A long film it is, but a vast majority of the time it doesn't feel like it, so engrossing is the world that the film creates. 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' serves as an introduction to the new era of the wizarding world, and not succeeds brilliantly doing that but also works as a magical slice of entertainment in its own. Those high expectations were met, and more. Especially also with such good word of mouth. Having grown up with the Harry Potter books, and as someone who found a lot to like with all the films (though admittedly some were better than others), expectations were high for 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them'.