- First trailer for Practical magic 2 has been released
- Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Stockard Channing and Dianne Wiest all return, Joey King joins
- Follows Sally and Gillian Owens decades later as they “confront the enduring family curse that causes men they love to die horribly”
We’re only months away from midnight margaritas, but the first teaser trailer for Practical magic 2 has already landed, which you can catch up on below.
When Sally’s daughter, Kylie (Joey King), uncovers dark secrets and develops powers of her own, the family must unite to break the curse.
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While the first trailer only teases what’s to come, it hasn’t gone down well with some fans thanks to lighting changes.
The original 1998 film was known for its dark, moody and gothic look, which seems to have disappeared in favor of muted pastels and so-called “Netflix lighting.”
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“Being the film that breaks the curse of poor color grading is incredibly ironic for many reasons”
A quick search on social media shows that if fans are talking about Practical magic 2 trailer, they talk about the “bad color grading.”
“Being the movie that breaks the bad color grading curse is incredibly ironic for many reasons,” wrote one fan on X/Twitter, while another agreed: “I can forgive a lot, but pastels?”
“Like wtf happened to movies?? Why do they look so boring nowadays?” a third weighed in.
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The new film, which is expected to be released on September 11, appears to have already fallen victim to so-called “Netflix lighting.”
This is described by No Film School as “a modern, digital-first aesthetic characterized by soft, low contrast and evenly exposed scenes designed to look good on different devices.”
Of course, a lot can change between now, the full trailer release, and the distribution of the film itself. One thing is certain: Bullock and Kidman will give promotion of the sequel everything they have.
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