‘Fantastic Beasts: Secrets of Dumbledore’ imperfectly magical
Movie review: This third “Beasts” film is again overpacked with characters and plot nuances, but it’s easy to watch in a spellbinding way.
David Yates
‘Fantastic Beasts: Secrets of Dumbledore’ imperfectly magical
Every ‘Harry Potter’/ Wizarding World movie, ranked
Movie rankings: Here’s a look at the fantastic films of the “Harry Potter” saga and how I rank them, from weakest to strongest.
Solid but not-quite-fantastic ‘Beasts’ sequel ‘The Crimes of Grindelwald’ puts story-building ahead of characters (Movie review)
J.K. Rowling’s first movie script, 2016’s “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” leans heavily on the introduction of lovable characters – and more than its fair share of creatures, of course. It includes a […]
‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ reviews
John’s “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” review, johnvhansen.com, Dec. 1, 2016 John’s “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” flashback review, Jan. 15, 2018
‘Harry Potter’ at the movies: ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ (2016) is a fun creature crash course (Review)
My series looking back at the “Harry Potter” films continues with the first prequel movie in the Wizarding World, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” (2016):
‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2’ reviews
John’s “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2” review, johnvhansen.com, July 18, 2011 John’s “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2” flashback review, Jan. 13, 2018
‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1’ reviews
John’s “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1” review, johnvhansen.com, Nov. 19, 2010 John’s “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1” flashback review, Jan. 13, 2018
‘Harry Potter’ at the movies: ‘Deathly Hallows’ (2010-11) benefits from being viewed as one film (Review)
My series looking back at the “Harry Potter” films continues with Year 7, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Parts 1 and 2” (2010-11):
‘Harry Potter’ at the movies: Relationships, humor shine in ‘Half-Blood Prince’ (2009) (Review)
My series looking back at the “Harry Potter” films continues with Year 6, “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” (2009):
‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince’ reviews
John’s “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” review, johnvhansen.com, July 15, 2009 John’s “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” flashback review, Jan. 11, 2018