Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore

*Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore*, the third and currently final installment of the franchise, plunges us into the darkening wizarding world of 1930s Berlin, delivering a fitting, if bittersweet, chapter that leaves fans hopeful for future stories. Mads Mikkelsen’s masterful portrayal of Gellert Grindelwald, stepping into the role with chilling gravitas, elevates the dark wizard’s menace as he schemes to seize control of the International Confederation of Wizards through election fraud, aiming to wage war on Muggles. His ruthless ambition—marked by heinous acts like killing and zombifying a mythical creature—cements him as a formidable “original gangster” of dark wizards, rivaling Voldemort’s terror. Newt Scamander, ever the heart of the series, teams up with a young Albus Dumbledore and their ragtag crew to thwart Grindelwald’s plans, battling not only the dark wizard but a corrupt German Ministry of Magic that bolsters his influence. The film doubles down on the saga’s darker tone, weaving personal betrayals, political intrigue, and revelations about Dumbledore’s past into a narrative that, while more cohesive than its predecessor, still grapples with an overstuffed plot. Mikkelsen’s nuanced Grindelwald—both charismatic and monstrous—clashes beautifully with Jude Law’s introspective Dumbledore, grounding the stakes in their complex history. Despite some pacing hiccups and an abrupt end to the trilogy, *Secrets of Dumbledore* shines with its emotional depth, stunning visuals, and Mikkelsen’s commanding performance. The film takes bold risks, exploring the fragility of the wizarding and Muggle worlds under Grindelwald’s shadow, while Newt’s compassion and Dumbledore’s resolve offer hope. It’s a darker, more mature chapter that honors the franchise’s legacy, leaving the door ajar for more magical battles and cementing Mikkelsen’s Grindelwald as a hauntingly unforgettable foe.

Truly terrible piece of cinema. Trying to show horn lots in without actually achieving anything. Dumbledore barely had a secret and the plot points lacked any depth. Visually it looked okay. Strong performances from Jakob saved it getting only 1 star.

Really good movie, Also watch Sonic three

visual spectacle, great casting, too bad JK Rowling makes money off this as she's a terrible person.

Newt Scamander, the only known wizard with autism, must once again save a magical creature. Much like Jurassic Park Dominion, I found this film to be the most enjoyable of the three Fantastic Beasts films. On a meta level, it's amusing to think the screenwriters admitted they couldn't develop a cohesive plot so they have the characters state they have no plan and will just wing it. The film almost captures the magic it portrays.

Filme mais ou menos, tem poucas partes do filme que são boas, o roteiro também não ajuda a melhorar o filme, o harry potter foi bom, mas colocar coisas que quando começou a magia e colocar animais juntos é muito ruim, e os atores não ajudam, a diferença desse filme para os outros é que tem cenas na escola de hogwarts só isso.

Umm, yeah, no. It wasn't a good movie. It's mismatched plot and strange characterisation just doesn't sit. Wish they gave a good ending here, instead of cancelling.

It is flawed, but it is a greatly improved version of its predecessor. It hardly deserves the hate it gets in all honesty. Inconclusive, but just good enough.

A visually stunning film with lots of action…but feels like nothing actually happens. Zero depth to the plot (it actually felt like there was no coherent story). I fell asleep twice during and felt like I didn’t miss anything.

I loved this one. A tense well acted, intricate story that kept me on the edge of my seat. Jude Law killed it as Dumbledore and all of the cast did exceptionally well. I didn’t love the first fantastic beasts film but I did appreciate the charm. This film was a nice change of pace as a film in the magical universe but with a nice focus on an adult audience (but suitable for younger ones too). I didn’t love the similarity between Grindlewald and Voldemort (essentially the same character motivations in both).