Synopsis
Gellert Grindelwald has escaped imprisonment and has begun gathering followers to his cause—elevating wizards above all non-magical beings. The only one capable of putting a stop to him is the wizard he once called his closest friend, Albus Dumbledore. However, Dumbledore will need to seek help from the wizard who had thwarted Grindelwald once before, his former student Newt Scamander, who agrees to help, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead. Lines are drawn as love and loyalty are tested, even among the truest friends and family, in an increasingly divided wizarding world.
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Cast
- Eddie RedmayneNewt Scamander
- Katherine WaterstonPorpentina 'Tina' Goldstein
- Dan FoglerJacob Kowalski
- Alison SudolQueenie Goldstein
- Johnny DeppGellert Grindelwald
- Jude LawAlbus Dumbledore
- Ezra MillerCredence Barebone
- Zoë KravitzLeta Lestrange
- Callum TurnerTheseus Scamander
- Claudia KimNagini / Maledictus
Recommendations
- 100
Total Film
Rowling’s universe just got bigger and more complex, but Yates never forgets to sprinkle stardust on top. - 90
Screen Daily
There’s real magic here, and nothing fake about the emotions which guide it. - 80
IGN
Another strong entry in J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World saga. Rowling has improved upon the first Fantastic Beasts film by fleshing out her characters in a way that’s engaging, though not everybody receives as much attention. Both Johnny Depp and Eddie Redmayne are - forgive the pun - fantastic in their perspective roles. - 80
The Hollywood Reporter
The sequel has better and at times galvanizing special effects, a darker tone and a high-stakes battle between good and evil. Best of all, its characters are more vibrantly drawn, and tangled in relationships that range from delightful to lethal. - 78
TheWrap
The Crimes of Grindelwald probably had enough plot to drive a four-hour mini-series, but even so, what we get is often absorbing and grand. The sense that this magical world is actually, well, fantastic is finally back in the series. - 76
The Verge
For the serious fans who this series is meant for, the promise of at least six more hours of Fantastic Beasts action likely means a lot more thrilling beasts, barriers, and beats to explore. Everyone else may find that all the little personal bits of character business and frantic complications aren’t much of a substitute for a clear and compelling plot with a single meaningful protagonist. - 60
Time Out
The second part in the ‘Harry Potter’ spin-off provides twists and glorious visuals, but has too much plot to truly soar. These beasts are overburdened. - 60
The Guardian
JK Rowling’s creative imagination is as fertile as ever, and newcomers Law and Johnny Depp impress, but the second film in the series is bogged down by franchise detail.
