Superbly Marvelous!!!

Rating: 10/10 (23 November 2016)

Do you remember the look of harry walking down 'Diagon Alley' for the very first time as he discovered who he was and the world to which he belonged?!?!? Well that was what I experienced when I saw the opening scene of "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" I cannot put into words just how very emotional it was for me, partly because it has been so long, almost too long since 'Harry Potter'and partly because this time around Rowling is treating us and giving us the opportunity to truly see the Wizarding world Not just Hogwarts and Quidditch and all that but the Real Diverse world of Magic that spans the entire world and co-exists alongside us 'No- Maj' – American term for 'Muggles' i.e. Non Magical folks. This is truly a Motion Picture, because from the first scene you literally hit the ground running. This is a Dark World – make no mistakes. And definitely not a child's world at that!!! There are beasts, and forces at play that bewilders even the Wizarding community. For me this movie didn't disappoint perhaps that is because I didn't go into this movie expecting Harry Potter. Newt Scammander is the Focus just for this movie so do not go expecting him to span the other movies. This is all about the epic Showdown between Dumbledore and Grindelwald, the end of the Global Wizarding War and this movie sets the stage for that perfectly. We are instantly made aware of the conflict between No-Maj and the Wizards, and the imminent threat overshadowing the both the worlds, with the MACUSA (American Counterpart of MoM)desperately floundering to contain the situation. The special effects are superbly executed. The casting is flawless, because can you really expect otherwise when you have the likes of Colin Farrell, Eddie Redmayne, Dan Fogler, Ezra Miller. (drumroll forJOHNNY DEPP!!! – He got 2 lines and 4 frames and nailed them!!!) Each character is crafted very practically  no overacting in sight. The chemistry between Newt and Jacob Kowalski is what makes it all the more interesting. Partly because Kowalski is all or any of us in the event that we do get to meet the likes of Prof. Newt. There is ample Comic relief with a biting and poking incidents getting out of hand and budding romance between two very improbable but wholly cute people. Also we get a to know Prof. Scammander's wife!!! The creatures are TRULY FANTASTIC. I absolutely loved the little gold digging Niffler. The antics of the Beasts are well articulated and just enough to keep you satisfied yet keep you hooked on for more. The movie is action packed and had enough mystery to keep the thrill seekers in us entertained what with the introduction of a new Dark Force that will blow the smithereens of the world, both No-Maj and Wizarding. I have a lot to hope from this franchise. And I am elated that Rowling has realized that 'Harry Potter' is all that's good with the world but we finally also need something that feed the imagination of ours as an adult. Because like it or not we can't help being curious as to what really happened before Harry, before James & Lily and Voldemort. We can't help but wondering where it all began and if this is where it all began then I can't wait for more!!!