The 10th Kingdom
by David Carson, Herbert Wise
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Actor: Daniel Lapaine, Dianne Wiest, John Larroquette, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Scott CohenDirector: David Carson, Herbert Wise
Brand: Lions Gate
Producer: Brian Eastman
Producer: Jane Prowse
Producer: Robert Halmi Jr.
Producer: Robert Halmi Sr.
Producer: Simon Moore
Writer: Simon Moore
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Format: Color, Dolby, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 417 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2002-05-28
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Lions Gate
Movie Reviews of The 10th Kingdom
Movie Review: Pretty good overall, only a few gripes
Summary: 4 Stars
Architecturally the mini-series is sound, it has all the right elements to make a memorable experience. The plot moves at the right pace and throws in a couple of curve-balls. There's a diverse range of locations and characters and it really helps to immerse the viewers in the world.
The major gripes I have is how the DVD itself shows it's age. The content does a little, but it's not nearly as detrimental to the experience as the package itself. Aware of the age of the DVD itself, and the newer release (pretty much un-available anywhere) the way the DVD's were composed is definitely not the best way to do things. Unfortunately I didn't have the chance to see the original broadcast, but I can imagine I would've preferred that "method-of-delivery" a little better. Originally the series had 5, two hour episodes. This package places them all into an "episode-soup". There are no clear distinctions between the episodes save for the obligatory made for tv fade outs. Each disc has a chunk of the entire story, and simply stops when the space on disc has run out - prompting for the next disc. However, the authoring has left out the fact that the updated version uses 3-Discs instead of one double sided disc and one single sided - meaning the prompts ask for the next "side". It even has the gall to ask for the mythical Side C, which has led me to believe the DVD was authored in another one of the 10 Kingdoms where DVD's have three sides.
Assuming (however unlikely it is) the series gets a newer, updated version, I can definately say the viewer would be more entertained by a collection of 5 discs, each with their respective 2 hour episodes. DVD manufacturer prices have dropped far enough that the extra two discs would cost next to nothing to make, and the issue of waning attention span near the 3 hour mark on the same "episode" would dissipate.
Lastly, Region 4 is completely left in the dark with this release, I think we had the VHS all those years ago, but it's pretty much impossible to find here. Despite the issues with the mastering process, it's a great buy next time your ordering a collection of imported movies.
Summary of The 10th Kingdom
At the edge of the mortal world lies a mystical vortex which leads to the Nine Kingdoms a fantastic land where fairy tales are reinvented... and not with happily-ever-after results! An evil queen (Dianne Wiest) has just doomed Prince Wendell (Daniel Lapaine) to life as a dog. His quest to recapture the throne leads him through a portal to the mythical Tenth Kingdom... Central Park! With the help of ordinary mortals Virginia (Kimberly Williams) and Tony (John Larroquette) they battle evil in a parallel universe of vile trolls goblins and every fairy tale character imaginable. Stunning visual effects and a stellar cast include Scott Cohen Rutger Hauer Camryn Manheim and Ed O'Neill dominates this epic adventure that will enchant audiences of all ages.System Requirements:Starring: Ann-Margret Scott Cohen Rutger Hauer John Larroquette Camryn Manheim and Ed O'Neill Directed By: David Carson and Herbert Wise Running Time: 417 minutes Color Presented in "Standard" formatFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre:?CHILDREN/FAMILY Rating:?NR UPC:?707729127185 Manufacturer No:?12718This epic 10-hour miniseries from the Emmy-winning writer of Gulliver's Travels was a ratings bust on television, but on video and DVD, where it can be enjoyed at one's leisure, it has a better chance to cast its magical spell. Kimberly Williams has never been more enchanting than as Virginia, a waitress who still lives with her janitor father (John Larroquette) and yearns for something exciting to happen to her. Her wish comes true when she and her father are transported from New York City into a dimension that, with apologies to Rod Serling, can only be called the Fairy Tale Zone; nine kingdoms populated by characters from fairy tales of yore. They team up with a dog who's really a prince--Wendell, grandson of Snow White--changed into canine form by the evil Queen (Dianne Wiest), who plots to usurp Wendell's throne. Father, daughter, and his royal dogness are relentlessly pursued through the nine kingdoms by the Troll King (Ed O'Neill) and his three bumbling and horrible children, and the conflicted Wolf (Scott Cohen), who is allied with the Queen but, with the aid of some Oprah-esque self-help books, tames his inner beast and falls in love with Virginia. The 10th Kingdom is a special effects extravaganza. There is indeed, as one character marvels, magic to behold here. But despite the Hallmark brand name and the presence of a grown-up Snow White (Camryn Manheim) and Cinderella (Ann-Margret), bewitched animals, magic mirrors, and trolls, this is not kid's stuff. It can get scary, surprisingly violent, and quite intense; you know, just like real fairy tales. --Donald Liebenson
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