Great Performances and Visuals Make This Not-So-Fantastic Sequel Enjoyable
By Avik Basak Ever since the release of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them , I was eagerly waiting for the second film in the series. It promised to shed some light on the series' main antagonist, Gellert Grindelwald's intentions, as the title suggests. It delivers on this promise but in doing so, makes its plot a bit convoluted. It raises so many questions and plot points for the future references that it becomes ignorant about the rushed subplots it leaves in its wake. Do not think for a moment that Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald will make you feel bored though. Director David Yates and Writer J.K. Rowling pack the movie with some brilliant action set pieces and comic humour that keep you interested in the proceedings. The action scenes are adeptly placed at regular intervals to maintain a sense of adventure. The only thing that is missing is a gripping plot, which works without thinking about the sequels that are yet to come. Unlike Rowling...