Witch Mountain
Written by Suzanne on March 13, 2009When I was 8 years old I watched Return from Witch Mountain in the movie theater. I remember going home after the show pretending I had telepathic power and wishing my hair was the length of Tia Malone’s.
In the movies Escape to Witch Mountain (1975) and Return from Witch Mountain (1978), Kim Richards was Tia Malone and Ike Eisenmann was her brother Tony Malone. Race to Witch Mountain starring Dwayne Johnson came out today and you can spot cameos with Kim Richards as Tina the waitress and Ike Eisenmann as Sheriff Antony.
Kim Richards and Ike Eisenmann were two kids that were all over the small and big screen during the 70’s and 80’s. Both of them were in at least one episode of the TV show Little House on the Prairie. In fact they were all over the boob tube back in the day, from Fantasy Island to CHiPs.
After hearing the news of a remake I decided to take my kiddo to see Race to Witch Mountain. She’s the same age I was when I watched the second movie in this Disney series. She had a blast watching all the action, wondering what would happen next and of course right when we got home from the show she started to practice her telepathic power with our Chihuahua.
I thought the movie was action packed, and I loved the casting they did, including the appearance of Cheech in Stony Creek. It was fun seeing Garry Marshall as an alien expert author. Dwayne Johnson is perfect as the taxi driver turned action hero named Jack Bruno. My kiddo pointed out that the leading lady in the movie was the same actress from Night at the Museum. I responded by telling her she was correct, then I preceded to ask if she knew her real name is Carla Gugino and that she also starred in the film Watchmen. Sometimes a mom needs to show her kid she knows a thing or two.
Annasophia Robb and Alexander Ludwig play the roles of Seth and Sara, the two “alien” teens on a mission to save their planet. Race to Witch Mountain is a fun family film. This housewife gives the movie 4 out of 4 waffles!
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March 13th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
Sounds like a good movie. Thanks for the preview. If the kiddo liked it, I know I will too. :)
March 13th, 2009 at 11:52 pm
Looks like a good movie to me.
March 14th, 2009 at 10:05 am
We can’t wait to see this movie! I don’t expect it to be anything like the original but I think it’ll be awesome. I also saw the originals in the theater back in the day when I was 9 or so. Good times.
March 15th, 2009 at 11:53 am
I’m always weary when movies of my childhood are remade. If you think it’s worth the chance perhaps I’ll give it a chance. Thanks Suz.
Always,
“D”
P.S. Did you hear they are remaking “The Neverending Story”??? = (
March 15th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
@D Oh wow that should be interesting, a Neverending Story remake. I feel the same way about most remakes but this one is really a different take on the storyline. I think having new characters, siblings Seth & Sara, help it stand alone.
I think going to a movie like this demands less seriousness by the viewer. If you want to have a few laughs, see some fun action, and feel a bit nostalgic this movie satisfies.
March 15th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
@Suz There are so many reasons that I am proud to call you my Friend and this clearly is one of them. = )
Always,
“D”
March 16th, 2009 at 11:15 am
I liked it even though the movie lacked in some areas all the popcorn flick and family fun stuff was there.
I am glad you little one liked the film as much as I liked the originals watching them on video as a child.
I used to run around trying to make things fly.
March 16th, 2009 at 11:17 am
@Fused Film The part I found lacking but didn’t mind much was the Land of the Lost style foliage scene with the glowing gobs of goo orbs. Wasn’t worth taking out a waffle though. lol
March 17th, 2009 at 10:47 am
me & g can’t wait to see it I was fascinated with Tia’s ability when I was a kid, too- wish we’d been friends back then and could have played together!