Fans of the 1998 cult classic Practical Magic have only a few days left to stream a similarly enchanting film before it departs from Amazon Prime on May 4. Simply Irresistible, a 1999 romantic comedy starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, has been described as an "underrated gem" by viewers, blending magic and romance in a lighthearted package.
A Witchy Gem from the 1990s
Released just a year after Practical Magic, Simply Irresistible taps into the same mystical genre that captivated audiences in the late 1990s. The film follows Amanda, a young woman who inherits her mother's restaurant despite having terrible cooking skills. Her fortunes change when she meets a mysterious man at a supermarket who gives her a magical crab, transforming her culinary abilities and her life.
The film features a star-studded cast including Sean Patrick Flannery, Patricia Clarkson, and Amanda Peet. Gellar, at the height of her fame from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Cruel Intentions, delivers a performance that critics praised, even if the storyline was considered flawed.
Critical Reception and Fan Love
Upon its release, Simply Irresistible received mixed reviews. Renowned critic Roger Ebert wrote in the Chicago Sun-Times: "It's old-fashioned and obvious, yes, like a featherweight comedy from the 1950s. But that's the charm." Fans on Rotten Tomatoes have echoed this sentiment, calling it a "fun and sweet movie" and a "guilty pleasure." One viewer noted: "This movie is so wonderfully stupid that it is impossible not to love. A throwback to classic Hollywood, where magical realism required very little realism."
Don't Miss It
With Practical Magic 2 on the horizon, now is the perfect time to indulge in another witchy tale. Simply Irresistible leaves Amazon Prime on May 4, so fans should act quickly to enjoy this charming, underrated film before it disappears from the streaming platform.
