Hocus Pocus
Buena Vista Pictures | Release Date: July 16, 1993 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
43
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 28 Critic Reviews
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8
Mixed:
14
Negative:
6
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25
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
Hocus Pocus is a film desperately in need of self-discipline. It's one of those projects where you imagine everyone laughing and applauding each other after every scene, because they're so convinced they're wild and crazy guys. But watching the movie is like attending a party you weren't invited to, and where you don't know anybody, and they're all in on a joke but won't explain it to you. Read full review
25
USA TodaySusan Wloszczyna
One should approach Hocus Pocus as if it were one of those households that plunk toothbrushes instead of Snickers into your goody bag. Skip it. Read full review
25
Chicago TribuneJohanna Steinmetz
Hocus Pocus is harmless, but it's about as much fun as celebrating Mardi Gras under the influence of candy corn. Director Kenny Ortega ("Newsies") keeps the material moving, but he seems to have no idea how to shape its odd mixture of lugubriousness, sentimentality and goofiness. Read full review
25
Chicago TribuneGene Siskel
A dreadful witches' comedy with the only tolerable moment coming when Bette Midler presents a single song. Read full review
25
The Associated PressPatricia Bibby
[A] dreary little waste of celluloid. [12 July 1993]
20
The New York TimesJanet Maslin
Apparently too much eye of newt got into the formula for Hocus Pocus, transforming a potentially wicked Bette Midler vehicle into an unholy mess. That's too bad, since Ms. Midler's appearance in a role like the one she has here could have been pure witchcraft. Read full review
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