The question remained: would it ever get properly explored?Įnter: “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.” The point is that, canonically, that part of Dumbledore’s history was now revealed. Why she didn’t, you know, put this in the books and allow for little queer kids around the world to identify with a part of their franchise, is a topic of discussion for another time. And considering the title of the film - which refers to some hidden mysteries in the past of Hogwarts headmaster and future Harry Potter mentor Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) - there might be one question looming over this latest “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” film: just how gay is it?įollowing the publication of the final “Harry Potter” novel, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” in 2007, Rowling revealed that Dumbledore was gay and that his prior relationship with famed evil wizard Grindelwald (now played by Mads Mikkelsen), was indeed romantic.
Against all odds, the third film is here. Rowling’s controversial comments about sex and gender to one-time costar Johnny Depp’s alleged spousal abuse, that have potentially dinged the franchise irrevocably.
This is a franchise that has survived, by the skin of its teeth, despite a largely apathetic critical and commercial response and several scandals ranging from author J.K. While the "Fantastic Beasts" films have adults waging this war against tyranny rather than children, they are fighting for the future that will give those children their moment in the sun there's a certain generational beauty to that.“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” has generated, in the weeks leading up to its release, if not exactly interest, then a kind of curiosity. Moments in The Hogs Head, the Room of Requirement, and even an appearance from McGonagall will transport fans directly back to their childhood, providing valuable reminders of why this battle is so important.
The movie treats fans to gorgeous arial shots of Hogwarts, filled with nods to the original series a flying Gryffindor quidditch player goes after a snitch, a Great Hall scene has Slytherins feeding Jacob cockroach clusters, and a couple of skeptical Gryffindors eye Jacob's supposed wand. The adult fandom can now relive their youth with a nostalgic homage that doesn't take away from the plot. While the first two "Fantastic Beasts" movies featured Hogwarts minimally, "Secrets of Dumbledore" recaptures the unbridled magic from the "Harry Potter" films.
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