Review of A Simple Wish (1997) by Leonard D — 28 Jun 2014

Great for kids! otherwise slightly cheesy lol.

This review of A Simple Wish (1997) was written by Leonard D on 28 Jun 2014.

A Simple Wish has generally received positive reviews.

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By Grëg W (4,011) on 11 Jan 2008

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By Bethany R (64) on 03 May 2008

A fun movie made even better by Martin Short's brilliant performance as a male fairy godmother…

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By Tyler J (417) on 07 Nov 2007

Mara Wilson makes me want to pluck out my eyes…

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By Tim F (715) on 10 Aug 2011

A so-so movie about a kid who makes a wish and it comes true. It's pretty predictable, and not very funny…

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By Pamela F (88) on 02 Feb 2008

Really cute movie for kids. I thought it was a heart warming kind of movie with good charactors and plot and decent acting. Magical movie…

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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 Leonardo - Malacay - S (1,068) on 09 Jan 2009

Not too good no matter how hard Matilda tried…

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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 Guy H (77) on 30 Mar 2008

A kiddie movie too silly for its own good... Only thing I remember vividly is the production that her father acts in…

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By Allison J (42) on 05 May 2010

I loved this movie! I would really love to find the music or soundtrack to it…

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