The Witches

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matthias s *The Witches* deserves its reputation as a classic, but it's much scarier than I anticipated. While it’s labeled as family-friendly, the creepy makeup and eerie practical effects make it genuinely terrifying, especially for younger viewers—I’d have had nightmares if I'd seen this as a kid! The plot itself is decent, bringing to life a twisted, fairytale-like world with a good dose of dark humor. Anjelica Huston steals the show, effortlessly embodying the Grand High Witch with a sinister elegance that elevates the entire film. And, of course, Rowan Atkinson adds his own quirky charm to the mix, making even the quieter moments fun. While I appreciated its craftsmanship and dark edge, I can’t say it fully resonated with me. I imagine I'd enjoy it more with some nostalgia for the book or having grown up with it. Still, a solid 3-star viewing experience. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/26/24 Full Review McKay S I like the story and it's entertaining to watch. But the kids are such bad actors that it really detracts from the movie. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/07/24 Full Review Lucas t Why does it only have 70%, it should be in the late 80s, a lot more people like it than that. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/21/24 Full Review Audience Member use to hate this film as a kid but i ended up loving it. Anjelica Huston did a great job playing the Grand High Witch Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/04/24 Full Review Jeff M Not only is this the best cinematic adaptation of a Roald Dahl book, it's also one of the best children's movies ever made. It harkens the deliciously cruel and surprisingly dark world of a Grimm fairy tale with a slightly lighter touch. This is the role Huston was born to play, and it's a grand slam performance. This came out the same year as THE GRIFTERS, for which Huston received an Oscar nomination, and it's one of the great years for an actress ever. Zetterling has an almost magical and ethereal realm about her, and the movie is littered with the most wonderful of British talents, from Brenda Blethyn to Rowan Atkinson. I have an insane fear of rats and mice, but the little rodents created by the Jim Henson Company ALMOST made me turn a new leaf. At just over 90 minutes, it moves quickly and won't test the patience of younger viewers. That being said, I'd recommend you watch it first before letting your kids see it as it does show little children being turned into mice and the young protagonist loses his parents in an accident, which I'm sure could upset some more emotionally sensitive youngsters. But I think this is a glorious achievement! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/04/24 Full Review Alec B Despite the changed ending this remains one the most faithful Dahl adaptations in tone and execution. Those terrific make-up effects still hold up. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/09/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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