Fantastic Beasts Director Describes Scenes They Cut From The Film

Though much of “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” feels rushed and thinly-sketched, there’s a good chance Rowling’s talent for longform storytelling will right many of these issues as the series develops and characters and themes get expanded on.

The following article contains spoilers for the first Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them film and the Harry Potter book series.

David Yates brought a more grown up tone to the Potter films he directed and his expert hand is clearly demonstrated in this film. She also stated she was “delighted” about Johnny Depp’s controversial casting as Grindlewald, claiming he did an excellent job of embodying the character, similarly to Eddie Redmayne’s success as Scamander. But as it is I don’t like Newt Scamander, the special effects aren’t where they need to be (the beasts are creatively designed and decently animated, but at no point do they look like they’re sharing the same space as the live-action actors), and the world falls short of being immersive.

The movie, based on a book and script written by Rowling, is the first in a series of five films. Matthew was “really excited to go back into that universe as a fan”.

The film begins with the tiresome protagonist, Newt Scamander (Redmayne), coming to NY during the 20s.

For Liverpool cinema-goers, there’s the added fun of keeping your eyes peeled for the city’s architectural gems – used as backdrops to double as 1920s NY, which is hard to find in actual NY according to the film’s producers. A former student of Albus Dumbledore at future Harry Potter alma mater Hogarts, Scamander travels the world rescuing all manner of magical creatures. Don’t get me wrong, a lot is covered in those 133 minutes, but it still feels rushed and underdone. His chemistry with the rest of the set, especially Tina, the stubborn Auror for the magical government, played by Waterston was undeniable.

The film follows an interesting storyline that gets a bit confusing throughout.

The cinematography of the movie was fantastic.

Colin Farrell, left, and Eddie Redmayne in a scene from Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” was released in 2001, 15 years ago. Dozens of mythical, magical creatures had to come to life because of Scamander’s fascination.

Speaking of Doctor Strange, isn’t it a coincidence that two movies dealing with magic, part of a bigger universe, premiered on the same month a couple of weeks away? That rivalry has many, many layers, one of which is an argument that’s at the heart not just of Fantastic Beasts, but Harry Potter, too-the divide between the magical and non-magical worlds.

But Americans just yum up that shy Brit routine and although it is often jarring as the movie progresses, we’re soon pulled into the world of the increasingly cute and beguiling monsters.

Despite those flaws I still enjoyed this movie, its part of series I grew up as a kid and was nice to revisit again.

Of course everyone wants to know her opinion.

Academy Award victor Eddie Redmayne (“The Theory of Everything”, “The Danish Girl”) stars in the central role of Magizoologist Newt Scamander, under the direction of David Yates, who helmed the last four “Harry Potter” blockbusters.