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megancperry's review
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
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
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.
margotgabriella's review
4.0
such a quick and easy read! it took me about 45 minutes to read and I loved returning to the fantastic beasts world via book form! still, I prefer crimes of grindlewald...
rjdenney's review against another edition
5.0
5 STARS!!
I loved it just as much as the movie and can't wait to own the movie when it comes out on DVD, yes I still use a DVD player haha I even listened to the film's soundtrack while reading this which made it 10x better. The illustrations in this were amazing and for any Harry Potter fan, this is a must-read and a must-own for your shelf, plus it's bloody GORGEOUS!! I really hope they publish the rest of the screenplays like this. I think they would look awesome next to the HP series. Here's hoping! - Richard
I loved it just as much as the movie and can't wait to own the movie when it comes out on DVD, yes I still use a DVD player haha I even listened to the film's soundtrack while reading this which made it 10x better. The illustrations in this were amazing and for any Harry Potter fan, this is a must-read and a must-own for your shelf, plus it's bloody GORGEOUS!! I really hope they publish the rest of the screenplays like this. I think they would look awesome next to the HP series. Here's hoping! - Richard