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Practical Magic review
Preceding a long-awaited sequel, Griffin Dunne’s supernatural suburban romance gets a big-screen rerelease. With its romcom quirk, buttery cinematography and stabs of black comedy, it remains a zany gem
TL;DR
- The original "Practical Magic" (1998) is being rereleased with a sequel imminent.
- The film is a supernatural romance directed by Griffin Dunne, adapted from Alice Hoffman's novel.
- Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock star as witch sisters Sally and Gillian Owens.
- The story involves a curse on Owens women, a violent ex-boyfriend, and a detective investigating the sisters.
- The movie is described as a "smalltown supernatural goof-fest" with elements of noir violence and black comedy.
- Cinematographer Andrew Dunn is praised for the film's "golden, buttery" daytime scenes.
- Supporting roles are highlighted, including Dianne Wiest, Stockard Channing, and a young Margo Martindale.