The kid at the beginning didn't do anything for me, either. I'm also tiring of Doug Jones being every creature in del Toro's movies, because you can really tell that it's just Doug Jones in the costumes. He has a very unique movement style, and it really comes across no matter how the costume is designed. The creatures are all unique and wonderful, but wish the movement behind them varied somewhat. The eye in hand monster in PL was a bit jerkier, but they're a signature style, for sure.
That all being said, the movie was everything I wanted it to be and more. It will join its prequel on our DVD shelf as soon as possible.
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