The Worst Witch (1986)

I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

It's not great by any means, but it's a pretty good movie that didn't leave me filled with regret for investing time in it.

The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.

what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

Without explicitly comparing to the TV show adaptions, The Worst Witch just seemed like an episode of a series. Nothing really happens; some nasty banter between peers, clumsy girl is clumsy, 0 build up to what probably should have been the climax (Halloween). Characters are all tropes; woman turned harsh by unrequited love, mysterious man framed as irresistible hero, quirky old woman, unnecessarily manipulative teacher's pet, evil twin. + the ~your evil twin wants to ruin your life~ plot was tacked on so carelessly. This was undeniably the worst part of the film. Though the constant demeaning of Mildred by not only peers, but teachers, was just awful; honestly she's surprisingly cheerful for someone who's constantly insulted. Nevertheless, any film set in a magical school, or with upbeat Halloween vibes, is not regrettable.

This movie is a classic. It is hilarious. If you love cult movies then this is for you. Watching Tim Curry sing and shake his tambourine is hysterical. I have watched this movie every year and not even on Halloween! It has horrible special effects....which make the movie even funnier. It reminds me of a Harry Potter for it's time. The similarities between Harry Potter and The Worst Witch are uncanny. I think that if you are looking for a family movie along the lines of Harry Potter then this movie is great. It is a good movie for all ages, the young kids think it's cool and the older kids will laugh at the special effects. Fairuza Balk was a great actress even back in 1986.

I, like the previous comment, have also seen this movie on Halloween and thought it was the best thing ever. It has been years since I have seen it, but there is definitely something to be said about a movie from your youth. It's not bad, not really up to the standards of special effects of today, but for the year it was made (1986) they did a good job. A must watch if you need a laugh. Mildred Hubble is just a fun character and reminds me of Judy Garland (Dorothy) in the Wizard of Oz. My favorite part, from what I can remember about this movie, is when Tim Curry shows up. He is quite a catch and all of the young girls seem to fancy him.

First, I must admit two things. 1. I am a fan of Tim Curry. 2. I am a reader and I devour everything I get ahold of including the /Worst Witch/ book that this movie was based on. One of those books series of course is Harry Potter, and I think this movie comes off very well in comparison! In 1986, the idea for this movie was "a wrap" and no one had even conceived (except JK) there was to be a huge following of a boy who attends a school for wizards. This movie is about a batch of girls who attend a witch school. The potions master in the currently internationally famous movie (Alan Rickman, pants!) is a mean, nasty man who dislikes the lead character. The first scene we have with Diana as Miss Hardbroom is a potions scene. You might note other similarities, trust me. I especially chuckled watching the flight-teacher "surfing" on her broom. Nahhhh. Don't know where Chris Columbus got that idea do we? Smiles.Despite all the above, I am seeking a copy of this movie for my son and myself. I think it's a cute movie. Just like the (coughsHPcoughs) other movie, there are supernatural elements in WW, but I think today's children can handle them just fine. If not, we'll turn Queen Aggie on them!If you get a chance, do watch this one. It's a keeper.**** out of *****