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harleyrae's review against another edition
5.0
This book was just so much fun! I absolutely love this story, I've seen the movie multiple times and I'm so grateful I was able to experience this story all over again in a different format. This story(book and movie form) is just so enjoyable, I absolutely love Newt and everything about this! I feel like I now need to go watch the movie again for the 5th time.
bookdevouringmisfit's review
5.0
Newt Scamander, Jacob Kowalski, Tina Goldstein, Queenie Goldstein and all them fantastic beasts must be protected at all costs!!!!!!!!!
And if anything, they are the real #squadgoals of 1926
And if anything, they are the real #squadgoals of 1926
midici's review against another edition
4.0
No one except for a ridiculously huge Harry Potter fan is going to be interested in this book. It's the screenplay for the movie (which I really enjoyed as well). Knowing the intended audience, this book was created to be a beautiful addition to the Harry Potter library and memorabilia collection I've got going on. The cover is gorgeous and the ink art inside is equally wonderful. I read through the whole thing in one go. I also enjoyed getting a sort of behind-the-scenes look at the movie.
megancperry's review against another edition
4.0
I flew through this book! I watched the film last year and loved it, so I had quite high hopes for this, despite my wariness as I don't read many screenplays. I was glad to see that the film didn't stray far from the book!
ritmanbooks's review against another edition
4.0
He disfrutado muchísima de la versión en papel de esta película que vi hace dos años en el cine.
Al tener la opción de poder elegir yo el ritmo de la historia, he podido fijarme más en los detalles y pararme en algunas escenas que quizás me pasaron desapercibidas cuando vi la película. Además, me acordaba bastante bien de la estética y los decorados de la película, así que fue casi como volver a verla.
La única pega que le puedo poner es que la parte en la que se muestran todas las criaturas fantásticas me fascinó en el cine; sin embargo, en papel se me ha hecho algo pesado. Aún así, me ha parecido una experiencia fascinante que recomiendo y que, sin duda, repetiré en futuras entregas.
Al tener la opción de poder elegir yo el ritmo de la historia, he podido fijarme más en los detalles y pararme en algunas escenas que quizás me pasaron desapercibidas cuando vi la película. Además, me acordaba bastante bien de la estética y los decorados de la película, así que fue casi como volver a verla.
La única pega que le puedo poner es que la parte en la que se muestran todas las criaturas fantásticas me fascinó en el cine; sin embargo, en papel se me ha hecho algo pesado. Aún así, me ha parecido una experiencia fascinante que recomiendo y que, sin duda, repetiré en futuras entregas.
annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review against another edition
4.0
I have to admit that I've never read a screenplay before, but I really loved the movie and the book looked so pretty, so I had to give it a go!
And I ended up really loving it. Of course, I already knew the story and the dialogue and while reading the script I constantly had the movie playing in the back of my mind, but the descriptions of some moments were really lovely to read. Even in this script JK Rowling has a very vivid way of writing things down.
The nice thing about the script is that it also gives a little more insight here and there. At some points characters' thoughts are written down and there are moments where a certain expression gets more meaning because of how it was meant according to the script.
To me, this book was a really nice addition to the movie. If you already loved the movie, it gives some new insight and it's nice to have all those moments on paper and read them at your own pace. If you didn't see the movie before, it gives a nice impression of what's waiting for you. Because all of this, every sentence, every adjective, every word, literally comes to life on screen!
How amazing is that?
And I ended up really loving it. Of course, I already knew the story and the dialogue and while reading the script I constantly had the movie playing in the back of my mind, but the descriptions of some moments were really lovely to read. Even in this script JK Rowling has a very vivid way of writing things down.
The nice thing about the script is that it also gives a little more insight here and there. At some points characters' thoughts are written down and there are moments where a certain expression gets more meaning because of how it was meant according to the script.
To me, this book was a really nice addition to the movie. If you already loved the movie, it gives some new insight and it's nice to have all those moments on paper and read them at your own pace. If you didn't see the movie before, it gives a nice impression of what's waiting for you. Because all of this, every sentence, every adjective, every word, literally comes to life on screen!
How amazing is that?
haemelle's review against another edition
5.0
After watching the movie several times (no captions btw), I still didn't understand some of the dialogue and certain body language or eye contact with Queenie's Legilimency. It is hard to understand those significant movements and get confused if you are not skilled in reading others emotions. Reading the screenplay helps explain a lot and helps you relive the movie again so 10/10 would recommend.
sushizhan's review against another edition
5.0
Read this a few days after I watched the movie. It was like reliving the magic again. Everything is wonderful.