Lots of fun but disappointing Lead

Rating: 8/10 (18 November 2016)

Just as the Harry Potter books gave much more info and supplied more detail than can be crammed into a movie, I feel this story needed a book to help flesh out some of its characters and inventions. For example some of the most memorable acting from Samantha Morton and Ezra Miller portrayed characters I'd liked to have known more about and the evil force/creature was as difficult to comprehend as a 'horcrust' Eddie Redmayne is usually believable but in this you could see his acting. The choreography of his mating dance with the large rhino-creature was a comedic misfire and just looked goofy. As for his farewell scene, he's conveyed contrived awkwardness. But I really liked this film. it was very entertaining, funny and moving, with beautiful CGI beasts. Alison Sudol and Dan Fogel showed hearts and souls of the most delightful people in this tale.