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Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie

  • TV Movie
  • 2009
  • TV-G
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
22K
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David Henrie, Selena Gomez, and Jake T. Austin in Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie (2009)
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  • Director
    • Lev L. Spiro
  • Writers
    • Todd J. Greenwald
    • Dan Berendsen
  • Stars
    • Selena Gomez
    • David Henrie
    • Jake T. Austin
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    22K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Lev L. Spiro
    • Writers
      • Todd J. Greenwald
      • Dan Berendsen
    • Stars
      • Selena Gomez
      • David Henrie
      • Jake T. Austin
    • 33User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 3 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Selena Gomez
    Selena Gomez
    • Alex Russo
    David Henrie
    David Henrie
    • Justin Russo
    Jake T. Austin
    Jake T. Austin
    • Max Russo
    Jennifer Stone
    Jennifer Stone
    • Harper
    Maria Canals-Barrera
    Maria Canals-Barrera
    • Theresa Russo
    Charlotte Ray Rosenberg
    Charlotte Ray Rosenberg
    • Madeline Russo
    • (as Charlie Ray)
    David DeLuise
    David DeLuise
    • Jerry Russo
    Steve Valentine
    Steve Valentine
    • Archie
    Xavier Torres
    • Javier
    Jennifer Alden
    Jennifer Alden
    • Giselle
    Jazmín Caratini
    Jazmín Caratini
    • Bartender
    Jonathan Dwayne
    • Activities Director
    • (as Johnathan Dwayne)
    Marisé Álvarez
    Marisé Álvarez
    • Greeter
    • (as Marise Alvarez)
    Bettina Mercado
    • Woman in Village #1
    Veraalba Santa
    Veraalba Santa
    • Woman in Village #2
    Gabriela Rosario
    • Village Girl
    • (as Gabriela Alejandra Rosario)
    Eldim Correa
    • Resort Guest
    Nicole Diaz
    • Flirting Woman
    • Director
      • Lev L. Spiro
    • Writers
      • Todd J. Greenwald
      • Dan Berendsen
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    User reviews33

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    6RosanaBotafogo

    Boring...

    Embark on a supernatural and exciting adventure with the Russos, his family of apprentice sorcerers. While on vacation, Alex accidentally casts a spell that will affect his family's existence, preventing his parents' first meeting. Now, Max tries to keep his parents together, while Alex and Justin use every trick they know to find the Stone of Dreams so they can reverse the magic and save their family. You won't want to miss a single second of this action-packed, magic-packed feature.

    In 2015 "I love witches and wizards, but this one I gave up on at first..." ...8 years ago... Nothing has changed... But at least this time I went all the way..Poor Selena, when Disney gets it right she is wonderful, but when she exaggerates and goes over the point, or rather, when she falls short, she really wastes time and talents, silly at all, boring too... And the effects, this one is without comments, or hobby, it's a waste of time, thank goodness what I watched it on a mini screen at work solving routine processes...
    7bkoganbing

    More Potter Than Partridge

    I'm surprised that the Walt Disney Studios didn't release this film version of their series The Wizards Of Waverly Place to the big screen first as they did with Hannah Montana. Given the special effects it probably would have been better served on the big screen.

    Be that as it may, I think more than the fans of the television series would appreciate this one. When I reviewed the television series I said that the kids reminded me of the Partridge Family offspring. They still do, but in the course of the film the story is more of a Harry Potter type story.

    Selena Gomez who's the pretty, but slightly rebellious middle child balks at the restrictions in general placed on her magic by her parents, but even more so when the family goes to the Caribbean for a vacation. With a really powerful wand in her hand, she says something really dumb like she wishes her mother and father had never met. So when David DeLuise and Maria Canals Barrera treat her and brothers David Henrie and Jake T. Austin. Of such wishes are Twilight episodes and It's A Wonderful Life plots spun.

    The only thing to do is for the kids to find the Stone Of Dreams which can reverse any spell. But Gomez, Henrie, and Austin have other folks looking for the same Stone to cure their problems.

    The cast of the show is an appealing one and the show itself might gain a few viewers with this film. But it really should have gone to the big screen first.
    9VoiceofJustice

    This is a DCOM?

    To be honest, I began watching this movie not expecting much... and I'm a pretty big fan of WOWP the show. I was under the impression that DCOMs were made to suck. I know a rare, rare few has had its' successes, but after trash like Camp Rock, I just do not expect much from these DCOMs anymore.

    This movie was delightful to watch. This movie for once, actually had a plot. The scenery was beautiful, and the visual effects were actually not super shabby. I know it wasn't perfect, but definitely decent for a DCOM. The acting was definitely good. Selena was brilliant in this movie, and she outshines any other teen stars currently at Disney. Miley Cyrus can move out of the way for this amazing actress.

    This is a movie for kids, teens, families and even older people who don't mind a cute, humorous, sweet adventure movie.

    You'll enjoy it.
    rockstar99

    Best DCOM EVER! Perfect for any age to enjoy and a great family film!

    Wow, is all I can say about this movie, it was the best DCOM movie I have ever seen, The movie gave a very good family outlook with many scenes showing how the three siblings missed their parents and how they were determined to get their parents to know them. The actors in this are just flat out fantastic, I really like the TV show, but when I watched this, all the actors seemed more geared up and prepared. The chemistry of all the actors really made me like this movie, Selena Gomez once again does a great job, and the scenes in the movie between David Henrie and Selena Gomez were just unbelievable, the way they acted in every scene together was just perfect.

    When I first saw the promos for this movie, I was like, oh that sounds cool, but I didn't expect it to be so good. Although the plot was a recycled one that's been used by Disney a lot, the actors breathed a new life to it with all of their amazing performances, and the special effects( although not Hollywood picture perfect) they were amazing for a disneychannel movie.

    And the ending scenes of the movie were great, and once the movie was done, I was satisfied,( something that usually doesn't happen when I watch a DCOM)
    7sufyaanrashid95

    A Magical and Entertaining Adventure

    "Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie" is a TV movie based on the popular Disney Channel series. The film follows the Russo family as they travel to a tropical island in search of a magical stone that could potentially strip them of their wizardly powers.

    One of the strengths of the film is its cast. Selena Gomez shines in her role as Alex Russo, bringing her character's wit and charm to life on the big screen. The supporting cast, including David Henrie and Jake T. Austin, also deliver strong performances that add depth and humor to the story.

    The film's production value is also noteworthy. The tropical setting provides a beautiful backdrop for the story, and the special effects showcasing the wizardly powers of the characters are impressive and add to the overall magical tone of the movie.

    The themes of the movie, which include the importance of family, the consequences of one's actions, and the power of forgiveness, are also noteworthy. The story delivers these messages in a way that is accessible and relatable to younger viewers, while also providing entertainment for older audiences.

    Overall, "Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie" is a magical and entertaining adventure that will appeal to fans of the television series and newcomers alike. Its strong cast, impressive production value, and positive message make it a must-watch for anyone who loves a good family-friendly movie. Whether you're a fan of wizardry or just looking for a fun and heartwarming story, this movie is sure to cast a spell on you.

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    • Trivia
      Had a premiere of 13.6 million viewers, making it the second watched Disney Original Movie next to High School Musical 2 (2007) (17 million viewers).
    • Goofs
      When Justin was trapped in the quicksand, his left arm goes under and gets his sleeve all dirty. In another quick shot, his arm is above the dirt and the sleeve is clean. The next shot, his arm is submerged and the sleeve is dirty again.
    • Quotes

      Justin Russo: Mom and Dad don't know each other and they don't know us!

      Max Russo: So is this a good thing or a bad thing?

      Alex Russo: The kid's got a point.

      Justin Russo: This is a very *very* bad thing!

    • Crazy credits
      At the beginning there is a street sign named "Waverly Place" with additional fade-ins "Disney Wizards of" and "The Movie" enclosed it, thus it results the title of this movie.
    • Connections
      Featured in Disney Channel's 3 Minute Game Show: Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie - Part 1 (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Caribbean Breeze
      Written by Peter Neff

      Performed by Peter Neff

      Courtesy of Neffscores Music

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    • Release date
      • August 28, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Disney's Official Site
      • DisneyNOW
    • Languages
      • English
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Những Phù Thủy Xứ Waverly
    • Filming locations
      • Puerto Rico
    • Production company
      • It's a Laugh Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 34m(94 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD
      • 4:3

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