Review of Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971) by Matt M — 11 Jan 2013

Some nice sequences mixing live action with animation and some good songs this is a film restricted by the boundaries of the conventional family movie definition.

This review of Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971) was written by Matt M on 11 Jan 2013.

Bedknobs and Broomsticks has generally received positive reviews.

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