This long-time-in-the-making sequel expands on the original film by providing a backstory for the Sanderson sisters, and rather than including all the main characters from the original, provides a new group of present-day protagonists who cross paths which the witches when they inevitably return. This works to the film's advantage, as the new characters are quite likable and are dramatically freed to traverse new territory. It's also worth noting that most all the main characters are female, rather groundbreaking casting.
Modern technology, such as cell phones and robot vacuums, are used to good comic and dramatic effect. Also, improved special effects help with such things as the flying scenes, magic spells, and sets such as the graveyard.
The sequel thankfully avoids the first film's occasionally icky aesthetics, and drops some of the weirder messages, such as the idea that a 15-year-old virgin is an aberration worthy of ridicule.
A great easter egg is a meta-tribute to Gary and Penny Marshall, both involved in the original film and no long with us.
The ending leaves the door open for another sequel, which hopefully won't be as long in coming!
Modern technology, such as cell phones and robot vacuums, are used to good comic and dramatic effect. Also, improved special effects help with such things as the flying scenes, magic spells, and sets such as the graveyard.
The sequel thankfully avoids the first film's occasionally icky aesthetics, and drops some of the weirder messages, such as the idea that a 15-year-old virgin is an aberration worthy of ridicule.
A great easter egg is a meta-tribute to Gary and Penny Marshall, both involved in the original film and no long with us.
The ending leaves the door open for another sequel, which hopefully won't be as long in coming!