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Saturday, November 26, 2016

Movie Review: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
Directed By: David Yates (II)
Written By: J.K. Rowling
Nov 18, 2016

132 minutes
Rating: PG-13 (for some fantasy action violence.)
Genre: Action & Adventure , Kids & Family , Science Fiction & Fantasy
Cast: Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Alison Sudol, Dan Fogler, Colin Farrell, Samantha Morton The magic of Harry Potter lives on in this Warner Bros. spin-off penned by {J.K. Rowling}, and intended as the first chapter in a whole new fantasy film franchise. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

I've read the Harry Potter books and seen all the movies, but I haven't read the Fantastic Beasts book. So I went into this movie without expectations. I went with my husband, 15 year old daughter (never read the books or seen the movies! I know, right?!) and her boyfriend (big Potter fan).

It started slow...lots of CGI and crazy looking creatures. I felt like they tried to hard, but then it went dark...quick and things got interesting. By the end of the movie I was ready for the next one and invested in the characters. The movie will make you cheer and tear up. The acting was excellent and there is a surprise actor revealed in the end who I assume wil be in the next film. Maybe you've already heard who this is, but I'm not giving it away.

This film is one that is worth seeing in the theater. We saw it in IMAX, but not 3D. You don't have to be a Harry Potter fan to enjoy the story and characters.


Our ratings:
Holly & Hunter: 5 sheep
Don: 4 sheep (because of the slow start)

SharonS: 4.5 "fantastic" Sheep


12 comments:

  1. I absolutely loved this movie. I saw it twice and plan to see it again. I fell in love with the commander and wish he'd steal me away in his suitcase. I have not even seen the Harry Potter movies but I will see all of these! I bought the screenplay.

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  2. We saw it today in IMAX (but not 3D). Both my son and I agree with you on the slow start... There were other times, we got a little bored. I'm glad, though, you mentioned the slowness at first, as we were feeling like the only ones. We are very glad we saw it. We did enjoy it. AND we will be seeing the next one. But... it wasn't perfect. (Neither of us were bored at all with Doctor Stange. So... different strokes for different folks.)

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    1. Oh... AND we're both huge fans of the HP series. I've read all the books MULTIPLE times... we've seen all the movies MULTIPLE times... and we go to Universal/IOA to visit Hogwarts and Diagon Alley MULTIPLE times every month. I never get tired of HP.

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    2. I haven't been to Universal yet! Want to go sooo bad :)

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    3. Once the death sentences were handed down things got tense! And I was all in at that point.

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  3. I haven't been yet, but the trailer intrigued me. I'm so glad that you take the time to do these really neat movie reviews! Of course, I've got to go see it soon. Hugs...RO

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    1. Thank you! I hope you enjoy the movie too! *Hugs back*

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  4. I agree with you Sharon. It draws you in with great characters and Rowling never seems to miss with her fantasy worlds!

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  5. Thank you so much for reviewing it -- especially for the additional ratings from hubs and daughter. I admit I was a little afraid to see this in case it was a spin-off that should never have been made. Will RUN to my nearest theater now!

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    1. You might want to drive...it's kind of cold out . Let us know what you think about the movie!

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  6. I am a huge fan of the Harry Potter series (books and films). I was excited when I heard that Fantastic Beasts was being done though worried it wouldn't live up to my expectations. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I love this movie. If you're a fan of the HP series this movie is a must see!

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    1. Me too! This is one I want to see again...probably even own :)

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