For a movie called Fantastic Beasts, there are few of them and not relevant to the plot at all. Instead, a lot of characters fumbling in confusion in order to get to the bottom of Credence's identity. Magic is ubiquitous, but feels more like technology in this film that doesn't feel magic, only CGI. Meanwhile Grindelwald plays the role of a politician in a world of idiots and every other character acts completely different from their actual role.

Why can't women cast anything serious? Men do everything and women are helpless. Why can't Aurors cast anything serious? I mean, they're supposed to be trained for it. Why must a lot of people die before the others consider casting a counter spell? Who can take seriously someone who spouts accusations of persecution from authorities then proceeds on destroying Paris? Who is everybody in this film? Where did they come from? Why should I care? All these are questions that you will find no answer to in this film.

The special effects are great, the actors did a good job, even Depp, who seems to be half asleep most of the time, but the plot is a total mess and has no roots and goes nowhere. My suggestion is, if you want to watch the film, wait until the next one(s) are released and watch them in order, starting with the first Fantastic Beasts, otherwise you will understand nothing.