Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

Name: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Family
Released: November 16, 2018
Duration: 134 min
Rating: 52
Cast: Alison Sudol, Callum Turner, Carmen Ejogo, Dan Fogler, David Sakurai

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Warner Bros. | Release Date: November 16, 2018 | PG-13

Starring: Alison Sudol, Callum Turner, Carmen Ejogo, Dan Fogler, David Sakurai, Derek Riddell, Eddie Redmayne, Ezra Miller, Jessica Williams, Johnny Depp, Jude Law, Kamil Lemieszewski, Katherine Waterston, Kevin Guthrie, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Soo-hyun Kim, Victoria Yeates, Wolf Roth, Zoë Kravitz

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Fantastic Beasts is a spin-off series to the Wizarding World Franchise, and it is expected to eventually span five films.
The original Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them made over $234 million in domestic box office in 2016 and has a Metascore of 66.

Summary: At the end of the first film, the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp) was captured by MACUSA (Magical Congress of the United States of America), with the help of Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne). But, making good on his threat, Grindelwald escaped custody and has set about gathering followers, most unsuspecting of hisAt the end of the first film, the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp) was captured by MACUSA (Magical Congress of the United States of America), with the help of Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne). But, making good on his threat, Grindelwald escaped custody and has set about gathering followers, most unsuspecting of his true agenda: to raise pure-blood wizards up to rule over all non-magical beings. In an effort to thwart Grindelwald’s plans, Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) enlists his former student Newt Scamander, who agrees to help, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead. Lines are drawn as love and loyalty are tested, even among the truest friends and family, in an increasingly divided wizarding world. … Expand

Director: David Yates

Genre(s): Adventure, Fantasy, Family

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 134 min

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James Mottram

Nov 8, 2018

Rowling’s universe just got bigger and more complex, but Yates never forgets to sprinkle stardust on top. Read full review

Tasha Robinson

Nov 8, 2018

For the serious fans who this series is meant for, the promise of at least six more hours of Fantastic Beasts action likely means a lot more thrilling beasts, barriers, and beats to explore. Everyone else may find that all the little personal bits of character business and frantic complications aren’t much of a substitute for a clear and compelling plot with a single meaningful protagonist. Read full review

Leah Greenblatt

Nov 11, 2018

There might not be a more gorgeous-looking movie this year than Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. Read full review

IndieWire Kate Erbland

Nov 8, 2018

As impressive as the final showdown is (it’s easily one of the most impressive setpieces in this fledgling franchise) and as shocking as the film’s closing revelations are (yes, they really are), this magic needs a spell of its own. Read full review

Peter Hartlaub

Nov 14, 2018

By the time we reach the unsatisfying cliffhanger ending, there’s little to look forward to. Read full review

Matt Donato

Nov 16, 2018

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is two-plus overstuffed hours worth of too many characters fighting for screen time that no enchantment can salvage. Read full review

Dan Kois

Nov 15, 2018

Congratulations to Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald for being the first flat-out terrible product of the Harry Potter expanded universe. The first two movies were not good movies, but no matter how sludgy and overlong Chris Columbus made them, they were salvaged by the truly magical origin stories they told. Read full review

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threecoffins

Nov 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 and the story is thrilling. It is a must-watch movie forDo 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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Only_Edgar

Jan 21, 2021

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

1 of 2 users found this helpful11

RavenclawGuy

Mar 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 a series with 3 movies to go, so the backstory willThis 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

1 of 2 users found this helpful11

kushtopia

Jul 28, 2019

On first watch, I loved the movie because it seemed like a genuinely interesting and complex narrative. The sound design, production, CGI, cinematography is all amazing, as expected, and the actors are on top of their game and give rise to some very likable characters. Not to mention, theOn first watch, I loved the movie because it seemed like a genuinely interesting and complex narrative. The sound design, production, CGI, cinematography is all amazing, as expected, and the actors are on top of their game and give rise to some very likable characters. Not to mention, the opening sequence of this movie is the best in the entire Harry Potter franchise. On second watch, however, I realized that my small suspicion that the movie wasn't as coherent as it seemed, was correct. This time, I made sure to pay attention to every detail, plot point, ect, and....this movie doesn't make sense in the slightest. Like not even a little. I suggest watching it once, and never watching it again. If you do this, there is a good chance you will like the film and will remember it fondly. If you watch it again, you'll notice how stupid it is. I'm giving this movie a 6 because it atleast tricked me into liking it on my first pass.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

roastbird

Nov 18, 2018

Bad.

1. Random character pops up without a reason.
2. Character do things that out of his character.
3. 80% of the time was talking about love stories that doesn't related to the movie.

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Larsoos

Dec 21, 2018

This movie is horrible. It's confusing, and just lazy. But I'll give credit where credit is due. The last 30 minutes of this film was okay and brings my score slightly up. But still this movie is not worth your money or your time.

7 of 11 users found this helpful74

Elder2Fox

Dec 30, 2020

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

0 of 2 users found this helpful02

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