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Bedknobs & Broomsticks

Fantasy. Comedy. Kids. Animation. Adventure When a mail-order apprentice witch (Angela Lansbury) is saddled with three sibling refugees from London during World War II, the outlook is grim. But the kids soon discover her secret and sign on for adventure in the name of England. With the aid of a magical bed, they track down her fraudulent headmaster (David Tomlinson) to find the spell that will aid the Allies. Fascinated that she has actually achieved results with his lessons, he ... [+]
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The Guardian
The Guardian
"David Tomlinson does his English Fred MacMurray act rather well, Miss Lansbury is as watchable as always and the children aren't too awful. It'll take a mint of money, but not mine." NEU
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Empire
Empire
"Like Lansbury, the film has aged well and retains almost all of its magic." POS
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Chicago Reader
Chicago Reader
"It's more sophisticated than the usual run of Disney product, but it lacks the inventiveness that could endow it with genuine charm."  NEU
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Variety
Variety
"It is when the film [based on the book by Mary Norton] dives deeply into the realms of fantasy that it is most enjoyable." POS
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The New York Times
The New York Times
I suspect the movie will be something of a long, uninterrupted sit for the very children for whom it's intended, and an even longer one for those parents and guardians" NEU
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Austin Chronicle
Austin Chronicle
"Oscar-winning special effects and animation sequences by Ward Kimball make this musical fantasy a perennial favorite."  POS
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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
"The Disney organization is worst when it makes "family entertainment" and best when it sticks to pure, simple, charming fantasy. (...) Rating: ★★½ (out of 4)"  NEU
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