Rotten
Although I enjoyed portions of the movie, I can't wholeheartedly recommend something with such an unfortunate and dissatisfying conclusion!
James Berardinelli, ReelViews
Practical Magic
For two sisters from a family of witches, falling in love is the trickiest spell of all.
1998 · 1h 44m · PG-13
Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Directed by
Griffin Dunne
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Griffin Dunne Director
- Sandra Bullock as Sally Owens
- Nicole Kidman as Gillian Owens
- Evan Rachel Wood as Kylie Owens
- Stockard Channing as Tante Frances 'Fran' Owens
- Dianne Wiest as Tante Bridget 'Jet' Owens
- Goran Višnjić as Jimmy Angelov
- Aidan Quinn as Gary Hallet
- Alexandra Artrip as Antonia Owens
- Caprice Benedetti Cast
- Camilla Belle Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
21%
Tomatometer
Rotten
A disappointing brew of slick commercial moviemaking and old-fashioned romantic fantasy!
David Hunter, Hollywood Reporter
Rotten
A flat, unappealing potion!
Julie Hinds, San Jose Mercury News
Rotten
Not that the move isn't fun in spots; it's just a TV-ready mix of camp and curdle.
Eve Zibart, Washington Post
Rotten
A saga that lacks the courage of its own odd convictions.
Susan Stark, Detroit News
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