What this movie is NOT

Rating: 8/10 (5 December 2016)

It's NOT a grand view of the wizarding world of New York. It barely exists. There is no Diagon Alley, no clever and mesmerizing magical stores, no trains, no one flying in brooms, no use of magical places unless you consider Macy's magical - okay, there's a single magical location which I won't spoil but it's not particular to the city; it's not a magical location of New York and it's "okay".
Worst of all, there is no sense that wizards do anything in particular other than all go to work in the same BIG wizarding office.
It's very disappointing in that regard, especially when you consider the budget: $180,000,000 (where's all this money going these days?)
BUT, the movie is worth it. The story might be subpar and derivative but the quality of the acting and delivery is first rate.
Our Newt Scamander is an AMAZING character in the HP universe and Eddie Redmayne nails his role so perfectly, you could see this movie once and never forget him.
It's worth it for the noble tale and the incredible cast.