‘Practical Magic 2’: still witchy, but not so bewitching
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman return as the Owens sisters in ‘Practical Magic: The Book of Magic’, which is somewhat lacking in… magic.
Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock reprise their roles as the Owens sisters in the sequel to 1998's "Practical Magic." It has been almost three decades since audiences last saw the original film. While the film attempts to recapture the charm and magic of its predecessor, it falls short in several aspects. The sequel's structure feels long and disjointed, with a weak third act featuring an underwhelming antagonist.
The story relies heavily on nostalgia, relying on callbacks and references to the original film. Although the acting by Bullock, Kidman, and other cast members is commendable, the lack of originality and engaging plot makes this installment feel more like a mechanical exercise in recapturing the magic rather than a genuinely enchanting experience.
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