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Movie Reviews of The 10th Kingdom
Movie Review: An Adult Fairy Tale
Summary: 5 Stars
When this Miniseries orignally premired on NBC in 2000, many critics gave it mixed reviews. They all found it to be an intertaining story, and with its merits, but they all said that a 5-part miniseries spread across 3 weeks, is not the way to tell a story. And in a way they were right. The Ratings for part 1 were great, but with each passing episode they got lower, and lower. The movie eventually left the TV and the minds of America.But then came the DVD, which is the best way to view this film. With the DVD a new legion of fans surfaced, and they made this movie a cult classic. With a running time of a little over 7 1/2 hours, this movie will take 2 or 3 nights to finish, but It is well worth it.
The movie itself centers around a young woman who lives in New York City who wishing something Exciting would happen to her, and she gets her wish, when a young prince from the 9 kingdom's literally runs her over. But the prince has been turned into a dog, and he needs the girl and her father to return with him to the 9 kingdoms so they can overthrow the his wicked stepmother, and become the king he should be.
The movie has numerous jokes hidden within it, like the "Tooth Fairy," and the "7 small beds," and other surpsies hidden within it. But the one bad aspect of this movie, is that fact that it will not be understood by younger children (I have found that my 5 year old neice doesn't understand it, but my 13 yearold cousin, does understand most of it). I myself watching it again 4 years later understand and get alot more of the adult humor (i was 12 when i orignally watched it).
This is a great movie to add to any collect, and you can't beat the price for a DVD that runs more than 7 hours.
Movie Review: If You are stuck cleaning your house!
Summary: 5 Stars
I won't go into a long drawn out description of the movie, but I will say this movie has been a lifesaver!
For any woman who is stuck cleaning her house, this is the movie for you. Picking up my husband's socks from the coffee table and trying to free Polly Pocket's shoes from my carpet has been the most miserable part of my existence for three years. Truly, it gets me down, because this is a process that repeats itself daily. This movie not only gives me the romance and adventure that this daunting task requires to keep me going, it is inspiring.
I have read complaints that the movie is too long. Clearly, these people have never tried doing an overhaul on their house to this movie. The length is perfect, and DVD chapters insure I can take it from room to room, not missing or rewatching. If you get blue from cleaning, I urge you to buy this movie. You will thank me! This is the best cleaning tool I have found since I discovered the Magic Eraser.
My only complaint is the ending leaves us hanging. It was written so that a sequel could be made, but low viewers in 1999 prevented this from coming to fruition. Several attempts are being made by avid fans to change the minds of RHI Entertainment (they recently purchased Hallmark Entertainment), and a sequel would be much appreciated. I won't hold my breath though.
In conclusion, the unrewarding and unappreciated task of picking up after a messy family no longer bothers me...at least it won't after I order my DVD now. My sister took her copy back, so I am now buying my own. Now cleaning time and personal time will once again be one in the same!
Movie Review: Suck an elf!
Summary: 5 Stars
When I was first approached to watch this film, I noticed the length and was completely turned away. Ten hours. Who could endure this many interactions with children's storybook characters? Luckily, my wife sat me down and we began this lengthy process. To say the least, I was impressed. Directors David Carson and Herbert Wise did a spectacular job of bringing the magic and detail of fairy tales to the small screen. Through the voyages of our three main heroes, we see so many of our childhood escapes. Places where only our imagination took us before, we are guided through the images of modern television.
Imagination is only part of this miraculous tale. This film keeps with the modern idea of fairy tales with some very dark thematic elements. The scenes with the Trolls and with Snow White were spellbinding. You could literally get lost in this film and never want to escape. John Larroquette and Kimberly Williams are decent in their roles (about average for television), but it is Scott Cohen as the Wolf that literally steals every scene. He plays his part to the fullest extent. Ed O'Neill and Rutger Hauer also contribute well to this story.
Overall, this was a beautiful (if long) story that continually pushed the boundaries of a television mini-series. I never knew where it was going to take me next or which fairy tale it would dive right into. There was never a dull moment and it is a story that can be watched over and over again. This is a treat for anyone with a passion for children's literature!
Grade: ***** out of *****
Movie Review: cheesy
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the absolute cheesiest dorkiest movie ever made! I LOVED it! There is something about it. some of the lines are hilarious. You have to allow yourself to be taken in by the movie. You can't watch the movie as a snob. YOu can't be all: "well if anything in this movie is less than "cool" i will say how horrible it is."If you allow this movie to take you in, then you'll love it. There are a couple of problems with the movie...but come on, it's 7 hours long, how can mistakes NOT be made in a 7 hour long epic???
It's unfortunate that it was a ratings bust, but something this long could only be marketed as a miniseries or straight to DVD/VHS because no one will sit in a theatre for 7 hours! Gone with the Wind and Titanic were pushing it!
So putting the movie on network television, they had to work within some confines, meaning it had to be "family appropriate" Considering that, they were able to weave in all the necessary elements, even the sexual elements between virginia and wolf.
I saw parts of it when it came on television, and i really liked it, i remember thinking the trolls were the worst part though.
I didn't get to see the whole thing...i don't think anyone in the country saw the entire thing on television.
Then I rented it...upon renting it and seeing the whole thing, i actually like the trolls...they grow on you after awhile.
Anyway....very cheesy, very dorky, but somehow the funniest greatest fantasy i've ever seen! (I got immensely bored with lord of the rings...it just took itself too seriously.)
Movie Review: The most beautiful mini-series
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the most beautiful mini-series you're liable to see. A modern woman from contemporary New York City still living with her father ends up on an adventure beyond her imagining when a gateway between her world and the strange and surreal world of the 9 kingdoms is opened. The 9 kingdoms is an alternate reality where the fairy tales are strangely true and wolves (werewolves actually) do seduce young women, princes are put under wicked spells and dark, deep secrets are hidden behind the villainous wicked queen. (I won't spoil it for you.)
One character I love in particular in this is the neurotic Wolf. Wolf is a half-wolf (werewolf) and apparently a descendant of The Big Bad Wolf. Wolf becomes the love interest in the story.
There are some amazing acting talents in this mini-series including Diane Weist in her very first villain role. It's shocking to see her out of the sugary sweet motherly role we're used to such as her role as Peg in Edward Scissorhands and the mother role in Lost Boys.
Another thing I like is the beautiful yet full figured woman who played Snow White- the actress from the practice. The writers paid close attention to detail in remembering that the original Snow White story's protagonist was fair and plump and they didn't follow the modern trend of the sickly-thin conception of beauty.
The fairy tales return to their roots with this mature- yet decent enough for people of all ages- fantasy. It's simply beautiful.