Review of A Simple Wish (1997) by Leonardo - Malacay - S — 09 Jan 2009

Not too good no matter how hard Matilda tried.

This review of A Simple Wish (1997) was written by Leonardo - Malacay - S on 09 Jan 2009.

A Simple Wish has generally received positive reviews.

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By Alec B (1,705) on 15 Feb 2013

I used to love this movie as a kid and I always enjoy re watching it. funny fairy tale inspired 90s kids movie…

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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 Bethany R (64) on 03 May 2008

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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 Robert I (1,833) on 22 Jan 2013

I saw it once. Years ago. I remember liking it. People turned to stone. That's always cool…

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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 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 Sherri L (52) on 07 Oct 2008

Young children will enjoy this movie. Martin Short is really a clumsy and funny fairy. Can always cont on him for comedy…

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