SPOILERS - Okay so watched the new Fantastic Beasts film last night and I was not disappointed in Mads. I knew I wouldn't be but seriously the mans acting skills are SO good. One of the things I love about Mads is he doesn't have to overact to make himself seem like the evil characters he portrays. His acting as Gellert Grindelwald is perfect and imo seeing him in this role just further proves to me he should have had the role from the start. Here's a few things I loved about his portrayal.
I loved the small contemptuous facial expressions Mads Gellert was making as if he could barely stomach to be around muggles. Anyone who didn't know Grindelwald and what he stands for probably wouldn't notice the hatred in his expressions but Mads put it across in a beautifully understated way.
I loved how they actually had Albus say he and Grindelwald fell in love and their first scene in the coffee/tea shop was absolutely beautiful 😍 Albus closing his eyes sensing Gellert is nearby then opening them to see Gellert looking over at him. It was honestly gorgeously portrayed by Jude and Mads. They defos seemed like two long lost lovers.
One thing I have to say is I love the way Mads moves. He has a very animal grace about him he almost seems like a panther stalking it's pray. I always thought the same in Hannibal and he moves the same way in this film.
I am glad they made Gellert Grindelwald wear normal clothes in this movie. I found it hard to take Depp's Grindelwald seriously as he looked too cartoonish.
The Dumbledore and Grindelwald fight scene at the end where they end it by feeling each others heart beats and then Gellert shouting "WHO WILL LOVE YOU NOW ALBUS" after a retreating Dumbledore was just so beautifully heartbreaking cause let's face it we have all felt it when someone we loved walked away from us. Gorgeously done 👌
Last but not least I know Grindelwald has a thing for jumping out of windows and that's probably why they done this but I'm just going to pretend Grindelwald flinging himself backwards off a cliff was a nod to Hannibal. Fannibals will know what I mean ;)
All in all I really enjoyed the movie. But one thing I will say is if there are any viewers who enjoyed Mads performance in this but have never seen Hannibal then watch it! Hannibal Lecter is a serial killer cannibal who ends up in a cat and mouse game with a man named Will Graham who works alongside the FBI to solve serial murders and they become obsessed with each other. If you are into the Grindelwald/Dumbledore relationship then you will definitely like Hannibal. It's Mads best work imo and us Fannibals are still hoping for a 4th Season which there has been rumours lately that Netflix might be picking up. So get it watched you won't regret it!!!
