Common Sense Media Review
By Barbara Shulgasser-Parker
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Tale of plucky young witch has mild scares, potty humor.
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Why Age 6+?
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The Mini Witch
What's the Story?
At 198 and a half, Quark the wizard is surprised when his breakfast egg cracks open and pops out someone calling him "papa." Fuchsia, as he names his new daughter, is the "Mini Witch" of the title, and she is a lively sprite who wants to learn to fly a broom and cast spells. She enrolls in witches' school, run by Quark's old flame, the boisterous Minuul. A rule breaker by nature, Fuchsia ventures into the human town despite her father's warnings and befriends a "good" human, a boy who warns the witches that his evil uncle is planning to raze the forest and build a highway through it. The witches band together to fight the tree killers, using their magic to win the day.
Is It Any Good?
While this feels like many other movies about impetuous children who outsmart grown-ups for the greater good, it has charm and will probably appeal to young viewers. Observant kids will notice that lips don't often sync with dialogue, as this has been dubbed into English from the original Dutch. There are some mild scares, but most kids won't be frightened. Expect some potty humor to lighten the mood.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about whether magic is real. Do you think witches and wizards exist among humans?
Quark mentions that humans were afraid of witches because witches have magic powers and humans don't. Why might people be afraid of magic?
The witches want to stop the highway not only because they live in the woods but also because many animals live there. Do you think this movie is trying to send a message about protecting nature?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : August 20, 2013
- Cast : Rachelle Verdel , Porgy Franssen , Annet Malherbe , Charlotte Rampling , Nichola Burley , Richard Winsor
- Director : Johan Nijenhuis
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Phase 4 Films
- Genre : Family and Kids
- Run time : 85 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : some mild rude humor and smoking
- Last updated : September 20, 2019
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