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Gellert Grindelwald has escaped imprisonment and has begun gathering followers to his cause—elevating wizards above all non-magical beings. The only one capable of putting a stop to him is the wizard he once called his closest friend, Albus Dumbledore. However, Dumbledore will need to seek help from the wizard who had thwarted Grindelwald once before, 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.
Critic Consensus
Critical reception for 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' is mixed to middling, with most reviewers landing in the average range. The film's visual imagination and creative creature design drew some praise, as did the presence of Johnny Depp and Jude Law in the wizarding world. However, critics frequently faulted the film for its dense, convoluted plotting that fails to reach satisfying conclusions, with some pointing to a cluttered narrative weighed down by exposition and underdeveloped characters. A few reviewers expressed cautious optimism that the franchise may deliver more in future installments, though the film itself is seen as more of a setup than a standalone story.
13 reviews · 6 positive · 5 mixed · 1 negative
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"Where Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald scores, and full marks to both JK Rowling and recurring Harry Potter director David Yates here, is in putting their imaginations on screen."Read full review ↗
"There are many magical things onscreen – including some wonderfully creative creatures – but the film is weighed down by its dense plot"Read full review ↗
"Warner Bros and JK Rowling's attempts to capture the Young Adult Market with the Fantastic Beasts adaptation are proving to be nearly as productive a goldmine as their previous collaboration the Harry Potter series"Read full review ↗
"However, it appears the training wheels have come off, promising that the next entry in the 'Fantastic Beasts' saga will go full throttle into J.K. Rowling's world of wizards. If nothing else, that's bound to ensure Potterheads will stay tuned to the franchise."Read full review ↗
"It's a story set in an adult wizarding world. Be one and go watch it."Read full review ↗
"Fantastic Beasts And The Crimes Of Grindelwald Movie Review: Featuring Johnny Depp And A Shocking Reveal At The End...The Crimes of Grindelwald stars Johnny Depp as the titular power-hungry wizard while Jude Law plays Albus Dumbledore"Read full review ↗
"The Crimes of Grindelwald is a build-up for fans, as JK Rowling prepares them from the great war between Grindelwald and Dumbledore. Why should you watch it? To quote Grindelwald, "Because you crave for something new.""Read full review ↗
"A low-stake, contrived story filled with futile characters and hampered by exposition makes this sequel a dull affair."Read full review ↗
"It's good to see Johnny Depp and Jude Law in J K Rowling's magical world..."Read full review ↗
"JK Rowling's annoying streak of making irreparable changes to her Harry Potter series breaks all limits of decency."Read full review ↗
"The second of the Fantastic Beasts series is heavy on the head but easy on the eye"Read full review ↗
Cast & Crew
Cast
- Eddie Redmayne · Newt Scamander
- Katherine Waterston · Porpentina "Tina" Goldstein
- Dan Fogler · Jacob Kowalski
- Johnny Depp · Gellert Grindelwald
- Jude Law · Albus Dumbledore
- Ezra Miller · Credence Barebone
- Zoë Kravitz · Leta Lestrange
- Carmen Ejogo · Seraphina Picquery
- Ólafur Darri Ólafsson · Skender
- Brontis Jodorowsky · Nicolas Flamel
- David Yates
- David Heyman
- J. K. Rowling
- Steve Kloves
- Lionel Wigram
- James Newton Howard
- Philippe Rousselot
- Mark Day
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Details
- Release Date
- 16 November 2018
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Language
- English
User Ratings & Reviews
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