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Based on Alice Hoffman's 1995 novel of the same name, Practical Magic is a romantic fantasy film directed by Griffin Dunne and released in 1998. Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman play sisters, Gillian and Sally Owens. They are descendants of a long line of witches, in the movie.
The narrative centers on the sisters overcoming the obstacles posed by their magical ancestry because the Owens family is cursed in romantic relationships. The movie tells a distinct and captivating story by fusing aspects of drama, romance, and the paranormal.
Practical Magic revolves around the sisters' attempts to liberate themselves from the wretched soul of Jimmy Angelov, portrayed by Goran Višnjić. Jimmy was Gillian's violent partner, and his ghost continued to haunt them even after he passed away. With the help of their community and their magical abilities they succeed.
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How did Sally get rid of Jimmy’s spirit in Practical Magic?
At the end of the film, Sandra Bullock's character Sally Owens uses a potent blend of magic, group support, and sisterly love to drive Jimmy's soul away. Initially, Sally and her sister Gillian try to use prohibited magic to bring Jimmy back to life after unintentionally murdering him in self-defense.
This backfires, allowing Gillian to become possessed by Jimmy's evil spirit. Jimmy's spirit becomes stronger and stronger till they realize they can't get rid of him the old-fashioned way.
The Owens sisters and the town's residents, who had previously ostracized the sisters for their witchcraft, come to Sally's aid in a pivotal episode. By uniting their magical skills and establishing a protective circle, the women carry out a ritualistic banishing.
The ritual's success depends heavily on Sally's unwavering commitment to protecting her family and her intense affection for her sister. Using a combination of magic from antiquity and the recently discovered strength of communal unity, they can drive Jimmy's spirit from Gillian.
In addition to saving Gillian, this deed also starts to heal the long-standing curse against the Owens family by repairing the divide with their neighbors.
Practical Magic ending explained
The resolution of the main conflict and the thematic culmination of the story's examination of acceptance, love, and family may be found in the ending of Practical Magic. Jimmy's spirit is successfully banished, and Sally and Gillian are released from his evil control.
This victory means that the curse of the Owens family, which condemned the women to heartbreak, has been lifted. The sisters' acceptance of their magical inheritance and the community's support ultimately lift the curse, which stems from the anguish of their ancestor Maria Owens.
At a Halloween celebration at the end of the movie, the locals happily accept the Owens girls and their aunts. For the Owens family, this acceptance means a fresh start where they won't have to conceal who they are.
Sally experiences love once more, indicating that her worries about the curse have been allayed. The film's message—that love, in all its manifestations, is a potent force for healing and breaking curses—is emphasized by the celebration of community acceptance and the resuscitation of familial ties.
The Plot of the Practical Magic
Practical Magic centers on the Owens sisters, who are brought up by their aunts in a tiny village where they must deal with the shame associated with being witches, according to the official synopsis.
The men they fall in love with die young because the family is cursed. Sally and Gillian battle with their legacy as adults. Jimmy, Gillian's violent boyfriend, passes away, and his resentful soul stalks them.
The sisters break their family curse and drive Jimmy's soul away with the help of their community and their magical abilities. In the end, they discover acceptance and love as well as how to appreciate their ancestry.
Practical Magic is available for streaming on HBO Max and Hulu. Rent or purchase it on Amazon Prime Video, Apple iTunes, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
