Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore

"The best spin-off chapter yet, but still missing magic."

"A slog more than an event."

"It’s good-natured entertainment, though there is still something weightless and formless about the narrative."

"(A) vastly improved sequel."

"With this film, nuance seems to have disapparated from the wizarding world altogether."

"A shambles..."

"The spell had been long broken before this barely tolerable third instalment..."

"An unwieldy, mostly unsettling mash-up of adult themes and childish whimsy..."

"The film... disappointingly dials down the visual wonder and the animal set-pieces."

"The familiar grounds of Hogwarts and the fairy dust of composer John Williams’ iconic Harry Potter theme only make us wish we were watching that film series instead of this humourless slog."

"A muscular story with unexpected soul..."

"Three instalments in, Fantastic Beasts can't shake the impression that it is merely a footnote in comparison to Harry Potter's coming-of-age saga."

"It lacks substance, menace and often narrative sense, but it also delivers rich, immersive and thrilling moments."

"The film’s tone is more subdued than the first two, but there are some fantastic beasts on show..."