Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (movie)

[Parkscope Joe]

Bought my to tickets today for 6pm showing on Thursday.

 

[SeventyOne]

Local Orlando Slug Club rented out a theater, so I get to see it Wednesday night. eace:

Genuinely more excited for this than I was for Deathly Hallows.

 

[Galaxy Defender]

David Yates has committed to direct the next four Fantastic Beasts movies.

'Fantastic Beasts': David Yates Says He's Directing All Five Films | Hollywood Reporter

 

[UK-Trigg]

Have Universal got anything special on for the premiere?

 

[Frogki]

So excited! Going Friday in costume with some friends

 

[bob albert]

It's not getting top ratings but it seems as though everyone likes the movie.

 

[Frogki]

So I actually went ahead and ordered the limited edition Empire with the moving picture, broke down because I felt I had to have it! Getting really really pumped for this! Just like old times!

 

[Joel]

tonight!!!!!

 

[Mad Dog]

tonight!!!!!

Enjoy.:thumbsup:

 

[STL]

We are off work tomorrow so we are going to the first IMAX showing in the morning!:clap:

 

[SeventyOne]

So I assume most hard-core fans are in a theater right now ... minor spoilers ahead ...

Really enjoyed it. It helps Rowling and Yates to not be tied down with child actors or largely confined to one school location. The inevitable menagerie scene goes on way too long, and if you haven't read the Pottermore site the history of magic in the US might be a bit too much to follow, but I forgive things like that because this is clearly intended as a movie for fans.

The two sidekicks, Jacob and Queenie, steal the movie. Queenie probably enters the canon of "Nerd Dream Girls" right behind Slave Leia.

More spoiler heavy thoughts ...

Spoiler

A more bittersweet ending for a Potter movie than I anticipated. While nothing inappropriate for kids--well, the execution chamber was legit terrifying--does show this is more of an adult movie.

Not sure I see the point in the Depp reveal, I just assumed Graves would be Grindlewald's Darth Vader going forward. Does put a twist on earlier scenes. Was that a tinge of jealousy when he asked about Dumbledore's interest in Newt?

Probably coincidence but the second half of the movie centers around Macys, the subway entrance in front of the NY Library and a bar--all three can be found within a couple hundred feet of one another in Universal Orlando.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

4 out of 5, solid movie that had some generic blockbuster stuff at the end but there was emotion tied to it so it worked. Personally it's a 5 out of 5 cuz I'm a nerd.

The two sidekicks, Jacob and Queenie, steal the movie. Queenie probably enters the canon of "Nerd Dream Girls" right behind Slave Leia.

Except one is empowered and proactive while the other is in chains and a bikini.

Spoiler

A more bittersweet ending for a Potter movie than I anticipated. While nothing inappropriate for kids--well, the execution chamber was legit terrifying--does show this is more of an adult movie.

Not sure I see the point in the Depp reveal, I just assumed Graves would be Grindlewald's Darth Vader going forward. Does put a twist on earlier scenes. Was that a tinge of jealousy when he asked about Dumbledore's interest in Newt?

Probably coincidence but the second half of the movie centers around Macys, the subway entrance in front of the NY Library and a bar--all three can be found within a couple hundred feet of one another in Universal Orlando.

Spoiler

That execution chamber was insane, couldn't believe the other witches who were like "it'll be painless" or something. So I guess the execution chamber is a giant pensive that then consumes you as you remember your past?

If they didn't announce Depp as Grindelwald I'd have flipped at that reveal not just because it was Depp but because we wouldn't have been on that path mentally. Note the parallels between Sorcerer/Philosopher Stone reveal and this reveal; one sort of semi-menacing antagonist revealed to physically be the main bad guy. And I bet if I rewatch I'll pick up more like the jealousy.

I honestly have no idea if this is going to come to theme parks but I'd rather it not replace Mummy or an existing attraction...

 

[Brian G.]

Gonna echo the sentiments of the reveal.

Other than that, solid movie. I have a feeling though this will seem like a stand-alone film with ties to the remaining 4 films when it's all said and done.

 

[LieutLaww]

I remember them saying this one is more of a standalone and the other 4 will have a more cohesive storyline

 

[Joel]

Spoiler

Does put a twist on earlier scenes. Was that a tinge of jealousy when he asked about Dumbledore's interest in Newt?

This just blew my mind.

4 out of 5, solid movie that had some generic blockbuster stuff at the end but there was emotion tied to it so it worked. Personally it's a 5 out of 5 cuz I'm a nerd.

Agreed, 4/5 because I thought Eddie Redmayne's acting was sub par (or maybe it was good, I just didn't like him playing Newt's role), although I think my view might change after watching a few more times / seeing the next few movies.

Coming from a nerd, still 5/5.

Spoiler

That execution chamber was insane, couldn't believe the other witches who were like "it'll be painless" or something. So I guess the execution chamber is a giant pensive that then consumes you as you remember your past?

If they didn't announce Depp as Grindelwald I'd have flipped at that reveal not just because it was Depp but because we wouldn't have been on that path mentally. Note the parallels between Sorcerer/Philosopher Stone reveal and this reveal; one sort of semi-menacing antagonist revealed to physically be the main bad guy. And I bet if I rewatch I'll pick up more like the jealousy.

I honestly have no idea if this is going to come to theme parks but I'd rather it not replace Mummy or an existing attraction...

I think (and wish/hope) this will come to the third (fourth/w.e) gate. I would die to go on a dark ride through Newt's briefcase (which means I disagree with

Spoiler

The inevitable menagerie scene goes on way too long

I thought the creativity was astonishing)

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

Opened to 8.75M in previews. That's pretty weak and lower than Doctor Strange. I'm seeing the movie in an hour, hopefully it's good.

 

[Joel]

Opened to 8.75M in previews. That's pretty weak and lower than Doctor Strange. I'm seeing the movie in an hour, hopefully it's good.

Weak, sure. Still a great movie (I saw it last night).

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

The movie is solid. It's not one of the better Potter movies, but it works well as a universe builder and I can't wait for the sequel.

 

[Stitch_101]

Opened to 8.75M in previews. That's pretty weak and lower than Doctor Strange. I'm seeing the movie in an hour, hopefully it's good.

I wouldn't say it's weak... It's on par with studio projections. To us fans, sure we might have some expectation of it being massive, but the studio clearly had more realistic expectations. Connected to Harry Potter or not, it still has to prove itself so to speak. Case in point, Similar to a lot of Marvel movies, such as Ant-Man, ect. Word of mouth so far is tracking very very good too, which bolds well for its long term performance.

 

[Teebin]

It's not one of the better Potter movies

Is it on a par with one of the worst Potter movies?