Hocus Pocus 2

Disney+ | Release Date (Streaming): September 30, 2022

4.4	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 118 Ratings

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cronoslegacyOct 4, 2022

hahah, I'm laughing AT the movie not WITH it. Now the original wasn't a great movie by any means but at least the Sisters had some bite to them. They actually lured children and did some bad stuff (still very tame for three witches that eathahah, I'm laughing AT the movie not WITH it. Now the original wasn't a great movie by any means but at least the Sisters had some bite to them. They actually lured children and did some bad stuff (still very tame for three witches that eat children). In this one, it's like cats with no claws suffering from dementia and more of the same jokes from the first HP but x2. You know, witches that show up in a time period they don't understand except none of the stuff really wasn't anything that wasn't in the 90's era of the movie, automatic doors being one. Of course, the entire main cast was female Mary Sue's. I remember a time when guys weren't just a big doofus (mayor), a beyond believable stupid and bully jock (boyfriend) or a backstabbing snake (store owner). That's it, that was the male cast...they were all a bunch of terrible people. Heaven forbid one of the main three be a male that is semi-competent. Remember when Rey learned to become a competent Jedi with years of training and discipline? yeah, me neither. This movie suffers from the same placebo effect, powerful because plot calls for it. Now the plot was just as useless, it was just a lot of go here, do nothing, go there, do some more nothing, go back to starting point and talk about feelings. That was the entire movie. They focused on several plot items even though they weren't not important. Two that come to mind is they kept mentioning one of the girl's mom, Susan, multiple times. You never see her but she was brought up a lot. Then they focused on the shop owners black cat a LOT as a throwback to the boy turned black cat in Hocus Pocus 1 that helps them defeat the witches. At first, it was a fun little commentary but once they establish that it's just a normal cat it got stale by how much they focused on it. I could go on but there really wasn't any real plot to critique, exemplary of every modern day Disney show. There were a couple good chuckles, the Roomba's being one and the intro with the three young witches was entertaining. With that in mind, I kinda wish they just did a origin story instead of a direct sequel like what we got here. The three witches still did a good job, you can see they have slowed down a bit and have a bit of a hitch in their step but they still bring the best performances of the movie.… Expand

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actor1984Oct 3, 2022

it wasn't good but there could be more imagination in the script and it could be more funny. Certainly the first film remains superior

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astouderSep 30, 2022

Isn’t even close to the nostalgia of the first Hocus Pocus. I’ll never watch it again. Some movies are left better alone. HP2 is superfluous to me.

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DubeauOct 1, 2022

First, I don't remember the Hocus Pocus. It never really leave any impression on me. HP2 is certainly fun to watch but focus on nostalgia in many ways. The story is good but has some dull moments. The actors are average, some better thenFirst, I don't remember the Hocus Pocus. It never really leave any impression on me. HP2 is certainly fun to watch but focus on nostalgia in many ways. The story is good but has some dull moments. The actors are average, some better then others. The action is more of a comedic effect, then action per say. And I think there was too much of that. The FX is just passable, which consist of flying scenes and lightning. The book and cat are the best bits. I actually like the two musical scenes, because they were brief and modern. And I wish there would have been one or two of them added. Because it was the most dynamic thing in that movie. All the rest didn't generated enough rhythm. I give it 62%, mainly for the young actors. Not a great film but entertaining to a certain degree.… Expand

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AlexheheOct 1, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie starts out strong with a bit of backstory on the sisters. Absolutely loved that aspect of the movie. The acting was good and the new characters rocked it. I wanted to give this movie a better rating, but I can't. As soon as the mayor comes on screen it starts to feel lazy. It feels like they slapped it together as quick as possible. The storyline lacks originality and overall the movie felt empty. Yeah the original was corny as hell but it was fun and hilarious. There was so much potential for the sequel to be a powerful comeback story. The amount of call backs to the original movie is overwhelming and distracting from the storyline. It pulls you out of the movie and back to reality. The musical numbers made me feel like I was watching a Broadway musical rather than witches casting spells and flexing their musical power. I was disappointed because I went in thinking that this movie was going to be insanely enjoyable, funny, spooky and ended up just waiting for it to be over.… Expand

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Sindy63Sep 30, 2022

Faithful sequel to the classic movie. Not full of woke propaganda where the end result is an enjoyable family film that not only uses elements of nostalgia for older audiences but is fun for younger ones as well. One of the best DisneyFaithful sequel to the classic movie. Not full of woke propaganda where the end result is an enjoyable family film that not only uses elements of nostalgia for older audiences but is fun for younger ones as well. One of the best Disney sequels in ages.… Expand

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RalfbergsJan 15, 2023

I think it was average, but not as bad as many say. I mean first part of course was better but what can you expect from the second one.

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brujaunderOct 7, 2022

The perfect history and character thanks for doing this thanks so be so perfect

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liamexeOct 14, 2022

I'll admit that I had much higher hopes for Disney. And even though I agree, this film was a major letdown. It's awful that so many unappreciative people are giving one- or two-star reviews. Billy was a little humorous, so they ought to haveI'll admit that I had much higher hopes for Disney. And even though I agree, this film was a major letdown. It's awful that so many unappreciative people are giving one- or two-star reviews. Billy was a little humorous, so they ought to have let him talk more. I gave the sisters a 5 star rating simply for standing up and doing this for the audience. You will be disappointed if you are a fan even though I didn't love it or hate it. It was the same as any other Disney film.… Expand