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“Your difference is your power. So it shall be sealed and done, when all four corners meet as one.”
Introduction
Movie’s Name - The Craft: Legacy
Director’s Name - Zoe Lister-Jones
Genre - Witchcraft, Thriller, Fantasy, Drama
Language - English
Plot - Spoiler Alert!
A group of eclectic four aspiring teenage witches on completing their coven of witches realize the danger of their powers as they plan to uncover secrets of their powers.
When Lily Schechner moves to a new town with her therapist's mother a series of events unfold as they both continue to live with Helen’s new boyfriend who is a father of three sons. On being ridiculed and mocked in class as Lily has her periods, she is found out by three girls who confirm her as the fourth member of their coven.
They plan to take their revenge and do experiments with their magic using powers such as love spells, levitation, and other telekinetic powers. Unfortunately, the four are caught by Adam (Helen’s boyfriend) whom Lily suspects is dangerous.
When Lily finds out Helen shapeshifts - a disguise by Adam, she understands he is a part of a pagan cult who wants to acquire the powers from Lily and become superior so no one can belittle him.
Lily is knocked out by Adam who later awakens in a forest meanwhile the girls come to know about Timmy’s murder when he contacts them through the Ouija Board. They arrive to save Lily and together using their powers defeat Adam by burning him to death.
Towards the end, Lily and the girls clear their misunderstandings and continue their friendship, on the other hand, Helen takes Lily to an asylum to meet her birth mother who is revealed to be Nancy Downs.
About the Director
Zoe Lister-Jones is an American actress, producer, director, and writer who co-starred in the CBS sitcom Life in Pieces from 2015 to 2019. She is also known for her roles in the television shows Delocated (2008–2013), Whitney (2011–2013), and New Girl (2011–2018).
Zoe has made her directorial debut with the 2017 comedy-drama film Band-Aid. In 2020, she wrote and directed the horror film The Craft: Legacy. She also co-wrote and co-directed the comedy-drama film How It Ends (2021) with Daryl Wein.
Lister-Jones has also appeared in the independent film ‘Arranged’ in 2007 alongside her roles in romantic dramas, political thrillers, etc.
About the Movie
‘The Craft: Legacy’ is a soft reboot and direct sequel to 1996’s ‘The Craft’. The sequel was nominated for the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Film (Wide Release), starring Cailee Spaeny, Gideon Adlon, Lovie Simone, Zoey Luna, Nicholas Galitzine, Michelle Monaghan, David Duchovny, and Fairuza Balk.
The movie received mixed reviews. Although it was nominated for the outstanding award, on watching the movie I had a completely opposite perspective and was disappointed.
Personal Verdict
The movie feels very rushed in many instances as though the director/writer wanted to keep it short and sweet at the cost of fewer quality scenes, bad script, etc. The casting, acting, special effects, storylines were definitely commendable but unrealistic magical scenes without any base gave too much of “Disney” feels.
For a person who is done with Disney or specifically magical movies for kids, this one was definitely sparkless. Certain plots did not make any sense and if this script or idea would have been transformed into a series it would have lasted for a longer period in the hearts or minds of its viewers.
Source - Variety
“Fairly predictable but uninteresting.”
The script is very easy and simple to follow and this is the most probable reason why the movie does not live up to its genre. It will not excite you or make you imagine what may happen next.
Scenes involving the development of the relationship between Lily and Timmy seemed like an awkward adjustment, though made to highlight certain developmental and social changes teenagers experience in their life.
The movie tried really hard to convince me by focusing on the theme of difficulties faced by teenagers in society but as a matter of fact, in the light of trying to portray that theme, it abolished various other aspects trying to be less ambitious.
A slightly commendable aspect of the movie is also its message that women are powerful and stronger, social commentary, a different version of witchcraft, and touching upon sensitive issues like gender, identity, sexuality, toxic masculinity - It earned its keep.
The Bottom Line
“An overall poor work of production.”
Personally speaking, no doubt there are better witchcraft movies and series. Hence, I do not recommend it for a watch. But, if you are running out of ideas and just want to indulge in mind wandering then you can surely go for this one because it does not have much to serve you as entertainment on your plate.
My ratings for the movie - 1 on 5
You may watch the movie on - Fmovies
Written By - Umme-Aiman
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