Review by Serein Elira

Hocus Pocus 2 2022

I'm not entirely sure why I decided to watch this film on a regular day instead of waiting for Halloween. It could've been a perfect fit for those spooky days. I genuinely enjoyed the first one and had quite a bit of anticipation for its sequel. I don't want to be overly critical, though. I'm not expecting an Oscar-worthy masterpiece here, but I must say, it's a fun and entertaining watch.

What I really appreciate is how they brought back the original witches to reprise their roles and managed to blend the modern world into the story. There was this one scene, though, where they performed a modern song that made me cringe so hard – like, why? It would have been much better if they had gone with an original song instead.

I also had a hunch that the ending might take a turn towards them realizing their acceptance in this world and highlighting how much things have changed. But I guess the focus remained on the sisterhood and their mission to make the originals vanish for good. The ending is intriguing, though. It leaves you wondering if there's potential for another film centered around the three new 'witches,' or if it's up to the audience to imagine what happens next, considering the main theme really revolves around 'the originals.' Either way, perhaps it's best to let things be, as altering it could shift the core essence of the film.

All in all, it's been a delightful and likable film. I'm thinking they should consider crafting a fresh movie with a new title, where the new witches take the lead roles. Just a thought!

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