The King Solomon Magic Bible is a book of mysticism and ancient wisdom that is said to have been written by King Solomon himself. Solomon, who was known for his wisdom and knowledge, was believed to have had supernatural powers and a deep understanding of the supernatural world. In the Bible, Solomon is described as having had the ability to communicate with animals and plants, control the weather, and possess great knowledge of magical rituals and spells. It is believed that he used his abilities to rule his kingdom and maintain peace and prosperity. The King Solomon Magic Bible is said to contain the secrets and techniques that Solomon used to perform his miracles and achieve his supernatural abilities. It is believed to be a guidebook for those who seek power, wisdom, and success in their lives.
It is believed to be a guidebook for those who seek power, wisdom, and success in their lives. The book is also said to be a powerful tool for protection against evil spirits and negative energies. It contains rituals, incantations, and spells that can be used to ward off evil influences and attract positive energies.
The Curse of Bridge Hollow
“The Curse of Bridge Hollow” is essentially an Adam Sandler movie without Adam Sandler—and not one of the good Adam Sandler movies, like “Uncut Gems” or “Hustle,” where he tantalizes us with the fact that he can actually act.
No, this feels more like one of the many broad, lifeless comedies he’s made for Netflix (and it just happens to be streaming on Netflix, what do you know?). “The Curse of Bridge Hollow” could exist in the same cinematic universe as “Hubie Halloween,” set as it is within an idyllic New England town where a variety of supernatural hijinks shatters the sense of security. It’s as if Rob Riggle and Lauren Lapkus have just wandered over from another set to play their usual one-note supporting characters. It’s all very familiar, and dispiritingly so.
AdvertisementPriah Ferguson can only do so much here as 14-year-old Sydney, who’s moved from Brooklyn to historic Bridge Hollow with her parents (Marlon Wayans and Kelly Rowland) just as October 31 is approaching on the calendar. Ferguson has been a no-nonsense scene-stealer over the past couple seasons of “Stranger Things” as Lucas’ little sister, Erica. Here, her undaunted delivery is similar as she tries to convince her father that strange things are indeed afoot, a notion he rejects because he’s a high school science teacher who only believes in science. Wayans says the word “science” so many times, it could be a drinking game, except you’d be passed out by the end of the first act. Then again, that might not be such a bad thing.
The film from director Jeff Wadlow (“Truth or Dare,” “Fantasy Island”), from a script by Todd Berger and Robert Rugan, doesn’t offer much of a coherent, engaging story; rather, it consists of a series of exposition dumps alternating with shrieky set pieces. Characters stand around explaining things to each other, such as: why the family moved here in the middle of the school year, and who exactly is Stingy Jack, the inspiration for the annual Halloween festival. Lapkus, doing a ridiculously thick New England accent as the town’s mayor (or rather, mayah), even has the legend of Stingy Jack stitched onto her sweater (or sweatah).
This is the kind of place where everyone goes all out on their Halloween decorations, Riggle explains to Wayans’ character as the family’s annoyingly friendly next-door neighbor. (He’s wearing a Tom Brady jersey when we first meet him, in case you had any lingering doubts as to where the movie takes place.) Sydney’s quirky new high school friends further fill in the town’s history while they’re all standing around awkwardly at a cemetery. Rowland, meanwhile, gets exactly one topic to stand around and talk about: her love of making vegan, gluten-free baked goods, a running bit that’s never funny and doesn’t even have a satisfying payoff.
AdvertisementAnd so when Sydney goes snooping around her historic house soon after moving in, trying to prove it’s haunted, she inadvertently unleashes an ancient spirit that’s been locked up in her attic. (The previous owner conveniently left a bunch of scrapbooks and creepy artifacts up there.) In no time, an evil, red glow spreads throughout the Bridge Hollow, possessing the zombies and witches and spiders and clowns that have been peacefully populating the residents’ front yards all month. If this rings a bell, yes, Halloween decorations coming to life and wreaking havoc is indeed the plot of “Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween.”
From here, it’s a lot of running and screaming, with the overbearing horror score working overtime. There are plenty of perfunctory jump scares as well as some especially cheesy visual effects. But there is exactly one inspired sight gag and one funny line of dialogue, so you have those to look forward to, should you land on “The Curse of Bridge Hollow” while absent-mindedly scrolling for timely holiday fare. And there’s a series of extremely obvious needle drops to buoy you along, from the Rockwell earworm “Somebody’s Watching Me” to the Whodini hip-hop classic “Freaks Come Out at Night.” By the time AC/DC’s “Highway to Hell” came on, my 13-year-old son exclaimed: “Oh, that’s where the budget went—the music!” That, and copious amounts of candy.
Christy Lemire
Christy Lemire is a longtime film critic who has written for RogerEbert.com since 2013. Before that, she was the film critic for The Associated Press for nearly 15 years and co-hosted the public television series "Ebert Presents At the Movies" opposite Ignatiy Vishnevetsky, with Roger Ebert serving as managing editor. Read her answers to our Movie Love Questionnaire here.
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Reviews for "King Solomon's Magic Bible: A Path to Inner Peace and Serenity"
1. Mark - 1 out of 5 stars - I was extremely disappointed with "King solpkon magic bible". The writing style was convoluted and confusing, making it difficult to understand the author's intended message. Additionally, the storyline felt disjointed and lacked cohesion. I found myself struggling to stay engaged throughout the book. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone looking for an enjoyable reading experience.
2. Sarah - 2 out of 5 stars - "King solpkon magic bible" was not my cup of tea. While I appreciated the unique concept, I found the execution to be lacking. The prose was heavy and filled with unnecessary jargon, making it hard to follow along. The characters were underdeveloped, and their motivations were unclear. I was left feeling unsatisfied and disconnected from the story. Unfortunately, this book just wasn't for me.
3. Michael - 1 out of 5 stars - I regret picking up "King solpkon magic bible" and wasting my time reading it. The plot was confusing and poorly constructed, with numerous plot holes and inconsistencies. The dialogue felt forced and unnatural, making it difficult to connect with the characters. Overall, I found this book to be a disappointment and would not recommend it to anyone looking for a well-written and engaging read.