Hocus Pocus 2

PG

2022

1h 43m

Kids & Family

Holiday

Comedy

Fantasy

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It's been 29 years since someone lit the Black Flame Candle and resurrected the 17th-century sisters, and they are looking for revenge. Now it is up to three high-school students to stop the ravenous witches from wreaking a new kind of havoc on Salem before dawn on All Hallow's Eve.

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Critics Consensus

Hocus Pocus 2 is basically a boiling cauldron of nostalgia, but that's just enough for this belated sequel to cast a reasonably effective spell.

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Audience Consensus

Hocus Pocus 2 has its moments, but for fans who've waited years for a sequel to the original, this is mostly a disappointment.

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Tharja P

Nothing compared to the original. Waste of time.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/04/24

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Max S

It was fine, stupid and not that great of a sequel. But mostly fine

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/23/24

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The M

Bad and boring.,........

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/23/24

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Jeff M

It's rather pointless reviewing this movie, so I'll keep it brief. If you loved the first HOCUS POCUS, odds are you'll find a lot here to enjoy. I was not a fan of the first movie - in fact, I thought it was pretty dreadful. And like ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, I just don't understand the cult status it has achieved over the years. I had very low expectations for part two considering my disdain for part one, and those expectations were met. I'm all for good campy fun, but these movies for me emphasize too much camp and not enough fun. The actresses obviously enjoy chewing up the scenery, but the performances themselves are borderline cringe-worthy. And the young actresses who play their rivals are pretty much the same. I think of a movie like this compared to something like Nicholas Roeg's masterful THE WITCHES (1990) and there's no contest. But as I stated upfront, a movie like this is critic proof. If you enjoy it, more power to you. As for me, neither HOCUS POCUS movie is able to cast even the faintest of spells over this cranky old man.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

01/18/24

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Anna

Loved it such a good movie my favorite one to watch every Halloween with my family.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/09/24

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Alexander A

An enjoyable watch that leans into the fun and camp of Hallowe'en, without ever tipping over into a fully farcical comedy. Hocus Pocus 2 revives the Sanderson sisters for a second Hallowe'en of wreaking havoc in Salem, without falling into the trap of being a sequel that undoes all of the character and plot development from the first movie, nor being a sequel that requires watching the first movie to understand crucial plot details. The various plot threads are woven excellently throughout the film, with all relevant plot threads and character motivations being established throughout the first few scenes and wrapped up satisfactorily in the third act. Additionally, Hocus Pocus 2 does a far better job grounding the plot of the film in a believable suspension of disbelief than the original film: the protagonists' motivations are clear and in-character; the methods of fighting the Sanderson sisters are properly established throughout the plot; and the Sanderson sisters' reactions to the modern age are funny, but not absurdly overdone. Refreshingly, the movie avoids the over-dramatized depictions of teenage life that tend to dominate films about high school. The teenage characters have conflicts that are realistic for modern teenagers, without being depicted as overly mature, wise, and sexualized, nor overly childish, whiny, and foolish. Importantly, the discussions of teenage virginity are handled far more appropriately in this film than in the original. Overall, Hocus Pocus 2 is a funny, well-made film that makes for an enjoyable watch for children and adults alike.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/07/24

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Anne Fletcher

Director

Bette Midler

Winifred 'Winnie' Sanderson

Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Sanderson

Kathy Najimy

Mary Sanderson

Doug Jones

Actor

Whitney Peak

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Gregory Wakeman

Chicago Reader

As soon as the trio turn up, Hocus Pocus 2 immediately becomes compelling and enjoyable.

Oct 7, 2022

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Carmen Phillips

Autostraddle

Hocus Pocus 2 really is cute (enough). If you’re in the right mood, it’s maybe even good.

Oct 4, 2022

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Shirley Li

The Atlantic

The film wears its ridiculousness so proudly, it’s impossible to disdain. It is both a diverting watch and a sly commentary on its predecessor’s strengths.

Oct 3, 2022

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

There is a lot to enjoy about the sequel, even for stubborn fanatics of the Kenny Ortega feature film.

Oct 2, 2023

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Kevin Slane

Boston.com

While there are plenty of fan service nods to its 1993 predecessor, “Hocus Pocus 2” stands capably on its own, offering a spooky diversion for a whole new generation of viewers.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 9, 2023

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Zach Pope

Zach Pope Reviews

A surprisingly good sequel that contains heart, laughs, & fun! If you enjoy the first you’re gonna enjoy this one

Jul 25, 2023

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Synopsis

It's been 29 years since someone lit the Black Flame Candle and resurrected the 17th-century sisters, and they are looking for revenge. Now it is up to three high-school students to stop the ravenous witches from wreaking a new kind of havoc on Salem before dawn on All Hallow's Eve.

Director: Anne Fletcher
Producer: David Kirschner, Adam Shankman, Ralph Winter
Screenwriter: Jen D'Angelo
Production Co: Walt Disney Pictures, David Kirschner Productions
Rating: PG (Action|Some Language|Macabre/Suggestive Humor)
Genre: Kids & Family, Holiday, Comedy, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 30, 2022
Runtime: 1h 43m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos

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