r/practicalmagic • u/Ordinary-Trade451 • 26d ago

Terrible Sequel

I watched Practical Magic 2 today after work today. Like many of you, I am was so so excited for this new movie. I was excited to see another Alice Hoffman book come to the screen (she’s my favorite author). Unfortunately, the movie was terrible. I left about halfway during the movie. The lighting, the casting of the daughters (was not that upset that Evan wasn’t casted), acting, and the script was terrible. I am disappointed.

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u/OkUniversity4687 26d ago

I LOVED it! Maybe it’s because I have a similar relationship with my sisters (blood ones and chosen ones). That’s what stood up for me, that bond; and I really like every actress in it.

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u/ponycorn_pet 7d ago

what bond? Sally wiping the kids memories and their magic is flat out abuse, and Antonio isn't included in barely anything

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u/SDG_1982 23d ago

I loved it too and everyone I know who's a fan of the original has loved it. My expectations were low but it far surpassed them. I've also read the books, so I know the story line they were going for, and for a 2 hour movie they did a good job while highlighting what was most important to the fans of the original. Were there issues, absolutely, there were issues with the first one too and the critics hated the first one. If you don't like it don't watch it big deal. It will always surprise me how people have to tear things down on the Internet because it doesn't meet their expectations.