Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Eddie Redmayne | ... | Newt | |
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Sam Redford | ... | Customs Official |
Scott Goldman | ... | Customs Official (voice) | |
Tim Bentinck | ... | Witness | |
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Tristan Tait | ... | Reporter |
Colin Farrell | ... | Graves | |
Tom Clarke Hill | ... | Photographer 2 (as Tom Clarke-Hill) | |
Matthew Sim | ... | Photographer 1 | |
Katherine Waterston | ... | Tina | |
Samantha Morton | ... | Mary Lou | |
Dan Fogler | ... | Jacob Kowalski | |
Ezra Miller | ... | Credence Barebone | |
Faith Wood-Blagrove | ... | Modesty Barebone | |
Jenn Murray | ... | Chastity Barebone | |
Cory Peterson | ... | Bank Employee |
In mid-20s New York, Newt Scamander, the British young activist wizard, arrives in town, holding a mysterious leather suitcase which shelters a wide array of diverse and magical creatures that exist among us. Amid an already fragile equilibrium of secrecy, and the increasing disasters ascribed to the dark wizard, Gellert Grindelwald, Newt's precious suitcase will be lost--and to make matters worse--several creatures will manage to escape. Before long, this situation will catch Senior Auror Percival Graves' attention who will target Newt, in the background of an invisible, devastating, and utterly unpredictable menace that still wreaks havoc on 5th Avenue. In the end, is there a hidden agenda behind Graves' intentions; moreover, what will happen to the remaining fantastic beasts still loose in the streets? Written by Nick Riganas
Although I don't like David Yates' directing, I think he did his best with this movie. The cinematography isn't perfect, but the colour contrasts are really beautiful to watch. The movie is highly entertaining and I recommend it to everyone (especially to families/adolescents).
PROS: -Eddie Redmayne's acting! He is a real cutie in this film. His interaction with his "fantastic beasts" are adorable! -Eddie's chemistry with Dan Fogler and Fogler's believable chemistry with Alison Sudol. -Alison Sudol is gorgeous, sweet and pulls off her role without a doubt. -Colin Farrell's scenes. He has the most interesting ones. -The Beasts in general. All scenes, especially the ending are beautifully scripted and filmed. -The score is beautiful and fitting. Pacing and editing are fine. (why did Warner Bros and David Yates screw it in The Legend of Tarzan then???) -Great CGI. Worth to watch in IMAX3D.
CONS: -Katherine Waterston's acting... she gives a very disappointing performance in this movie. I know her previous work and her acting isn't that dull actually. Apart from that, she looks extremely plain and black hair makes her look hideous. -Unfortunately less Colin Farrell. - Johnny Depp as Grindelwald. Seriously? How bad was that?! -Very few magic spells are recited. That was very disappointing, as we're watching the world of the wizards, aren't we? -There are many movies which take place in the US, therefore, I think the Harry Potter universe should have stayed in England. I hope the sequels will be filmed in Hogwarts and we will get to see more wizards, teachers and so.
Overall the movie is really refreshing, as it has an original screenplay that isn't based on a novel, comic book, etc. The movie also gives a profound message about the desire to be accepted into society, especially when one is different than the majority.