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Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018)

PG-13   |    |  Adventure, Family, Fantasy

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The second installment of the "Fantastic Beasts" series featuring the adventures of Magizoologist Newt Scamander.

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Awards

Nominated for 2 BAFTA Film Awards.

Another 2 wins & 8 nominations.

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17 November 2018 | peacedisturber
8
| Slightly conflicted about potential plot holes and a couple forced lines, otherwise-well done
This movie was definitely more in line with the spirit of where the series is heading-the first Fantastic Beasts was a little fluffy. I liked the tone, I liked the pacing and the backstories. I liked the expositions of new characters. I am super interested to learn more about how Nagini's story will her to being the right hand man of Voldemort. I felt like a couple lines were forced, such as "Grindelwald doesn't value that which is simple." I get that it was a recall to what Dumbledore says about Voldemort to Harry, but I felt like there was no motivation for that line since Newt would've had no reason to say this based on Newt's experiences with Grindelwald. There were some interesting things that could potentially set up some plot holes in the Potterverse. And I would say that I am not worried at all, but Cursed Child made plenty of mistakes in terms of plot direction that cheapened or poked holes in the Potterverse.

I actually like Grindelwald movie version more than Voldemort movie version (book version is a different story), he seems more sophisticated and his motives more reasonable.

Overall, I liked the tone. And felt encouraged by this installment. It seems to be following the Potter series in that it improves with each installment. I just really hope she does not poke holes in timelines, or plot points.

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Trivia

As with the first film, animal making required months of graphic, pattern, and animation testing to determine the appearance, behavior, movements, attitude, and personality of each creature. J.K. Rowling was inspired, for many of them, by legendary creatures from different cultures, such as the Chinese Zouwu, the Scottish Kelpie and the French Matagot.

Quotes

Spielman: ... you'll be glad to get rid of him, I expect.
Seraphina Picquery: We'd be more than happy to keep him here in custody.
Spielman: Six months are enough. It's time for him to answer for his crimes in Europe.
Abernathy: President Picquery, Mr. Spielman, sir. Prisoner is secured and ready to...

Goofs

While Newt and Leta are standing talking in the British Ministry, the cleaning machine rolls by. As they step out the way there is no one behind the machine. In the next shot as they walk away, there is a woman between them and the machine.

Storyline

Plot Summary

Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)

Genres

Adventure | Family | Fantasy

Details

Release Date:

16 November 2018

Language

English, French

Country of Origin

UK, USA

Filming Locations

Lacock Abbey, Lacock, Wiltshire, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

$200,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$62,163,104 (USA) (18 November 2018)

Gross:

$159,555,901 (USA) (21 February 2019)

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