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With Mildred’s increasing misfortune and her rivalry with bully Ethel (Kipling), it all leaves the door open for Agatha to execute her devilish plan.
It features a few well-known faces, including what is basically a glorified cameo from Tim Curry, but it was also one of the early movies of Fairuza Balk, probably best known for movies such as Return to Oz , The Craft and American History X. I m not one that often that talks about the books film comparison, mainly because I don t often read books, but The Worst Witch is certainly a much better book than movie, and this is probably because they try to cram the entire story into just 69 minutes.
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The Worst Witch
So you know when a film from your childhood just randomly comes into your head? Well, that’s what happened to me on Wednesday evening as “The Worst Witch” (1986 version) came into my thoughts. I have no idea why or how. I haven’t seen it since my age hit double digits (I’m now 37, for reference), so not entirely sure why it’s like this, but there you go.
I have memories of “The Worst Witch” being a decent enough watch, without being spectacular. It features a few well-known faces, including what is basically a glorified cameo from Tim Curry, but it was also one of the early movies of Fairuza Balk, probably best known for movies such as “Return to Oz”, “The Craft” and “American History X”.
Whether it is still hold up or not is very much a different matter, as, in the seven years since I started this site, I’ve rewatched many films from my childhood for the purposes of reviewing, and so many have not aged well.
Plot
Mildred (Balk) is a well-meaning, but an ultimately calamitous student as the witching school of Miss Cackle (Rae), such as creating an invisibility potion when they were supposed to make one supposed to make them laugh. She is regularly reminded by Mrs Hardbottom (Rigg) that she is a disaster and is unlikely to graduate.
The following morning, Miss Cackle announces that the school is expecting a visit from the Grand Wizard (Curry), but little does she realise that her sister Agatha (also Rae) is outside plotting the retake over of the school.
With Mildred’s increasing misfortune and her rivalry with bully Ethel (Kipling), it all leaves the door open for Agatha to execute her devilish plan.
So does it hold up after all of these years?
It’s always tricky reviewing a movie that is 35 years old because you automatically want to compare to the standards of movies made these days. but even then, there are some really odd choices in this movie.
The acting throughout is pretty poor, especially from Charlotte Rae, who, despite given two roles, can’t give a good performance in either, but this probably isn’t helped by a screenplay that could best be described as lacklustre. For example, early on Miss Cackle is having a conversation on the phone, Mildred sitting nearby, and she ends the call by saying “Goodbye Donna”…..and then immediately says “That was Donna” to Mildred. Yeah, no shit.
There is also a remarkably odd sequence in which they play something called “terror-tag”, in which you get points if you make the other team scream in terror. It simply doesn’t work because it’s basically girls screaming at stuff that just isn’t scary, such as someone pulling a silly face.
I’m not one that often that talks about the books/film comparison, mainly because I don’t often read books, but “The Worst Witch” is certainly a much better book than movie, and this is probably because they try to cram the entire story into just 69 minutes. It’s almost like the reverse of the “The Hobbit” trilogy, in which they stretched one book into three movies. “The Worst Witch” tries to cram far, far too much into a very short runtime.
I’m going to forgive the soundtrack and special effect oddities due to the film being made in the mid-80s and clearly not having the budget of a full-on movie. I didn’t actually realise until watching for the review that this was a made-for-TV film, shown in my native UK first. Now, in my defence, it came out in November 1986, and I had only just turned two at the time.
Summary
“The Worst Witch” has not aged well, but even then, for the time the graphics would have been acceptable, but the same can’t be said for the acting or silly plot points.
This is one of the examples where the book is most certainly better than the movie, and this isn’t helped by poor acting and trying to cram too many things into a short runtime.
The entire movie is on Youtube, if you decide to watch it.
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Reviews for "Bratz Magic Hai5: Unlocking Your Style Potential"
1. Emily - 2/5 - I was really disappointed with "Bratz magic hai5". The storyline was weak and predictable, and the characters lacked depth. The animation was also quite basic, and it felt like they didn't put much effort into making it visually appealing. Overall, I found the movie to be quite boring and I wouldn't recommend it to others.
2. James - 1/5 - "Bratz magic hai5" was a complete waste of time for me. The dialogue was cheesy, and the voice acting felt forced and unnatural. The songs were forgettable and didn't add any value to the movie. I was hoping for a fun and engaging storyline, but instead, I was left feeling uninterested and unimpressed. I would suggest skipping this one if you're looking for a worthwhile animated film.
3. Sarah - 2/5 - I had high hopes for "Bratz magic hai5", but it fell short in many areas. The characters lacked depth and development, making it difficult to connect with them. The plot felt predictable and didn't offer anything new or exciting. Additionally, the animation seemed outdated and didn't captivate my attention. I was left feeling underwhelmed and would not watch it again.
4. Michael - 1/5 - "Bratz magic hai5" was a disappointing experience. The story was cliché and lacked originality. The characters were one-dimensional and had no real substance. I found myself losing interest as the movie progressed. The animation was subpar, and it felt like a low-budget production. I would not recommend wasting your time on this film if you're looking for quality entertainment.
5. Jessica - 2/5 - I found "Bratz magic hai5" to be a forgettable and unremarkable movie. The plot was forgettable, and the characters were underdeveloped. The songs didn't stand out and weren't catchy at all. The animation quality was average, and nothing about the film really stood out. Overall, it was a lackluster experience and not worth the time.