Review of Practical Magic (1998) by Indu R — 14 Sep 2017

A typical romantic comedy with no plot. The acting was bad.

This review of Practical Magic (1998) was written by Indu R on 14 Sep 2017.

Practical Magic has generally received positive reviews.

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