![]() The trio brings the same flair and star power to their roles as they did nearly 30 years ago. ![]() There is just no one that plays these wicked sisters quite as well as these three. The filmmakers made the right choice by recasting Midler, Parker, and Najimy as the Sanderson Sisters. When it comes to casting and chemistry, Hocus Pocus 2 nails it. However, that can be chopped up to a restrictive 90-minute runtime. The setup for this storyline had potential, but the execution of the resolution was rushed. Where the first film focused on sibling relationships, Hocus Pocus 2 focuses on female bonds, sisterhood, and the power of friendship. There is also the matter of the B-plot centered on Becca and Izzy, resolving their issues with their childhood friend, Cassie. The film would have been fine without humanization, but some people might appreciate it. In true modern Disney fashion, instead of being evil witches that eat children, Hocus Pocus 2 decides to humanize Winnifred and her sisters, ever so slightly, to justify why they chose a life of witchcraft. Unfortunately, another misstep in the plot is trying to add a little humanity to the Sanderson Sisters. For example, how do you introduce an enigmatic and alluring character like Waddington’s Witch Mother but not delve into that more. It would have been a nice touch if the film delved more into the Sanderson sister’s backstory and lore. However, the moment is short-lived and over just as quickly as it begins. For being some of Disney’s most popular characters, there is very little known about them and their magic. The film opens with the Sanderson Sisters’ origin story of how they became witches. Hocus Pocus 2 is full of hijinks, poppy music numbers, and quick-witted quips. Overall the plot follows a similar recipe as the original Hocus Pocus (1993). That does not mean the film is unwatchable or bad because of the weak plot. I will get right to it, the plot is the weakest part of Hocus Pocus 2. Now it is up to a trio of young friends to figure out how to stop the child and power-hungry witches from wreaking havoc on Salem and the world. They are back with a vengeance and thirst for ultimate power. The witches are not just looking to lure and eat children this time. Now, in Hocus Pocus 2, two young girls accidentally bring back the Sanderson Sisters to life (again). It has been 29 years since we last saw the Sanderson sisters in the cult classic Hocus Pocus (1993). The film’s cast also includes Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham, Whitney Peak, Belissa Escobedo, Tony Hale, Doug Jones, and Sam Richardson. Hocus Pocus 2 is directed by Anne Fletcher, written by Jen D’Angelo and is produced by Walt Disney Pictures. Hocus Pocus 2 is a fantasy comedy film stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy, as the wickedly campy Sanderson Sisters.
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