The 10th Kingdom
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Actor: Camryn Manheim, Dianne Wiest, John Larroquette, Kimberly Williams, Scott CohenBrand: LION'S GATE ENTERTAINMENT
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround; 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: The ultimate fairy tale.
Summary: 5 Stars
Years and years after this came on tv, I am still in love with this movie. This is what mini-series are meant to be. Heck, this is what good story-telling is meant to be, I don't care about the medium. Sure, it's lengthy, but if you are a simpleton with a short attention span it is your own problem. Length is what this story needed to make its full impact. If they had needed more time, by all means, I would have not complained.
This is a show made for the people who love fairy tales (not that the layman wouldn't fall in love with the 9 Kingdoms). There are jokes and allusions that go surprising beyond your basic Cinderella and Snow White. I have laughed at the various intricacies that too-well show the nature of fairy tales.
The plot is based on fairy tales. Without fairy tales, this movie would not exist, along with so much of our modern culture. What so many people fail to realize is how imbedded into soceity fairy tale and their eternal themes are. The story itself is a fairy tale, the tale of a servant girl (actually, she's a waitress in Central Park, but close enough) who goes on a journey to a magical world in the attendance of several quirky companions, meets various adventure, and ultimately becomes something more than a "just a waitress". It's a classic fairy tale plot, and it is one that will never die. It is a story that is timeless. Not only is the story a fairy tale itself, it's gosh-darn chuck-full of fairy tales, albeit a wild and thoroughly entertaining blend.
The 10th kingdom is actually our world, but the other nine exist in a parallel world oddly similar to Europe (the source of many well-known tales and certainly those brought screaming and kicking into the show). This is the world where fairy tales are real and a part of life. Most attention is on the 4th kingdom, but the DVD happily provides intricate information on the others until quite the little culture is developed.
At first glance, it seems that the fairy tales are wickedly mocked, but closer insight shows a touching respect for all of them. So what is wrong with having a little fun?
The main fairy tale is that of Snow White. A major character, Prince Wendell, is the grandson of Snow White. The woman herself is shown, in an incredible theme that goes beyond the traditional, weakened, damsel-in-distress Snow White. It's truly powerful and heart-felt what this plot line shows.
Beyond the story, there lies the characters. Wow. How can you not fall in love with this ragged, weird, and terribly quirky band of characters? Characters drive this plot with every odd personality flaw available to them. Their complexity is certainly admirable. The best part is how 2-dimensional they originally seemed. Just a bunch of fun goofballs. But as the show progresses, more and more is revealed about each of them until they are entirely human (or wolf, or whatever). The perfect actors were chosen for each character, and I cannot imagine anyone but them playing their parts. Applause to all of them for an incredible thespian job!
The DVD itself is also very respectable. I mentioned the info on the other kingdoms. There is also character and actor information. The making of- feature was delightful, and heck, even the menus rock.
This is truly a treasure, and I hope more people learn to recognize it as such.
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: 12718Similar DVD Movies
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