As a huge fan of both Novak and Stewart, I was amused by this light-hearted romantic comedy. Novak was brilliant in her role as the darkly attractive bohemian witch.
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However, take a look at the stunning anti-feminist angle of this movie... Witches lose their powers if they fall in love, leaving Novak's character at the end powerless, but *of course* she is glad to trade independence and her family connections for domestic bliss with Stewart. Watch how her wardrobe changes, moving from uninhibited (and comfortable) to standard 1950's Donna Reed fare at the end, complete with pantyhose and high-heels around the house. It's sad, really. Apparently, this movie believes that women should give up all their power and individual Self gladly in order to have love and a home of their own.
Still amusing, but don't take it to heart.
----Spoiler Alert----
However, take a look at the stunning anti-feminist angle of this movie... Witches lose their powers if they fall in love, leaving Novak's character at the end powerless, but *of course* she is glad to trade independence and her family connections for domestic bliss with Stewart. Watch how her wardrobe changes, moving from uninhibited (and comfortable) to standard 1950's Donna Reed fare at the end, complete with pantyhose and high-heels around the house. It's sad, really. Apparently, this movie believes that women should give up all their power and individual Self gladly in order to have love and a home of their own.
Still amusing, but don't take it to heart.