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Bedknobs and Broomsticks
1971 117 min United States of America G 0+
★7.4
Family, Animation, Fantasy
Director: Robert Stevenson, Ward Kimball
🎭 Based on
«Bonfires and Broomsticks»
byMary Norton
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Description
Three children evacuated from London during World War II are forced to stay with an eccentric spinster. The children's initial fears disappear when they find out she is in fact a trainee witch.
Budget:
$20M
Worldwide:
$17.9M
Starring
Angela Lansbury
Actor
David Tomlinson
Actor
Roddy McDowall
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 1972
— Best Visual Effects
Academy Awards 1972
— Best Original Score
Academy Awards 1972
— Best Original Song
Academy Awards 1972
— Best Production Design
Academy Awards 1972
— Best Costume Design
Golden Globe 1972
— Best Actress (Comedy or Musical)
Key opinion
Bedknobs and Broomsticks is viewed as a charming, nostalgic family film that effectively blends live-action with animation. While it is often compared to Mary Poppins, audiences appreciate its unique blend of fantasy and wartime stakes anchored by strong lead performances.
| Acting | Angela Lansbury and David Tomlinson exhibit strong chemistry that anchors the film's whimsical premise. | |
| Production | The technical execution of blending live-action footage with animated sequences creates a seamless and fun visual experience. | |
| Theme | The film carries a more menacing and high-stakes tone compared to other fantasy musicals of the era due to its focus on wartime resistance. | |
| Score | The Sherman brothers' soundtrack serves the film well, though it lacks the sheer memorability and catchiness of their work on comparable musical projects. |