The critics weren’t kind to the sequel of the Fantastic Beasts that was released 2016 and I was very intrigued as to why. I see what could’ve made the critics hate it; I understand, but I don’t care.
This is J.K Rowling ultimate fan service, and only those true fans will feel the exhilaration and the jaw-dropping moments in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. There are millions of subplots that will put you in the edge of your seat. The visuals are the best in the Wizarding World ever, Harry Potter included. Peopel are saying how the magic was lost, the truth is, this is The Half-Blood Prince of this age; magic takes the backseat and turns into second-nature. Instead we are shown relationship, brotherhood, regrets, a little bit of politics, loyalty and a film that is about taking a side and standing up for it.
The visual effects of this film is absolutely on point. At times it was dizzyingly overwhelming in a good way. Cinematography is gorgeous and the scoring is outstanding. Johnny Depp brought Grindelwald to life and he did a great job. I was impressed with Jude Law, at times my heart melted with the reminder of Dumbledore’s kind eyes from the books. Law brought that here and it was so resonating. And I almost cried on the Leta Lestrangw Hogwarts memory. It captured how I felt seeing Hogwarts on the earlier films. It was so emotional and beautifully shot.
The ending left me frozen. It was so shocking and completely wasn’t what I expected at all. Now that’s how you drop a bomb. It’s one of those cinematic moments, in tradition of “I am your father” from Star Wars and “I see dead people” from The Sixth Sense. Very brilliant!
Crimes of Grindelwald only crime is the next one is not anytime soon. Potterheads rejoice. The Wizarding World has truly expanded and we can’t wait for more.
Grade: 4.5 / 5 Stars
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