Practical Magic (1998)

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Practical Magic
DVD Price: $8.99
As of Jul 16 19:21 EDT (details)


Directed by	Griffin Dunne
Cast	Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Stockard Channing, Dianne Wiest, Goran Visnjic, Camilla Belle, Mary Gross, Lucinda Jenney, Margo Martindale, Aidan Quinn, Cordelia Richards and Chloe Webb
Theatrical Release	October 16, 1998
DVD Release	February 16, 1999
Running Time	104 minutes
MPAA Rating	PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
UPC Code	085391632221
Buy this item	$8.99 at Amazon.com As of Jul 16 19:21 EDT (details) 1 DVD, Warner Brothers, Usually ships in 24 hours, Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)

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User Reviews

Average user review:

(303 reviews)

Marvelous!

I loved this movie, can't believe I havent seen it before. Wonderful cast and acting. If you like a little real majick you will definitely enjoy this movie. July 15, 2008

one of my favorites!

This is one of my favorite movies. A good combination of drama, comedy and just a little bit of cheesiness makes it very entertaining. It has a great soundtrack as well. July 9, 2008

Mildly Entertaining But No Witches of Eastwick

This film lacks the acting chops and the wicked appeal of
The Witches of Eastwick. I adore Sandra Bullock and Diane
Weist and Stockard Channing are always favorites, but
Nicole Kidman's fake looking wig, gangly white legs, and
artificial sounding American accent ruined it for me. It could
have been a great film if they had chosen someone more
appropriate for Bullock's sister in the movie. Too bad Kate
Hudson or Anne Hathaway weren't available at the time. If
you have to own it, buy it used. July 3, 2008

movie

This is my favorite movie and I was so happy to be able to get it at such a great price. Thanks June 2, 2008

A Pleasing Bit of Movie Magic

When I find a movie that both I and my husband like it is a rare find indeed. That's what happened with Practical Magic. Having read the book and enjoyed it immensely it was a natural for me to want the movie.

Although the movie version deviates from the book and the viewer loses much of the backstory, it is lovingly adapted and given wonderful treatment. The scenes of the young sisters living in the aunts house especially were full of detail. Costuming was wonderful (in the case of the ecentric aunts especially). Cinematography captured all of the essence of New England in various seasons and made this native New Englander a bit nostalgic.

If you've read the book keep an open mind here and you will enjoy the film immensely. While all of the actors gave solid performances I mostly enjoyed Stockard Channing's portrayal of Aunt Frances.

I think this movie could easily replace Hocus Pocus as a Halloween favorite. May 27, 2008

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