The Worst Witch

The Worst Witch

Poor Unlucky Mildred Hubble

To be honest I haven't seen this movie since I was a little girl. Thanfully I was able to see it on YouTube thanks to sentientred. First off the movie is a made for TV movie and some of the budget can be seen with the costumes and effects. Though the movie is still very entertaining.

The story revolves around a young witch named Mildred Hubble (Fairuza Balk), unfortunately Mildred is one of unluckiest students and is sometimes teased by her classmates and her teacher Miss Hardbroom (Diana Rigg). Luckily Mildred has a best friend Delilah, who she can depend on and is always on her side. Mildred has built some sort of a reputation that even, Principal Cackle (Charlotte Rae), who's also very understanding to Mildred's unlucky situation. The story progresses rather fast and Miss Cackle's twin ,but evil sister. Agatha Cackle (Charlotte Rae) is introduced. Along with a portrait of the Grand Wizard (Tim Curry) as well.

Life isn't fun for Mildred, things just doesn't come easy for her, her cat can't ride on a broomstick, she wrecks her broom and she's constantly picked on by a girl named Ethel Hallow. They play a game where girls make ugly faces to make each other scream. Each scream they let out is a point for the enemy team. Of course Ethel is on the opposite team and cheats when she places on a hideous mask. Mildred screams her head off which automatically loses for team. Out of anger Mildred grows the courage to try to turn Ethel into a frog. Though she ends up turning her into a pig, being able to change her into anything in the first place gives Mildred the confidence she needs in school. News soon comes in that the Grand Wizard (Tim Curry) is heading for their school for Halloween. All the girls including the staff have huge crushes on him. The school announces that they will perform a flying show, showcasing their maneuvering on brooms. Mildred gathers the courage to practice and tries-out for the performance. Though things don't come easily for Mildred Hubble and many obstacles stand in her way.

The movie is cute and short. It brought back a lot of child hood memories and the special effects well are not that special now days. Though Tim Curry as the Grand Wizard reminds you how good and unique a singer he actually was. Watch this moview with young kids, as they will most likely to judge less harshly on the special effects that the made for TV movie used in 1986.

Title: The Worst Witch

Length: 70min

Ratings:PG

Year:1986

Director: Robert Young

Starring: Diana Rigg, Charlotte Rae, Tim Curry, and Fairuza Balk

Over All Score:B-

Entertaining: B Yes there are some slow parts but the movie is actually fast pace.

Cinematography: B Interesting camera angles though had some flashy effects (Also, I honestly think most of the Harry Potter films were filmed at the same castle)

Storyline: B Simple nothing particular new but for it's time it was.

Acting: A+, I simply adored the acting, even with its budget, the actors did a great job.

Music: B- Good sound effects and music, very cute and catchy.