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Twitches
- NR
- Genre: Fantasy
- 2006
Common Sense Media says
Twin Sister Sisters' magic made for tweens.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this movie contains mildly scary moments in which a vague, smoky darkness threatens the main characters and causes small fires. The loss of two parents (which happened before the main action of the movie takes place) causes some sadness. A couple of characters display vapid, Valley girl-type behavior.
What's the story?
Based on the book series by the same name, TWITCHES is about twin girls who are separated at birth and adopted. On their 21st birthday, the girls, Alex (Tia Mowry) and Camryn (Tamera Mowry), run into each other and realize that not only are they twins, but they're also princesses from another dimension, called Coventry. But that's not all. They have magic powers, which they'll need to practice in order to save Coventry from the evil clutches of something called "the darkness."
Is it any good?
The Mowry sisters, twins in real life and former stars of the Disney Channel show Sister, Sister, seem very comfortable working together, and each allows the other to have the limelight at the right moments. They seem to be enjoying themselves, and it's fun to watch them discover that they're sisters.
Twitches is tailor-made for the tween and teen age groups, though younger kids may also enjoy it. This is a Disney made-for-TV movie, so nothing heavy or particularly iffy happens, though there are sad moments as the girls each come to terms with the parents they've lost. The scary moments might be a bit much for little kids, but the frequent references to shopping might be what put parents on alert. Why do movies so frequently paint young girls (and women in general) as shopaholics?
What families can talk about
Families can talk about what it would be like to find a long-lost twin or sibling. Do you think your personalities would be similar even if you weren't raised together? Families can also talk about what they would do if they suddenly found out they had magic powers. Would you use your powers to help other people or to help yourself -- or both? Do you think they would make you braver, like Harry Potter?
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Great movie! Must see!
Loved it! It was a great movie. I was even interested in it. I'm not usually into all of the magic, as we are strong Christians, but this movie had such a great message and although the girls are witches they are like the good witch of the north from the wizard of oz, only doing things for good. They are defeating darkness, and bringing light, does that give you a clue? The girls are great role models and there is a great movie plot. I, as an adult even love the movie! It is a must see!
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Kid, 11 years old
April 9, 2008
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Little bit scary
Kids under 8 will be scared because of the darkness that is trying to get the twin witches. (twitches) Some good humorous parts.
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ok if you're not a christian
This isn't for Christians, because it's all about witches. But if you aren't a Christian, this is for tweens and up.
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READ THE BOOKS!
This television movie does not even deserve to carry the name "twitches!" The books are called "T*Witches" and the only thing that those two have in common is that some of the characters share similar names! Read the books and you'll see that Thanatos was NOT really that much of a villain, that Karsh and Ileana were not in love with each other, that the twins were much younger when they met, and that coventry was not in a different dimension. Please, please read the books- they're more of a story than this ramshackle chainsaw job could ever be.
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Fine for the whole family!
There is a kinda scary part for some little kids. There is a fight, but not a fist one.
But all and all, I think it's really good, other than the witchcraft.
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Entertaining.....
This is a very good movie! It has funny parts and emotional parts and it is very suspenceful. I just saw this movie on Disney's Octoberfest thing and wasn't expecting to much but this movie just blew me away! What are you doing reading my review? Go watch it now!
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laughed
its such a really good movie for kids because it has comedy, excitement, and its good for kids also because it doesnt say bad words oofor kids. Ilike that it has very many scenes and there interesting and most of the time funny and it's not your average movie that you idont always watch all the time.
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Kid, 10 years old
November 1, 2010
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Twitches
To Be Honest Halloweentown Is Better And A Little Bit Less Scarier.But This Movie IS Good.Atleast Better Than The Flop Sister Sister Well Atleast For Me.Twitches Is Great For Ages Eight And Up
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Ummm... Fine
This is a good movie, but it can get very cheesy as can all the Disney classics. My only problem with this movie is that you know what's going to happen. Like you can see they're going to defeat the darkness. Plus, the two girls run away from the magical city twice. The party is the best scene in the whole movie and the parents seem a little too excepting that their child is a witch. Also not a good flick for younger kids I guess because the darkness could creep them out. The twitches are good role models but are constantly running out on eachother and giving up on eachother. Alex and Camryn are very different, and Alex is the better role model. Camryn lives a life of excess in a family that wants to keep her happy but gives her too much. Alex just lost her mother and is living with a friend and her daughter. Fine movie, but not one to go searching for.
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| Studio: | Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment |
| Director: | Stuart Gillard |
| Cast: | Kristen Wilson, Tamera Mowry, Tia Mowry |
| Genre: | Fantasy |
| Run time: | 86 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | September 5, 2006 |
| DVD release date: | September 5, 2006 |
| MPAA rating: | NR |
| MPAA explanation: | scary images. |
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