Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)
Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)
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Cast
as Miss Price
as Emelius
as Mr. Jelk
as Bookman
as Col. Heller
as Swinburne
as Gen. Teagler
as Mrs. Hobday
as Capt. Greer
as Street Sweeper
as German Sergeant
as German Sergeant
as Vendor
as Paul
as Carrie
as Charlie
Critic Reviews for Bedknobs and Broomsticks
All Critics (30) | Top Critics (6) | Fresh (19) | Rotten (11) | DVD (10)
It's more sophisticated than the usual run of Disney product, but it lacks the inventiveness that could endow it with genuine charm.
The fantasy is earthbound, the score by Richard and Robert Sherman (who also wrote music and lyrics for Mary Poppins) is forgettable, the special effects lackadaisical.
It is when the film [based on the book by Mary Norton] dives deeply into the realms of fantasy that it is most enjoyable.
Must all films for kids be so shoddy, though? The music is appalling.
I suspect the movie will be something of a long, uninterrupted sit for the very children for whom it's intended, and an even longer one for those parents and guardians (both adults and teen-age) who will probably accompany them.
The Disney organization is worst when it makes "family entertainment" and best when it sticks to pure, simple, charming fantasy.
Audience Reviews for Bedknobs and Broomsticks
An uneven, overlong and sometimes dull Disney movie that tries to follow in the footsteps of Mary Poppins, the main difference being that none of the songs is remotely memorable (in fact, most of the musical numbers are annoying) and the last act is just terrible.
Super Reviewer
Enjoyable, but not perfect Disney Live action feature, Bedknobs and Broomsticks is a bit of a letdown considering that Mary Poppins was such a wonderful film. I'm not saying that this film is bad, but compared to others in the Disney canon, it'd just good, not excellent. However, this is nonetheless a good enough family film to watch with your family and is a film that people of all ages will surely enjoy. Bedknobs and Broomsticks is a fun film, one that could have been just as great as Mary Poppins, but sometimes it leaves a lot to be desired. I felt that at times the film tried too hard, and they tried to outdo previous films. Unfortunately it lacks that little something to really make this film special. Sure it has all the usual trademarks, but I just felt it was a step down from other Disney films. For what it is, it's still a very entertaining film for what it is, and is worth watching. Despite its flaws, Bedknobs and Broomsticks is a fun, entertaining family film that Disney fans should enjoy. However, Mary Poppins was the better film, and it seemed that they tried to outdo that film with this one, but in doing so, you felt that the script at times was uneven and didn't deliver its full potential. The film could have been much better as a whole, but overall, it's still a fun little entertaining film that is a must see for the entire family. A good film for what it is, Bed knobs and Broomsticks is still a Disney classic, but in some areas, it does lack, and it's a bit disappointing. Luckily the cast saves this film and it's what makes this film worth seeing.
Super Reviewer
A fun adventure, with what was probably quite an impressive mix in 1971 of animation and Actors combined. Very drawn out and very dated now, although the Portobello Market scene was really enjoyable.
Super Reviewer
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