Review of Practical Magic (1998) by Nathan N — 10 Feb 2009

Why my family loves this movie I will never understand.

This review of Practical Magic (1998) was written by Nathan N on 10 Feb 2009.

Practical Magic has generally received positive reviews.

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Great movie!!!! It's a cult classic, so people who don't love it are just missing out! SAD! Who doesn't love midnight margaritas! Gives all the feels…

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I think paid critics need to understand film audiences and what they see in movies, rather than an over opinionated sonet of grumbles…

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