‘Fantastic Beasts’ and the ‘Harry Potter’ movies, ranked

In Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows, Albus Dumbledore’s brother Aberforth said of their sister Ariana: “It destroyed her what they did, she was never right again”. I have a new-ish born baby called Iris so.

It doesn’t help that the desperately adorable (at least according to these authors) Eddie Redmayne stars in the film, set in the roaring 20s New York City. But it’s the moment that Newt watches and done so beautifully like staring before creature.

His simple mission is sidetracked when his creatures let themselves loose in the city, causing mayhem in the wizard and “No-Mag” realms. It’s a bittersweet scene, both heartwarming and sad, and the fact that J.K. Rowling chose to end the movie on that note suggests the title might have a double-meaning.

The creatures make for a amusing and interesting plot. Particularly arresting is Ezra Miller’s Credence, a troubled and abused orphan who may or may not be protecting a secret. And finally, Tina (Katherine Waterson) tries to reclaim her status as a high-ranking official among the police of the magic world.

“There’s a lot going on”. The 1920s NY setting turns into a disaster movie setting, but with a more whimsical touch – and that actually works.

If you’ve been longing for J.K. Rowling’s world of wizards and magic, this is Harry Potter- adjacent and may satisfy you temporarily.

There’s not really a central protagonist in the film, unlike the previous movies. I read the first three books and have seen all of the movies at least twice but, alas, I know that doesn’t make me an expert.

This isn’t to say that Redmayne did a poor job.

Welcome to the land of Harry Potter, where dragons fly and the people you love the most die.

The film’s opening was in line with industry projections and represents a solid start for the new “Fantastic Beasts” franchise, which is slated for five films.

The film has some minor problems, but that shouldn’t stop anyone from seeing this film.

Several critics found the plot and its multiple characters overstuffed, with The Wrap’s Jason Solomons writing that “Despite immaculate design and splashes of wonder, a touch of magic is missing in this “Harry Potter” prequel”.