Practical Magic 2 Hits Theaters with Original Lead Cast
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- Folha de S.Paulo
- The Guardian
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Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman return as the Owens sisters in Practical Magic 2, a sequel arriving nearly three decades after the 1998 original. Directed by Susanne Bier, the film also sees the return of Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing as the aunts Franny and Jet. The plot follows Sally, now a twice widowed mother, and Gillian as they navigate a family curse that causes the partners of Owens women to suffer tragic fates. The story progresses when Sally's daughter, Kylie, played by Joey King, falls in love with Gideon, played by Xolo Maridueña, leading the family to travel to England to seek help from a magic expert named Ian Wright, played by Lee Pace. The film is based on the Owens saga by Alice Hoffman, specifically adapting material from the 2020 book The Book of Magic. While the original film was a critical and commercial failure upon release, it later became a cult classic. Reviews of the sequel are mixed. Some critics highlight the chemistry between the lead actresses and the nostalgic value of the returning cast, while others criticize the film for being too long, containing redundant dialogue, or relying on character archetypes that are identical to the first movie.
How each side framed it
- Centre-left
- Presented the movie as a brief, spellbinding return of a beloved 1990s fantasy romance.
- Centre
- Framed the film as an entertaining piece that successfully captures the passage of time despite some disposable jokes.
- Centre-right
- Framed the sequel as a modestly entertaining but overly long film that caters specifically to its target audience without reinventing itself.
Sources
- Centre Folha de S.Paulo: 'Practical Magic 2' may not be a masterpiece, but it entertains and moves
- Centre-right Infobae: Review of 'Practically Magic 2': Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman enchant 28 years later in a sequel that is too long and knows who it is made for
- Centre-left The Guardian: From Practical Magic 2 to Saturday Night Live UK: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
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