I want to give it 1 star when comparing to the first two films, but it's still a decent film. The effects are great, as are the performances, but this lacks the magic (no pun intended) of the first two - especially the first - with the amazing 'fantastical beasts'. There just weren't enough of them in this film, and most that were in this film weren't nearly as imaginative as the other films. The film was plodding and slow and really dragged on. It could have benefited from more judicious editing. The ending was also very disappointing. Maybe they're leaving the door open for another sequel, but I won't be watching it.