Potterverse is back again with Fantastic Beasts: Secrets of Dumbledore. The film, which is the third installment in the series and 11th in the Potterverse, will showcase Jude Law’s Dumbledore and his army go against Mads Mikkelsen’s Grindelwald in an exciting new adventure. After going through a really bad time because of the failure of the second film, and the Johnny Depp as well as J.K. Rowling controversies, this film is the franchise’s attempt to bounce back up. As you maybe aware, its red carpet screening took place yesterday, which means the early reviews are pouring in now. The good news is that they are widely positive and nearly all of them call it a significant improvement on the previous installments. Check out our review roundup below!
Mads Mikkelsen Shines as Grindlewald
#FantasticBeastsTheSecretsOfDumbledore is an improvement on the sequel, even if it only fleetingly recaptures the magic. Mads Mikkelsen is a huge upgrade, but the MVP is Jessica Williams's Lally. It's just overstuffed and unsure if it's a Beasts film or a Harry Potter film. pic.twitter.com/65HeyIgeXb
— Ian Sandwell (@ian_sandwell) March 29, 2022
A Homage to Potterverse Fans
#SecretsOfDumbledore is a magical menagerie of homages to the Potter films, boasting a new slate of wondrous creatures and mythos.@FantasticBeasts 3 rectifies fans' biggest qualms with FB2, offering answers, groundbreaking moments, & epic battles in this love letter to misfits. pic.twitter.com/VlZlQDgCj5
— Xandra Harbet (@XandraHarbet) March 29, 2022
The Best Fantastic Beasts Movie Yet
The #SecretsOfDumbledore is an exciting and enjoyable Wizarding World adventure. Thankfully, leagues above the previous, it’s probably the best Fantastic Beasts so far. Great character work, fun adventure, and amazing duels. Fans should really enjoy this one! pic.twitter.com/M56qR8L0KC
— Dave Lee (@daveleedwnundr) March 29, 2022
Has Its Issues But Fun
Steve Kloves miraculously salvages a sinking ship w/#FantasticBeasts3 but it doesn’t fully fix the larger issues w/the series. Still, by far the best of the 3. The series feels FUN again. The layers of ##Dumbledore are peeled back & explored in interesting ways. Had a good time! pic.twitter.com/ZAvIfNHzEE
— Griffin Schiller (@griffschiller) March 29, 2022
Way Better Than Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindlewald
#SecretsOfDumbledore is a big bounce back for the #FantasticBeasts series for me! Back to enjoying the group dynamic & caring about the main mission. A lil thin here & there but a FAR more engaging ride than the last. Dan Fogler continues to be a favorite … and the Niffler. pic.twitter.com/QBkyMOq4UT
— Perri Nemiroff (@PNemiroff) March 29, 2022
Highly Rewatchable
After watching it for the second time tonight, #FantasticBeasts #SecretsOfDumbledore is a very enjoyable film that I am sure I will want to re-watch a few more times. And obsessive Harry Potter fans will find more questions than answers in this movie. pic.twitter.com/pmA6kBh3Mg
— melisapamuk (@rachelfanmi) March 30, 2022
That’s it from the early reviews roundup but we won’t have to wait long for in-depth analysis and reviews. This is because Fantastic Beasts 3: Secrets of Dumbledore review embargo lifts on April 5, 2022, which is just a few days from now. The film is all set to hit theatres on 8th April and the embargo is lifting fairly early, so stay tuned in as we’ll be back with what big media houses have to say about the film!
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