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.

I was so excited when this was coming out. We get the world established by JK Rowling and more magic. Newt Scamander goes through New York City in the 1920s having lots of adventures and interacting with both Muggles (no-majs in America) and wizarding folk. The sisters didn't hurt either and the creatures were all well-done. Not your typical Ray Harryhausen-styled critters. But it was good for a period piece. Both American and English actors stole the show and it's a whole new ballpark for the Hogwarts saga. Now bring on the others!

This review contains spoilers.Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is an entry into the wizarding world of Harry Potter. The movie is a prequel to the Harry Potter series and is about Newt Scamander as he searches for magical beasts in the United States. The movie stars Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander.The movie is primarily an exploration into the wizarding world of Harry Potter. The world is incredibly cool and visually impressive. The characters are all well written and distinct with Newt Scamander being the stand-out character. Eddie Redmayne does a good job portraying him and he is a unique protagonist for his eccentric ways. The U.S. wizarding world is also interesting as they are culturally different. It was fun to watch the world unfold on screen.The flaws I found with the movie is its plot. The villain was not at all engrossing. It became obvious that he was inside the Ministry of Magic. The movie could feel like the side characters are focused on too much. It felt like the movie was padding for time so it had to introduce side plots that had little relation to the main plot.I would recommend Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. The movie is a great treat to watch.

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.