The Color of Magic
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Movie Reviews of The Color of Magic
Movie Review: Fletcher Pratt's first novel hits the screen and boy does it make a big splash
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie was is from Fletcher Pratt's series "Disc World" it is the first story of that same series. The audience is introduced to Rinsewind a failed wizard with forty years practice and no magic to show for it. Two-Flower the Disc World's first tourist explores the world with his eyes open and his mind totally shut. The hi-jinks that follow are similar in flavour to anything that Douglas Adams wrote and just as enjoyable. Though not totally true to the book, this adaptation is close enough that even die-hard literary fans should find it enjoyable.
Personally I loved it and watch it again and again.
Oh and a little trivia fact for you. The actor playing Rinsewind used to play a famous animated character Danger Mouse.
Movie Review: Certainly had fun
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a very big fan of Terry Pratchett's written works, and I need to say that while this may not have been my mental image of the books while I was reading them, it certainly fits. For the most part. Yes, they did take out a lot which would have been difficult to film, but since the author himself did have a recurring part in the movie, I know that it was given his official seal of approval. And you can see that all the actors certainly had fun making this movie, despite its occasional cheesiness.
So while it might not have been a perfect adaptation, it certainly makes up for it with the sheer fandom enthusiasm which the actors put into the film.
Movie Review: Well worth it.
Summary: 5 Stars
Mind, I think, in the book, they actually end up in the temple of whatsit, and encounter the eater of eight, but.. otherwise, its amazing to see these done, after reading the books. Only wish Amazon US had been selling the 3 video boxed set that also has Guards! Guards! in it... Ah well, what do you expect from a DVD region system that places China and the US in the same camp, but Britain in with the French, Germans, and every other language that isn't English, other than the Asian ones.. And, none of them are being sold in region 0 either... Absurd, really.
Still, got to love Rincewind.
Movie Review: OMG! Move over Harry Potter!!
Summary: 5 Stars
As an avid Terry Pratchett fan I was afraid this would be disappointing. Instead, I was riveted to the screen from the start. The books are complex, witty, clever and satirical, which is a huge challenge for cinema. The omissions in this movie version are minimal with regard to the plot. The casting, special effects, scene construction as well as musical scoring more than make up for some simplification. Surely there will be more Pratchett movies done in similar fashion. The large number of Discworld books would make this venue a goldmine. I am ready to preorder asap. Bring 'em on!!!Movie Review: If it's Terry Pratchett I'll buy it.
Summary: 5 Stars
It may not be possible to do a Terry Pratchett novel full justice on screen, but this movie is quite a bit of fun. At first I thought there might be a problem with the casting (I thought Rincewind would be younger, Samwise Gamgee as Two Flower?). I soon overcame my misgivings and enjoyed the film for what it was, not what it wasn't. All in all perhaps a decimal behind The Hogfather, but still highly recommended - if - you like Pratchett already. If you don't know then read the book first (actually 'books'. The movie combines the Color of Magic and The Light Fantastic.)