Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

Synopsis

In the sequel to Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, magizoologist Newt Scamander finds himself caught up in the dark plans of the dark wizard Grindelwald. Set in 1927, the movie follows Newt as he teams up with a young Albus Dumbledore to thwart Grindelwald's sinister intentions of raising pure-blood wizards to rule over non-magical beings. With fantastic creatures, magical duels, and a twisting plotline, the Crimes of Grindelwald takes viewers deeper into the Wizarding World, exposing dark secrets and testing loyalties in ways never seen before.

Cast

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  Eddie Redmayne

  Newt Scamander

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  Katherine Waterston

  Tina Goldstein

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  Dan Fogler

  Jacob Kowalski

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  Alison Sudol

  Queenie Goldstein

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  Johnny Depp

  Grindelwald

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  Jude Law

  Albus Dumbledore

Reviews

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald received mixed reviews from critics. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a 36% approval rating, citing its convoluted plot and lackluster character development as major drawbacks. However, some reviewers appreciated the film's visual effects and the return to the magical world created by J.K. Rowling. IMDb rated it 6.5/10, while Metacritic gave it a score of 52/100. While the movie may not live up to the expectations set by the Harry Potter series, it still offers an engaging story filled with magical creatures and high-stakes wizardry.