J.K. Rowling's wizarding world continues long after the sun set on the 'Harry Potter' franchise. In 2018's 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald,' things take a darker turn as the film's namesake gathers power and followers in the name of achieving dominance over the muggle world.

There are plenty of things to like about 'Grindelwald.' For one, we get to see new areas and characters from the wizarding world, many of which tie to things we are already aware of (Nagini, Hogwarts, Nicolas Flamel, for example). It's also important to see the backstory for why events unfold the way they do - Dumbledore's history with Grindelwald, the true identify and importance of Credence (Ezra Miller) and many other things. One of the issues 'Grindelwald' has is the complicated nature of the story. A lot is crammed into the film, but it can sometimes be difficult to follow.

Still, there are plenty of things to appreciate about the film. For one, there's a good balance of action, humor, seriousness and attachment to the characters. It has the feel of a Potter film, more so than the original in the series, but still feels different enough so that it's not a "seen it before" situation. The cast is also very strong. Johnny Depp delivers the kind of performance he's been known for, and newcomers to the series Zoe Kravitz and Jude Law do not disappoint.

It's clear we're nowhere near done with the 'Fantastic Beasts' franchise, and that's probably a good thing. But hopefully the best is yet to come.