The 10th Kingdom | 
 enlarge | Directors: David Carson, Herbert Wise
Actors: Kimberly Williams, Scott Cohen, John Larroquette, Dianne Wiest, Camryn Manheim
Studio: Lions Gate
Category: DVD
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Rating:  609 reviews
Sales Rank: 409
Format: Full Screen, Color, Dolby, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 3
Running Time: 417 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 1.1
MPN: 12718
UPC: 707729127185
EAN: 0707729127185
ASIN: B0000648XE
Theatrical Release Date: February 27, 2000
Release Date: May 28, 2002
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This epic 10-hour miniseries from the Emmy-winning writer of Gulliver's Travels was a ratings bust on television, but on video and DVD, where it can be enjoyed at one's leisure, it has a better chance to cast its magical spell. Kimberly Williams has never been more enchanting than as Virginia, a waitress who still lives with her janitor father (John Larroquette) and yearns for something exciting to happen to her. Her wish comes true when she and her father are transported from New York City into a dimension that, with apologies to Rod Serling, can only be called the Fairy Tale Zone; nine kingdoms populated by characters from fairy tales of yore. They team up with a dog who's really a prince--Wendell, grandson of Snow White--changed into canine form by the evil Queen (Dianne Wiest), who plots to usurp Wendell's throne. Father, daughter, and his royal dogness are relentlessly pursued through the nine kingdoms by the Troll King (Ed O'Neill) and his three bumbling and horrible children, and the conflicted Wolf (Scott Cohen), who is allied with the Queen but, with the aid of some Oprah-esque self-help books, tames his inner beast and falls in love with Virginia. The 10th Kingdom is a special effects extravaganza. There is indeed, as one character marvels, magic to behold here. But despite the Hallmark brand name and the presence of a grown-up Snow White (Camryn Manheim) and Cinderella (Ann-Margret), bewitched animals, magic mirrors, and trolls, this is not kid's stuff. It can get scary, surprisingly violent, and quite intense; you know, just like real fairy tales. --Donald Liebenson
Product Description
At the edge of the mortal world lies a mystical vortex which leads to the Nine Kingdoms a fantastic land where fairy tales are reinvented... and not with happily-ever-after results! An evil queen (Dianne Wiest) has just doomed Prince Wendell (Daniel Lapaine) to life as a dog. His quest to recapture the throne leads him through a portal to the mythical Tenth Kingdom... Central Park! With the help of ordinary mortals Virginia (Kimberly Williams) and Tony (John Larroquette) they battle evil in a parallel universe of vile trolls goblins and every fairy tale character imaginable. Stunning visual effects and a stellar cast include Scott Cohen Rutger Hauer Camryn Manheim and Ed O'Neill dominates this epic adventure that will enchant audiences of all ages.System Requirements:Starring: Ann-Margret Scott Cohen Rutger Hauer John Larroquette Camryn Manheim and Ed O'Neill Directed By: David Carson and Herbert Wise Running Time: 417 minutes Color Presented in "Standard" formatFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY Rating: NR UPC: 707729127185 Manufacturer No: 12718
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 Your childhood fairy tales all growed up. September 5, 2008
Super Addictive (California)
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, inteligent writing, beautiful locations and good old fashioned fantasy make this 'movie' great. I've often described it to my friends as a "believeable 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.
Great Family Movie! September 1, 2008
L. Johnson
We love this movie! I bought it for my daughter and me to watch and enjoy, but my dad borrowed it and loved it as well. My daughter watches it over and over. It has a lot of humor as well as excitement and magic. I would recommend it to any family for their DVD library.
A very Good Movie August 26, 2008
Asia (USA)
If you like Fantasy movies, this movie is awesome! Its a bit long..about 7 hours or so but it has a very good storyline. I would really recommend this movie. :)
Great Movie for All Ages August 22, 2008
Lauren (TX)
As an elementary school teacher, I think that there is a small bit of language that I would not want my students to hear but I think overall it is a great movie for the young and the old. It has an imaginative plot with many interesting twists and turns. The acting is great. There are a lot of characters and sometimes is hard to follow but with a few pauses here and there and a few rewinds, it is easy to figure out. I think this is a great investment. $12.99 is a steal! I highly recommend this movie.
 great but long August 18, 2008
Brittany N. Clark (Bristow Virginia, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This movie is really good. It has a mixture of some of Disney's classics, like Snow White and Cinderella. It is unusually long though. It is so long in fact, that it has to be on three different discs. It does have some parts that may be unsuitable for children, but that's the parents' decision. The 10th Kingdom is actually New York. Trolls found themselves there and have never seen it before, so they claimed it as the 10th Kingdom. Where they were orginally, there were nine kingdoms. Well, Virginia and her father end up in the magical world of the ninth kingdom, and the only way back to New York is though a specific mirror. While on their journey to find this mirror, they meet some strange beings, like a werewolf, an evil queen, a lying frog, and a singing ring. Watching it was an enjoyable experience.
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