great effects, great creatures, the film doesn't offer much. Part 1 was still convincing, but the next excursion in the expanded universe of Harry Potter went wrong.

The film also relies too much on nostalgic moments. The only thing that is positive is that it combines individual pieces from the Harry Potter universe.… Expand

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Elder2FoxDec 30, 2020

This is so weak try to please everyone. I hate all about Dumbledore and Grindelwald, this was unthinkable interference to original story.

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DorichannelJul 25, 2020

Confusingly terrible story and pacing. I watched this while on a flight to Korea...bad idea! Thank God it was free, because this does not live up to Harry Potter franchise potential AT ALL! The ending feels like the middle of a movie. I wasConfusingly terrible story and pacing. I watched this while on a flight to Korea...bad idea! Thank God it was free, because this does not live up to Harry Potter franchise potential AT ALL! The ending feels like the middle of a movie. I was like "What??? It's over? What was the point of the characters and the plot?" It was so unfulfilling.… Expand

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ComandanteCobraMay 18, 2022

Not awesome , not terrible...average on the verge of boring.
It's a very long movie targeted toward adult vievers that didn't add much to the Potterverse.
Some inconsistency with Potter world can be irritating, but it is not the end of the world.

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WordsmythologicApr 14, 2022

Please stop giving She Who Must Not Be Named money. Your nostalgia goggles are lying to you. The first movie was a disaster, and this one took a nosedive. The next sequels gets even worse.

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r96skMay 12, 2022

Better than its predecessor, even if I still didn't really dig it.

'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' has more of a vibe about it, especially early on, and is marginally better paced. Overall, though, I'm kinda split on how I feelBetter than its predecessor, even if I still didn't really dig it.

'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' has more of a vibe about it, especially early on, and is marginally better paced. Overall, though, I'm kinda split on how I feel about this second instalment. It is a definite improvement, and yet I don't have any noteworthy positives to share about it. The cast, despite names I like, are just so forgettable to me in this.

As such, I don't feel like I can give it any more than a 6/10 rating - which feels harsh, but 7/10 feels too high. With that said, I still plan to check out 'Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore'. It just needs that little extra oomph and these would be films that I'd enjoy, so hopefully that 2022 release will produce.… Expand

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DanF104Apr 15, 2022

An amazing plot, and distribution of story's, a lot of action and maybe one of the best of all Harry Potters lore

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5

iCampoRamilMay 18, 2022

Mucho más oscura de inicio, presenta una parte interesante de misterio/thriller, pero luego no acaba tan interesante y se apaga un poco. todo por una resolución del tema demasiado simple. Lo bueno que tiene, eso sí, lass pinceladas que dejaMucho más oscura de inicio, presenta una parte interesante de misterio/thriller, pero luego no acaba tan interesante y se apaga un poco. todo por una resolución del tema demasiado simple. Lo bueno que tiene, eso sí, lass pinceladas que deja para la tercera parte.

· Cosas buenas: detallitos y referencias para los fans fans, se la juega bastante al ser tan oscura, con discursos supremacistas y demás. Los efectos especiales son una auténtica maravilla, y cómo no, Johnny Depp lo hace impresionante de Grindelwald.
· Cosas malas: introducen demasiadas cosas sin propósito que dejan al espectador confuso con tanta saturación de información, es bastante caótica en líneas generales.
· Conclusión: se le nota a la legua que es una transición de la parte 1 a una tercera que se viene con un gran hype, aún así, tiene cosas guais, pero sin duda peor que la 1.… Expand

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10

baynejordanjacoFeb 25, 2022

GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD good

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9

aaaaronApr 21, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. as a huge Wizarding World fan, I absolutely loved this film. I watched it soo many times and it is just so epic, so emotional, the characters and the story are just sooo complex. It is near to perfection in my opinion and a big improvement over the first movie.!… Expand

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10

chrisblackeye1Jul 8, 2022

I can see why some people say it's boring, but I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. The Wizarding World is just so goddamn interesting.

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7

DariniMay 27, 2022

There were some slow point but I found most of the movie to be entertaining and enjoyable. I would recommend to anyone who is a fan of the series

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9

Demitje20Jun 15, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie is a great mix between the Fantastic Beasts and Grindelwald story. It is a watch if you love both of these in the previous movie. The story between Dumbledore and Grindelwald is so sad and so beautiful at the same time. This movie shows that their is still love from both sides. You also see that their is heartbreaks and that 2 people deal with it differently… Expand

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6

CoolBRSep 4, 2023

An okay movie, there isn't anything much special about it. The plot is generic without many memorable scenes, we just keep following the same characters that appeared in the last movie.

For Harry Potter fans there are many references andAn okay movie, there isn't anything much special about it. The plot is generic without many memorable scenes, we just keep following the same characters that appeared in the last movie.

For Harry Potter fans there are many references and nostalgia which makes the movie better.… Expand

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6

Kdog152Jan 11, 2023

Just as good as the first film. These films just keep getting better, though what should I expect from a film based on a book by one of the best authors in history. However, there were a few things that didn't make sense. for example, thereJust as good as the first film. These films just keep getting better, though what should I expect from a film based on a book by one of the best authors in history. However, there were a few things that didn't make sense. for example, there are a few times were a name from harry potter is mentioned at Hogwarts, such as travers, except, travers doesn't go to school some 2 decades after, as he is at school with Tom riddle. Lita lestrange dies and her brother is dead, so how does Rudolfus lestrage be born, if the lestrange family is extinct? there are so many plot holes in this film. Like, how is Credence a Dumbledore? Dumbledore only had 2 siblings, Arian and Aberforth. The beginning scene was pretty crap too. But for the most part, it was good. The last 20 minutes was especially good.… Expand

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7

Manuel89qqDec 15, 2022

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10

Alexander454Oct 27, 2022

Depp did an outstanding job Really sad he wont be returning Great movie. Loved it

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CarlElmoreNov 22, 2022

This has to be the worst screenplay for a major blockbuster film ever written.

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5

Fixer84Mar 16, 2023

A dull and flat film that leaves you absolutely nothing at the end of the vision, if not the awareness that going forward at this rate it will only get worse.

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7

seanxiaoMay 10, 2023

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