Monday, October 17, 2022
Hocus Pocus 2
The witches are back. The Sanderson Sisters, Winifred, Sarah, & Mary (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, & Kathy Najimy), return for another attempt to achieve more powerful magic & immortality. Fans of the 1993 original will enjoy the familiarity of these iconic sisters. Look for the Book of Spells, the Sanderson’s old home, the Black Flame Candle, & Billy Butcherson. See how the young Sanderson girls gain their magical powers & how they become reincarnated again for more magical mischief in a tale of revenge as well as some Disney-style song & dance. We are introduced to young BFFs Becca, Izzy, & Cassie. Does Disney plan to have them carry on the magical torch in future installments? Can we expect a third installment from the Sanderson Sisters? For the Halloween season, this one is more nostalgic silliness than scary spookiness.
Alien gives it 2½ “salt circle” stars out of 4.
