Watched for the first time tonight on Halloween, after re-watching the original for the 29th time (see what I did there.) I have to say the og remains my favourite, however this does a really great job reuniting the Sanderson Sisters once more.
The witches are back, and there's hell to pay.
At first once the backstory started I was like do we really need this, it does add to the sisters backstory though and especially when it all culminates at the end it makes sense. Once the first song kicked in "The witches are back" I knew I was in for a good time, "One way or another" was also a blast to watch. Having said that I thought it a bit odd that the witch the Sandersons first meet, just gives Winifred the book and vanishes never to be heard of again, I guess its short and to the point so I can't argue that, I don't know a little more on that character and why she just hands over the book so quickly/easily would have been nice.
The story was unexpected introducing modern day witches, even allowing for more empathy for Winifred's character at the end which was surprising but very touching especially when Book tried to save her essentially from herself casting the book out until she realized, I thought was really well done. It was also nice to see them all using their powers a lot more this time around, again I would have liked more of a battle near the end however the effects were good.
I thought it was all over too soon, I could have watched more alas it was a fitting and emotional ending for the sisters (will they be back, you never know)
Overall it was great seeing the Sandersons back in action, Bette, Sarah and Kathy are a trio to be reckoned with and a joy to watch in action. The music was amazing and catchy, this is one to add to the family movie list around Halloween for sure.
Review by MysticSynthWaveVIP 3BlockedParent2022-11-01T02:26:23Z
Watched for the first time tonight on Halloween, after re-watching the original for the 29th time (see what I did there.) I have to say the og remains my favourite, however this does a really great job reuniting the Sanderson Sisters once more.
The witches are back, and there's hell to pay.
At first once the backstory started I was like do we really need this, it does add to the sisters backstory though and especially when it all culminates at the end it makes sense. Once the first song kicked in "The witches are back" I knew I was in for a good time, "One way or another" was also a blast to watch. Having said that I thought it a bit odd that the witch the Sandersons first meet, just gives Winifred the book and vanishes never to be heard of again, I guess its short and to the point so I can't argue that, I don't know a little more on that character and why she just hands over the book so quickly/easily would have been nice.
The story was unexpected introducing modern day witches, even allowing for more empathy for Winifred's character at the end which was surprising but very touching especially when Book tried to save her essentially from herself casting the book out until she realized, I thought was really well done. It was also nice to see them all using their powers a lot more this time around, again I would have liked more of a battle near the end however the effects were good.
I thought it was all over too soon, I could have watched more alas it was a fitting and emotional ending for the sisters (will they be back, you never know)
Overall it was great seeing the Sandersons back in action, Bette, Sarah and Kathy are a trio to be reckoned with and a joy to watch in action. The music was amazing and catchy, this is one to add to the family movie list around Halloween for sure.