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      The Worst Witch

      G 1986 1h 10m Fantasy List
      Reviews 78% 5,000+ Ratings Audience Score A clumsy new student (Fairuza Balk) blunders along at Miss Cackle's International Academy for Witches. Read More Read Less

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      Heather Boerner Common Sense Media Slow-paced magic adventure for the pre-Potter set. Rated: 3/5 Dec 18, 2010 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Kyle E This adaptation of the much-loved book, is surprisingly good entertainment, that is a little short. The book was one of my favourites when I was little, and I loved the fact they added a couple of touches. The only other criticism I have is the rather annoying title song. It was beautifully sung by a young Bonnie Langford but the tune got on my sister's nerves, when she herself watched it. The acting is very good, if a little pantomime. Likewise with the songs, written by the acclaimed Don Black. Fairuza Balk is really cute as Mildred, bringing back memories from return to Oz. Diana Rigg is a suitably frosty Miss Hardbroom, and she is what I would imagine the character. Charlotte Rae and Anna Kipling are also amusing in their turns as Miss Cackle/Agatha and Ethel Hallow. My favourite was Tim Curry as the Grand wizard, he was just amazing, and the Halloween song was actually the main reason why this movie should be watched, because they matched the lyrics exactly. I have it on VHS. It is a little grainy, but it's because it's second hand. Watch it, and let your children watch it! They'll thank you! 8/10 Bethany Cox Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/19/22 Full Review Audience Member Literally the pinnacle of 80s greatness Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Audience Member i think it was good to watch because it was tv show after Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Audience Member So 80s it hurts. A Halloween classic! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member Not as faithful to the source material as other adaptations, but Tim Curry's performance as Big Daddy Wiz and big musical number alone are worth seeing. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Franticly overacted. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/16/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis A clumsy new student (Fairuza Balk) blunders along at Miss Cackle's International Academy for Witches.
      Director
      Robert Young
      Rating
      G
      Genre
      Fantasy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (DVD)
      Aug 24, 2004
      Runtime
      1h 10m
      Sound Mix
      Stereo