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Practical Magic (1998)

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Reviews Counted:53

Fresh:11

Rotten:42

Average Rating:4.5/10

Consensus: Comedy, romance, and humor mix with unsatisfying results.

Runtime: 1 hr 54 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: This romantic comedy, which is based on Alice Hoffman's best-selling novel, introduces the Owens sisters (Bullock and Kidman), who try to use their hereditary gift of witchcraft to help them find... This romantic comedy, which is based on Alice Hoffman's best-selling novel, introduces the Owens sisters (Bullock and Kidman), who try to use their hereditary gift of witchcraft to help them find love. Collector's Edition includes documentary featuring behind the scenes interviews with the filmmakers and stars. [More]

Starring: Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Dianne Wiest, Stockard Channing

Starring: Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Dianne Wiest, Stockard Channing, Aidan Quinn, Goran Visnjic

Director: Griffin Dunne

Director: Griffin Dunne
Screenwriter: Robin Swicord, Akiva Goldsman, Adam Brooks
Producer: Denise Di Novi
Composer: Alan Silvestri

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Nov 3, 2009

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  • Dolby Digital 5.1 - English, French
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A muddled melange of genres that fails to come up with a distinct identity.

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Nell Minow
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A witch comedy so slapdash, plodding, and muddled it seems to have had a hex put on it.

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Paul Tatara
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A crafty chick flick about likable witches!

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The movie doesn't seem sure what tone to adopt, veering uncertainly from horror to laughs to romance.

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The only thing unpredictable about Practical Magic is the unpleasant surprise one feels when the movie reveals itself as a irritatingly creepy supernatural thriller, rather than the offbeat romantic comedy the ads make it out to be.

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A saga that lacks the courage of its own odd convictions.

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