Practical Magic 1998

Critics score:
20 / 100

Reviews provided by RottenTomatoes

Susan Stark, Detroit News: A saga that lacks the courage of its own odd convictions. Read more

Philip Wuntch, Dallas Morning News: A crafty chick flick about likable witches! Read more

Janet Maslin, New York Times: Read more

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Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly: A witch comedy so slapdash, plodding, and muddled it seems to have had a hex put on it. Read more

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James Berardinelli, ReelViews: Although I enjoyed portions of the movie, I can't wholeheartedly recommend something with such an unfortunate and dissatisfying conclusion! Read more

Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: The movie doesn't seem sure what tone to adopt, veering uncertainly from horror to laughs to romance. Read more

Laura Miller, Salon.com: Read more

Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle: Read more

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Emanuel Levy, Variety: Part comedy, part family drama, part romance, part special-effects mystery-adventure, and not entirely satisfying on any of these levels. Read more

Dennis Lim, Village Voice: Read more

Eve Zibart, Washington Post: Not that the move isn't fun in spots; it's just a TV-ready mix of camp and curdle. Read more