Escape to Witch Mountain / Return From Witch Mountain (1978)

The ever present versatility of Walt Disney motion pictures is demonstrated in this film about two psychic orphans who head for Witch Mountain to escape evil and find their own identities. When their unusual psychic abilities attract the attention of a greedy industrialist he tries to capture them for his own profit. But the plucky duo soon escape intent on finding their real home and discovering the secret to their magical powers. This Disney film was adapted from a novel by Alexander Key.System Requirements:Running Time 97 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY Rating: G UPC: 786936706031 Manufacturer No: 05072700 Product Description

Witches aren't always bad

This IS a TYPICAL Disney movie. Good acting, good storyline. Eddie Albert was good, Kim Richards was enchanting, Ike Eisenberg was remarkable for a boy of his age. Everything was good clean fun, along the lines of Bedknobs and Broomsticks. Scary doberman dogs, mean rich men that kidnap the kids. During this time the kids powers grow and they learn about themselves and their beginnings. Not so much a coming of age story but good for the whole family. July 17, 2008

Great combo, great value!

I loved this movie when I was a kid and now I get to share it with my kid. May 9, 2008

One Disney Classic One Disney throw away

Being a kid in the mid 1970's I had seen at least ten Disney movies in the theaters back in the day. When I saw this dvd for sale a couple of years ago I bought it thinking how great it would be to see both movies again. I enjoyed the first one remembering Tony @ Tia being my age at the time wondering what they are doing now. It's a cute little story with some suspense at least for a 10 year old. But when I saw the second one I was disapointed to see some misfit kids stealing the show and Tony being in a trance through 90% of the movie. You also have two Super stars (Bette Davis and Christpher Lee)in the movie. I ask you "Why are they in this corny movie?" This is one of the worst sequels next to Caddy Shack 2. Buy it only for the first movie, Escape to Witch Mounain. April 14, 2008

Excellent Family Movie

I grew up in the 70's and 80's so I remember when these movies came out and I used to have a poster in my room when I was a kid, so this brought back some good memories for me and now that I have kids, it was wonderful to share this movie with them and they loved it just as much as I did when I was a kid, and still do now. You can't beat Walt Disney when it comes to wholesome family entertainment. I would recommend this to anyone who has children.Watching the movie today, the special effects are a bit corny but it is still fun and enjoyable to watch. March 31, 2008

Oldy but goody.

Not as gritty or involved as todays standards would like, but still an excellent exploration of the abuse of physic powers.

The main characters are children, and this is a kids movie, so don't expect anything racy.

Both these movies are fun and even playful explorations of physic powers and those who would abuse them. Suitable for children six and up, fun for adults too. March 3, 2008

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