What critics are saying about the new Fantastic Beasts
Miscellaneous / / April 22, 2022
The international premiere of Fantastic Beasts: Dumbledore's Secret will take place on April 8. Foreign critics have already watched it and shared their opinion in detailed reviews. Choose the main one.
Film - work on the mistakes
“The third installment in the Harry Potter prequel series by David Yates is still packed with characters and storylines, but fixes a few shortcomings from the previous films. It brings back the focus on magical creatures and clearly delves into the political side of the franchise, combining dark themes and charmingly goofy moments." USA Today
“While Dumbledore's Secrets isn't exactly straightforward, the script feels much more focused. In practice, this means that it has become much easier to follow what is happening, ”- Variety
“By a small margin, this film is the best of the Fantastic Beasts trilogy so far. The story is easier to follow, it has a better mix of comedy and drama, and Mikkelsen creates a worthy villain for whom the viewer wants to root, ” The Film Pie
Two characters in one movie
“Despite the extensive experience with the franchise of both Yates himself and co-writers Kloves and Rowling, the prequels still can not decide on the main character. Let's hope the next two movies make it clear whether it's going to be Newt's travels and the fantastic beasts he meets along the way, or whether we're talking about Dumbledore." total film
“The franchise would be better off temporarily pushing magical creatures into the background in order to get to the main an event that people really want to see in these movies: the infamous duel between Dumbledore and Grindelwald, - insider
Not without flaws
“The most confusing thing about Dumbledore's Secrets is how redundant all his ideas seem to be in relation to each other. There are countless characters from different countries, worlds within worlds and constantly competing historical, political and mythological references, but they all fail because the stakes never implemented," A.V. Club
“The long-awaited third part has fewer distractions than the previous one, but even more thoughtful plot can not get rid of the feeling that this is not a two-hour film, but a test for endurance.", - The Hollywood Reporter
In Russia, this film, like other Warner Bros. releases, is available for rent. will not do, its possible appearance on streaming services has also not yet been reported.
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