The Witches

A young orphan boy goes to live with his grandmother in a small town. The boy stumbles upon a secret gathering of witches, and thanks to a spell, he turns into a mouse. He and his grandmother must now stop the witches' wicked plan.

Robert Zemeckis's adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic children's book received a mixed response from critics and audiences. While some praised its visual effects and Anne Hathaway's performance, many found it to be a less charming and effective retelling than previous versions, particularly the 1990 film.

• Praised for its visual effects and Anne Hathaway's villainous portrayal.

• Criticized for deviating from the original story's charm and spirit.

• Found to be a visually competent but ultimately less memorable adaptation.

Google audience: Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the modern visual effects and Hathaway's performance, while others felt the film lacked the magic and distinctiveness of earlier adaptations, finding it overly dark or less engaging.

The film utilized extensive CGI to create the witches' appearance, a departure from the practical effects used in the 1990 version.