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If you believe in a divine Creator God, then you would have to accept that He could have a purpose for creating magical beasts; dismissing them is like the same human arrogance that makes us disregard the animals God gave us to be companions for us to share this world with. Ultimately, it is God's world, not our world. Look how important some animals have been to mankind--like dogs, horses, cats, even dolphins (who have sometimes saved humans).
Actually, the giant scorpion-like creatures are supposed to be manticores, which are entirely mythical. (There was an interesting use of this same kind of creature in the USA TV series "Grimm." They actually came across as something pretty fearsome; in that TV series, the only thing that could kill a manticore was another manticore.) The little ones that look like crabs are actually baby manticores. Why they would be affected by Newt's holding his hands up is not clear, but then it is equally peculiar and unexplained why the wouwu is charmed by the puppet thing that Newt holds up that looks like it may represent a "cute" baby wouwu. Ms. Rowling is entitled to make up whatever magical rules she pleases--it's her universe. As long as she is consistent about it. Of course, the place where Theseus is being held prisoner is some sort of German equivalent of Azkaban. The manticores are no more incredible than the dementors in Azkaban. Look, if you are going to "suspend disbelief" to appreciate fantasy or science fiction, then you have to suspend disbelief--and that requires consistency too.
The pandemic has affected theaters in my area (northern Detroit suburbs). They only cost $8.00. Used to be $12.00. So it is still worth it to go see a new release movie. If it is really good, then I buy it when it comes out on DVD. Then I can watch it as many times as I want, for free. I have seen "Secrets of Dumbledore" twice now, and after the second viewing it grew on me so that I liked it well enough to decide I will buy it when it comes out on DVD.
The first time I saw the movie, I didn't get much enjoyment out of it. But the second time I watched it, it was a lot better. I had the same experience with the previous FB movies, and also with one or two of the original Harry Potter movies. Something about J.K. Rowling's stories seem to "grow" on me. Maybe it involves becoming better acquainted with the characters, and maybe the plot line becomes clearer to me. One thing that helps me with the DVDs, I can select to have the English subtitles appear on screen, and that way I don't miss any of the dialog. It can make a difference if I know what is really being said. The plot can turn quickly on a few words. I would recommend giving the movies a fair chance; view them more than once. Three times is what it takes for me to come to enjoy them fully.
Tina is being downplayed. Bunty is the one who is right for Newt, if he can get past the British bias against the servant class. Theseus would be right for Tina. They're both aurors. And that would be consistent, since Theseus was going to marry Leta, who had been Newt's girlfriend for many years; now he gets Newt's new girlfriend. As brothers, they are a lot alike in some ways. They share a taste in women, obviously.
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