Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them-they've done it again!

Rating: 10/10 (29 November 2016)

The biggest dilemma you will have before going into this movie, is whether or not it will live up to the legend of Harry Potter, and the curiosity how can you make a 'Harry Potter' movie without Harry Potter? Borrowing its title from one of the textbooks Harry studied at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, "Fantastic Beasts and Where to find them" marks the first screenplay written by J.K Rowling herself. Though the world-renowned novelist had always kept a tight rein on how those adapting her Potter stories went about their task, this assignment gives her the unprecedented ability to address her massive global fan base directly, while current events have given her something more substantive to say. For those that haven't seen Harry Potter, do not worry! From minute one the movie gets you on a journey with great visuals, very recognizable music and great performances. Every now and then you get the, sometimes funny, sometimes smart references to Harry Potter, but this is a movie that can totally stand on its own. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them stands perfect on its own and doesn't need Harry Potter or any of the planned movies to get you invested in its story and yet it is an obligation for every J.K. Rowling wizard world-fan to go see this movie. The director David Yates found this perfect balance and ended up with a result that has to be seen in theaters by everyone.