Practical Magic

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Practical Magic

PG-13

Released Oct 16, 1998

1h 45m

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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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

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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

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Natasha Alvar

Hallmarkies Podcast

Iconic. Great soundtrack, great performances, good ensemble, and Aidan Quinn is the best romantic lead.

Oct 30, 2024

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Rachel Wagner

Hallmarkies Podcast

Holds up quite well. A fun movie about the power of female friendship

Sep 25, 2024

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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

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Zoey S

iconic cinema and anything less is most likely from the perspective of a white male

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/14/24

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Martin this movie is good

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/21/24

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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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