Shopaholic35
This movie is slow to begin with but as it progresses it turns into a pretty good effort from the team behind Disney original movies. It's something new that hasn't been done before and although it has a few clumsy moments it is still a reasonably good movie to watch.The cast did a pretty good job with the script and direction they were given although there were no real standouts. I think what drags this movie down is that some of the ideas are so far fetched and out there. I found myself thinking who honestly came up with this idea because in some parts it just doesn't make sense. Magical movies are about fanciful things taking place in your wildest imagine but this felt like nobody would bother dreaming about this because it wasn't worth it.The good thing is that the movie finished strong and held your interest. I know my review was all over the place but it is a tricky one to describe. Overall a perfectly watchable movie with some storyline and theme flaws.
faramirrocks1
This movie was totally ridiculous! My friends and I watched it and were totally disappointed. The movie has bad graphics. The movie has boring elements. Basically throughout the movie the girl seems to try to be a "very" close friend. The movie contains the usual bad guy trying to kill the main character. Only in this movie the girl, Allysin, doesn't save the day. The bad guy tries to embarrass the main character. The secondary character comes to try to save the day. She does a little by taking off the ring but thats all. She try to tell the main character about the bad guy by doesn't listen. Right before that main character about to die the secondary character yells out "Danny"! The acting was horrible. Alyson Michalka was one of the worst people they could of picked. She needed some enthusiasm. Danny the character needed to be much nicer and less offensive. To top it all off they didn't even KISS! This truly was a bad movie full of demonic stuff. If you are a Christian I wouldn't see this movie.
harrypotterfreak9090
OK, this has got to be one of the best movies this past 3 years. Johnny is absolutely excellent in his role as Danny. Johnny made me feel so much emotion , it was like I was living the experience with him instead of watching it. From his first dove trick to his putting the cursed ring on Max's finger.He brings to the screen the whole sense of wanting to belong, something everyone feels sometime or another. He makes it all seem so deal-able and manageable.Plus the movie is bringing magic and magicians back into life again,a trade that seemed like it was dying out, until this movie came out. It is sure to inspire magicians again and it certainly has inspired me.The movie has so much action and emotion. Plus the whole sense of magicians and an actual wizard. There are so much suspense and amazement so when the final scene is taking place it throws everything off. I'm beyond impressed with this movie and I've taped it so I can watch it for years to come.
Twisted_SNL_Babe
Now, the stereotypical Disney Channel movie is some "Hooray for everything!"-themed movie about a young girl/guy struggling to get through middle school/high school. This is still about a young boy (around 16) and a girl (same age) trying to help him master his magic.Alyson Michalka doesn't stray far from her character on Phil of the Future with Alyson (wow, what a stretch with the name), perky, fun, and inquisitive. Yet her character in this movie has slightly more "oompf" than Keely.Johnny Pacar is very good at portraying Danny, struggling to keep his powers secret and under control.This movie strays slightly from the Disney Channel movie mold. It's a little more dark than past Disney movies, and I like the change. The writing is very good for a kid/teen movie, and the casting is done very well. The main idea of the movie is that Allyson (Michalka) is a teen producer on a new reality show trying to find the "World's Greatest Kid Magician." But all her prospects are a flop. Until she finds Danny (Pacar), that is. They move to the magic mansion, which leads to mystery, drama, and even betrayal. Well, as much betrayal as can be shown on the Disney Channel.All in all, I commend Disney on at least trying to break out of their stereotypes with this movie. It's entertaining, and you should at least try to check it out. Michalka and Bacar have great on-screen friend chemistry, even in the beginning, when they're less than friends.7/10
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