Boring, over-political, tech fuzed mess

Boring

Wow! What a bizarre film! Unfortunately the few funny moments there were were quite overshadowed by it's completely weird and random vibe throughout.

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

I have seen this movie many times now, and I have thoroughly enjoyed it each and every time and I cannot wait for part 2!

I am fan of Harry Potter. I have read all books, seen all the movies, and even I had 'Fantastic Beast and where to find them' book long before this project was announced. So I think the idea of a movie about this is a little bit confusing. However, I went to cinema hyped and remembering all good moments Harry Potter saga delivered me in childhood. But this movie was not up to the expectations. Hype did a disservice to this title. Harry Potter is a collection of books, and all the potential this world offers, was insufficiently exploited in a movie script. In fact, I did not understand the movie's direction very well. Is this a movie about differences between magical people and no magical people? About a 'cold war' between the two worlds? About Grindelwald's dark intentions? Or is it about chasing pokemon? When the movie makes its pace, a strange scene about strange creatures appears and changes the atmosphere. It's messy and confusing, because the plot involving magical attacks, second salemers and the candidate for president is interesting and intriguing.Also, the design of the creatures was unexpected. I know they're all from the book, but in a film of magical creatures, I expected more creatures like dragons, gryphs, centaurs, etc. Something more mythological. In particular, the erumpent scene was shocking in terms of banishing the dark atmosphere that was growing with the plot before mentioned, and seems too childish.But apart form that, the movie has very good and very enjoyable elements. Colin Farrell does a powerful and menacing character, specially in the interrogation scene. I loved the character of Tina, she manages to perform a prudent, doubtful but good-hearted role, and her relation with Newt seems very honest and natural. As I mentioned before, the dark atmosphere of Harry Potter is succesfully managed, and the movie is visually stunning. Also, the work of the musical department is outstanding, having its climax in the thunderbird flight, which is a powerfull and very beautiful scene.The movie has its enjoyable elements, but fails to reach the hype with some messy issues. It is an unstable beginning to a saga, and it somehow seems that it is a movie made thinking more in the sequel that in its own. However it does not ruin the potential it has, and I hope sequels could overcome this one because we know what Harry Potter world is able to give us.

There's no plot, there's no charm, there's no magic. Fans of the Potter universe will be disappointed. CGI fans may like it.

I wouldn't go that far as saying that this movie is bad. It's a bit of entertainment, for the whole family, with some good CGI moments. If you don't like fantasy movies with weird creatures then you shouldn't watch this one because that's basically the whole movie. The story isn't bad either, not complicated at all, and that's good if you want to watch it with the whole family, kids included. There are some big names in the cast and there are some good actors and actresses, but the major issue I have with this movie is the main character Newt Scamander played by Eddie Redmayne. He is the major letdown of this movie, not only because of his stupid face (that he can't help of course) but because of his acting. He's just not a good actor, and I really don't get what the fuss is about this actor. I can simply not stand his face, and so why women would be attracted to him is just a mystery to me. The movie could have been much better if they had somebody else playing Newt Scamander. For the rest the movie is okay if you like special effects, that are well done, and a bit of fantasy as entertainment.