Can't you believe that it has been 25 years, since this movie came out during its first released? Yep, it is now Halloween, and really want to talk about "Hocus Pocus." I grew up with this movie, since I first saw it on the Disney Channel program and now as I am an adult; does it still hold up? Here it goes. The movie its about the Sanderson sisters as back in 1693; their goal is to take the lives out of children in Salem, Massachusetts so they could be young forever. A teenage boy name Thackery Binx gets himself turned into a black cat, due to the witches curse, and they would later be hang. Binx continues to live on as a cat, while a California boy name Max accidentally brings them back by lighting the black flame. Now its up to Max alongside with his sister Dani, and Alison as they team up with Binx to get rid of the witches once and for all. The movie isn't really a movie that make you think, nor has some deep meaning to it. It is really movie that is suppose to be fun and entertaining; it really shows and does not disappoint. I will admit though, the movie does have some flaws as its not a perfect movie, but it doesn't make it a bad movie. The effects themselves has some pros and cons to it; even using CGI on Binx, where at times he looks good, and at times he looks bad. The story isn't really original, but it is really well told for what it needed to be. The humor is funny, and does have moments that are dark; even when its for adults. The cast do a really good, mainly for Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy. They are the stars in the movie, and really do keep us entertain. Omri Katz, Thora Birch, and Vinessa Shaw are good too. Doug Jones is also great as the zombie, and really good how and what a zombie should perform. The makeup on him is fantastic. John Debney's music is outstanding, and never forgettable. The pacing is never boring, and the visuals themselves really does have a Halloween vibe to it. Kenny Ortega does a terrific job on directing the movie, and the cinematography is nice to look at. The movie may not be a masterpiece, but it is a terrific movie, and it is fun for the whole family. Whenever we enter Halloween, the movie should not be forgotten, and it wouldn't be the same without. I can always get into the Halloween spirit, whenever I pop this in, and be entertain by it. If you haven't seen "Hocus Pocus," then feel free to check out as it is worth your time. I enjoy this movie, and I'm giving it a 9 out of 10.
Review of Hocus Pocus
