Fans and critics alike seem to detest this film. I admit, it is not perfect. Some of its coolest sequences are ruined with choppy editing, and the script introduces a truckload of unnecessary characters and creatures. It only seems to serve as nostalgia, and it retcons much from previous installments. However, people need to give credit where credit is due. Uniquely stylized, this movie looks like a moving painting, gives a masterclass in sound design, and feels (slightly) less cliché than its predecessor. Say what you will about Depp as an individual or as an actor, but his character was well written. He was not twirling his mustache and hatching evil plots, he was working his "charm" with recruitment and skilled public speaking, much like most true-to-life dictators and cult leaders. This is not a flawless addition to Rowling's universe, but it should not be as poorly received as it has been.