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Bullock and Kidman return in Practical Magic 2
Hindustan Times··8 Sept
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman return as witch sisters Sally and Gillian Owens in Practical Magic 2, opening in theatres on Sept. 10. The 1998 original received mixed reviews but later became a cult favourite. Both films trace roots to Alice Hoffman novels. Bullock recalled trauma from the first film's press junket 28 years ago.
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What It Means For You
- Audiences can see the sequel in theatres starting Sept. 10 after the original found new fans online.
- Bullock said the film stumbled initially but found its audience through social media clips.
- Kidman and Bullock play the Owens sisters in the romantic comedy franchise.
What's Happening
- Practical Magic was published in 1995 and inspired the original Warner Bros film.
- Bullock recalled being told the film was too witchy and had too many women.
- She said she realised about six years ago that audiences had reappraised the original.
The Cult Revival Path
- The 1998 film had a modest theatrical run before gaining a second life on social media.
- Bullock said she was still harbouring shame from critical comments until recent years.
- The sequel draws from Hoffman's 2021 novel expanding the Owens family story.
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