HocusPocus2 Review: This Witchy Sequel Doesn't Hold A Candle To The Original
Disney is at it again. Like many of the studio's prized IPs, Hocus Pocus has been resurrected. Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker return as the Sanderson sisters in Hocus Pocus 2, the witchy trio once summoned by a foolish virgin back in 1993. The sequel brings back the witches in an adventure that promises to ramp up the fun, magic, and music.
Anne Fletcher’s directing efforts are a noticeable improvement from the first film, which was directed by Kenny Ortega. However, Disney’s undeniable and persistent aesthetic is impossible to overcome. The film looks like it belongs on the flagship streaming service, a notch above the TV movie quality of the first film. The soundstage-like production, the strings on the witchy trio, and the green screen are hardly a distraction, but it is disappointing not to have this sequel level up a bit more.
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