It’s surprising how disappointing this movie turned out to be, especially considering it features magical beings. To put it plainly, *‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’* didn’t live up to expectations. I wasn't engaged by the plot or the people in it at any point during its roughly 130 minutes. The acting also didn't impress me; most of the performers blended into the background. Dan Fogler is the one actor…

The title pretty much says it all; you watch this just to see if it lives up to expectations. I really didn’t want to come across as overly critical like professional reviewers, but I have to say, this was a letdown, especially for someone who loves movies. I doubt anyone who enjoyed the 'Harry Potter' films will be thrilled with this new installment. It isn't anything like 'The Lord of the Rings' or 'The Hobbit,'…

I really enjoyed this film; it provided over two hours of great entertainment. It’s hard to grasp why some people would rate it so poorly, calling it trash, because I don't understand what they were hoping for. Perhaps they just like to complain. The original Harry Potter books are intended for children or young adults, and the movie follows suit. It tells a highly entertaining story set in a magical world, full of a…

It’s true that I went in hoping to enjoy it, and my expectations were met; I found myself genuinely liking it, even with a handful of predictable scenes here and there. I'd happily watch it again, earning a rating of 10 out of 10 from me.

The movie seems to be trying to juggle several different storylines simultaneously—a Pokemon-esque adventure, a character reminiscent of Voldemort in his early days, and an unexpectedly somber narrative dealing with child abuse. Remarkably, none of these individual threads are poorly executed, so I’m willing to let _Fantastic Beasts_ slide. I really appreciated how well it connected to the broader Harry Potter uni…