'Fantastic Beasts and where to find them' review!

8.5/10
Immersing yourself in JK Rowling's magical universe is always tremendously entertaining. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them isn't set in child-friendly Hogwarts, full of House-sorted students going to class and learning about weird and wonderful magical creatures. This is 1920s Manhattan, where magical characters face a very separatist attitude toward those without magic, as well as a frightening dark force that's a threat to all New Yorkers. The period cityscape provides a wonderful contrast to Scamander's amazing personal zoo, which he keeps hidden in his briefcase (that briefcase must use an even more impressive spell than Hermione's purse in Deathly Hallows). All the wildly imaginative creatures are a marvel to look at, from the adorable Niffler, who loves to steal shiny things, to the Groot-like Bowtruckle, to the enormous hippo-like Erumpent and the awesome Thunderbird.

The performances are led by a perfectly cast Redmayne as the curious, kind Scamander, who just wants to protect the magical creatures and keep them out of the wrong hands. Fogler is fabulous as his No-Maj friend, a factory worker who dreams of owning a bakery. The Goldstein sisters are opposites but both easy to root for -- with smart, capable Tina a bit reminiscent of Hermione and Queenie a lovely, Luna Lovegood-esque optimist. The villains aren't quite as grand as the Big Bad Voldemort, but it's clear that the anti-"witch" New Salemers (including secretly magic-curious Credence, played with creepy greatness by Ezra Miller) and whoever is suppressing and unleashing their magic aren't the only people to be wary of in New York.

All in all i loved this film the dialogue was great, pacing was good, special effects are top notch, cast was brilliant and the acting was even better, story is obviously awesome, the creatures are adorable, and it was just amazing to be able to live in that magical world again after what felt like a lifetime! 8.5/10

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