Review of A Simple Wish (1997) by Caliope T — 26 Apr 2007

My raty is higher than truthful... But I loved it when I was little...

This review of A Simple Wish (1997) was written by Caliope T on 26 Apr 2007.

A Simple Wish has generally received positive reviews.

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By Teryn S (26) on 15 Sep 2010

Really good and magical so good and love it I own this movie it's that good a must see for the whole intire family and christions family and…

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By Cheryl B (100) on 01 May 2008

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By Natalie S (252) on 06 Jul 2008

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By Marilyn A (54) on 03 Dec 2007

One of my childhood favourites! truly delightful little tale. I love martin short in this! :D…

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By Grëg W (4,011) on 11 Jan 2008

Interesting movie. martin short is funny but I don't like mara wilson…

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By Brian Orndorf (4,059) for Blu-ray.com (2,093) on 14 Mar 2014

Not even Short can make A Simple Wish memorable, often looking as though he's merely surviving the work, stripped of his killer instinct…

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By Alexandra H (84) on 16 Jun 2008

Ahhh this was pretty damn lame to have its cute moments make this something anything more then a meh outting…

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By Matt M (2,511) on 17 Jul 2008

Mara wilson put together a string of decent movies with mrs. doubtfire, miracle on 34th street and matilda. this one wasn't very good…

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By Jessica N (345) on 26 Oct 2009

Cute and fun. Good for kids. I remember Martin Short messing up all his spells haha Funny man…

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