Mio in the Land of Faraway
by Vladamir Grammatikov
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Director: Vladamir GrammatikovPrimary Contributor: Timothy Bottoms
Primary Contributor: Susaannah York
Primary Contributor: Christopher Lee
Primary Contributor: Christian Bale
Primary Contributor: Nicholas Pickard
Producer: Ingemar Ejve
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown)
Format: Color, NTSC, Widescreen
Running Time: 99 unknown-units
Published: 1987
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Miramax/Anchor Bay
Movie Reviews of Mio in the Land of Faraway
Movie Review: I've waited for years for this to get the DVD treatment!
Summary: 5 Stars
I didn't get this from Amazon, but from another source, oh well. I didn't read the story, but I love the movie, ever since I was a kid. But I had a rather used up copy of it on VHS for a while. When Anchor Bay brought it to DVD, I knew I had to have it, at any price. Let me just say, AB, you did a very nice job recolorizing it, the sound and music is still beautiful, but much clearer in this format, I would like very much to see it released again with more special features, but for now, the trailer is plenty. The other two reviewers on here have the right idea comparing this to Neverending Story-it certainly has that mood and feel. After several years of waiting for it to be affordable, my wish has finally been granted, it will be a frequent watch once again. Special mention of the cast must be made: Christian Bale does a very nice job, 20 some years before DK) Timothy Bottoms is very compassionate as the King, and Christopher Lee, as always, does one heck of a job as the arch villian-remember HammerFilms Dracula? Note: this review is primarily for those who've already seen it, so if you haven't or read the story, I do apolygize. Feedback welcome.
Summary of Mio in the Land of Faraway
When a lonely boy searches for his long-lost father, he finds himself transported to a distant paradise of mysterious castles, mighty genies, and mystical monsters. But there is danger in this Land of Faraway when an evil knight places a curse on all the kingdom's children. Can one brave young man fight the forces of a darkenss armed only with the powers of magic? This film is based on the classic children's novel Mio, My Son by Astrid Lidngren, the internationally beloved author of Pippi Longstocking. Filmed on stunning locations in Scotland, Switzerland, and the Crimea, this delightful fantasy adventure also features original music by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaes of ABBA.Similar DVD Movies
