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Hocus Pocus | Year: 1993 Classification: Comedy Directed: - Kenny Ortega Actors/Actresses: - Sarah Jessica Parker - Thora Birch - Bette Midler - Kathy Najimy Any witch way you slice it...Hocus Pocus is fun! I never understood the negative reviews for Hocus Pocus. We went to the theatre anyway and thoroughly enjoyed this movie. Bette Midler is hammy, yes, but it's Bette! She's playing a beaver-toothed, child chasing 17th century witch in a Disney flick. What else is there but hammy?! Kathy Nijimy, with her Dairy Queen hair and lopsided grin, is a hoot. And Sarah Jessica Parker, the curvaceous, third sister, does Sex In the City...Salem-style! (stictly PG of course!) Thora Birch has yet to reach her brooding, raven-haired American Beauty stage, so she's still adorable! And to top it off, there is Zachary Binx, the talking black cat...an obvious inspiration for Sabrina, the Teenage Witch's Salem! My seven-year-old daughter loves this movie! I finally purchased the video today (we had been holding out for a DVD release) to save myself the video rental fees! If you're not a "serious student of film" and can sit and watch and just enjoy a fun movie...rent Hocus Pocus for a test drive...and then buy it! excellent work This is a movie about the Sanderson sisters who, after three hundred years finally comes back to life with a mission: to steal the lives of young children before the black flame candle is out or perish forever. Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy fit in their roles as the three lovable withches. Sarah is perfect as the fun-loving sister who does not take life seriously and her character is totally different from that of Bette's; a no-nonsense typical fairy tale witch who preys on the fears of children and adults alike. Kathy is brilliant as the peacemaker and sound of reason to the Sanderson family. This movie not only talks about witchcraft but it also highlights common themes, like sibling rivalry, the angst of teenagehood and of course the popular theme that good wiill always triumph over evil. Each theme is cleverly interwoven to create a harmonious flow of an explicit plot with comic effects. Indeed, the presence of Binx, the talking cat, does add a touch of classy humour, even if it's a bit dark(the humour not the cat). The spells add a dark intensity to the mood and atmosphere of the entire movie (as seen in the scene where Winifred spat out a curse that will release them to earth). The Gothic element in the story makes it worthwhile to watch and believe me, the ending is exhilarating. The rating of this movie is best summed up through Sarah's spell of attracting the children: Come little children, I'll take thee away, Into a land of enchantment. Come little children, The time's come to play, Into my garden of magic. Truly, this is a movie worth watching. After all, isn't it the wishes of most parents to see their children disappear(until the holiday's over)? This movie will surely allow you to live out this fantasy. Glorious For Anyone Who Loves Halloween If you grew up where I grew up, Halloween was THE biggest event of the year - and all these (45) years later, I still love the sights, smells and spirit of that most magical night. In Hocus Pocus, you might not find true horror, blood and guts, body parts and roaming zombies (um, wait...), but you do feel the gorgeous allure of the season through the crunchy-leafed scenery, the equisite set design, costuming, innocence of youth and the somewhat corny (if not over-acted) witchy zeal of the wonderful Sanderson sisters. Okay, the plot wouldn't win a Pulitzer Prize, but for sheer fun and enjoyment, let Hocus Pocus transport you to a time and place where witches ruled and moms still impersonated Madonna in cone cupped bustiers. PS: Did I mention I have my own black cat named Zachary Binx? Buy Hocus Pocus at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on Hocus Pocus Search with the Priority Search Engine on Hocus Pocus This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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