The 10th Kingdom
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Movie Reviews of The 10th Kingdom
Movie Review: The Best
Summary: 5 Stars
I first hear about this movie when I came to college. I finally got to see it and IT IS AMAZING! The only thing I didn't like about it was that it ended and there isn't a sequel.
Virginia made for a pretty good heroine having to come to terms with a past that she can't wuite recall.
Tony makes great strides to overcome his selfishness and cowardace, and becomes a lovable and strong character.
Wolf was by far my favorite. Aside from being completely hot, he's so wonderfully sweet when he's not trying to eat everyone. As a half wolf, struggling to stay on the side of humanity, wonderful performance by Scott Cohen. He's probably one of the most complex characters of any film. He goes back and forth between trying to help Virginia return to NY and trying to keep her in the 9 kingdoms with him. Some of his choices aren't always the best and it gets him in trouble, but he's trying.
This movie is more geared towards teens and young adults, a lot of the content (violence, some of Wolf's behavior) isn't appropriate for young kids, and some of the older scene might not appreciate the slightly random/fantasy aspect of the movie.
Watch this movie. Split it up if you have to, but all at once is much more enjoyable. Make a day (or a night) of it. We just had a party and watched all seven hours in a row. It might have been four in the morning when it was over, but it was sooooo worth it.
Movie Review: 10th Kingdom Is a Fairy Tale For Adults
Summary: 5 Stars
The movie is truly enrapturing with vivid stories lines that capture the mind and scenery that captures the eye, with a lovely undertone that captures the heart.
Virginia (Kimberly Williams) and her father Tony (John Larroquette) are a simple pair, living in a shabby apartment building in which Tony is the primary, and only, janitor/maintenance bub. Years prior, Virginia's mother went missing and her father still will not discuss the specifics of the night she dissapeared.
However, time has passed and both have, at least apparently, moved on. The story truly begins when Virginia meets up with Prince Wendell. In dog form. In Central Park. After a whirlwind of activities, it is established that the dog is Prince Wendell. Prince Wendell is the soon-to-be crowned King of the 4th Kingdom. The 4th Kingdom is another dimension in which Fantasy is reality and reality is what you make of it.
The story progresses with the trio accidentally ending up in the 4th Kingdom, Wendel trying to reestablish his throne, and the father-daughter pair attempting to make it back home. With the help of a two-faced wolf-man (Scott Cohen) --who, with the help of Dr. Phil type self help books, finds the man within the wolf within the man, and ends up falling in love with our heroine-- the group resolves mysteries, learns histories, and solves fairy tale stories.
It is an enchanting tale for the adult.
Movie Review: Your childhood fairy tales all growed up.
Summary: 5 Stars
10th Kingdom was a mini series originally aired on NBC in 2000. Although the ratings at the time were not what everyone hoped they would be, the series did, and still does, have a loyal following - and with good reason.
A stellar cast, attention to detail, witty, intelligent writing, beautiful locations and good old fashioned fantasy make this 'movie' great. I've often described it to my friends as a "believable fairy tale." The characters from the fantasy realm are truly believable and very seldom campy. The main characters from 'the real world' are believable in their interaction with the fantasy world because they accept they're there, but still question why you have to "guess my name before you can have my magic axe" and other such wonderful scenes.
If you enjoy fantasy or fairy tale type movies (I'll say it's somewhat akin to Stardust although 10 Kingdom is more reality based) that are family friendly but made to cater to grown-ups, you should definitely watch 10th Kingdom. And if you're looking at this review, you're likely considering purchasing it, in which case you're probably already in love with it.
The price for this 3-disc set was incredibly reasonable, I paid for expedited shipping and it arrived on time in perfect condition.
Movie Review: ...AND WORTH EVERY ONE OF THEM!
Summary: 5 Stars
A thoroughly enchanting tale. I began watching it on NBC when it first aired and missed the third instalment. I didn't want to spoil it for myself, so I refused to watch the others and immediately bought it on VHS from ncb.com. I have since bought it again on DVD from amazon. Can you tell I love the movie???
Anyway, the characters are all fabulous. All have depth and all give sterling performances. My favourite scene (there are so many) is the courthouse (what a jury!). In fact I loved the entire farming village portion of the movie.
The engagement ring is a real scene stealer - imagine a RING stealing scenes. That could only happen in a fairy tale!
The "ratings bust" referred to in the editorial I believe came about because it was so long. Hard to get home every night for 6 nights at the same time to catch this epic. (Don't bother to mention 'Roots'. Those were different times and a completely different matter altogether).
The saddest part of the lack of good ratings is that it will probably retard (or completely prevent) another instalment. If the Video/DVD is selling as well as I think it is though, who knows, we just might get a straight to DVD sequel.
I certainly hope that Virginia keeps her subtle "promise", made at the end, of "... another story".
Movie Review: Good Movie
Summary: 5 Stars
I first found out about the movie when I saw it on the shelf of a blockbusters. It looked neat until I saw how long it was (8 hours) after which I decided not to get it. Later on, I recieved this present for my birthday and after watching it, I was quite glad. It might be 8 hours long but that just makes it better. It is the type of movie where after only seeing 2 hours you wish it didn't end, except with 10th kingdom it doesn't end until all 8 hours are over.
The story takes place in both a mythical world (known as the 9 kingdoms) and in the real world. A magical mirror in the 9 kingdoms allows passage between the two. The land of the 9 kingdoms is supposed to be the land where all the farie tales took place, though the story takes place, I believe, around 200 years later (and during modern times in the real world). The characters are well developed, the plot is interesting and the movie was well thought out. There are a couple places where it gets a little corny (especially with a dog that ends up getting trapped in a human body), but overall the movie is an excellent way to spend 8 hours of your time.
Go on a journey to a land where "everybody lives happily ever after or ends up dieing from some terrible curse."