Fantastic Beasts received mixed reviews from critics .
`` It received generally positive reviews from critics , who praised its entertainment value , visual effects , screenplay as well as the direction and performances ( particularly from Law and Depp ) , but criticised the `` '' needlessly complicated , low-stakes plot '' '' while feeling that it was `` '' overburdened '' '' with details setting up future sequels . ''
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