Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them has been exciting us since the trailer was released in 2015. The deep, dark hole that dwelled in our hearts after Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was filled by hope that J.K. Rowling would bring our magical dreams to life once again. As soon as the fantastical story hit the big screen, we rushed to see it. So, did it live up to the hype?

Y.E.S. This film brought our muggle dreams to life. From beginning to end the audience was immersed in the wizarding world of Harry Potter. This prequel to the Harry Potter series lets fans find a deeper understanding of the films and lets newcomers experience a strange and mysterious world. All the characters were wonderfully portrayed by a group of fantastic actors. Eddie Redmayne played Newt Scamander, an English wizard arriving in New York with a surprise in his briefcase. When the case, full of magical creatures, falls in the hands of a stranger, Dan Fogler, Scamander goes on a hunt to recapture all of his animals or face punishment from The Ministry of Magic. With comical twists and turns the thrilling plot leaves nothing to be desired. The stunning visuals keep you engaged as you follow Scamander in his journey.