Celebration of the the Wizarding World

Rating: 9/10 (29 November 2018)

When I first saw the film, I was nervous at first. There were so many expectations to live up to for this movie, and I didn't want to be disappointed. The movie starts off with a flash of magic newspapers, okay. Then it gets to the boat, Newt is there with his case, whispering to his creatures, hope and love in his eyes - that's when I knew. JK Rowling has done it again. I've seen this movie many, many, many times, but it always feels like the first time. My reactions are always the same, I laugh, cry, and smile at the same scenes just like I did opening night. What makes this movie so good is the fact that it's set in the wizarding world. What I loved about the Potter series has come back. Though it's a new setting and characters, somehow it feels so familiar. The new characters - Tina, Queenie, and Jacob - are so adorable and wholesome. Credence is a mystery to unfold and the cameo of Grindelwald foreshadows the dark future that's yet to come. The music just immerses me fully into the world, like Potter music always does. But what really makes the film is Newt Scamandar. He is the most sweetest, precious, angel bean cinnamon roll of a character Rowling has ever created. And as a Hufflepuff, like Newt, I'm totally in love with him. And as someone who was a fan of Eddie Redmayne before, I can confirm he was the perfect choice. With 4 movies to go and endless possibilities, this movie promises another magical adventure for a new generation. I trust Rowling with her storytelling, and I can't wait for what's ahead.