Review of A Simple Wish (1997) by Jessica M — 13 Apr 2007

I love this movie.. but I forgot it even existed!

This review of A Simple Wish (1997) was written by Jessica M on 13 Apr 2007.

A Simple Wish has generally received positive reviews.

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By Catherine G (71) on 20 Jan 2008

The material suits Martin Short, and Amanda Plummer is good in a minor role, but it is all very much childs play of the thoughtless kind…

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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 Chris D (2,215) on 04 Jan 2010

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By Keith W (328) on 04 May 2012

It tries too hard to be funny, but is not. It contains many scenes that are pointless. The only good part is Mara Wilson's performance…

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By Natalie S (252) on 06 Jul 2008

I watch this movie everyday I love how he falls in the beginning…

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By Rebekah E (50) on 02 Oct 2007

Martin Short proves his comedic brilliance…

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By Jeff H (1,831) on 25 Jul 2011

Great family film! Martin Short is great in anything though! B-…

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By Claire T (1,124) on 11 Dec 2012

It was an ok film but I've seen better but it's watchable, It stars Martin Short, Mara Wilson and Kathleen Turner starred in it, it was an…

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By Rosabella D (33) on 07 Oct 2007

Martin Short is hilarious…

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