Roald Dahl's The Witches
2020
Comedy / Fantasy
1h46
Lella Slare rated ★ 10/10
Synopsis
In late 1967, a young orphaned boy goes to live with his loving grandma in the rural Alabama town of Demopolis. As the boy and his grandmother encounter some deceptively glamorous but thoroughly diabolical witches, she wisely whisks him away to a seaside resort. Regrettably, they arrive at precisely the same time that the world's Grand High Witch has gathered.
Community Reviews
Opinions on 'The Witches' are mixed, with some viewers enjoying the blend of humor and horror and appreciating the performances, especially by Anne Hathaway and Octavia Spencer. However, others felt the movie lacked depth and originality, criticizing its visual effects and narrative confusion. The adaptation from Roald Dahl's book received particular scrutiny, with some finding it lacking compared to the source material.
👍 Strong performances by the cast.
👎 May disappoint fans of the original book.
