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Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

  • 2018
  • PG-13
  • 2h 14m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
322K
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POPULARITY
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Johnny Depp, Jude Law, Dan Fogler, William Nadylam, Alison Sudol, Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Claudia Kim, Zoë Kravitz, Ezra Miller, and Callum Turner in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018)
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Gellert Grindelwald plans to raise an army of wizards to rule over non-magical beings. In response, Newt Scamander's former professor, Albus Dumbledore, seeks his help to stop him.Gellert Grindelwald plans to raise an army of wizards to rule over non-magical beings. In response, Newt Scamander's former professor, Albus Dumbledore, seeks his help to stop him.Gellert Grindelwald plans to raise an army of wizards to rule over non-magical beings. In response, Newt Scamander's former professor, Albus Dumbledore, seeks his help to stop him.

  • Director
    • David Yates
  • Writer
    • J.K. Rowling
  • Stars
    • Eddie Redmayne
    • Katherine Waterston
    • Dan Fogler
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    322K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,131
    15
    • Director
      • David Yates
    • Writer
      • J.K. Rowling
    • Stars
      • Eddie Redmayne
      • Katherine Waterston
      • Dan Fogler
    • 1.6KUser reviews
    • 358Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
      • 3 wins & 22 nominations total

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    Eddie Redmayne
    Eddie Redmayne
    • Newt Scamander
    Katherine Waterston
    Katherine Waterston
    • Tina Goldstein
    Dan Fogler
    Dan Fogler
    • Jacob Kowalski
    Johnny Depp
    Johnny Depp
    • Grindelwald
    Kevin Guthrie
    Kevin Guthrie
    • Abernathy
    Carmen Ejogo
    Carmen Ejogo
    • Seraphina Picquery
    Wolf Roth
    Wolf Roth
    • Spielman
    Zoë Kravitz
    Zoë Kravitz
    • Leta Lestrange
    Callum Turner
    Callum Turner
    • Theseus Scamander
    Derek Riddell
    Derek Riddell
    • Torquil Travers
    Cornell John
    Cornell John
    • Arnold Guzman
    • (as Cornell S. John)
    Ezra Miller
    Ezra Miller
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    Ingvar Sigurdsson
    Ingvar Sigurdsson
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    Poppy Corby-Tuech
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    Andrew Turner
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    Maja Bloom
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    Simon Meacock
    Simon Meacock
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    • Director
      • David Yates
    • Writer
      • J.K. Rowling
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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' offers a darker tone and expanded world-building with mixed reception. Praised for performances by Eddie Redmayne, Johnny Depp, and Jude Law, and impressive visual effects, the film struggles with a convoluted plot and numerous subplots. Critics argue it lacks focus, serving more as a setup for future installments. Disappointment arises from the limited role of fantastic beasts and an underdeveloped villain. Despite these issues, some appreciate its deeper exploration of the wizarding world and ties to the Harry Potter series.
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    7jeetubhat30-233-646934

    A filler for better things to come.

    Although a lot was promised in the trailers, it falls short of those promises in the movie. Having said that, this movie is much like Deathly Hallows Part 1 in the sense that it does not stand out when watched in isolation but understandable in the greater scheme of things, as it sets up the future movies perfectly without offering much on its own. The acting did a good job although the script doesn't allow for anyone to standout apart from Johnny Depp, who seems to make audiences aware of the fact that he's Johnny Depp every once in a while. Overall, I feel this movie will be better received when its sequels come out, but mediocre as it stands.
    4maiajay13

    More focused on franchise building than telling a good story!

    As both a lover of the Harry Potter Universe and a lover of movie going, I was thoroughly disappointed, even angry with this movie. While the visuals are as magical as ever, it's clear that the filmmakers are so distracted by trying to build a franchise that they're forgetting to actually tell a good story! The chemistry between our main four heroes was diluted by so many new characters being introduced. With so many new people and also so many questions for our old heroes, there wasn't enough time for any kind of (explainable) character development or for the viewers to connect with anyone on the screen. The only "character development" with one of our main heroes felt random and out of character and we aren't given much reason or warning for this change. I was also very disappointed with the writing behind Tina's character as her role was demoted from a strong willed Auror and woman to merely a side kick and love interest. Huge and important elements of the story were left for us only to assume what had happened when discussing the one year time jump between the two films (like the Jacob/Queenie relationship, Jacobs memory, etc.). As a whole, the film screamed "money hungry" and "franchise building" rather than letting us really connect with the characters. It also seemed as if they were only adding in twists that would surely get a reaction from viewers despite the fact that they not only discredited the original Harry Potter films, but just felt like unrealistic and a little too convenient! In short, as a huge fan of the Harry Potter Universe, I was disappointed, upset and felt really let down, and as a film goer, I was confused with the plot and frustrated with the lack of character connection and development! The only reason I have given a 4/10 instead of a 1 is for Eddie Redmayne's perfect execution of the shy, socially awkward but loveable and charming Newt Scamander and for the alluring performance from Jude Law's Dumbledore who leaves us wanting to know more of his history! But in the end, it was a huge disappointment as a stand-alone movie.
    4carmelarcher_01

    Utterly confusing

    Almost impossible to keep up with what was going on! Just jumped from one thing to the next with no development, such a shame
    5ButtStuffWerewolf

    Great cast, stunning visuals and cinematography and totall boring

    Watching this gives you the sense that nobody really knew where to go after the first film ended... and it shows. Beautiful film with a great cast, but an ultimately pointless story that sort of flops around like a dead fish not quite aware yet that its dead. This film is disappointing and forgettable.
    6egecem-88631

    Where is the story?

    Successful players, good visual effects but no story

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    • Trivia
      Johnny Depp signed on without reading a script. He wanted to be a part of the series because he is a self-proclaimed massive fan of the series.
    • Goofs
      According to the books and Pottermore.com (site created by JK Rowling herself), Minerva McGonagall was born in 1935 and first started teaching at Hogwarts in 1956, when she was 21 years old. Even though the movie is set in 1927, eight years before her birth, she appears as a young professor in Hogwarts.
    • Quotes

      Leta Lestrange: Oh, Newt. You never met a monster you couldn't love.

    • Crazy credits
      There are no mid- or end-credit scenes.
    • Alternate versions
      An extended cut runs ~7 minutes longer.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Graham Norton Show: Eddie Redmayne/Jude Law/Melissa McCarthy/Emma Stone/Rick Astley (2018)

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    • Release date
      • November 16, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
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    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Animales fantásticos: Los crímenes de Grindelwald
    • Filming locations
      • Lacock Abbey, Lacock, Chippenham, Wiltshire, England, UK(Hogwarts School)
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Heyday Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $200,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $159,555,901
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $62,163,104
      • Nov 18, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $655,755,901
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 14 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • IMAX 6-Track
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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