"Bedknobs and Broomsticks" is kind of all over the place. Without knowing the history, it seems like a low-rent cousin to "Mary Poppins;" upon reading a bit of its history, it seems that this was in production when it was not clear if "Mary Poppins" would ever get made.
The animated sequence was fun and the integration of animation and live-action is perhaps better than "Mary Poppins," and I recommend the movie on the basis of this alone.
The live-action sequences, however, are plodding. I've never been a fan of light-hearted depictions of Nazis.
The special effects hold up very well, especially considering the time in which this was made. It is interesting that this was released just 26 years after World War II.
Six stars. Recommended.
The animated sequence was fun and the integration of animation and live-action is perhaps better than "Mary Poppins," and I recommend the movie on the basis of this alone.
The live-action sequences, however, are plodding. I've never been a fan of light-hearted depictions of Nazis.
The special effects hold up very well, especially considering the time in which this was made. It is interesting that this was released just 26 years after World War II.
Six stars. Recommended.