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Summary: Was I watching the same movie as the rest of these folks?
Review: As I write this, I wonder whether it's possible there were two entirely separate "10th Kingdoms" released, and I just bought the evil twin version! This series is so bad as to be almost unwatchable...in fact, it is unwatchable. I forced myself to sit through it, since I shelled out considerable cash for it in high hopes that it would be the awe-inspiring series mentioned on the back and in reviews. The problem seems to lie in that the film couldn't decide whether the main audience should be adults or children, and consequently fails miserably to reach either. All of a child's favorite fairy-tale characters are included, which would be fine, but the story had to be "modernised", apparently on the presumption that today's "hip" kids wouldnt appreciate it and that adults would get bored (it is about 10 hours, after all). So, to spice things up, the writers added gratiuitous sexual innuendo and profanity (like the pathetic "butt" kissing episode, but the word used wasn't butt, and I cannot repeat it here since Amazon.com wouldn't allow it and deleted my last review for content...ask yourself if you want your kids watching a film with language Amazon.com won't allow in a review!). How to pick up chicks and pop psychology are thrown in, apparently to amuse the adult audience, but the whole thing just seems grossly patronising and you actually feel a bit insulted and offended while watching. The story line is moronic, and the interplay between the evil queen and her daughter would be deeply disturbing to some children (in short, you are a burden to your parents, and they would do anything, including murder, to get rid of you). The acting is so bad you feel uncomfortable watching it...three notable examples are the babbling, neurotic "wolf", the three "hip" maniacal troll children and Laroquette's character, who tries and fails to convey that he takes this whole romp seriously. you actually feel sorry for all of the actors in this series, and hope that the poor acting is a result of an irredeemable script and not lack of talent. There are some cute moments, like an obese Snow White (the fairest in the land?) and a geriatric Cinderella (or Sleeping Beauty, I forget) whose youthful face belies bone cracking agony whenever she is invited to dance. All in all, adults will find this film completely unwatchable, and kids will find it weird, incomprehensible or just boring, perhaps a healthy dose of all three. The sad fact is there was SO much potential here, and the special effects really are spectacular (the opening sequence in particular), and the series' failure to deliver just leaves one angry and wanting to mash the tapes into tiny, little bits, especially after ten hours of hoping that it will somehow get better. See "Arabian Nights" with Leguizamo and others. It tackles the same theme and manages to deliver with much more humor and entertainment in 1/5 the time.
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Summary: LOVED IT!
Review: This movie was great! I didn't get to see the movie on TV, but I had read the book, so I thought I'd give it a shot. I fell in love with it. It was funny, charming, and sweet. It gave fairy tales awhole new twist! I definately recommend it!
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Summary: where to get the whole thing
Review: Hey, i love this movie. It can't be beat. but i have heard some heartbreaking stories of purchasing the movie and it was edited with many scenes cut out. Putting myself in your shoes, i realized how dissapointing that would be with such an excelent movie. However, i beleive you can order the NBC version by callign 1800-Shop-NBC or 1800-NBC-1500.
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Summary: The best of the best!
Review: This summer... We came upon the repeat of the previously shown Tenth Kindgom and decided that it looked interesting. Little did we know that we would be hooked! Every night after that, we stayed up, eagerly awaiting the next part of the mini series. From the part in the story where Wolf buys his self-help books because of his love for Virginia, to the part when they go home in love, my eyes were peeled and i was eagerly awaiting the next part to see what would happen next! I ... can tell you now that this is a truely magnificent movie! In it is everything that you would need for a great movie: drama, suspence, action, humor, and of course, what movie would be complete without love, wich is ever present! The special effects are mind blowing, as is the beautiful, realistic, ever-changing scenary! And of couse the cast of characters is absoloutly fabulous (Especialy Scott Cohen, who positively steals the show as the lovble, funny, witty, and rather handsom Wolf, the half man-half wolf, who changes his ways because of his love for the story's heroine, Virginia. I never thought it possible for an actor to play such a role, but Scott Cohen pulled it off flawlessly!) ! Ever character was played perfectly and without any flaws! To any one who is looking for the best movie ever made my mankind, you do not have to look much farther, because many different locations sell The Tenth Kingdom! I would difinatly reccomend it to all who are looking for the best movie they will ever see!
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Summary: the 10th kingdom
Review: Absolutely fabulous. I would recommend it to all lovers of fairytales.
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Summary: Would you like a little mushroom omlet.
Review: I saw this DVD at a local retail store and thought, what the heck I'll take a chance. I was about to write it off after the first five minutes but then I kept watching and soon it started to grow on me, probably because of the Wolf character (played by Scott Cohen). It is one of the better fantasy epics that I have seen and even though the play time of about 6 hours may seem daunting, the character development and story have no great slags, after you get into the story. And while I tried to come up with some part that could have been cut to make it shorter nothing came to mind. Now I have passed the DVD on to friends and family and they are all hooked on the story and characters. The bumbling of the main characters, Tony, Kimberly, Wolf, and Prince Wendell (as a dog), give the whole atmosphere of the fairy world an endearing and slightly off center comedic turn. Other notable characters that really bring the story alive are the three Trolls and their father, the Troll King, the Huntsman (masterfully played by Rutger Hauer), and the deliciously evil Queen (played by Dianne Wiest) who might look like a sweet lady and but is really the biggest witch in the nine kingdoms. I would also like to mention one of my favorite scenes that revolves around a certain swamp and some nasty mushrooms, just watch it was hilarious. My only complaint is that the story leaves off with Kimberly saying that this is the first book of the story of the 10 Kingdoms. I WANT MORE!!!
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Summary: This goes beyond words.
Review: If you could bottle up all of your imagination and record it on film, you'd end up with "The 10th Kingdom." I am not usually one for long epics (I tend to lose interest) yet this video had me glued to my seat for the whole thing. (Okay, there were one or two minor draggy parts, but they were surprisingly few and far between.) It has everything... fantasy, action, romance, humour, twists and quirks galore. I LOVED IT! It totally kept me on my toes, and just when I thought I had things figured out, something would catch me completely off-guard. The cast is phenominal (especially the lovable and irrepressible "Wolf"), the special effects are jaw-dropping, and the wit is admirable. I don't think I would recommend it to viewers that are too young, though, as there are some mature themes in it and some scenes that may be scary, depending on the child. It is definitely the kind of movie that you can watch with people who have a wide variety of tastes in movies.
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Summary: good movie
Review: this movie is ine of the best movies I've seen ever
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Summary: Quality, quantity AND resonably priced!
Review: What can I say about this set that hasn't been said before. Anything that shows within the first 10 minutes a citadel labelled "Snow White Memorial Prison" is definitely getting off to a good start! Scott Cohen steals the show, but the most unexpected pleasant surprise is how the story changes halfway through (I won't spoil it). You're going along for a couple of hours thinking you know what the final resolution has to be - then it takes a dramatic twist just when you figure you're in for 4 hours of "almost make it" re-hashing.. This kept us riveted throughout the whole story. The whole family loves it!
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Summary: Fantasy for adults and kids too...
Review: WOW! That about sums up how I feel about this mini-series... the characters are endearing (especially the funny, loyal and incredibly handsome Wolf played by Scott Cohen) and the plot twists and turns and does somersaults that will keep you intrigued for hours! All of the actors do first-rate jobs, and if you love fantasy, humor, romance, action, and serious drama, this is the movie for you!! It has it all!!
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