
Variety
"Fantastic Beasts" has clearly been designed for the most devoted of Rowling's fans, and though it may prove confusing to newcomers, the faithful will appreciate the fact the film never talks down to its audience.
Full reviewAuthor J. K. Rowling and director David Yates return to the Harry Potter universe with this spinoff story, starring Oscar-winner Eddie Redmayne (The Theory of Everything) as writer Newt Scamander who discovers an underground community of witches and wizards in New York - 70 years before Harry reads his book.
"Fantastic Beasts" has clearly been designed for the most devoted of Rowling's fans, and though it may prove confusing to newcomers, the faithful will appreciate the fact the film never talks down to its audience.
Full reviewThis first instalment showcases just enough of them to make you sign up for the full expedition.
Full reviewI'm not sure which is more adorable, Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander, or the creatures he smuggles into the US in his battered leather briefcase.
Full reviewRowling and Yates have given us a terrifically good-natured, unpretentious and irresistibly buoyant film.
Full reviewLikely to draw in just about everyone who followed the Potter series and to please most of them, the picture also has things to offer for fantasy-friendly moviegoers who only casually observed that phenomenon.
Full reviewWith this heavy lifting done, there's every reason to hope for an even more magical adventure next time.
Full reviewWho needs Harry Potter? With 'Fantastic Beasts', it's undeniable that the clear star is screenwriter and 'Harry Potter' author J.K. Rowling.
Full reviewWe aren’t aware of any way to watch Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 3D in Australia. If we’ve got that wrong, please contact us.
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