Brief Summary
The video discusses the "Fantastic Beasts" franchise as a problematic and ultimately disappointing addition to the Harry Potter universe. It critiques each film, highlighting plot inconsistencies, character issues, and overall lack of narrative cohesion. The video argues that the franchise damages the legacy of the original Harry Potter series and expresses a desire for the franchise to end.
- The "Fantastic Beasts" franchise is seen as a problematic addition to the Harry Potter universe.
- Each film is critiqued for plot inconsistencies, character issues, and lack of narrative cohesion.
- The video argues that the franchise damages the legacy of the original Harry Potter series.
Intro
The video begins with the creator expressing their deep love for the Harry Potter franchise, which significantly impacted their childhood and passion for filmmaking. They acknowledge the original series' flaws but emphasize its timelessness. The creator expresses sadness and disappointment over the "Fantastic Beasts" prequels, which they feel have tarnished the legacy of the original Harry Potter saga.
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Franchise Breakdown
The video discusses the initial excitement and confusion surrounding the announcement of the "Fantastic Beasts" prequel series. The creator notes that after the end of the original Harry Potter saga in 2011, fans were curious about what would come next. The announcement of a five-film series centered around Newt Scamander, the author of a book about magical creatures, was met with widespread confusion, as it was unclear what story could be told over five movies. The video asserts that the "Fantastic Beasts" franchise has several problems, including public controversies involving J.K. Rowling, Johnny Depp, and Ezra Miller, as well as the movies' poor quality.
Fantastic Beasts & Where To Find Them
The video reviews the first film, "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," released in 2016. The creator notes the excitement surrounding the film due to the cast, including Eddie Redmayne, Colin Farrell, Ezra Miller, and Catherine Waterson. While the movie was not terrible, it was underwhelming. Newt Scamander is a decent protagonist, and Eddie Redmayne's performance is good. Colin Farrell is also incredible as Percival Graves/Grindelwald. The movie is a fun adventure in the Harry Potter world, but it should have been a standalone film.
Crimes Of Grindelwald
The video discusses "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald," calling it a major letdown. The creator questions why Newt Scamander is the main character, arguing that the story should focus on young Dumbledore. Newt is portrayed as an out-of-place protagonist, with the main conflicts involving other characters such as Leta Lestrange, Dumbledore, Grindelwald, Queenie, Jacob, Credence, and Nagini. The film disregards important rules and details of the Harry Potter universe, creating plot holes and inconsistencies. Examples include Minerva McGonagall teaching at Hogwarts in the 1910s, Newt using the Accio charm on a living being, and the obliviate curse erasing only bad memories. The most significant issue is the blood pact between Dumbledore and Grindelwald, which makes no sense given the established timeline of their relationship.
Secrets Of Dumbledore
The video reviews "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore," noting that it was released with little buzz and underperformed at the box office. The creator states that the movie is not as terrible as "Crimes of Grindelwald" but is still mediocre. The plot is messy and unfocused, revolving around a rigged election in the Wizarding World. The movie ignores plot points established in the previous film, rendering characters like Queenie, Tina, and Theseus useless. Newt is still the least important character, and the new characters lack depth and motivation. The movie lacks mystery, and the plot is driven by lazy exposition and nonsensical plans. The main threat involves Grindelwald's plan to become the leader of the Wizarding World by manipulating a magical creature called a Qilin. The movie breaks its own rules, such as the blood pact being undone by the very act it was meant to prevent. The fight between Dumbledore and Grindelwald is underwhelming.
Conclusion
The video concludes that the "Fantastic Beasts" franchise is a messy, incoherent, and incomplete trilogy that failed to justify its existence and damaged the legacy of Harry Potter. The creator expresses a desire for the franchise to end and states that they are content with the Harry Potter universe being complete. Despite the issues with the prequels and J.K. Rowling's controversies, the creator still loves Harry Potter. They acknowledge the possibility of Warner Brothers continuing to capitalize on the franchise in the future but hope that the legacy of the original saga will not be further tarnished.
