A brilliant mind also cuts through a certain charm that one could easily see turning a young Albus’s head.ĭespite the series’ move towards a war against Grindelwald, Newt Scamander continues to be a wizard who really cares about his magical creatures. He balances the charisma of a popular leader with the dark and twisted fanatic beneath. It only takes the first few moments of the film to realize that Mads Mikkelsen is an excellent Grindelwald. As well as Berlin and Bhutan, we have glimpses of other unexplored wizarding communities, including Brazil and a snowy land that could be Norway, through what can only be described as a wizarding version of Zoom.Īs for the characters themselves, the focused plot gives space for them to shine. It also gives us an exciting look at the global wizarding world. The inclusion of the elections for the Head of the International Confederation of Wizards provides a natural climax point for the film. The story told is more satisfying than any possible alternative explanations and allows the film to concentrate on stopping Grindelwald, thus moving the series along. This approach works wonders and helps bring in different side adventures while retaining a core focus.Ĭonsidering the cliffhanger from the previous film, the “ who is Credence?” question is answered quietly yet effectively. The characters aren’t always aware of each other’s missions, but Dumbledore is the puppet master of it all. Grindelwald must be stopped, and everyone has their part to play. In an approach to storytelling often found in heist movies, Secrets of Dumbledore uses its ensemble cast to have one story arc with many interlinked parts. This creature is key to the unfolding plot, and so, the adventures begin. We then cut to Newt, who is deep in the jungle looking for a qilin that is about to give birth. Their conversation ends with the restaurant in flames however, because action sequences in this film take place in a separate landscape (reminiscent of Marvel’s Mirror Dimension), the destruction is not real. Dumbledore and Grindelwald meet to discuss their blood pact, and there is an undeniably direct affirmation of their romantic relationship. The scene that follows has already appeared in trailers and TV spots. It’s the 1930s, and he is on his way to dinner. Pictures release.įantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore opens with Dumbledore on the London Underground. Pictures fantasy adventure “FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE,” a Warner Bros. (L-R) JUDE LAW as Albus Dumbledore and EDDIE REDMAYNE as Newt Scamander in Warner Bros.
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