Review of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016) by Bruno C — 22 Feb 2017

I found this movie dissapointing, and more reliant on special effects than anything else.

This review of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016) was written by Bruno C on 22 Feb 2017.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them has generally received positive reviews.

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