Considering what a great cinematographer Nic Roeg was it's a shame this film doesn't look better, but when you're working with animatronic mice and grotesque witch outfits, it's understandable that childish entertainment is more important than artistic ambitions.
Another favourite as a child, this now seems dated and cheap but that's inevitable with any youthful delights. Anjelica Huston is suitably flamboyant and Bavarian to offer both entertainment and fear for any youngster fancying a fright, or who may enjoy Roald Dahl's books.
Unfortunately, considering how enduring the works of Dahl are, this film is certainly only for children to young to acknowledge its flaws.
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