Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

2016

Action / Adventure / Family / Fantasy

991
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 79% · 343 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 79% · 50K ratings
IMDb Rating 7.2/10 10 536838 536.8K

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Plot summary

In 1926, Newt Scamander arrives at the Magical Congress of the United States of America with a magically expanded briefcase, which houses a number of dangerous creatures and their habitats. When the creatures escape from the briefcase, it sends the American wizarding authorities after Newt, and threatens to strain even further the state of magical and non-magical relations.

Director

David Yates Photo
David Yates

Top cast

Johnny Depp Photo
Johnny Depp as Grindelwald
Peter Breitmayer Photo
Peter Breitmayer as Mr. Bingley
Ron Perlman Photo
Ron Perlman as Gnarlack
Colin Farrell Photo
Colin Farrell as Graves
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988.3 MB
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23.976 fps
2 hr 12 min
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2.03 GB
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2 hr 12 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Aris25 8 / 10

Charming and endearing!

I admit walking into the theater, I was very excited but also a little apprehensive. I should not have worried at all though, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them was incredibly enjoyable! Rowling's magical world is as alluring and fun as ever! For me, the best thing about this movie is exactly that. Exploring this world.In the Harry Potter saga, with the exception of Deathly Hallows, most of the action was confined in Hogwarts. When we were taken out of the school, the main characters, being underage, were not allowed to do magic. The novelty in this movie is that we get to follow a fully fledged adult wizard in an entirely new environment and observe the dynamics and workings of the magical society.Said wizard is Newt Scamander, a magical zoologist that traveled the world in order to find and document rare creatures, which he carries in his magical suitcase. When this suitcase gets mixed up with one that belongs to muggle Jacob, some of Newt's creatures escape and cause problems in New York.Eddie Redmayne shines in this movie. He plays a very clearly British, endearing and slightly awkward Newt, but the character's kindness is obvious by the loving and friendly way that he treats his magical creatures. Dan Fogler does a great job as Jacob Kowalski, the muggle who is suddenly thrown into a world of wonder that existed beside him all along. He is the one the audience can best relate to, since he mirrors our sense of marvel. Katherine Waterstone and Alison Sudol also do a good job as the two vastly different magical sisters, who aid Newt in his adventure. If I had a small gripe, it would be that the excellent Colin Farell was in my opinion under used.All in all, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is a solid and visually stunning movie that manages to achieve three things.First, although it takes place in the Harry Potter universe, it stands apart and has its very own story, which can be enjoyed separately from that of the famous young wizard. Second, it drops quite a few hints and names, which not only tie in nicely with the stories that we know, but also serve to set up the next installments, which are rumored to document Dumbledore's past and connection with Grindelwald. Finally, the movie features a bustling 1926 New York, which coupled with the intriguing character dynamics, offers a brand new insight into Rowling magical world and leaves us poor muggles asking for more.After following Harry's adventures, many of us were left wanting to see much more of the story and luckily for us, it seems Rowling has that much more to offer. Personally, I can't wait for the next movie, great job!
Reviewed by djburnham 8 / 10

I enjoyed this film more than I expected

I haven't been a fan of the actor that played Newt, but I really liked him in this. Well written. The acting quite good. Characters and their development very well done. An immersive experience. Good special effects, and imaginative creatures. My favorite character has to be Queeny. I just fell in love with this vivacious and fun part of the film. Some interactions between Newt and his creatures were a little over the top. Sometimes less is more. I really like how the personalities of the creatures come through. The darker aspects of the film are actually very well done, and are historically accurate for the United States at the time this story is presented. Much of the dark wilsonian progressive aspects of the inter war years leading to the second world war was well done.
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