An orphaned boy stumbles across a conference of witches while staying with his grandmother at a hotel, where he discovers their plan to turn all children into vermin.
Based on The Witches by Roald Dahl, produced by Guillermo del Toro, director Robert Zemeckis take is surprisingly entertaining. It's pacer and far more polished than Nicolas Roeg's charming version in which Anjelica Huston shinned.
As with its 1990 version, it's far too disturbing for young children but edgy enough to captivate older children, teens and adults. The CGI may not be perfect, but voice performances are on point, including Kristin Chenoweth. Stanley Tucci's hotel manager, Mr. Stringer is memorable, if underused. Along with Octavia Spencer's Grandma, Anne Hathaway's Grand High Witch performance is outstanding.
Overall, Zemeckis offers a touching great take on a classic tale.
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