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Practical Magic

Play trailer Poster for Practical Magic PG-13 Released Oct 16, 1998 1h 45m Comedy Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Sally (Sandra Bullock) and Gillian Owens (Nicole Kidman), born into a magical family, have mostly avoided witchcraft themselves. But when Gillian's vicious boyfriend, Jimmy Angelov (Goran Visnjic), dies unexpectedly, the Owens sisters give themselves a crash course in hard magic. With policeman Gary Hallet (Aidan Quinn) growing suspicious, the girls struggle to resurrect Angelov -- and unwittingly inject his corpse with an evil spirit that threatens to end their family line.
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Practical Magic's jarring tonal shifts sink what little potential its offbeat story may have -- though Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock's chemistry makes a strong argument for future collaborations.

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Anthony Quinn Independent (UK) Filming in a golden-syrupy light, Dunne seems to have little ambition beyond making his stars look adorable (not tricky) and hoping we'll have forgotten most of The Witches of Eastwick. Mar 30, 2019 Full Review Jami Bernard New York Daily News It doesn't seem as if there was much communication between the three screenwriters who are credited with adapting Alice Hoffman's novel. Perhaps they should have tried ESP. Rated: 1/4 Mar 30, 2019 Full Review Jay Boyar Orlando Sentinel Practical Magic, in other words, is anything but magical. The only spell it casts will put you right to sleep. Mar 30, 2019 Full Review Natasha Alvar Hallmarkies Podcast Iconic. Great soundtrack, great performances, good ensemble, and Aidan Quinn is the best romantic lead. Oct 30, 2024 Full Review Rachel Wagner Hallmarkies Podcast Holds up quite well. A fun movie about the power of female friendship Sep 25, 2024 Full Review Andrew Galdi Movie Bitches Sure there are plot holes, but it's so fun that they don't matter Rated: 5/5 Oct 5, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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MeganThomas P This movie encapsulates a fantasy in time. A beautiful little microcosm where a long line of witches in a family experience a curse that cannot be escaped. 3 generations of sisters navigate living in communities that reject them for being different, losing out on access to powerful forces. Sandra Bullock is a major hearthrob and her and Nicole Kidman's dynamic is so fun to watch. Stockard Channing and Diane West equally as fun. I have seen this movie dozens of times and always look forward to cuddling up in the fall with a bowl of popcorn to watch this classic. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/30/24 Full Review Katie P Endlessly enjoyable! A core part of our annual Halloween movie marathon, and an absolute mast watch. It’s about sisterly love that transcends time and distance, the divine feminine residing in all of us, and of course, the craft. There are some cute boys too. Epically beautiful, well crafted storytelling, and Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are utterly enchanting as witchy sisters who will do anything to protect the other. Watching it makes me feel like I’m a little girl again and reminds me that love and magic are alive with possibility. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/29/24 Full Review xldw 6 A very relaxing witch movie. Nicole and Sandra are both at their most beautiful moments. There is also Aidan Quinn. It's really great. Moreover, I also like this feeling of slowly unfolding and patiently narrating. However, ah, foreigners' love is really "Love comes too fast, like a tornado." Just one more look at you in the crowd, and the next moment they are immediately kissing. Although this is the best portrayal of love at first sight, it's really a bit too hasty and not so good. I usually use these two sites for more free movies and short dramas.If you have a better website, please recommend it to me. Thank you https://omnishort.com/?utm_source=rottentomatoes https://nightgod.tv/?utm_source=rottentomatoes Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/28/24 Full Review Massoud H I was in elementary school when I saw (and loved the original). I have seen it several times since, but then hadn't seen it for a few years and recently watched it on a plane. I love this movie. Can't wait for the sequel. ** I hope everyone from the original is still in it. And I do mean everyone! ** Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/24/24 Full Review Audience Member Martin this movie is good Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/21/24 Full Review Michael V For two sisters from a family of witches, falling in love is the trickiest spell of all. Practical Magic is a 1998 American romantic fantasy film based on the 1995 novel Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman. The film was directed by Griffin Dunne 🧙 Can’t recommend it. Meh, it passed the time. Sort of. 😕 Sally and Gillian Owens, born into a magical family, have mostly avoided witchcraft themselves. But when Gillian's vicious boyfriend, Jimmy Angelov, dies unexpectedly, the Owens sisters give themselves a crash course in hard magic. With policeman Gary Hallet growing suspicious, the girls struggle to resurrect Angelov -- and unwittingly inject his corpse with an evil spirit that threatens to end their family line. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 10/19/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Sally (Sandra Bullock) and Gillian Owens (Nicole Kidman), born into a magical family, have mostly avoided witchcraft themselves. But when Gillian's vicious boyfriend, Jimmy Angelov (Goran Visnjic), dies unexpectedly, the Owens sisters give themselves a crash course in hard magic. With policeman Gary Hallet (Aidan Quinn) growing suspicious, the girls struggle to resurrect Angelov -- and unwittingly inject his corpse with an evil spirit that threatens to end their family line.
Director
Griffin Dunne
Producer
Denise Di Novi
Screenwriter
Alice Hoffman, Robin Swicord, Akiva Goldsman, Adam Brooks
Distributor
Warner Home Vídeo, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros.
Production Co
Warner Brothers, DiNovi Pictures, Fortis Films
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 16, 1998, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 1, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA)
$46.8M
Runtime
1h 45m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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