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Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

16 November 2018English2h 14mPart 2 of the Fantastic Beasts series
DramaFamilyFantasy
out of 10
Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 11 scored reviews · 1 not rated

Visually rich but plot-heavy, this Wizarding World chapter prioritises setup over story.

Verdict tier Mixed, lukewarm or divided, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.

  • Praised: Visual imagination and creature design
  • Criticised: Dense, exposition-heavy convoluted plot

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User score 5.0 out of 10 from 1 rating, not enough ratings for a verdict yet

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What critics from 12 publications are saying

Critical reception for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald skews mixed to moderately negative among Indian critics, with most scores clustering in the 50-70 range. The film's visual imagination and creative creature design drew some appreciation, along with the performances of Johnny Depp and Jude Law. However, critics most commonly faulted the film for a dense, convoluted plot loaded with exposition, underdeveloped characters, and narrative choices by J.K. Rowling that frustrated rather than rewarded audiences. Several reviewers positioned it primarily as franchise setup rather than a satisfying standalone entry.

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Critic reviews (12)

Top critics first, then by score · not-rated last · updated

  1. Top critic

    Indian Express

    Film review ·

    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.

  2. Top critic

    Film Companion

    Film review ·

    There are many magical things onscreen – including some wonderfully creative creatures – but the film is weighed down by its dense plot

  5. Mid-Day

    Film 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

  6. Times Of India

    Film 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.

  7. IBNLive

    Film 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."

  8. NDTV

    Film 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

  9. Deccan Chronicle

    Film review ·

    A low-stake, contrived story filled with futile characters and hampered by exposition makes this sequel a dull affair.

  11. Hindustan Times

    Film review ·

    JK Rowling's annoying streak of making irreparable changes to her Harry Potter series breaks all limits of decency.

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