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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them→Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
J.K. Rowling·2016·Director: David Yates
60%
Faithfulness
4.0
Book Rating
3.6
Movie Rating
Platform: Theaters
Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Alison Sudol
The Book
A fascinating guide to the magical beasts found in the Harry Potter universe. Originally purported to be a copy of the textbook used by Hogwarts students, this illustrated edition expands the Wizarding World in delightful detail.
The Film
In 1926, magizoologist Newt Scamander arrives in New York during his worldwide tour to research and rescue magical creatures as something mysterious leaves trails of destruction in the city, threatening to expose the wizarding world.
Key Differences
The book is a fictional textbook listing magical creatures, while the film is a narrative adventure featuring Newt Scamander. The film introduces original characters and a plot not present in the book. The book does not contain any storyline or character development, unlike the film.
Our Verdict
Read the book firstSince the film significantly expands on the book's concept by creating a full narrative and characters, it is best to read the book first to understand the original material before watching the movie adaptation.
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