Nov 22, 2016 11:08 AM
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FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM is set in the year 1926, 54 years before Harry was born. The protagonist Newt Scamander(Eddie Redmayne) later writes a book by the same name, based on his experiences shown in this film.
Going into the film, every viewer who has read anything about it will have one question on their mind, ‘Will the film really live up to the Harry Potter saga?’ With a sceptical approach the viewer will soon be pacified as J.K. Rowling’s storytelling abilities transport them into a different reality. Once again, she creates a fantastical world in which the story takes place, while giving the viewer a ring side seat to witness the spectacle.
Director David Yates, who also worked on the last couple of Harry Potter films, does an incredible job of bringing Rowling’s work to life. The introductory scene may seem a bit stretched and slow, but it keeps the viewers on the edge of their seats with fleeting glimpses of something spectacular that is in store.
alking about the performances, Eddie Redmayne has once again proved his mettle at playing the awkward individual. He portrays the character of a man who is socially awkward around people but at his best and in control among his beasts. Dan Fogler as the muggle Jacob Kowalski acts as the comic relief, who constantly is at sea being unable to comprehend the happenings in the magical world.
Katherine Waterston as Tina, one-time Auror who finds herself smack in the middle of everything, does justice to her part. Colin Farrel as the principal investigator of the group of magicians who work as special agents in New York is brilliant. He commands fear and respect that his character demands in the film. Other actors in the film are cast brilliantly and perform their parts convincingly.
