The Craft

The Craft

Epitome of the 90's

Title: The Craft

Length: 101 min

Ratings: R

Some of you readers if not most, have already seen The Craft. It's one of those movies, if you are fan of the genre (Witch Movie Genre), that you tend to stumble across easily. Especially if you were a growing teen in the 90's. Though if you actually haven't seen the movie and you're wondering about watching it or thinking about watching it; you've come to the right place. The Craft takes place around a group of girls that go to a catholic school in California. Though just like typical high school students the urge to use their powers in a responsible manner is easier said than done.

The story centers on a girl named Sarah (Robin Tunney) who's just moved into her new home in LA. Even though Sarah isn't happy about the move she isn't keen on rudely voicing her opinion. Even a mentally disturbed homeless man baring a snake doesn't seem to damper nor brighten Sarah's melancholy mood. Soon school starts and Sarah nervously goes to her first day of school and like all new kids at school the day is full of ups and downs. In lab she's can't find a partner in class and is given the cold shoulder by a group of three girls. Bonnie (Neve Campbell), Rochelle (Rachel True), and Nancy (Fairuza Balk). However, she soon catches the eye of a popular jock named Chris, whom Sarah becomes very interested in.

Though in an odd twists of events the group of girls boldly approaches her and apologize for their rude behavior. Sarah can't help but feel drawn to the group of girls and follows them to an occult store. Inside her new group of buddies are sneakily taking objects who the owner, Lirio notices. Sarah makes her way towards a hung blanket until Lirio stops her. They briefly converse with each other as Sarah pays for her random purchases. Night falls and Sarah continues to follow the group of girls through a very shady and crowded street. The creepy homeless man returns and frightens Sarah across the street. All four girls stare at the man as he crosses the street before getting hit by a vehicle. The girls run for it and discuss the event. They carry on with the discussion which freaks Sarah out and walks home.

Time passes and Sarah's back in school, though the whole school hears about her date with Chris Hooker. Chris spiteful about Sarah not going to his house with him spreads a viscous rumor, instantly tarnishing Sarah's reputation. However all four girls have their own problems as Rochelle deals with racism, Bonnie with her appearance, and Nancy at home. Together all four girls find comfort and friendship with each other as they discover and play around with the craft. Eventually their friendship is threatened when a few bad choices in spells comes back three fold as karma dishes out a good spoonful of payback. The Craft starts out fairly well though others might feel disappointed with the ending. Over all the movie is entertaining it delivers a lesson about playing with fire. The movie made an impact on 90's youth in it's day. It was one of the first that didn't use silly audio tracks or cheesy special effects to represent when magic is being done. I recommend you watch it whenever you have time to spare with an open mind.

Title: The Craft

Length: 101 min

Rated: R

Year: 1996

Director: Andrew Fleming

Starring: Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell, Rachel True

Over All Score: B

Entertaining: B- The movie is even pace with plenty of scenes of magic being used.

Storyline: B- Story is not as original as when if first came out. Viewers might find the ending scenes a bit long.

Acting: A, Good Acting, actors put their best effort in, you actually believe they might be High School students.

Cinematography: B- No outstanding shots, the effects are great and not cheesy, no over tinting. Over all good quality.

Music: A- Score had some music from great artist and most people will find some of the music memorable.