I was so excited when I first entered the movies theatre to watch this movie. I’ve been waiting so long to see what they have in store for this second part of Fantastic Beats.
We followed what Newt Scamander left behind after his journey in New York. Everyone now knows that Credence is an Obscures and have to get apprehended before Grindelwald gets to him. Rumors are that Credence is now in a circus in Paris. Therefore, all the story is set up in one of the most beautiful cities of the world : PARIS ❤ .
It’s kind of funny seeing Paris under the lens of the Wizarding World. It’s cute but not as quite magical as the first one. We still see some scenes of Newt chasing after the fantastic beasts but the whole storyline is focused on the descendent family of Credence, the Lestrange family and Grindelwald.
I can understand why some people were disappointed in the movie but I think we have to keep in mind that this series would offer a darker storyline than the usual. It’s what set up the famous Grindelwald and his final battle with Albus Dumbledore.
This sequel of Fantastic Beasts feels more like an introduction to a greater story, it left me with more questions than answers. Although, some scenes allow new fans to understand the connection between the characters.Of course, I enjoyed seeing Tina and Newt Scamander on screen haha they’re one usual romance on screen.
One of my favourite scenes is when they gave us a flashback to Newt Scamander’s life in Hogwarts. The castle form architecture, the different houses and all the nostalgia. There’s this mysterious feeling seeing Hogwarts with new characters, new students. Like I would expect Hermione or Ron popping up and Malfoy scolding around but no. It’s kind of weird, isn’t it ? How I will always miss the Harry Potter world.
Have you watched it yet?
What did you think about ?
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I haven’t but I am definitely going to watch this soon. ❤️ I have heard of all the criticism but I’ll wait til I see it and see for myself. 😊
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I hope you enjoy it! It’s definitely not without flaws but full of magic at the same time ❤️😂😂
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Great review. It’s definitely one I have to watch myself regardless 😊
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Yayy!! Are you going to watch it soon? 😍😍
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I hope so 😊
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I watched it and enjoyed it. I did think the title was wrong. There were hardly any ‘crimes’. So excited to see what more is in store. And that climax! WOW. Though that means Rowling will have to answer a lot more questions.
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LOL OH DAMN YOURE RIGHT. The title is Misleading. It should be like.. The origins of Lestrange or something 😂😂 THAT ENDING LEAVES ME SO CONFUSED. What’s you’re hypothesis🤔
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I am just hoping Rowling doesn’t mess up this new twist and timelines in the next movie. Hope she has really thought this through
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I haven’t seen the movie just yet, but I’m looking forward to it and especially that flashback with Hogwarts, haha. I’ll never not miss Harry Potter, I love it ahh the nostalgia 💖
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Omg Marie j’ai pleuré à ce flashback 😭😭 my little fragile heart LOL Like It’s so weird how much it affects me
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Definitely going to cry too then hahaha. the nostalgia is BIG.
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I’m seeing the film this week 🙂
Just finished reading and reviewing the screenplay – didn’t impress me much though
I can’t see myself loving the film due to the issues I’ve got with the screenplay, but I’m looking forward to seeing the wizarding world of Paris and the powers of Grindelwald.
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LOL I didn’t read the screenplay but oh yes I can definitely see how it was disappointing.. And confusing ? 🤔🤔 The characters brought the concepts to. Life but some of them were still mad WTF to me. Although I love the magic, fantastic beasts and anything about Hogwart😍
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I was initially excited to see this movie despite the controversy surrounding it, however, I’ve read a spoiler about the ending and now I have no intention of seeing it. Either it’s going to be a twist that messed up the canon, or it will be a bait to watch the next movie, I’m not sure which one is worse
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LOL I wasn’t ready for that twist. What did you read and do you think you’ll watch the other movies too?
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I read something about someone’s lost brother… Idk, but I probably will. I’ll just wikipedia this movie or something xD
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I can’t wait to see this film myself, I want to read the screenplay next week, so hopefully I’ll get around to seeing the film next week too. 😀 I’ve seen a fair few negative reviews and a lot of criticism but I’m always going to love Harry Potter so I’m always going to look forwards to new film releases.
Great post Trang. 🙂 ❤
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Beth 😍😍!! I think it’s the only movie in the Wizarding World that has received so many bad reviews so far 🤔 let me know how was the screenplay, I’m curious about it now Hehe 😊
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Yeah there have been so many negative things from the critics, but my friends have enjoyed it so I’m hopeful. I’m going to see it tonight actually and I can’t wait! 😀 ❤️
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I didn’t care much for this movie or the previous one. I just don’t see the point in exploring this part of the Harry Potter world. It was a school book, for heaven’s sake xD Stop milking the franchise to exhaustion! (Get me a Marauders one, dammit!)
Though I do have to say I love the creatures and Leta was pretty cool. But otherwise, eh. I almost fell asleep at the cinema. Things only picked up about halfway through and even then, I’m really not sure what to think.
Great review, though! 🙂
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HAHAH I Totally get it. My rational side is telling me THIS franchise is only trying to make money and unfortunately it works pretty well on me 😂😂 Leta actress performed so well 😊
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Great review, Trang! I haven’t seen the movie yet but I’ll soon!
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Hope you enjoy it Raven 😊😊!
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Ooooh can’t wait to watch it! 😍 I don’t remember what happens in the first one though, maybe I should re-watch it before this one 😂
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LOL YES and let me know if you Wana do a Harry Potter Marathon this Christmas HAH
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Omg you have the best ideas hahaha 😱😍
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Good review. I think this film is a total disaster. Messy and almost pointless (if not for the films still to come). The revelation in the end is silly, and my biggest issue with Depp playing Grindelwald is that there is no subtlety to the character.
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I watched this movie and I loved it. I hadn’t watched the Harry Potter series in big screen, so this was such a pleasure.
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It was okay, though not as good as other Potter books and films!
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Ah cool it’s set in Paris!! It’s good to know it’s more setup than story. Still looking forward to this one! Going back to hogwarts sounds really cool- but you’re right, it’s probably odd without the old crew! Great review!
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Overall liked it better than the first but still had a lot of problems.
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definitely did, and I really loved it. I actually reviewed this particular movie myself. if you would like, you can check my blog for the latest reviews of new released movies.
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Nice review! I totally believe in the fact that it’s setting up further movies, over on my blog I did a review, spoiler alert though… 🙂
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The Hogwarts stuff was the best part, I’ll grant you that.
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