'Practical Magic 2’ misses original’s charm
Summary
“Practical Magic 2” brings back Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman nearly 30 years after the original, but it trades much of the first film’s campy charm for a darker, less playful tone. Despite strong performances and nostalgia, the sequel falls short of the original’s whimsy.
Key Points
- The sequel reunites Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as the Owens witches nearly three decades after the original film.
- The movie leans into a spookier tone that dilutes the campy fun that made the first film a cult favorite.
- Joey King, Maisie Williams, Dianne Wiest, Stockard Channing and Lee Pace also feature in the cast.
- The soundtrack returns with Stevie Nicks and Harry Nilsson’s “Coconut,” but the film still lacks the original’s charm.
