Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

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Boots McGee 09/24/2024 a fanciful journey, full of imaginative creature design and world building. THIS movie is great. commenting from 2024....they should have stopped here. See more E 1 Nov 2 A great new story from the world of Harry Potter that is in no way inferior to the old films and knows how to enchant with great characters and breathtaking magic! See more Oliver J Oct 12 Consensus: “With dazzling visuals, captivating performances, and a fresh take on J.K. Rowling’s magical universe, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is a spellbinding adventure that will delight fans both old and new.” David Yates’ Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them takes audiences back to the magical world of J.K. Rowling with a fresh, enchanting twist. Set in 1920s New York, the film introduces us to Newt Scamander, a charming yet socially awkward magizoologist whose love for magical creatures drives both the story and the film’s heart. The movie excels in world-building, giving fans a new perspective on the Wizarding World while delivering stunning visual effects and a whimsical yet grounded sense of magic. Eddie Redmayne shines as Newt, balancing awkward humor with genuine heroism, while the supporting cast—including Katherine Waterston and Dan Fogler—adds depth and charm. Though the plot occasionally leans on familiar tropes, the film’s imagination, creature design, and sense of adventure keep it compelling from start to finish. Fantastic Beasts successfully balances nostalgia with originality, proving there’s more to explore beyond Hogwarts. See more Spencer B Oct 11 As a biologist, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them struck a personal chord, a film that reminds us there are no strange beasts, only “blinkered people”...and maybe a few Harry Potter fans who never gave this movie a fair shot. It’s easy to dismiss this movie because of its sequels and their needless detours away from the magical menagerie that made the first film so special. Yet beneath all that franchise baggage lies a heartfelt adventure filled with humor, warmth, and wonder. It channels the pulpy, swashbuckling energy of films like The Mummy (1999), where the spectacle is accented by genuine charm and character. The art deco set pieces are breathtaking, the performances memorable , (especially Alison Sudol’s endearing Queenie and Dan Fogler’s lovable Jacob) and, of course, the creatures themselves make the world feel alive in ways few fantasy films manage. While many fans naturally favor the Harry Potter saga, I find myself returning to Fantastic Beasts time and time again. I only wish the series had been allowed to stay in its own lane, a pulpy, creature-filled adventure about Newt and the incredible beings he discovers, rather than being forced to tie itself back to Hogwarts and Harry Potter’s lore. Because in the end, it wasn’t beauty that killed Fantastic Beasts, it was the Boy Who Lived. See more Matteo G Oct 3 I have re-watched this recently and I have re-evaluate it: when I fist watched it I was still thinking it would have been more similar to Harry Potter but after some distance from the saga I have appreciated this movie as a new entity. The story itself is actually quite interesting and there are funny moments that makes the experience more enjoiable. Only sad thing is that Jonny Deep is replaced in the last movie of the trilogy :( See more Ry N @RyGuy Sep 10 Newt arrives to America in the 1920's with magical creatures he's collected in a misplace briefcase. It's fun watching them collect the escaped creatures in the world of Harry Potter, but Newt is a pretty boring character. See more Read all reviews

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