The Uncanny Resilience of Hollywood's Biggest Hits and Flops Sandra Bullock recently recalled her experience working on "Practical Magic," which was initially met with disdain by critics and audiences in 1998.
Despite its cult status today, Bullock has spoken candidly about the film's reception: "People are going to love it," she thought at first, but as the audience response dwindled into silence, so did her enthusiasm.
The criticisms leveled against the film – concerns over tone, too many female characters, and a perceived ambiguity in its narrative – still linger.