- First trailer of Practical magic 2 has been released
- Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Stockard Channing and Dianne Wiest return, Joey King joins
- It follows Sally and Gillian Owens decades later as they “face the persistent family curse that causes the men they love to die horribly.”
We’re just a few months away from midnight daisies, but the first trailer for Practical magic 2 has already landed, which you can see below.
When Sally’s daughter Kylie (Joey King) discovers dark secrets and develops powers of her own, the family must band together to break the curse.
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While the first trailer only shows what’s to come, it hasn’t landed well with some fans thanks to the lighting changes.
The original 1998 film was known for its dark, moody, gothic look, which appears to have disappeared in favor of muted pastels and so-called “Netflix Lighting.”
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“This being the movie that breaks the evil curse of color grading is incredibly ironic for many reasons”
A quick search on social media shows that if fans talk about the Practical magic 2 In the trailer, they’re talking about “poor color grading.”
“This being the movie that breaks the bad curse of color grading is incredibly ironic for so many reasons,” one fan posted on X/Twitter, and another agreed: “I can forgive a lot of things, but pastels?”
“What happened to movies? Why do they look so boring nowadays?” a third intervened.
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The new film, scheduled for release on September 11, appears to have already fallen victim to the so-called “Netflix enlightenment.”
No Film School describes this as “a modern, digital aesthetic characterized by smooth, low-contrast, evenly exposed scenes designed to look good on a variety of devices.”
Of course, a lot can change between now, the release of the full trailer, and the distribution of the film itself. One thing’s for sure: Bullock and Kidman will give everything they have to promote the sequel.
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