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Witches
Princess was born into witchcraft, initiated at a very tender age. When she falls in love with Desmond, she ignores the instruction of the witch council to remain celibate all her life. She goes on with her wedding and they decide to punish her.
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Plot Summary
A recently orphaned young boy, Luke, goes to live with his grandmother in England. While there, he stumbles upon a secret convention of witches who are plotting to turn all of Britain's children into mice. Luke must find a way to stop them before their wicked plan is enacted.
Critical Reception
The Witches received mixed to positive reviews from critics. While some praised its faithfulness to the source material and Anjelica Huston's performance, others found its tone uneven and its ending somewhat disappointing.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Anjelica Huston's chilling portrayal of the Grand High Witch.
Appreciated for capturing the dark, fairy-tale atmosphere of Roald Dahl's novel.
Criticized for a somewhat abrupt and less satisfying conclusion compared to the book.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate appreciation for the film's spooky atmosphere and Huston's performance, but some felt the movie didn't fully live up to the beloved book's potential.
Fun Fact
Anjelica Huston reportedly found playing the Grand High Witch so physically demanding that she suffered from severe back pain during filming.
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