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2012-05-24 11:02:41

A Broom, A Mop, and A Vaccuum?

This review is from: Hocus Pocus (DVD) This is not one of Bette's more famous movies, and though it has a slow start, it turns out to be quite a fun show. Imagine 3 sisters from the era of the Salem witch trials in today's world.. They wouldn't stand out too much. But Bette seems to carry this show with her own style of comedy. One of the funniest moments has to be when the 3 have to find brooms to ride; and of course the nuttiest sister has to ad-lib when she can't find one. Though it starts slow, and at times the plot seems to get a bit too complicated, it still has moments of hilarity that only come from a Bette Midler style comedy. Fun for all ages, though some explanations might be needed as the plot lays out.

2012-05-24 06:44:36

Hocus Pocus

Hocus Pocus is a Halloween classic. I look forward to the month of October just to watch this movie. I hope it stays televised for a long time!

2012-05-22 18:24:07

Here's one movie that's spellbinding!

Well, this movie is difinitly better than The Nightmare before Christmas, and it's right up there with casper. But, I don't even Beetlejuice comes close to this one. I don't know which witch I liked best. Well, of course Bette Midler is right up there along with Sara Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy. yyou just never know what those three will conjur up next. Everyone else was good too. The Headless Billy, Mr. Hollywood, and Tweddledee and Tweeddledumb added to the highlights. Not to mention, The one and only Devil of the neighborhood. This one deserves at lest a one showing. I liked it. It's Holloween at its finist!

Scott 2012-05-22 09:06:52

Best Movie Ever Made !!!!!!!

One of the best movies ever made . It's a movie the whole family can watch over and over again . It's a movie that states any one can win if you trust in yourself .

2012-05-22 09:35:10

Best Movie Of All TIME!!!!!

This (For me)is the best movie of all time. I know it by heart and watch is at least once a day and I'm not tired of it. I've seen this movie well over 1000 times and I just love it. Imight be the biggest fan of this movie because no one else seems to love this movie as much as I do. It beats out any movie ever made, no questions asked!!!

get-behind-me-satan 2012-05-21 19:58:48

This is a good film!

This is a great kids film, I was p*****d at the 5 out of 10 rating itgot! I remember me, my brother and my friends watched it a ton when itcame out. Maybe it shouldn't really be the adults rating it on here.Apparently this comment has to be ten lines long. Erm okay then. once iwas walking. walking is fun. pigeons fly whilst walking also, and also,I'm sure that other people have made comments that aren't ten wholelines long. ten lines is a large amount of writing. look at me. I'm noteven using capitals when i begin a sentence. how rebellious am i! Morerebellious than a rebel! I think so! oooh I'm nearly finished doing tenlines. well, not sexually, cus that would just be ridiculous. Woo, I'mdone.

2012-05-19 04:47:32

great movie 2 see

It is a comedy/ scary movie really not 4 children.it has some funny parts to it you should act parts of it out graet movie over-all

2012-05-18 06:46:04

hocus pocus

Love this movie. I bought it for my sister in law, hers wore out. She was thrilled. Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy and Sara Jessica Parker did a great job. Great movie. I would strongly recommend it to anyone.

2012-05-17 03:41:48

Delightful !!!!

What a wonderful story! Makes a person wonder, "Could this really happen?" LOL The characters are wonderful, played to the full effect of the movie! Bette Midler is hillarious with her little pursed lips, her hair, all of it! Just a wonderful movie to watch and to keep watching throughout the years, every All Hallow's Eve!

2012-05-16 18:25:38

I don't like this movie, I LOVE this movie

This review is from: Hocus Pocus (DVD) What can I say about 'Hocus Pocus'? Only that it has been a movie that I watch not only every October, but every other time of the year when I'm feeling sad, happy, or just really nostalgic. And I don't know what's taken me so long to get the DVD, because for the past 10 years or so I've been watching the old VHS tape that I recorded from 1998 (which I will still keep of course because it has the old Disney Channel commercials- oh, sweet nostalgia), but I guess better late then never. And although I don't know what person in their right mind could not like this movie, I know that there are some people out there who pick on it because it was a box office flop with a campy/corny atmosphere making it incapable of being a quality movie. And the critic ridicule is completely justified because all of those things are true. But the fact of the matter is...I DON'T CARE! And neither should anyone else. I will defend this movie till the bitter end because it was a viable part of my childhood, and reminds me of a time when life wasn't quite so complicated, and I still believed in magic, and Halloween was one of the best times of the year. So if you haven't seen this movie, (But honestly, who hasn't seen this movie by now? The 20th anniversary (2013) is just around the corner for crying out loud...)DO NOT listen to the critics! Watch it because it is a fun Halloween movie that will entertain you for about 90 min or so and may just take you back to your own childhood memories of Halloween. Like I said, I don't like this movie, I love it.P.S The order came on the estimated delivery date. Good job Amazon!

Fred Topel 2012-05-16 12:18:59

Terrible family movie with bad music and lame overacting.

2012-05-15 20:32:23

Great Halloween movie for the whole family

This review is from: Hocus Pocus (DVD) Our family has thoroughly enjoyed this movie over & over again since it first came out in 1993. We played this dvd on our Samsung HDTV & used the PS3 as our player & we were surprised by the colors being so vibrant & the clarity considering its wasn't a blu ray. Would highly recommend this movie to anyone who likes a magical Halloween fantasy movie at anytime of the year.

2012-05-15 00:10:05

"Fun for the whole family"?... ...Not quite.

There are a lot of good reviews here about "Hocus Pocus". Most of them give a good picture of what to expect in this early 90s film. However, most of the recent and highly read reviews leave out a few very important factors for parents to consider before letting your kids watch this bewitching tale;-Bette Midler says "Da#n" about 15 times. If you don't mind your kids hearing that repeated with great vigor, start the movie.-A key ingredient to releasing the witches from the "Dark Beyond" is a "VIRGIN". This gets mentioned about 5 or 6 times (at least). If you don't have a problem explaining that to your kids (or making up a lie) then, by all means, start the movie.-There is mataphysical violence (kids getting the life sucked from them, zombies with their heads and fingers coming off and mouth sewn shut, teans being zapped by lightning bolts). Not particularly offensive, but a bit intense for some kids. If your kids really have a grasp of reallity and don't get creeped out too easily, start the movie.I watched this right after I put my kids to bed. I, personally enjoyed this film. I really have nothing bad to say about it. Great picture and sound. No extras. However, I have decided that my 7-year-old daughter would not handle this too well, so I'm glad I pre-viewed it.Great viewing for Halloween, but not for my kids... ...yet.

Josue M 2012-05-14 12:33:09

I'M ANTI-WITCHCRAFT, BUT THIS IS GREAT

witchcraft shouldn't be made a joke out of, but this movie is still very enjoyable to watch even 12 years after its release. a must see.

2012-05-13 22:03:05

Love this movie

This review is from: Hocus Pocus (DVD) This is one of me and my daughter's favorite movies...I'm so glad I finally found it. It is not available at your local movie store - or on the shelves at Wal-Mart!!!

2012-05-13 02:57:08

Gift for Mother-in-law

Movie was in perfect condition, still shrink-wrapped. Shipping took longer than expected, but received it before Christmas, so it was fine.

2012-05-13 03:14:49

SPELLBOUND...

Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker,and Kathy Najimy play witches called the Sanderson sisters, They give three, very funny, over the top performances in this over looked comedy. Three centuries ago in colonial America, the Sanderson sisters practiced witchcraft, much to the consternation of their neighbors who apparently gave them wide berth. Unfortunately, growing old and haggard, they needed to rejuvenate themselves by inhaling the life force of a child. So, they lured a neighboring child, into their cottage. Her brother tried to save her from her fate, but was unable to do so before he was discovered and turned into a black cat for all eternity. The three witches breathed in Emily's life force, with dire consequences for Emily, but the witches themselves turned more youthful thanks to Emily's life force. The townsfolk convene upon the cottage and capture the witches, whom they arrange to hang, but not before the witches cast a spell that is to have future ramifications. Cut to present day America. It is Halloween. Two teens and one of the teen's little sister break into the witches' cottage, which is still standing as a sort of historical museum. One of the teens does something which brings the witches back, and all hell breaks loose. Just sit back and let the laughs begin. What happens is quite funny, as the witches are hilarious. This is entertainment, pure and simple. What you see, is what you get.

2012-05-12 09:56:19

Hocus Pocus

This review is from: Hocus Pocus (DVD) Ordered for my granddaughter, close to Halloween, she love it, she got in the time stated. Everything fine.

GusS 2012-05-08 23:30:10

The Hystercial Halloween Movie ever!!!

This movie, is by the best Halloween-themed movie I have ever seen. Instead of some tedious, sappy tale like Hansel and Gretel, this is really funny and disturbing. The witches were the highlights (and the stars too) of the movie. The jokes were well-timed, and the way the witches have to struggle with the modern century, it made me laugh so much! I recommends this movie for all the fans of horror/comedy movies! Four thumbs up!

2012-05-08 14:05:06

Hocus Pocus

This is a great movie for all ages. I would recommend buying this for the whole family. Great entertainment.