Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them

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4.5
Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them is an unexpected return to Rowlings wizarding world but with anything, the unexpected surprises are sometimes ..
2.0
Though Alfonso Cuarons Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azakaban is popularly considered the best of the Potter film series, Yates Germanic Harry Pott .. Av Club
3.5
But there is an undeniable ambition and seriousness of purpose that has been woefully missing in blockbuster cinema as of late, even in other recent m .. Den Of Geek
2.0
Fantastic Beasts is two plus hours of meandering eye candy that feels numbingly inconsequential. EW
3.8
But the actual period re creation and production design of a Jazz Age Big Apple is quite the accomplishment. Rogerebert
4.0
Immersing yourself in JK Rowlings magical universe is always entertaining, but fans should know that this exploration of Americas wizarding world is d .. Common Sense Media
3.0
Coming after a jarringly weak season of summer movies, its an especially welcome year end treat. Indie Wire
3.5
With all its ties to Harry Potter arcana, Fantastic Beasts has clearly been designed for the most devoted of Rowlings fans, and though it may prove co .. Variety
3.0
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Theme introduces us to a wondrous world outside of our cinematic Potter knowledge, and works as a prime set up even .. We Got This Covered
4.0
It looks like well be spending more time in the no maj world in this franchise than in the Potter films. Time Out
5.0
Rowling and Yates have given us a terrifically good natured, unpretentious and irresistibly buoyant film. The Guardian
4.0
This highly entertaining twist on jazz age America breathes fresh life into the Potter franchise and, with its themes of society divided and the perse .. The Guardian
1.9
But the Oh, and one more thing desperation of Fantastic Beastss return to the well leaves Yates and everyone else involved high and dry.
3.8
For Potter nerds, it might be enough simply to return to that wizarding world for a couple of escapist hours.
3.5
Solidly extending the Harry Potter franchise to a different era with new characters, Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them starts slowly before find .. Screen Daily
4.0
The one drawback is that it looks like, as of right now, Fantastic Beasts will be a franchise without a strong central protagonist like Harry Potter. Collider
1.5
But youd have to be desperate for another Potter fix to think this is magical entertainment.Its thoroughly No Maj. Vulture
4.0
Invention and effects are the name of the game here, predictably, and this world invites us in as effectively as the best of the Potter episodes. The Hollywood Reporter
3.5
Her world building skills sometimes clash with director Yates need to move on to the next catastrophe, but those looking for a charming blockbuster (n ..
3.0
As promised, the title critters in Fantastic Beasts are whimsically entertaining and occasionally as entrancing as those animals both real and imagine .. The New York Times
2.4
Its a symptom of modern franchise filmmaking that each chapter in a franchise comes overloaded with stuff, but seeing that quirk manifest in a Harry P .. Paste Magazine
4.5
Now, 15 years laterand not a moment too soonarrives this ambitious first entry in a quintet of promised film adventures, directed with more whimsical .. Rogerebert
3.3
Yes, the Harry Potter saga was rich with tragedy and black humor, but it was delivered seamlessly, whereas Fantastic Beasts compartmentalizes the cont .. IGN
4.0
Rowlings screenplay does an effective job of providing the expected scenes of lavish spectacle while at the same time balancing those flights of fancy .. E Film Critic
4.0
Possibly by accident, but probably not, a film about a magical zookeeper has turned out to be the most unexpectedly relevant blockbuster of 2016. Telegraph
3.0
The blockbuster imperatives that support a franchise of this magnitude are nothing new, but all too often you may well find yourself thinking the same ..
3.8
The movie feels like cramming for an examination from the coolest textbook, guided by the most engaging professor at the school. San Francisco Chronicle
4.3
The beasts live up to the films title and bring so much fun to what otherwise wouldve been a dark and poorly paced movie. The Young Folks
3.0
Big, bold and teeming with imagination, it is so busy world building that it occasionally forgets to have fun.
2.5
Yates even embraces genres of the age.Fantastic Beasts delves into silent comedy and screwball terrain thats refreshing as Newts antics spiral out of .. Cinema Blend
4.0
Its not your typical leather bag, but it looks just like a case carried by baker Jacob Kowalski (Dan Fogler, adorable). Ny Daily News
3.5
Ultimately, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is a solid Harry Potter series movie but often prioritizes setup over memorable drama or spellbind .. Screen Rant
1.9
At least the monsters, when compared with their co stars, have some personality. The Globe And Mail
3.8
Yates and Rowling skillfully weave their bleak and blunt edged message into the fabric of the story.It might be wildly out of place in a fantasy aimed .. Philly
3.5
Charming as the cast may be, the animated characters are given ample nuances to make them appealing in their own unique ways.
3.0
And while the spectacle is certainly there, and with it a hint of the grandeur of those earlier films, theres something empty at this movies heart. Village Voice
2.5
Its a more adult (ish) film, owing to the general lack of children, the intensity of the violence and the sex appeal of the casting.Perhaps some adult .. Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
Fantastic Beasts is an enjoyable stand alone but its position as the progenitor of a new franchise remains unclear. ReelViews
3.0
10 1 6 / 10 After the astonishing and enduring success of the Harry Potter film franchise, which managed to squeeze eight movies out of seven books, i .. Blu Ray
3.0
Dan Fogler, whos spent years knocking around in bad comedies, walks away with the movie as a frumpy baker who gets pulled into the supernatural hubbub .. Chicago Reader
3.8
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is a film divided by its dueling aimsthe fun escapade and the solemn allegory. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
But rarely are things what they seem in the Potterverse and such is the case here.Twice, the film plops a cliche in our lap, only to upend it.
3.8
Director David Yates entertaining introduction of awkward hero and magizoologist Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) is a confident and surprisingly funny .. Usa Today
1.5
The total lack of chemistry between Redmayne and bland costars Katherine Waterston and Dan Fogler doesnt help matters, certainly.) Reel Film Reviews
4.0
It is a nostalgic film about a nostalgic past, set in a world Harry Potter himself The Times
4.0
JK Rowling delivers a magical universe as chiaroscuro as ever, but with plenty of slapstick and surreal hilarity in Prohibition era New York. The Times
3.0
That makes casting a lot easier.This is a movie geared towards adults. Lariat
2.0
What about em.Absent the thrill of learning something new and wonderful, Rowlings world is commonplace. Eric Ds Nider
2.0
Well, Rowlings audience is hard to alienate, but well just see about that. News Review
2.3
Its a sometimes good looking movie with a screenplay that never takes hold.Its all over the place, with no real sense of purpose other than setting yo .. News Review
5.0
All spring to stunning CGI life laced with theme park thrills, exuberant wit and enchanting invention. Radio Times
3.5
Decent enough as the introductory chapter to whats hopefully something a bit more engaging, captivating and magical, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Fin .. Screen It
4.0
This is rousing filmmaking that combines astonishing special effects with plenty of humour and pathos. Independent
4.0
The last place youd expect to find the first anti Trump blockbuster of the Donalds presidency is a Harry Potter related prequel.But here it is, folks, .. Rolling Stone
3.5
Has all the makings of a huge family blockbuster, but all the bloated traps of those, too. It hasnt quite got the balance right, but, like the title h .. The Wrap
4.0
J.K. Rowlings Harry Potter spinoff is sheer magic, a grand fantasy adventure that already feels like an old family favorite. News Day
3.0
But the film is fine enough to make you forgive, if not forget, the fact that it exists primarily as a corporate enterprise and not as an imaginative .. Cs Monitor
2.5
Theres never been a better time to escape into J.K. Rowlings world of magic. Unfortunately, the cast of characters youll find here is a pale imitation .. New York Post
3.5
David Yates, who directed the final four Harry Potter movies, packs the new fantasy adventure with non stop whimsy, dazzling period production design .. Hindustan Times
3.5
It is instead, a film full of endless charm, thrilling spectacle, and above all, magic. Hindustan Times
4.5
As the books author, Newt Scamander, Eddie Redmayne gives an endearingly gauche turn. The Guardian
3.8
That may be good news to diehard Potter fans, but Fantastic Beasts doesnt quite leave you breathless for more. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.0
Fantastic Beasts feels very much like its own thing, worthy of its own attention and box office. Az Central
3.0
Photo: Jaap Buitendijk Where the Harry Potter series was all about carved wood and cathedral ceilings, this is all gleaming metal and art deco design, .. Smh
5.0
It is also a thoroughly satisfying, wildly entertaining and highly enjoyable ride from the very beginning to the very end. Star Tribune
3.1
Try very hard not to be predictable, Eddie Redmayne exclaims in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and therein lies both the promise and the chal .. Toronto Star
5.0
Its every bit as good as Potter and quite possibly even better.I absolutely loved it. Daily Mail
3.0
The rare movie that makes it look easy, like The Force Awakens, only serves as proof of how hard it actually is. Slate
4.0
Despite the fact that a multitude of characters are introduced, director David Yates (who helmed four of the Potter films) manages to maintain a thril .. Flim List
3.5
If there never was a Harry Potter sequel, it would still be a satisfying film on its own. Film Inquiry
2.5
Rowling has written the screenplay in this first of five planned films in the new franchise that describes a world long before Harry Potter.
4.0
Susan Grangers review of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Warner Bros.).When Harry Potter studied at Hogwarts, one of his textbooks was Fantas .. Susang Ranger
3.0
Sure, the beasts look incredibly fake and off putting next to real life characters, but this is mitigated by the creative designs of the monsters. Flickering Myth
3.5
But if action is your thing, Fantastic Beasts blends fantasy with it to suit your needs. Book My Show
3.5
Fantastic Beasts is thrilling in portions, gorgeously mounted, and teeming with imagination. Book My Show
5.0
Even if you love the film, as I do, all the lurching, stop and go exchanges of these unquiet souls may leave you with a craving for The Philadelphia S .. New Yorker
2.5
And even though the movie preaches tolerance, its ideas never quite jell. Time
2.0
Do pop movie makers never tire of destroying it for the amusement of the masses Boston Herald
4.0
And every time the customary fireworks between good and evil threaten to look routine, the good acting consistently lifts the film. The New Indian Express
3.0
Related articles Eddie Redmayne REVEALS how Fantastic Beasts sequel titles will work Will Master Scamander become as loved and enduring a character as .. Express
4.0
What first impresses about Fantastic Beasts is the sheer scale of the production. Express
2.0
Instead, Fantastic Beasts walks up to what could have been a memorably bittersweet ending before backing down for the sake of its sequel.HPs themes ab .. The Film Stage
3.8
Rowlings book ran a mere 128 pages, one sixth the length of the longest Potter novel.This explains the movies stretch marks. Chicago Tribune
3.8
One is a Niffler, a sort of platypus with an attitude and Scrooge McDucks love of shiny things, and you can bet your kid will be hollering for a stuff .. Boston Globe
3.5
Heres kind of a strange thing: Theres a lot going on in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.This is not a simple movie. Uproxx
2.0
Cute, funny creatures and flapper elf chanteuses are not enough to overcome this meandering mess. Flickfilosopher
4.0
David Yatess film proves to be more coherent and emotionally grounded than any of the Harry Potter episodes. The Irish Times
3.0
Nothing in Fantastic Beasts has the depth or resonance of watching Harry, Ron and Hermione come of age, but with its adult characters, this movie is b .. Las Vegas Weekly
3.5
To its considerable credit, Fantastic Beasts is not the Potter retread it could easilyand very profitablyhave been. The Atlantic
4.5
Fantastic Beasts is arguably a better franchise kick off than Harry Potters first installment. Lyles Movie Files
4.0
This film has it all: a cracking story, a morality tale and moments of ripe comedy. Standard
3.5
But if youre going to sustain a franchise for five. freaking. movies, then you need a big, epic story. Pajiba
3.8
With franchise handler David Yates back calling the shots (hes been in the directors chair since 2007s Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix), the .. Movie Freak
2.0
But its not just Muggles who will find the films pacing lethargic, its plot needlessly overcomplicated and its soul missing. Detroit News
3.5
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is at its most fun when there are actually fantastic beasts on the screen.Im not even going to attempt to quot ..
3.1
This is a spinoff from the $8 billion grossing Harry Potter film series, the first entry to be personally screenwritten by Potter novelist J.K. Rowlin .. Groucho Reviews
3.0
But thats just half the story, which takes its sweet time getting to the meat of the drama. Cnn
2.5
But Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is a prequel to the Harry Potter universe. Forbes
2.0
In Fantastic Beasts, we ostensibly have two fitting for a film that will be seen by Potter fanatics and newcomers alike. Consequence Of Sound
3.8
But although its hard to see how the filmmakers are going to stretch this out for four more promised films, for now fans can at least look forward to .. Nj
3.0
In spite of the criticisms, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them remains engaging, and the visual effects are mightily impressive, while some of th .. Hey U Guys
2.0
But as a world building exercise, Fantastic Beasts often succeeds. The Play List
3.0
But aided by director David Yates (into his fifth film in the Potter franchise) and cinematographer Philippe Rousselot, Rowling creates an incredibly .. Scroll
4.0
Fantastic Beasts is a spellbinding standout in its unintended timeliness. Film School Rejects
4.0
And though much of the plot feels like foundation laying for the franchise to follow, Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them is rich with ideas and i .. Film Ink
4.0
And long time Harry Potter helmer David Yates knows just how to bring the spectacle and heart audiences have come to demand from the franchise. Ner Dist
3.0
Harry Potter devotees will be delighted, as Rowlings familiar creative DNA is reassuringly front and centre, but her otherworldly delight sometimes st .. The Age
3.5
Fantastic Beasts may not convert any muggles or non majes, but fans of Harry Potter who have come to appreciate Rowlings fertile imagination should ha .. Maki At The Movies
1.5
There are a few interesting ideas at play, but theyre typically neglected for some interruptive commotion.
4.0
Make no mistake, Fantastic Beasts is everything we could have hoped for gripping, exciting and just gorgeous to look at. Mirror
4.0
The effects called for in Rowlings script puts many of the CGI tricks into director David Yates hands, being a spinoff of the Potter series. Varia Gate
4.0
Doesnt quite enchant like the best Potter movies but there are enough thrills and genuine chills to satisfy. Games Radar
3.5
Synopsis: The year is 1926 and Newt Scamander has just completed a global excursion to find and document an extraordinary array of magical creatures. You Tube
2.0
Yates gives us the old CGI razzle dazzle to cover the screenplays inherent issues as an origins story, and Rowlings comparably scant attention to fant .. Tamp A Bay
4.0
But its certainly the best blockbuster Ive seen in some time and great fun. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
2.0
A succession of excessive, unavoidable and absurd destructions are there for idle spectacle and nothing more. Lw Lies
4.0
Review: The magic is back in Harry Potter spinoff Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Posted The first film to imagine the Harry Potter universe w .. Abc
4.0
Can one have a good Harry Potter movie despite the absence of Potter Nz Herald
3.1
That series improved significantly as it went along, and if this one follows the same pattern, the Harry Potter universe could expand like the inside .. Kansas City
4.0
From the opening music to the sweet final beat, its a joy to be back in Rowlings world. Open the suitcase, were coming in. Digital Spy
4.0
Special effects can elicit excitement through explosions, but Fantastic Beasts is at its best when it elicits wonder through exploration. Flicks
3.8
The four main characters are all perfectly cast, but Redmaynes mix of sheepish and mischievous is a delight to watch. Red Eye Chicago
2.5
Fogler manages to wring joy out of gags that should be burnt toast by now, creating a fun, touching character who fits perfectly within the Potter pan .. The Stranger
4.0
Between them and the menagerie, the movie sets a tone of antic thrills and spills. Ft
4.0
The performances are very good and it is a full cinematic experience though probably not suitable for very young children. Independent Ie
3.0
The film has enough lively humour to keep things entertaining, but the movie itself is thin and derivative, never quite engaging the audience with its .. Contact Music
4.3
In some of the previous movies, the sequences of potential awe were lost in a visual deluge. Ar Kansas Online
2.5
Impressive visuals arent enough to distract from the messy storytelling. Film Racket
1.9
Fantastic Beasts is less concerned with fantastic beasts than with launching potential future plots, introducing seemingly peripheral characters, and .. Larsen On Film
3.0
Fantastic Beasts is forlorn and captivating, a rare blending of cheery, witty entertainment with a troubled worldview. Vanity Fair
4.0
NOW this really is a magical feat a Harry Potter spin off that is a worthy successor to the original and an absolute joy. The Sun
4.0
Well here we go its been a long 5 years, but the Potter Universe is back with a BANG! The Sun
2.5
The best of the Potters benefited from vivid characters, superb acting, stunning design and screenplays that combined sharp dialogue with strong drama .. Wsj
5.0
FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE FIND THEM offers the rich panoply of an intricate, fast moving plot rife with adventure, suspense, and the sweetest of roma .. Killer Movie Reviews
4.5
Coupling gorgeous production design with some smart ideas about animal behavior, the beasts are unique, funny, and provide some of the most memorable .. Daily Dot
2.0
Its boring, and except for Fogler and Sudol utterly lacking in joy and warmth. Patriot Ledger
3.8
1 of 7 View Caption This image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows Eddie Redmayne in a scene from, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find T This .. Sltrib
4.0
Fantastic Beasts feels like a complete film, rather than a franchise starter. Scmp
2.0
It feels more like a knowledge building history lesson rather than an exciting, free flowing adventure. The Film Pie
4.0
Ill certainly get my wish, as Rowling wants to make four more of these films and I am all for it.Flaws aside, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them .. Io9 Gizmodo
3.8
Fantastic Beasts effectively expands the J.K. Rowling universe What a wonderful wizard world. Chicago Sun Times
2.9
Fantastic Beasts suffers from the ailment that most blockbusters suffer from: too much spectacle and not enough truth. Nyc Movie Guru
4.0
The players may be different but the magic of J.K. Rowlings wizarding world remain the same. Punch Drunk Critics
2.5
While the wizarding world of the United States may be magical, that enchantment feels lost and its not even the Great Depression yet.Even the speakeas .. Movie Crypt
3.0
Newt Scamander doesnt have the charm or gravitas of Harry Potter, but Fantastic Beasts still proves to be an enthralling expereince. Movie Web
1.0
Set against all these thunderous themes are the antics of a bunch of uninspired imaginary animals sorry, fantastic beasts and an astonishingly winning .. Sandiego Reader
3.0
The actors do their best to cut through Yates and Rowlings clutter, occasionally dovetailing with some truly wondrous visuals that are ultimately wort .. Cinemix Tape
4.0
You will leave the cinema wishing all Internet trolls could be silenced with such entertaining finality. Straits Times
3.0
Rowling imbues Fantastic Beasts from start to finish with a sense of discovery. The Ringer
3.0
Even with a smaller, more compact story, Fantastic Beasts hobbles around, trying to get all its characters in order, all while enacting the now obliga .. Metro New York
3.5
It has its flaws, but its a fun, fully realised film that can stand firmly on its own. Sbs
3.1
Its one more reason why Fantastic Beasts seems less an extension of Harry Potters universe than a Hollywood attempt to lay the foundation for another .. Daily Herald
4.0
At one point, it looks like a giant sex rhino impregnates a tree by shooting his load of magical horn seed into it. The Shiz Nit
4.4
The result of what seems like chaos at times though terribly fun chaos is a charming beginning of what will likely be a compelling run of five films.R .. Mercury News
2.0
Their flirtatious, low key charm has a spark and warmth that no amount of CGI can replicate, and its the closest thing to magic in the whole movie. The Skinny
4.0
The first instalment of a five part saga, what follows is an undeniably big and entertaining fantasy adventure film. Scots Man
3.5
Director David Yates constructs a thrill ride that can stand comparison with his towering adaptations of the later novels, and yet its Rowling that do .. Polygon
3.0
In other words, its a standard blockbuster movie, trying to grab adults and children at the same time, and not entirely serving either audience.But th .. The Verge
3.8
From that kernel comes a full blown adventure that is blockbuster big, with special effects befitting a story built around the beasts of the title. Post Gazette
3.0
On the evidence of David Yatess movie, she should be more protective of her intellectual property and resist vanity commissions.Fantastic Beasts is an .. The Ooh Tray
4.0
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is Rowlings first screenplay and marks the first in a proposed five film series.If they are as thoroughly capt .. What So
2.5
But the story is thin, and its characters short on the charm that distinguished the Potter series. reason
3.0
Happily, the greatest thing about Fantastic Beasts is in fact the beasts. Scifi Now
4.5
It reminds me of Star Wars: The Force Awakens great characters, thrilling moments, but yikes on the actual story. Lainey Gossip
4.0
Throw in some terrific effects and the whiff of real darkness against all the fantasy and magic, and Fantastic Beasts stays true to its prestigious he .. Scifi Movie Page
3.1
J.K. Rowling, it seems, cant quite let go of the Harry Potter universe.Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the new movie scripted by Rowling and .. Seattle Times
4.5
For fans of the original Harry Potter books, it should be rather thrilling to explore this new narrative. Black Girl Nerds
3.5
Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them marks the accomplished and welcomed beginning of what promises to be a beguiling new franchise from Rowling. Concrete Play Ground
4.0
It is a breath of fresh air and brings out the imagination and fascination of children and adults alike. Rediff
2.0
Now, Harry Potter is not a terrible brand to extend; spinning off Rowlings universe will provide more rewards than another Transformers movie. New Republic
3.0
Its spectacular and promising, though at first exposure its characters (human and otherwise) are often as grating as charming, with Eddie Redmayne and .. Bfi
3.1
It wouldnt take a magic spell to tweak this story and make it truly fantastic. National Post
3.5
Overall this is an enjoyable opening to what promises to be another popular film series about a world that, while not quite ours, seems close to it. The Australian
3.5
To a modern audience, at least, Newts briefcase has the potential to be the greatest piece of carry on luggage ever designed. People
3.5
The screenplay is as whimsically innocent as the first Harry Potter film. Rendy Reviews
4.0
Veteran Potter director David Yates kicks off the first in a planned five instalment adventure in fine style with this first outing neatly panning out .. Sky
4.5
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is a genuinely interesting, sometimes thrilling new world that still feels vaguely familiar. Third Coast Review
2.5
Great if you fear change but if youre looking for depth, fresh eyes, or diversity, this aint the film for you. Blacknerd Problems
2.0
Its almost as if it were trying to tell us that Rowling has spread her imagination too thin this time. New States Man
4.5
I found the film entertaining, and occasionally a nice reminder of the past. Review Express
2.0
What if we took a lion and gave it a blowfish mane.What if we took a dung beetle and made it, um, really, really big M Tv
4.4
A major 11th hour cameo is disappointing, but the overall content of the film is engaging for any Harry Potter fan. Cinema Sight
3.0
Fantastic Beasts is a solid if unspectacular introduction to a new franchise. Fan The Fire Magazine
4.0
Visually, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is easily the most accomplished of the series and not merely because it has been five years since th .. Trespass Mag
3.0
But the magic man isnt quite as spellbinding as Daniel Radcliffes wizard boy. Daily Star
2.5
This part of the film needed Guillermo Del Toro.What I realized watching this was how much the Potter movies relied on the skill and charisma of Danie .. Fw Weekly
3.1
Its solid entertainment, but pales in comparison to the Potter saga. Columbus Alive
4.5
Its tempting to warily eye this film and see nothing more than a blatant cash grab ... But it eventually hits its stride, and the end result proves to .. Film Frenzy
3.8
He doesnt have Harry Potters universally satisfying character arc, but his Scamander is weirdly likable. Sf Examiner
2.5
The fantastic beasts, it turns out, are mainly a distraction.Those beasts are indeed fantastic, though. Blog Bullz Eye
3.0
This relocation gives us a fascinating glimpse of the wider mythology and history in Rowlings universe, but it ultimately fails to conjure up the magi .. Vue Weekly
1.9
The previous Potter movies put great characters actors to fine use.Nothing doing here. Hollywood Into To
3.8
And within the new universe lies enough quality entertainment to charm fans of all ages. Us Magazine
2.0
This is all a lot of fun, with the colorful and imaginative creatures standing out against the beiges and grays of the city. The beasts all have a gre .. Assignment X
3.0
Fantastic Beasts is an entertaining piece of cinema which will more than likely please die hard fans that have been waiting to return to the world of .. Cairo 360
2.5
For Harry Potter fans, the return to this magical world could serve as a welcome relief but unfortunately, this new entry feels forced and ultimately .. Johnhanlon Reviews
3.0
Much of the films rapid fire entertainment value and slick filmmaking style do a lot towards covering up the weak narrative excuses, particularly by s .. Culture
4.5
Compared to the Potter films, Fantastic Beasts feels like an adaptation of a book that you want to read but cant because it doesnt exist, a safe bet f .. Mid West Film Journal
4.0
And though the sight of the creatures and bits of enchantment may carry you through till the end, ultimately the story is too thin to truly engage. Washington City Paper
4.0
The performances by the lead four are enjoyable and the characters are certainly endearing. Film Ireland
3.5
On the surface, its easy to dismiss Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them as a cynical cash grab squeezed from a lucrative franchise. Dark Horizons
2.0
Skirmishes break out and weird creatures trash much of Central Park and midtown but then, like magic, everything can be put back in its place.Which br .. Honey Cutts Hollywood
4.0
Latest film in Harry Potter franchise is dazzling, high flying fun J.K. Rowlings ingenuity, now free of old Hogwarts, gets a real workout in Fantastic .. Metro Active
3.8
It lacks the coming of age resonance of the HP series, but this first chapter is good fun. Heral
3.5
From the effects to the music to the performances to the battle scenes, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is a worthy follow up to the Harry Pot .. News
2.0
And at times, the filmmakers deploy magic more for the impressive visuals Fantastic Beasts has production values out the wazoo than any practical purp .. Review Journal
4.5
With its message that magic is all around us if we know where to look, the movie is a handsome, entertaining and ultimately sequel worthy piece of wor .. Richard Crouse
3.0
It also goes without saying that this is the first of a projected series that will be carrying on into the 2020s, so the finished product suffers from .. Adelaide Review
2.0
The wizards of Potter inhabited a fully fleshed out society within our society and possessed a fully fleshed out history intertwining our own. World Wng
3.0
David Yates directs a movie that is entertaining but never garners all that much excitement, and its an emotional flatline for the bulk of the film. Schmoes Know
4.5
Beasts sinks along the way, just as the Potter films did, but its plot follows a more direct path and its effects and production and costumes are note .. Kdhx
4.0
Rowling gives us new characters and creatures to fall in love with, and Newt and company will keep you coming back for more. Abc News Go
2.5
Point being, it needed to work harder to win me over.Those of us without the pre existing condition of fandom will likely be left cold by the film, wh .. MLive.com
3.1
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is really rather quaint, but there is a certain charm in that. The Film File
4.5
Delivers the kind of blockbuster fun and energy that was sorely lacking during the summer months this year.
2.0
Its a beautifully made, skillfully acted effort, with an astonishing lead performance by Casey Affleck. Splice Today
3.0
Fantastic Beasts will delight Harry Potter fans whove been pining for more big screen magic for six years. Parade
4.5
The film may seem well known for the references in the Harry Potter saga, but the storys own identity tells us that we are in a renewed territory that ..
4.0
The film glows with romance, wonder and good natured humour The timing of this escape is particularly unfortunate. Bbc
3.8
Director David Yates is nothing if not comfortable in this world. Buffalo News
2.5
And if this kind of fun and pace had continued for the whole movie, it would have been great. The Mercury
3.5
Since this is a J.K. Rowling film, it doesnt end there of course, but stillI think one of the bestselling authors of all time should be above that, do .. At Home In Hollywood
3.0
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3.0
The combination doesnt quite work, and the film doesnt build enough stable ground. Chesapeake Family
3.5
I cant wait to see what he gets up to in the sequel.Jacob and Queenie are utterly wonderful, and even Porpentina manages to grow into an enjoyable cha .. Junkee
4.0
Its suffice to say Fantastic Beasts has taken the Potter franchise and migrated itself into an adult series of its own initiative. Bangkok Post
3.1
If nothing else, the film will dazzle your eyes as it parades its incredible designs across the screen. The Blus Pot
5.0
JK Rowling describes her new hero for Fantastic Beasts movie JK Rowling talks about creating her hero Newt Scamander in her new movie Fantastic Beasts .. Fres Nobee
3.0
But while certainly visually arresting, the story itself feels muddled and uneven, with awkward shifts in tone and wafer thin characterisation. Indie London
2.0
This is after all a kids movie and even though Beasts takes us to some dark places, it doesnt neglect its inescapable comedy quotient. Silver Screen Riot
2.5
This new franchise is supposed to be comprised of five movies. Consider Fantastic Beasts an awkward introduction. Perhaps when we get to know Newt bet .. Reel Bob
4.5
Redmayne is a compelling central presence, and the story is head and shoulders above anything else in the blockbuster world this year. But... it suffe .. Memphis Flyer
3.1
The result is something like a leisurely walking tour through a museum. K Gun 9
3.5
This is a solid, self contained piece of basic, honest blockbuster filmmaking, free of the wearying grandeur of its predecessors even if that means it .. Reviews Antagony Ecstasy
4.0
That should be manna for Potter maniacs, but even the staunchest agnostic will be able to enjoy the giddy escapism of Fantastic Beasts. Japan Times
3.0
A visit to a Roaring Twenties version of the Mos Eisley Cantina delivers, too briefly, on the promise of a Harry Potter universe story starring adults .. Bk Mag
2.0
For penning the script for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, however, Rowling deserves a Technicolor raspberry.A sorrowful disappointment in ju .. Ex Press
3.5
You can also simply delight in the spectacle of the fanciful beasts, and the great characters. Lagniappe Mobile
2.0
Fantastic Beasts just made me wish I were watching Doctor Strange again. Nc Register
4.0
The Bad Its part one of a series: There is something not quite completed about Fantastic Beasts. Ma Cleans
3.0
Indeed, hardcore Potter nerds will enjoy the world building that goes into Fantastic Beasts. My States Man
4.5
Like a lot of recent franchise installments, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them feels like its more concerned with setting up future business tha .. Buzz Feed
1.5
Foglers Kowalski says in response to the magic hes witnessed, I dont got the brains to make this up. About Boulder
3.5
In true franchise style, it welcomes newbies to this addictive world with wonderful imaginative constructs, developing story lines and intriguing char .. Ib Times
3.0
As the credits rolled and the foreknowledge of a collective eight to ten more hours of this stuff hit me, all I felt was fatigue. Zaki's Corner
3.1
All published materials contained herein are owned by their respective authors and cannot be reprinted, either in their entirety or in selection, with .. The Cinema Phile Blog
4.0
Exciting, imaginative and warm hearted, this is an enormously entertaining fantasy adventure with great characters, impressive effects work, and a bri .. I News
4.0
As the audience, we have developed no connection whatsoever with the characters that we are about to see, yet the film is trying evoke memories of a d .. Gadgets360
4.4
Potter regular David Yates directs, conjuring up a magical blend of action and humor supported by impressive fantasy sequences. La Movie Boeuf Wordpress
2.0
Although the main characters are adults rather than children, Fantastic Beasts is as close to the world of Harry Potter as it gets. Family Home Theater
3.0
However, despite its wonder and engagement in worldly issues, the film is entertaining but mediocre and detached in its delivery. Movies With Mae
3.5
If Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them isnt technically an adaptation, it certainly feels like one. Daily Review
3.5
Watching the beasts fly, flit, skip and scamper is as eye catching as it should be, while seeing an evening meal materialise by magic bewitches in jus .. Arts Hub
1.5
I get wanting any excuse to dive back into the Harry Potter universe, and maybe for the most profoundly devoted fan the familiar musical cues, creatur .. Geek
3.0
In defence of Fantastic Beasts, the first film in the Potter franchise doesnt exactly make anyones favourite list. Graffiti With Punctuation
4.5
He achieved this pre eminence by proposing crude, unworkable solutions to complex threats. Awfj
4.0
Briskly paced, the whimsical and thrilling Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is bewitching. Cinema Clips
4.5
Rowling knows how to play into the comedy and injects the film with a playful sense of humor...
4.0
Towards the end, the film gets a little too action packed, with the city of New York (once again) on the verge of destruction. But there are enough mo .. S Fist
4.0
All in all, this one more than lives up to the hype.Welcome back, Potter fansits going to be a truly great adventure! Rescu
4.3
The series looks back with the trappings of a film more tailored for adults in tone. Colbybryant.com
3.0
Fantastic Beasts feels like a missed opportunity for Rowling...While there are flashes of wonder and whimsy, there seems little in these characters th .. Cbc
1.5
Thats something of a shame, because theres plenty to like about the film. Box Office Prophets
1.5
Elsewhere, Yates approach adopts a very polished, if very uninspired look. Deep Focus Review
4.4
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4.0
Frankly, the real magic and charm is the developing relationship between Queenie, Jacob, Newt and Tina.Never has a foursome been better crafted. Amsterdam News
1.5
Theres such a thing as too much wizardry when special effects trump emotions. Cross Walk
3.5
Still, the movie is delightful in its best moments, serving as a reminder like the best films of this year simply to be good to each other. Cut Print Film
2.5
What takes away from the enjoyment factor of Fantastic Beasts is how goofy it is. Hub Pages
4.5
Anyone who suppresses themselves who doesnt manifest who they really are, runs the risk of becoming deeply depressed or even harmful to themselves. Channel 24
4.0
She and director David Yates, a longtime vet of the Harry Potter film series, charm us with the critters, but really hook us with the characters. Pacific Sun
1.5
The story makes one thing clear, however, and it hearkens to a Bible story about putting a light under a bushel basket.
1.5
Besides, whats one of the most famous things about 1920s New York The Harlem Renaissance. Nerds of Prey



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