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A secret pleasure
This is one of my secret pleasures. No matter how many times I've seen this movie, I can watch it again. It is the supernatural tale of two sisters and their aunts who come from a magical family.

One sister, Gillian, is a wild-child and thrives on mischief and drama, and the other, Sally, is exceptionally gifted witch who would give anything to be normal. They are guided and supported by two eccentric aunts--Frances and Jet--who make it a habit to "meddle in people's love lives."

The problems start when Sally's husband dies and Gillian is abused by her boyfriend. Somehow the two sisters must work together to save Gillian, get rid of the jerk who just won't go away, and give Sally the love that she's been seeking her whole life.

Unfortunately, the trailers are not an accurate portrayal of what the film is about, which is why some movie-goers were disappointed. The truth is that Practical Magic is about family and about sisterhood. In the trailers, you are lead to believe that the movie is about getting Sally a boyfriend even though she's a witch. While this is an element of the movie, you'll be disatisfied if you go into it with that expectation.

The movie is actually about becoming who you already are and finding true love. True love, in this case, goes deeper than romantic love; it's the love of a sister who is your soul mate, the love of your children and relatives, and the love of a man who accepts you completely as you are.

If you are looking for love with a little magic thrown in, then Practical Magic is great fun!

There Is Nothing "Magical" About This Movie!!!
This movie stars Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. With the two most popular female stars in Hollywood you would think that they could have made a halfway decent film but sadly this does not happen. Sandra and Nicole are two witches whose main purpose and goal in life seems to be TO FIND A MAN!!!Sandra plays the homebody whle Nicole is the free spirited one whose taste in men is so lousy that she only lets a man "hit her once"!!!No doubt in her later years she will grow to be a "Professional Victim". I give this movie 5 stars because I kind of like the look of the town where this movie was filmed.

What a Gem of a Movie!
I saw this movie a few years ago and recently re-rented it and it was even better the second time around! Sweet without being sickening, it focuses on the coming of age of two sisters that happen to be witches. Living with their two eccentric aunts (played wonderfully by two of my favorite actresses, Stockard Channing and Diane Wiest) they grow up rather....eccentric. Children taunt them for being witches but that makes their bond grow that much more.

This is a very touching movie that leaves you feeling hopeful. This is not a ridiculous movie about witchcraft like The Craft, but in watching it, you start to believe in witches yourself. The soundtrack is fabulous also, I ordered it and listen to it whenever I need a mental boost.

As to the book, I would recommend reading the book before seeing the mvoie. I made the mistake of seeign the movie first and was so disappointed with Alice Hoffman's novel. Do not expect the closeness of the two sisters in the movie to be that way in the book! In fact it will break your heart.

But all in all, rent/buy/borrow this movie if you can and invite your closest girlfriends over. Drink a margarita or two and enjoy!

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