This attempt to revive the outstanding TV series of the same name fails on all counts. It simply doesn't work that Nicole Kidman is a real witch who just happens to be cast in a remake. She does not have the looks or talent to pull this off, but it's not all her fault. Her male lead plays a loser well, probably not acting, and this is reminiscent of the original Dirwood.
This does not work, because none of the supporting characters could pay active parts in this plot structure. I desperately wanted to see Shirley MacLaine as Iris as Endora (too complicated) pull this whole mess out of the fire--she just wasn't allowed to deliver. MacLaine was great but had only limited scenes and no clear witchly powers (totally inappropriate for Endora). Uncle Arthur was an imaginary character, and I am not sure what Aunt Clara was (never liked the bumbling idiot anyway). Look elsewhere for something to rent....
This does not work, because none of the supporting characters could pay active parts in this plot structure. I desperately wanted to see Shirley MacLaine as Iris as Endora (too complicated) pull this whole mess out of the fire--she just wasn't allowed to deliver. MacLaine was great but had only limited scenes and no clear witchly powers (totally inappropriate for Endora). Uncle Arthur was an imaginary character, and I am not sure what Aunt Clara was (never liked the bumbling idiot anyway). Look elsewhere for something to rent....