Fantastic Beasts .... (spoilers) .... will this work?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the potential success and coherence of the overarching plot in the "Fantastic Beasts" film series, particularly in relation to the planned five films. Participants explore whether the narrative depth justifies the number of films and compare it to other franchises.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants question if the overarching plot of five films can be coherent and deep enough to justify their production.
  • Others argue that similar franchises, such as "Pirates of the Caribbean," have succeeded with less narrative depth.
  • There is a suggestion that the "Potterverse" has a larger and more critical audience compared to "Pirates of the Caribbean."
  • One participant expresses enjoyment of the films, noting the characters' social awkwardness and a more adult tone compared to earlier Harry Potter films.
  • Another participant mentions discomfort with a character's body language, indicating a personal reaction to the portrayal of social interactions.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the narrative coherence and audience reception of the "Fantastic Beasts" series, indicating that multiple competing perspectives remain without a clear consensus.

Contextual Notes

Some discussions hinge on subjective interpretations of character development and audience expectations, which may vary widely among viewers.

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Noisy Rhysling said:
So, can they pull off five films? Is the overarching plot coherent and deep enough to justify that?
Don't see why not. "Pirates of the Caribbean" is doing as much with less.
 
Bystander said:
Don't see why not. "Pirates of the Caribbean" is doing as much with less.
True, but PotC doesn't have quite the rabid following of the Potterverse.
 
Noisy Rhysling said:
True, but PotC doesn't have quite the rabid following of the Potterverse.
QED.
 
Bystander said:
QED.
My implication was there are a poo-poo load more critics out there for the Potterverse.
 
Noisy Rhysling said:
more critics out there for the Potterverse.
Ah, so.
 
I saw it, I liked it. I'd watch more, I certainly appreciated that the main characters were all socially awkward without any sort of "coming out of their shell" subplot. It also felt more adult than the Harry Potter films, or at least the first 5 of them.
 
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Ryan_m_b said:
I saw it, I liked it. I'd watch more, I certainly appreciated that the main characters were all socially awkward without any sort of "coming out of their shell" subplot. It also felt more adult than the Harry Potter films, or at least the first 5 of them.
I was a little irked by Scamander's body language. It makes me nervous when someone won't look me in the eye.
 
101 spoilers, you've been warned.

 

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