Dragon loves magic and loves baking, so when I came across a show on Amazon Prime that was about 3 young girls who find a magic cookbook, called Just Add Magic. I thought she’d love it.
I really expected a cheesy magic show for kids. It reminded me of Alex Mac or Eerie Indiana. And to start with, it was pretty much that, but by the end of the first season, I was hooked.
The seasons have story arcs that are planned and cohesive, the magic system is as fascinating as the mythology. They even plant hints at next season’s stories.
There are some seriously awkward stories but overall it’s really well done.
We’re just about to start season 3 and I can’t wait.
Check it out if you have Amazon Prime. Warning, it’ll make you want to cook.
This is a weird combination of superhero origin, kids saving parents, and invasion movie. It doesn’t quite work and is really slow in some parts. The first twist was well set up and had a great reveal, the second twist felt too easy and much too contrived.
Score: 0
Character
This is where the movie shines. The characters are extremely likeable and for such a huge cast and regular length movie they are well developed.
My favourite was the little girl water bender.
Score: 1
Dialogue
The dialogue is the best and worst you get from a superhero movie combined with the weirdness that is this director’s style. It doesn’t land very well most of the time.
Score: 0.5
Visuals and Music
This movie was the next step after Spy Kids in style and borderline archaic special effects. The aesthetic was there and it was kinda pretty, but still not great.
The music was good but unremarkable.
Score: 0.5
Fun
I enjoyed the movie. I like when the powerless kid doesn’t get super powered at the end. And overall it was a lot of fun. A little slow and that ending just doesn’t sit right with me. It felt too easy and invalidated the kids’ work.
Score: 0.5
Overall
An okay movie with great characters and an unfulfilling ending.
December 4 (December 13 for local pickup/delivery in Ottawa)
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Pastel Dreams Nikki
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Sofi’s Silly Slime
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ON/QC: December 11, 2020. Rest of Canada: December 4, 2020. USA: November 27, 2020
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Handmade items from new & upcycled materials, many items in geeky prints. Aprons, Hanging towels, Christmas Stockings, Bow ties, Scrappie Critters and more
The Princess Party Project aims to make royal visits a little more accessible with free birthday party visits! Currently taking requests for holiday video messages.
Sofi’s Silly Slime is where I create and make handmade custom and designer slimes, make DIY Slime kits, prepare party favours, loot bags and sell other sensory items like squishies. Slime is beneficial for creativity, focus, fine motor skill development,
I offer contact free curb pick up, CONTACT FREE delivery, as well as International shipping at current Canada Post rates. From October 6th to December 29th we are offering FREE DELIVERY TUESDAYS.
Tubby Tabby Soaps
Tubby Tabby Soaps is a (queer) family-owned, small-batch, handmade soap company based out of Ottawa. Sometimes geeky and sometimes classic, we make soaps and solid shampoo bars that always keep the earth in mind.
Handmade items from new & upcycled materials, many items in geeky prints. Aprons, Hanging towels, Christmas Stockings, Bow ties, Scrappie Critters and more
Free Shipping in Canada over $75 with code CANFREESHIP
Pastel Dreams Nikki
Selling creepy cute, pastel goth, and fairy kei products such as mask bundles, scrunchies, hair bows, dice bags, and much more! New products are created every month 🙂
Special on 8×8 wood panel custom pieces and a few other special promos
Gilove2dance Designs
Buttons, prints, keychains, stickers from various fandoms including Doctor Who, Voltron, Avatar: The Last Airbender, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and more!