Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore

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angryhobbit0Apr 18, 2022

Absolutely farcical.
First remove Depp and replace with, quite frankly, a worse actor for the role.
Then you go and mess with dumbledore. WB have taken the franchise and just thrown it at the wall and thrown out the remains to the audience.Absolutely farcical.
First remove Depp and replace with, quite frankly, a worse actor for the role.
Then you go and mess with dumbledore. WB have taken the franchise and just thrown it at the wall and thrown out the remains to the audience.
The film was slow and underwhelming with next to no magic....... you know the thing people watch a HP movie for. All in all I hope that there's been a mass boycott after WB took decisions based on poor decisions and they will look at redoing it with more energy and the right actors… Expand

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JoshthesquashApr 18, 2022

Well! I was a very large fan! The cast did wonderful! Eddie, Jude and Mads, thank you for bringing these characters to life in the way that you did! Throughly entertaining! Honestly, as a person who enjoyed the Harry Potter movies, I foundWell! I was a very large fan! The cast did wonderful! Eddie, Jude and Mads, thank you for bringing these characters to life in the way that you did! Throughly entertaining! Honestly, as a person who enjoyed the Harry Potter movies, I found this to be a very entertaining movie! The special affects are wonderful, the acting is great and the nostalgia is fantastic ! Although Johnny Depp is very missed as he did a wonderful job, Mads does a fantastic job doing justice to the character of grindelwald! Eddie Redmaynes portrayal of Newt is my favourite character in the Harry Potter universe and Jude Law portrays perfectly a young dumbeldore! I sincerely hope they continue make a fourth instalment as the team does a wonderful job!… Expand

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austinkelly8Apr 18, 2022

This movie definitely delivered and I’m not sure why it’s received any poor ratings, it provided great backstory and was very easy to follow as a long time fan of the wizarding world. It also provided an adequate amount of action, tension,This movie definitely delivered and I’m not sure why it’s received any poor ratings, it provided great backstory and was very easy to follow as a long time fan of the wizarding world. It also provided an adequate amount of action, tension, and darkness.… Expand

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YourmumsbillsApr 18, 2022

How they think they can keep stretching this out for more movies i have no idea. Wildy mediocre...Also should have kept Johnny Depp.. f*ck cancel culture.

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ZelvenskyApr 18, 2022

The movie is about nothing. Loss of money and two hours of life. Instead of development of the characters and answering the audience's questions - this movie is a spit in the face of the audience.

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LilitalktoomuchApr 18, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Needs more Tina but otherwise great a film so long as we get another film after this to tie up loose ends like Grindelwald's defeat and NEWT AND TINA BLOODY KISSING ALREADY! Warnerbros pull your head out your you-know-wheres and green light the next film already because this story cannot end here!… Expand

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HarlewApr 18, 2022

I really was surprised by how brilliant this movie was. Don't listen to the critics this 3rd movie is so much better than the other 2. If you find the first 2 boring, you won't be disappointed as The Secrets Of Dumbledore has man y moreI really was surprised by how brilliant this movie was. Don't listen to the critics this 3rd movie is so much better than the other 2. If you find the first 2 boring, you won't be disappointed as The Secrets Of Dumbledore has man y more interesting scenes with quite a lot of action. Also, the politics of the is movie and its overall story is very interesting and feels a lot more similar to a classic Harry Potter movie than the first 2. Mads also plays Grindewald brilliantly despite the disgraceful sacking of Depp. The characters are very engaging and a lot of them have strange motives or are just very funny. Overall, I think that this movie is very underrated and definitely worth watching.… Expand

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BoltarCavanaughApr 18, 2022

Oh no :( it makes no sense, its boring and the grand finale is none. What a shame.

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oriannar07Apr 18, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastic Beast: The Secrets of Dumbledore was such a good movie. As much as I love Johnny Depp and totally support him, I feel like this role just wasn’t for him. When Johnny depp was playing the character it just didn’t feel real, he just looked to insane for it to look like Dumbledore actually fell for him. (If that makes sense). Mads Mikkelsen did a great job in portraying his character. Mads already had the kind of charm and look that the character needed, he didn’t have to change his whole appearance to look like the character aged up. I get that the character is supposed to have white hair but it makes more sense for the character to look older and not exactly how he is supposed to look. Anyways, I watched this movie with some of my friends and we totally enjoyed it. It had such a good plot and you would never get bored. The movie had a bit of everything romance, adventure, thrill, ect. I 100% recommend it and I’m sure you’ll have a great time!… Expand

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nowheremuzzaApr 18, 2022

I would judge this to be The strongest entry in the Fantastic Beasts series so far!

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CaptainBlammoApr 18, 2022

A pretty solid movie with plenty of action and a good story line. Anyone saying it's confusing is clearly missing the point!

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AlexHumbleyApr 18, 2022

This movie was great! There were a lot of callbacks to the original movies, which I really enjoyed. Movie had the right combination of humour, action, and expansion on the series. The best Fantastic Beasts movie yet, don't listen to theThis movie was great! There were a lot of callbacks to the original movies, which I really enjoyed. Movie had the right combination of humour, action, and expansion on the series. The best Fantastic Beasts movie yet, don't listen to the critics and go watch it!… Expand

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lowfiv3sApr 18, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Newt and his animals really need to stay out of the Dumbledore vs Grindelwald conflict, it really muddies the tone of the movie from the dark gritty civil war to cute fun animal scenes. Unlike the previous movie, this movie at least makes fantastic beasts an integral plot to the movie, that being the magic deer to determine elections. Doing so makes the movie stupid though, like if everyone watching the twitch live stream at the end of the movie knows Grindelwald is lying about the deer bowing to him then how is he going to have any followers for the next two movies? Jacob, Newt, and Newt's assistant are constantly being shoehorned into these movies for no reason. Why put a muggle in major danger doing wizard quests against the most dangerous wizards? It seems Dumbledore is very irresponsible and not thinking straight. Let's get a muggle to do a wizard cop's job and hope he doesn't die like Jacob should've stopped being relevant after the first movie. Let the man bake and keep him out of wizarding problems for once. Hell, why not get Tina to replace Jacob? She's a wizard and a wizard cop she's an instant upgrade. I'm glad they got rid of Nagini, she really has no reason to be in any of these movies besides an "Oh look it's a character from Harry Potter" moment. I have no hate towards Eddie, Depp, or Mads, but I just want Newt to have his own separate TV show/movie not connected to the wizard war. Mads does a way better job at being Grindelwald than Depp. Important aspects like the blood pact, Queenie's redemption, and Credence's arc, were all rushed in this movie and concluded too soon. Overall, a decent movie if you turn your brain off, but if you start to think about the plot it all starts crumbling like Voldemort at the end of Deathly Hallows.… Expand

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Jp2017Apr 18, 2022

Very slow and boring missing the magic you used to get with Harry Potter. Weird woke parts within 5mins to please a certain group so annoying. Mads was amazing but no reason to replace Johnny. Overall I hope this is the last of these!

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bertobellamyApr 15, 2022

Boring, but at least a little better than the last one, although I completely forgot what was that one about. This saga has been a mess and completely unnecessary since the beginning. The best part was Mads Mikkelsen, but even he couldn'tBoring, but at least a little better than the last one, although I completely forgot what was that one about. This saga has been a mess and completely unnecessary since the beginning. The best part was Mads Mikkelsen, but even he couldn't save it from being dull.… Expand

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EIIaApr 17, 2022

they swapped johnny depp for a different actor yet continued making the film despite jk rowling's transphobia. ridiculous.

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Leala13Apr 17, 2022

Amazing! Captivating experience. Brings back the magic we’ve grown to love.

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Mac_95Apr 17, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The dual at the end was pretty good. The start of the movie was a bit slow but it’s gets better.… Expand

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DubeauApr 17, 2022

FB3 is kind of uneven with it's story. I think this resolve more things with Dumbledor then anything else. For me the Credence stuff felt underwhelming. Although the conclusion is fine be me, the way we get there is kind of trivial. A veryFB3 is kind of uneven with it's story. I think this resolve more things with Dumbledor then anything else. For me the Credence stuff felt underwhelming. Although the conclusion is fine be me, the way we get there is kind of trivial. A very weak part of the story. The first two movie focused so much on Credence, now it felt like disconnected and like a third plot lines that tries hard to exit that character (because of Miller's problems?). The acting was very good. The CGI were precise but there is a long period with no action. I would say the film has a definitive political side to it. The music is interesting. The sounds effects are fine too. I give it 72%. It's a fine movie but it has it's downside in terms of story intensity. And what was going on with Yusuf ?… Expand

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forsakeeApr 17, 2022

Another company ruining an authors work, really wish hollywood would stop ruining good shows/movies. Instead they will continue their double standards while pandering to the CCP. Really wish we would have gotten the true movie - crimes ofAnother company ruining an authors work, really wish hollywood would stop ruining good shows/movies. Instead they will continue their double standards while pandering to the CCP. Really wish we would have gotten the true movie - crimes of grindelwald with johnnie debt… Expand

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EstoniantoadApr 16, 2022

All the milk in the wizards theme have been milked, there is nothing left...

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TedsrusApr 16, 2022

As much as so many give **** for the previous movie and hop on bandwagons I don't give a damn what salty people say they mixed dark and wholesome perfectly with funny moments as well some more actual story telling on the dumbledores I lovedAs much as so many give **** for the previous movie and hop on bandwagons I don't give a damn what salty people say they mixed dark and wholesome perfectly with funny moments as well some more actual story telling on the dumbledores I loved this movie it's a lot better then the 2nd movie and has so much more potential for the next movie and I can't wait I had to make an account just for this… Expand

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Francesco10101Apr 16, 2022

It was amazing! I loved it so much. Funny, exciting, great actors, the movie flows great etc! I loved the chemistry between Jude and Mads, the latter also really is a fantastic Grindelwad! I loved the character played by Jessica WilliamsIt was amazing! I loved it so much. Funny, exciting, great actors, the movie flows great etc! I loved the chemistry between Jude and Mads, the latter also really is a fantastic Grindelwad! I loved the character played by Jessica Williams (Lally) she was incredibly good! Fantastic and funny as always the various Newt, Jacob, Teddy and Pickett. I also really enjoyed the parts of Newt and Theseus. The ending also was really good, I really hope to see the 4th and 5th movies. There's so much more I'd like to say, but to sum it up and repeat myself.... Watch this movie! It's worth it and it's awesome!… Expand

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DLM4Apr 16, 2022

Another paper thin movie attempting to bank off the success of the original series

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ciaositosApr 16, 2022

The love story is beautiful and bittersweet. The costuming is absolutely gorgeous. It's as if the wizarding world had a baby with 1920's mobsters.

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GuilhermezakaApr 16, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. É o melhor filme da franquia, revelações sobre a família Dumbledore que os fãs aguardaram muito tempo até saberem, uma trilha sonora perfeita, feitiços pra todo lado e os animais fofos como sempre!… Expand

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royalguy07Apr 16, 2022

+Think they are doing a good job with Dumbledore overall

-The whole fantastic beasts angle is completely shoehorned in and nonsensical, a baby animal decides the elections?
-Uninteresting plotting and direction

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divadwardApr 16, 2022

Amazing action sequences by far from the previous two Fantastic Beasts. The visuals go unmatched and the CGI was very well done. Mads (new Grindlewald) pulled off an amazing performance. Loved how we explored more of Dumbledore and hisAmazing action sequences by far from the previous two Fantastic Beasts. The visuals go unmatched and the CGI was very well done. Mads (new Grindlewald) pulled off an amazing performance. Loved how we explored more of Dumbledore and his brother in the movie. The opening scene was exactly what was needed to get anyone hooked into the movie, and makes you attach to the characters even more. The references to the original movies and books are awesome and make it really feel like the wizarding world again. Definitely the best movie in the trilogy and one of my favorite Harry Potter movies.… Expand

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Ebenezer2342Apr 16, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I thought this film was the best of the Fantastic Beasts series. While the movie wasn’t a fast paced action film, that’s good! Not all film needs to be as flashy as Fast and Furious. I was in a packed theater and everybody loved it! I think there are a lot of people going into this film wanting it to be bad. I’ll admit, I had low expectations as I didn’t like the last one and I was shocked that this one is now one of my favorite films! I cried, laughed, gasped, and felt every emotion one should during a film. It was a nice change with Mads…I’m hoping they do CGI and put him in place of Depp, because he was perfect for the role.

My only complaints were that they rushed Queenie’s storyline a bit, I felt like she needed to be given more time both on the dark side and more time for her unraveling from the dark side.

Honestly leaving Tina out helped the story immensely as her character is awkward and flat, so seeing her in the end was the perfect amount for me.

I loved the new characters and the development of Jacob within the series. I loved Lolly! She was a great addition—and a nice touch that she was teased in the previous film. It was nice to see the brothers have more time on screen together even if their seen was a tad but silly. I wish the end weren’t as rushed, but I loved the fight between Albus and Grindelwald. I wish that credence had a bit more time in that ending as I think it’s plausible he won’t return in the next film, but I’m so thankful they made the twist to his place in the Dumbledore family.

But most of all, the magic felt fun and exciting, and brought back that OG HP spirit. Between the scoring and the use of subtle Easter eggs this was a great film.

I’m glad they brought on a second writer. JK is a novelist and it shows in her first two screenplays of the series. I feel like they were able to wonderfully adapt her work to a film friendly environment in this iteration. 10/10!… Expand

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micanecekApr 16, 2022

pluses
More exploration of the world
Character Motives
Camera
Minuses
Too chaotic in places
Not much room for Grindelwald

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EscarlataApr 16, 2022

Impresionante película y que decir de sus personajes entrañables. Lo único es que se nota la falta de la magnífica actuación del polifacético Johnny Deep.

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JhossiApr 16, 2022

This movie is just too incredible. I loved the characters, the story, the effects and animations. Simply magical.

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dharmaApr 16, 2022

The Secret of Dumbledore shows that this series should have been a trilogy, pure and simple. This reminds me of the Hobbit all over again; a thin story stretched to fill in a planned 5 films 'saga'. As such, despite the great casts andThe Secret of Dumbledore shows that this series should have been a trilogy, pure and simple. This reminds me of the Hobbit all over again; a thin story stretched to fill in a planned 5 films 'saga'. As such, despite the great casts and incredible production values, the film ring hollows and the weakest of the 3 Fantastic Beast films. Still, if you are a Potter-head, this will satiate your thirst for this 'world view'. Normal viewers may not be as enthused.… Expand

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TheCyborgRhinoApr 15, 2022

This film really grabs you back into the wizarding world. This film is an utter delight and there are many standout performances especially from Jude Law and Mads Mikkelsen, who is a major upgrade from Johnny Depp. This film provides manyThis film really grabs you back into the wizarding world. This film is an utter delight and there are many standout performances especially from Jude Law and Mads Mikkelsen, who is a major upgrade from Johnny Depp. This film provides many heartbreaking and unexpected moments, comedy and the heart. However, it is not perfect, but they are heading in the right direction if they event make a 4th and 5th film.… Expand

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DesolladoApr 15, 2022

I have never understood why so much hate to this movies. The have very high production values.

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SullyTheStrangeApr 15, 2022

Secrets of Dumbledore recovers big time where the 2nd movie stumbled, possibly due to the edition of HP screenwriter Steve Kloves. The plot was much easier to follow and while being a tad slow or "boring" at times, it flowed much better.Secrets of Dumbledore recovers big time where the 2nd movie stumbled, possibly due to the edition of HP screenwriter Steve Kloves. The plot was much easier to follow and while being a tad slow or "boring" at times, it flowed much better. Madds Mikkelson is an improvement over Johnny Depp, although missing a bit of the charisma that made Grindelwald a believable leader. Looking forward to more from the series and where it goes from here!… Expand

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InShaneApr 15, 2022

“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” was… Fun, but messy. It turned out to be the happy medium between the first and second movie like I expected it would, but it still kinda fell flat. I honestly don’t have too much to say about“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” was… Fun, but messy. It turned out to be the happy medium between the first and second movie like I expected it would, but it still kinda fell flat. I honestly don’t have too much to say about the movie (or the “Fantastic Beasts” series). It was a “political spy movie” with wizard stuff sprinkled in.

I am to understand that this is supposed to be a series of five movies. I can’t imagine them being able to squeeze 2 more movies out of this story. Everything was sort of wrapped up in “The Secrets of Dumbledore,” and two more movies would feel like a HUGE stretch. Maybe end it on the fourth film.… Expand

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Pixaranimate3Apr 15, 2022

Best film of the Fantastic Beasts series by far! Good first half, great second half!

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BigEggsKitchenApr 15, 2022

Please let it end please let it end please let it end please let it end Please let it end please let it end please let it end please let it end Please let it end please let it end please let it end please let it end

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KoolMBApr 15, 2022

Better than the previous film in the series! A fun time for fans of the Potterverse, others may not enjoy it as much.

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efechan21Apr 15, 2022

Great movie. It can be boring if you dont like serious and political stories. Relations between Grindelwald and Dumbledore was amazing. And how can anyone possibly say Depp was better? I like Depp but Grindelwald is Mads Mikkelsen. Thats it.

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JLuis_001Apr 15, 2022

In The Crimes of Grindelwald I waited the whole film to see those crimes and they never appeared.
This time in The Secrets of Dumbledore I kept waiting for those secrets, but they didn't show up either.
I mean, there's a confirmation about aIn The Crimes of Grindelwald I waited the whole film to see those crimes and they never appeared.
This time in The Secrets of Dumbledore I kept waiting for those secrets, but they didn't show up either.
I mean, there's a confirmation about a certain character in that family but that's it.

As with its predecessor, it's become very clear that J.K. Rowling doesn't have enough material for this prequel saga and she's basically filling in the gaps with what she can.

With this third instalment, the total absence of direction is the constant feature of what we are seeing on screen.

With the exception of a more action-focused tone, a distinctly fascist flavor clearly inspired by our present day that is infused into the character of Gellert Grindelwald, and that Mads Mikkelsen playing him is a monumental improvement over Johnny Depp; Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is an improvement over its predecessor, but it's also another disappointing addition to the franchise of the Wizarding World that fails to capture the magic and grace that made the Harry Potter films so famous.… Expand

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Melisa48Apr 15, 2022

Vraiment j'ai passé un excellent moment devant le film. Certains détails pourraient être améliorés mais dans l'ensemble c'est bien.

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CesargalvaoApr 15, 2022

If with “The Crimes of Grindelwald”, the script seemed confusing, here it turns out to be the opposite and is too simple. More than that, it's obvious. JK Rowling's classic plot twists don't excite, although the fan services work more in thisIf with “The Crimes of Grindelwald”, the script seemed confusing, here it turns out to be the opposite and is too simple. More than that, it's obvious. JK Rowling's classic plot twists don't excite, although the fan services work more in this one than in the previous one.

Mads Mikkelsen is a welcome addition to the cast and manages to intimidate just by looking.

Maybe JK should focus more on writing her stories than wasting time on Twitter. By the way, the film explores Dumbledore and Grindelwald's passion well.

The film pays tribute to Brazilian fans, but fails to save one of the greatest franchises of all time.

Technically it's beautiful, but I couldn't help but notice Newt Scamander's hand holding 'nothing' in the opening sequence.

The success of the 20th anniversary special of “The Philosopher's Stone” only proves one thing. It's time to stop telling a story from the past and put Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint back on the big screen, even if we don't like The Cursed Child very much.… Expand

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BenTarrApr 15, 2022

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is a wonderful addition to the Wizarding World franchise and Fantastic Beasts series. Although the Fantastic Beasts films do have issues, none of them is the story, which has been enthralling fromFantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is a wonderful addition to the Wizarding World franchise and Fantastic Beasts series. Although the Fantastic Beasts films do have issues, none of them is the story, which has been enthralling from the start. The performances are once again top-notch, with Jude Law delivering his second perfect outing as Albus Dumbledore and Mads Mikkelsen showing what Gellert Grindelwald should be (and I spent three years thinking Johnny Depp was perfect).

Depp was brilliant and what happened to him unjustifiable, but Mikkelsen is perfect as Grindelwald and whom David Yates, the director of every Wizarding World film since Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, originally wanted for Grindelwald. He provides the charm and charisma, and cunning, presence, and malice that encapsulates Grindelwald, without the cartooniness of Depp's look and, sometimes, acting. He's a dialled-down Grindelwald in many respects, but to his benefit not detriment - he's grounded in reality, a trait that the Wizarding World has always strived for and encompassed, which makes him so much more visceral, and real, and makes him feel like a huge threat.

Seven is the most magically powerful number, and David Yates' seventh Wizarding World film lives up to the standards set by its eight Harry Potter and two Fantastic Beasts forebears, delivering a nuanced, intricate, and powerful story that is also alight with spectacle and photo-realistic CGI, including old and new beasts that aren't token inclusions but fundamental to the story and great to learn about, and gorgeous outdoor environments and indoor sets.

Although hardcore fans like myself love the plot and pacing of Secrets of Dumbledore's middlingly received predecessor, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, Secrets of Dumbledore shows its creators learnt from their mistakes and listened to the justified criticisms of the previous instalment. Steve Kloves, the screenwriter of every Harry Potter film bar Order of the Phoenix and producer of the Fantastic Beasts films, has aided in writing a wonderful script for Secrets of Dumbledore that is packed with emotion, depth, action, and humour.

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore has proven itself worthy of the four year wait. It is a brilliant third chapter in the Fantastic Beasts series and sets up its latter half to have a thrilling journey and conclusion.

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is absolutely phenomenal. Absolutely phenomenal. It has a beautiful story (as did Where to Find Them and Crimes of Grindelwald) and was beautifully shot. The beasts looked photo-realistic and were absolutely amazing to see and learn about, and Mads Mikkelsen is the perfect Grindelwald. I cried so much, and will be seeing it every week until it leaves theatres.… Expand

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XamiXamApr 15, 2022

Worst movie in the whole Wizarding World universe.. borring scenario, new Grindelwald is a joke

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mrushing02Apr 15, 2022

Really enjoyed this, lots of heart and answers! I think Mads was a great choice.

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jaredwallace91Apr 15, 2022

Adding an additional writer still couldn't save the narrative of this latest FB entry. It's confusing, awkwardly edited, and mostly underwhelming.

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nanohulkApr 15, 2022

I think It’s better than its predecessor, It’s more entertaining and i enjoyed a lot the Harry Potter references.

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PanchogulApr 15, 2022

Un estreno manchado por diversos escándalos, tristemente es la única forma que esta película gane notoriedad ya que a estas alturas no vale la pena verla, es aburrida, sosa, vacía y cero interesante, una franquicia moribunda.

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Trv13Apr 15, 2022

Senza Johnny Deep, il film non merita di essere visto data l'insensatezza della sua esclusione dalla pellicola

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Rebecca31Apr 15, 2022

Fantastic Beasts & the Secret Crimes of Grindelwald & Dumbledore is back with another instalment that isn’t quite great but it’s not awful either, it’s a painfully average film that I’d only really recommend to fans of the series right now,Fantastic Beasts & the Secret Crimes of Grindelwald & Dumbledore is back with another instalment that isn’t quite great but it’s not awful either, it’s a painfully average film that I’d only really recommend to fans of the series right now, that is if there are any left.

Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) and his suitcase full of magical creatures are back showing up in the most inconvenient times and locations during Grindelwald’s (Mads Mikkelsen) attempt to seize power and begin war with the muggles. Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) must now assemble a team of unlikely heroes to stop his nemesis.

The Fantastic Beasts franchise has continued to suffer from the same mistakes of the previous two movies. Very much the way The Hobbit movies were stretched out into an unnecessary trilogy, The Secrets of Dumbledore has fallen into the same trap, which makes you question why this whole franchise exists in the first place. Fantastic Beasts is a few ideas dragged out into five feature length movies in which we’re only just past the half way mark, continually building you to the epic showdown between two of the world’s most powerful wizards, Dumbledore and Grindelwald, but Eddie and his suitcase are there too for some reason.

Yes Eddie is still the main character but I’d argue that the far more interesting story lies between Jude Law and Mads Mikkelsen. There are however plenty of adorable CGI creatures to look at in between all the drama. In case you’re wondering, yes the visuals are stunning but I’d expect nothing less at this stage. Sadly a few cute CGI creatures and the onscreen presence of Mads Mikkelsen isn’t enough to save the film.

I’d happily re-watch the Harry Potter movies on a loop until I die whereas with Fantastic Beasts I don’t have anywhere near the desire to ever see them again. Perhaps in the hands of a different director these could have been better movies as all the right ingredients are there, unfortunately it just doesn’t come together as well as it should. Also that’s difficult when it’s trapped in the massive shadow of Harry Potter and the sense of awe and wonder that created. Sure the magical world has been expanded yet again and it’s impressive to see the magical universe and all that comes with that but it’s still lacking.

This is a franchise that desperately tries to fill the void left when Harry Potter ended and honestly at this rate if they decided not to bother with the sequels I don’t think too many people would be upset about it. Recommended for the fans of the other Fantastic Beasts movies, just don’t expect it to be anywhere near the standard of Harry Potter.… Expand

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