Strange Magic

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: January 23, 2015

5.2	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 77 Ratings

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GamerMagazineJan 25, 2015

It's so dense, every single image has so many things going on, although it's a little bit disjointed.
But then again, it's stylistically designed to be that way and you can't undo that, but they could have diminished the effects of it.
TheIt's so dense, every single image has so many things going on, although it's a little bit disjointed.
But then again, it's stylistically designed to be that way and you can't undo that, but they could have diminished the effects of it.
The music was the key to all of this, since it is a funnier musical than we have ever had, so if they could have gotten the music right it could maybe beat Titanic, but then again no one can.
The movie seemingly asks you to watch it as you would read poetry, sort of they rhyme, every stanza kind of rhymes with the last one, and hopefully it would work, but sadly it didn't and the end result may have gone too far in a few places.

Overall I would not recommend this motion picture, go watch a real masterpiece like Boyhood instead. Did you know it took 12 years to make?… Expand

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ThegodfathersonJan 24, 2015

Strange Magic works as a harmless animated fest. But nothing else. Hollow story doesnt make up for the brilliant characters and okay voice acting. Give it a watch with your kids, for deep characters and great CGI, but everything else isStrange Magic works as a harmless animated fest. But nothing else. Hollow story doesnt make up for the brilliant characters and okay voice acting. Give it a watch with your kids, for deep characters and great CGI, but everything else is hollow and boring.… Expand

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Parappafan1996Aug 9, 2015

"Strange Magic" feels like George Lucas' attempt at recreating "Frozen" but it fails in nearly every aspect, though the songs are catchy and the animation is nice to look at, there's not much going on beneath the surface.

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J2005Sep 15, 2016

Hallow, utterly formulaic and overflooded with pop musical numbers, Strange Magic lacks anything even remotely groundbreaking.

Even the least experencedi of movie audiences can see everything coming in this film a mile away.

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mikufan84Jun 20, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Misguided potential. I actually think the main theme of the movie is rather interesting. And I give HUGE respect to the idea the bog king does not turn pretty, he physically stays the same. But the pacing is not very balanced. So many songs are THROWN at you all at once, it feels like you're put into a teacup ride that refuses to slow down, not to mention the questionable but graphically impressive lighting and art style. That's the weird thing. It does have soul not it simply isn't very well written. I wish this movie had better editing, less emphasis on songs and dialogue. Because I think the romance DOES WORK. And some of the designs are rather cute when they aren't covered in overly detailed hair and fur. This is an odd but intriguing movie that you should check out ONLY if you are aware it's not amazing.… Expand

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