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Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is the newest adventure in the Wizarding World™ created by J.K. Rowling. Professor Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) knows the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Mads Mikkelsen) is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he entrusts Magizoologist Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) to lead an intrepid team of wizards, witches and one brave Muggle baker on a dangerous mission, where they encounter old and new beasts and clash with Grindelwald's growing legion of followers. But with the stakes so high, how long can Dumbledore remain on the sidelines?

Rotten Tomatoes critics rate this movie 48% fresh/favorable, but the audience has it at 85% favorable. It is rated PG-13 for some fantasy action/violence. Some parent reviews on-line noted at least two scenes of animal cruelty that were disturbing, and some considered the movie to be a bit "dark" and too violent. However, several adult movie reviewers thought this movie was much better than the earlier movies in this Fantastic Beasts franchise. Runtime is 2 hrs. 20 minutes.

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