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Summary: I want my time back
Review: This has got to be one of the worst movies I have ever seen. This wound up in my recommendations list because of my love of another Hallmark movie, "The Tenth Kingdom." I was completely disappointed in it. The acting was terrible. The characters often did things that seemed to have absolutely no reason behind it whatsoever. There were multiple story lines happening at once that were loosely related. This only served to confuse me. The main human character was so unbelievable.
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Summary: For the fantasy minded
Review: This movie is a wonder in artistry at it's best. For those with an open mind and heart for fantasy this is a great one.The plot,
the story itself, and last but not least the visual delight that,to me, was phenomenal culminated in a one of a kind treasure. One could disappear from this realm and take a journey into the next.Not a bad way to travel and the price is right. I really love this one.
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Summary: Hallmark Magic!
Review: This is one of my families FAVEORITE Hallmark movies. I totally reccommend getting this one. The writing is great, the story is cute. Who can't laugh at lepruchans who love life and cause a bit of trouble. This is great for all ages!
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Summary: All in good fun
Review: This is a very sweet story that I've loved since I first saw it on TV. Who cares about actual facts and myths? The scenery and the music combined are absolutely beautiful, and the young, start-up actors were divine. Even my two teenage brothers love this movie, they watched it three nights in a row when I first bought it. Highly recommended for a cloudy day.
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Summary: My new favorite movie
Review: A few weeks ago i went out looking for mystical movies i rented this one along with 3 other movies, this one was the first one i watched, I fell in love with it and watched it over and over again for the five nights that i had it, and every time I had to return it i checked it out again i can never get enough of this movie, I didnt even bother watching the other movies i rented. I love the classic story line of Romeo and Juliet that takes place in this movie, also the characters they chose for this movie, especially the adorable Daniel Betts ( Mickey Muldoon )I feel in love with him, but anyway since Whoopi Goldberg ( The Grand Banshee ) is one of my favorite actresses that made the movie all the more appealing to me. But anyway people always tell me that I am a great movie critic even though I am only 15, so take my word on it I am very harsh on judging movies and if you get this movie I guarantee you will not be dissapointed, trust me movies are my life I am going to be a movie critic when I get older so I would not lie to you!
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Summary: a sweet little romance
Review: Great for the young and the young at heart. I love all things Ireland, so this was a treat for me. An uncomplicated plot makes this one good for younger viewers. It's fun and whimsical, just as you would have imagined it if you read the book.
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Summary: A little research, please!
Review: First, let me state I am student of Mythology and Folklore of the British Isles, including Britain, Scotland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Hebrides, Isle of Jersey, as well as Breton, Normandy, Wales, etc. The word Faerie encompasses all mythological creatures from these areas, thus Leprechauns are indeed Faeries. Another note, if the writer and/or researcher bothered to pick up a single book on mythology and folklore, they would have noticed that there are NO female Leprechauns whatsoever. Leprechauns are also Non-Trooping Faeries. The so-called Faeries, which are actually more like Pixies or Pillywiggins. In short, this movie is utter pap, having no research done whatsoever, but what can one expect from NBC, which featured a dreadlocked Calypso in The Odyssey and a completely uneducated retelling of the Arthurian Legend. (Queen Mab originates from Queen Medb of the Irish legend called The Tain, not Arthurian legend.)
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Summary: a great idea, but much too drawn out
Review: It had great moments and concepts but went on and on. For those who like their fantasy tales to go at a faster pace, this isn't the movie. Some of the characters were very likable, and some were not (some of the main ones!). I would advise renting this before committing to buying ...
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Summary: A Perfect Fairytale
Review: To start with I'll list the bad points, just to get them over and done with. The movie really has three story plots - one dealing with humans and one dealing with the fairies, and the last a mix of both that deals with the consequences of the war that ensues between the fairies and the leprechauns. You can never quite tell which one is meant to be the main focus of the movie, which makes it feel not quite stable. You would expect the fairies and leprechauns to be the main protaginists because of the title of the movie, but it really begins and ends with the humans. In saying that, this human story centres around Jack Green (Randy Quaid) who has come to Ireland on behalf of a building development company to see what the place has to offer. He falls in love with the lovely Kathleen Fitzpatrick (Orla Bradly) who is none to pleased to discover his true intentions for being in her beloved country. This half of the story is too grown-up for kids and too predictable and over-used for adults to be very interesting, and unfortunatly it tends to overshadow the far more interesting fairy-tale, which is as wonderful a fairy tale as you could wish to see.
The regal blonde-haired, blue-eyed, Trooping Fairies and the mischevious and fun-loving red-haired, green-eyed Kerry Leprechauns have never been friends, but for years have maintained an uneasy peace for the sake of Ireland's natural world, which they both help maintain. However, following a Romeo-and-Juliet storyline, the son of the leprechaun chief Mickey Muldoon (the adorable Daniel Bretts) and his friends sneak into the fairies' castle during their Midsummer Ball and promptly falls in love with the King and Queen's only daughter, the beautiful Princess Jessica (the equally enchanting Caroline Carver). Other parallels to Shakespeare's play are evident in Mickey's best friend Sean Devine, who is killed by Jessica's jealous cousin Count Grogan, and the two lovers flee captivity, leaving the mounting war between the fairies and leprechauns behind them.
It is this fairytale story line that far surpasses that of the human story, and makes the movie worth watching. The sweetness and charm of both Mickey and Jessica is wonderful to watch as they grapple with the guilt over the war they have caused and their reluctance to return to their homes and thus face separation. Their entire journey, from their meeting at the fairy ball, Jessica's seclusion in the underwater city, their travels through the swamp and the climb up Moonstone Mountain are accompanied by flawless special effects, lovely scenery and set designs and beautiful costumes, making it a classic fairytale.
The last story is of course this war that the two lovers inadvertantly cause, and starts when a surprised Jack rescues the chief of the leprechauns Seamus Muldoon (who else but Colm Meaney) from drowning. He vows to put an end to the war that is destroying Ireland and with Kathleen, Mickey and Jessica they seek the help of the Grand Banshee (Whoopi Goldberg). Never mind the rather strange fact that the leader of the Irish fairies and leprechauns is African-American, because Whoopi has great sarcasm and comic timing.
Lastly I'd like to mention the parents of both Jessica and Mickey, who provide most of the laughs for this movie - King Boric (Roger Daltrey) and Queen Morag (Harriet Walter) of the Fairies, and Seamus and Mary Muldoon (Zoe Wanamaker) for the leprechauns, who bicker in all directions - husband against wife, wife against the other wife, and husband against the other husband.
Two out of these three plots are a joy to watch and even my father who usually runs screaming from these types of movies warmed up to it and chuckled more than once. See this movie, as the true fairy-tale of adventure and romance is perfect.
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Summary: Enchanting magical movie
Review: I saw this movie on television one night and even though I am 20 years old and into strategy and computer games I was still truly touched. Ihe magical storyline, the Irish setting, and the enchanting music were exellently put together for a great movie. The story is basically a Romeo and Juliet setup except instead of their two families you have their two races, Fairies and Leprechauns. Throw in some lovable funny characters and Whoopie Goldberg as the grand banshee and you have a romantic comedy in a fantasy setting. I highly recommend this great family movie to anyone, as it is an enjoyable movie for all ages. I hope everyone will enjoy The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns as much as I did. The magic will take you away!
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