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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TheNikusDec 26, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't understand why people are being so hard on this one. I enjoyed it. It's different. When do you ever see someone fall in love with someone ugly in movies--and they don't get a makeover? The choice of songs is really good, too. And it's main asset is definitely that it's gorgeous to look at. Sure, the middle portion is really weak and the movie feels a little long all together, but a 25 critics' concensus? Come on!… Expand

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JustANewtFeb 12, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. George Lucas has stated that he made this film with 12 year old girls as the target audience. Ignore the people who state it's too simple or what have you. The character design is an improvement in diversity compared to other films (characters of colour, different looking females, faeries of variety, etc.) and there are multiple good messages embed in the movie. The main theme was romance, but the main female protagonist gets stronger without a romantic interest, saying you don't need romantic love to grow. And if your crush only likes you as a friend, you continue to be a good friend to them.

I'm giving this movie such a high score, not only because I enjoyed it, but also because it was a way better romance movie than Fifty Shades Of Grey.… Expand

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DeaneAounJun 30, 2015

This movie is beautiful, it brings a strong point to the minds of children and even adults, that you will see in few movies. Love can be found in the most unlikely places,and ways. The protagonist, it mainly attractive, and the fact that sheThis movie is beautiful, it brings a strong point to the minds of children and even adults, that you will see in few movies. Love can be found in the most unlikely places,and ways. The protagonist, it mainly attractive, and the fact that she fell for a not-so attractive character, brings a key message to the viewers, that everybody deserves love. This can be seen in few movies, and that George Lucas decided to carry this message forward is very beautiful.
The animation was beautiful, something you can tell, the lighting is impeccable.
The music was a surprise, it is over 6 decades of music put into one film, and it brings open a sense of nostalgia to you, the covers and voices are very well done, and I wish there was a PART 2 of this movie.
BRAVO!… Expand

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AquamariannaJul 21, 2015

Strange magic, in my opinion is a great film but I do understand that it has a very limited audience. Men will not enjoy this. I thought the film was moderately comedic and certainly strange, there is a lot of singing. Although the plot lineStrange magic, in my opinion is a great film but I do understand that it has a very limited audience. Men will not enjoy this. I thought the film was moderately comedic and certainly strange, there is a lot of singing. Although the plot line is fairly predictable, the film is very easy to get sucked into. 8/10 :)… Expand

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paintballzrJan 25, 2015

While Frozen was centered on a story about sisterhood, this is my kind of musical animation and my family loved it. This offers much more and focuses on the ideal that love is found where you least expect. The beauty of this musical is skinWhile Frozen was centered on a story about sisterhood, this is my kind of musical animation and my family loved it. This offers much more and focuses on the ideal that love is found where you least expect. The beauty of this musical is skin deep, and many will not see it (Critics) and realize how good this movie really is. The CGI animation is top notch and unmatched, and what else would you expect from a Lucasfilm production. The soundtrack amazing and the musical numbers were well executed. I truly wonder who funds these critics and if they saw the same movie. Go see it for yourself and you'll agree it's one of the better animated features to come out in some time!… Expand

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WoodywoodsterJan 24, 2015

Fresh, beautifully look at, unashamed fun and very original! This is a musical, but the songs are well woven into the story so it doesn't feel like random interludes.. This movie is a great excuse to escape for an hour or so, have some funFresh, beautifully look at, unashamed fun and very original! This is a musical, but the songs are well woven into the story so it doesn't feel like random interludes.. This movie is a great excuse to escape for an hour or so, have some fun and maybe remember not to take life so seriously. The characters are all true to themselves and live in believable worlds, but don't have much to worry about... What sets this movie apart for the adults is the depth the characters' emotions go to. Not seen this so well portrayed in an animated film before. They are really acting! Love it or hate it, the experience is worth having. Just remember this is entertainment and enjoy the ride!… Expand

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Agent314Jan 24, 2015

Strange Magic..what an oddball film. It's clear this movie is aimed squarely at tween girls, but with such amazing visuals I really had to give it a chance. The first act is a sappy setup for the rest of the film, and it wasn't long before IStrange Magic..what an oddball film. It's clear this movie is aimed squarely at tween girls, but with such amazing visuals I really had to give it a chance. The first act is a sappy setup for the rest of the film, and it wasn't long before I was wondering why I bothered. But then something "strange" happened. I stopped wondering why all the kids in the theater were giggling and laughing and just gave in to the musical. And then it hit me. Duh! It's a _musical_!

Musical tastes aside, the songs are fun and superbly voiced. I guess some might wonder why tweens today would care for classic rock and 60s oldies, but I doubt they'll care. Just don't tell them about ELO, Heart, or Burt Bacharach and they'll sing all the way home with you.

As for the story, sure, it's not original in its kernel, but it is a beautiful re-telling of A Midsummer Night's Dream. From the "ghastly" reviews I'm seeing I'd say there's considerable prejudice at play, which curiously enough isn't that far from a central theme of the story.

The bar is pretty high these days for animated features. Held to amazing stories like Big Hero 6 or Despicable Me, Strange Magic definitely comes up a bit short. The animation is curiously inconsistent with some pretty lackluster characters contrasted with truly stunning and realistic work. In the balance, that's clearly the biggest issue and not George Lucas made movie that a grown man won't like.… Expand

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GarrJan 23, 2015

The best movie of the year so far is Strange Magic! It's like a mix of A Mid-summer Night's Dream, Moulin Rouge, Willow, Frozen, and Beauty and the Beast. It has a great story and fantastic characters. It's funny and has fabulous music. ItThe best movie of the year so far is Strange Magic! It's like a mix of A Mid-summer Night's Dream, Moulin Rouge, Willow, Frozen, and Beauty and the Beast. It has a great story and fantastic characters. It's funny and has fabulous music. It has beautiful animation, terrific female characters, and features some really nice voice acting. What's not to love!… Expand

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WaveguideMar 26, 2016

I don't agree with the critics. This is a very entertaining movie. We've watched it on Comcast 6 times plus bought a copy. The characters are absolutely beautiful!! Listen to the dialogue, it's hilarious. The Sugar Plum Fairy is a scream! II don't agree with the critics. This is a very entertaining movie. We've watched it on Comcast 6 times plus bought a copy. The characters are absolutely beautiful!! Listen to the dialogue, it's hilarious. The Sugar Plum Fairy is a scream! I guess "The Critics" just watch too many movies to appreciate it. Look at the difference in the ratings between critics & users. This is a fantastic piece of work by Mr Lucas.… Expand

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AyreosJul 10, 2023

All i can say is don't let yourself be fooled by the reviews. This movie isn't low production, or boring. This movie is insane. It's both predictable and entirely fresh. It's cringe and entirely genuine at the same time. It is funny andAll i can say is don't let yourself be fooled by the reviews. This movie isn't low production, or boring. This movie is insane. It's both predictable and entirely fresh. It's cringe and entirely genuine at the same time. It is funny and definitely animated with a lot of effort. You might love it or totally hate it, but in all cases you'll likely be overwhelmed by this wild, magical experience.… Expand