Fantasy

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Home Theater Review)

In 1926, Newt Scamander arrives at the Magical Congress of the United States of America with a magically expanded briefcase, which houses a number of dangerous creatures and their habitats. When the creatures escape from the briefcase, it sends the American wizarding authorities after Newt, and threatens to strain even further the state of magical and non-magical relations.

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Video Review

Some of the visual effects don't hold up as well during the scenes inside the briefcase. The image gets soft at times and you can see the smoothing effect they used at times. But everything else is great.

Sound Review

There is a good use of surround sound speakers and LFE throughout the movie. You can experience this mostly when the beasts are on the screen. It truly feels like they are moving through the room. The sound design of this movie was done extremely well.

Summary

This is a great family movie to show off your home theater. It may be a little scary for really young children so use discretion. This movie has a great story, great visual effects, good use of LFEs, and a great use of surround and Atmos speakers. Do yourself a favor and get your copy now. Thank me later.