i have just watch this film and practical magic . my perspective be the follow represent have not read the book and but have read a number of user comment who have and there no doubt that the script veers considerably from the thrust of the book . perhaps this explain why there be considerable leap from reality and hop the viewer would not mind the jump and jerk from what be suppose to be a realistic peek at the unique world of witch even though they be of good heart and purpose . just look at the conclusion ( one user or viewer say it be somewhat like disney approach ) a an example . there no doubt be a wouldark side to witchcraft and as well a a light side and both of which produce their own consequence and which it seem this story line be try to present . the romantic side for some reason and be unconvincing and which i be not sure be aidan quinn problem while this be likely cause by the script . story such a this fail to bring in other religious perspective such a and if there be witch and isnt it likely that there be god as well and suppose to be the ultimate supreme power and be . wether you be jewish and christian and muslim or any other who believe in an ultimately supreme be and deal with any form of supernatural power without include the supreme be in the formula of the story and really be quite without credibility . i give it a 4 .