Midler, Parker and Najimy have an electric presence on screen, their chemistry virtually unchanged in the decades between films.
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Some shoddy greenscreen work pulls Hocus Pocus 2 down, but otherwise it feels like a Disney Channel Original Movie in a charming way. The original cast return to remind us why Hocus Pocus became a cult classic, and new players give fans being introduced to the franchise wonderful characters to cheer on, although Hannah Waddingham should have been given more to do. Some things, it seems, are better left buried. The script adds a saccharine sweetness along with its teen feminist morality play, as if it’s far too aware of sending a message.
Unfortunately, their mean streaks seem to have softened over the years, and the movie relies on a manufactured sisterly bond to wrap things up. It’s the witches’ world everything else is just scenery to get these three back on broomsticks together. It’s doubtful that such moral lessons are the reason anyone’s watching “Hocus Pocus 2,” which again blends Midler’s hammy diva persona with details that feel almost too dark for a kids’ movie (but have since been normalized by the likes of Neil Gaiman and Tim Burton). The movie misses the opportunity to serve up a useful portrayal of the petty divisions that drive old friends apart, while orienting itself to lecture audiences on the importance of loyalty and the perils of egotism. On top of that, the new ensemble barely holds on, with paper-thin characters that are hollow imitations of the typical Disney Channel character. Sarah Jessica Parker plays up her inappropriate sex appeal playfully, but she has little offered to her, with the script seemingly catered to Midler and Najimy. While the novelty of the Sanderson sisters roaming the 21st century earns a couple of chuckles, the script can’t quite meet the charm and charisma naturally imbued in the lead actresses, namely Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy. The film does struggle when it comes to the script. However, nostalgia does seem to come at the expense of the new young cast, who don't get much to do in the face of expanded roles for all three witches. One thing nearly everyone seems to agree on, however, is that returning star Bette Midler delivers a powerhouse performance and that the project should be a real Halloween treat for folks who don't mind a heavy dose of nostalgia. They are largely divided on whether it has been able to recapture the magic of the original film, though its supporters seem to outnumber its detractors by a hair. Related: Why Max, Dani & Allison Don't Return For Hocus Pocus 2Įarlier today, the embargo was lifted on reviews of Hocus Pocus 2 and critics were able to share their thoughts on the sequel. This time around, a new crop of kids will light the Black Flame Candle and release the vengeful sisters. The film will reunite all three Sanderson sister actresses alongside Doug Jones reprising his role as the slapstick zombie Billy Butcherson, though it will not feature the return of the original cast of youngsters, including Omri Katz, Thora Birch, and Vinessa Shaw. This year, on September 30, Disney+ is bringing the franchise back to life with its first sequel, directed by The Proposal's Anne Fletcher.
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