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Wyrd Sisters From Terry Pratchett's DiscWorld [DVD] [1996]
 
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Wyrd Sisters From Terry Pratchett's DiscWorld [DVD] [1996]

DVD ~ Jean Flynn
3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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  • Directors: Jean Flynn
  • Format: Animated, PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Universal Pictures UK
  • DVD Release Date: 6 Nov 2000
  • Run Time: 138 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000050GPB
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 20,833 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Amazon.co.uk Review
Wyrd Sisters is an animated six-episode miniseries adaptation of one of author Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels. The books offer an alternate reality that has proven irresistible to an avid, international audience--a universe where the world really is flat after all, and is supported by four elephants floating through the cosmos on the back of a giant turtle. It's a world where fantasy conventions have been filtered through an antic, satirical lens that slyly warps the actions and motives of the wizards, witches, monarchs, and knaves that populate them, and it is suggestive of a sword & sorcery counterpart to Douglas Adams' venerable Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series. Wyrd Sisters retains the verbal wit and colourfully stylised visual terrain of Pratchett's cracked re-imagining of familiar mythological themes, although modest animation techniques relegate its impact to the realm of older TV cartoons. Sci-fi aficionados spoiled by lavish computer graphics and big-screen state of the art will wonder what all the fuss is about; Pratchett's fans, however, won't mind. An intricate plot, set in motion by the murder of King Verence by the utterly dim-witted Duke Felmet, encompasses a smuggled baby, an itinerant theatrical troupe, a kiss lasting 18 years, time travel and other poker-faced twists of fate cohering around the three titular heroines, a coven of rather dotty witches. A droll, sociable Death (voiced by Christopher Lee) epitomises the breezy comic spirit that fuels Pratchett's stories. --Sam Sutherland, Amazon.com

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Much More Than Just an Animation - A Pratchett Masterpiece!, 21 Nov 2004
Having enjoyed the book, and given the reputation for films etc., to miss out on many of the details I had my reservations about Wyrd Sisters. I need not have worried. The script is faithful to the book, and the characters are brough to life by the talets of June Whitfield, Christopher Lee etc.

Only one thing baffles me; Why do all the characters appear to have West Country accents? Could it be that Discworld actually exists somewhere deep in the South-West of England?

Over to you Terry!

Anyway, for Pratchett fans, this will be a welcome addition to the collection. Perhaps we can look forward to animations of Mort, Equal Rites and Lords and Ladies?

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Three Witches not quite airborne, 12 Aug 2004
By Crazy Eddie (Guildford, UK) - See all my reviews
Let me say straight away that I was a little disappointed, but not as much as I expected to be. Afterall everyone has their own ideas about the discworld and I am sure that even the man himself would suggest that his view is only one and not the only view. My view tends to be jaundiced by the cover art of the sadly missed Josh Kirby, but he has been known to get carried away (Twoflower [Colour of Magic/Light Fantastic] the Librarian [sourcery] for example). I was particularly disappointed with Magrat, who didn't sem to fit the description in the book at all. Also Jane Horrocks fantastically fits the voice to the drawn character providing a consistent presentation, but to my mind Magrat doesn't speak as though she has a blocked nose and as though she has had all her brain cells destroyed by scumble. So why a 4* rating? The story presented on the dvd is funny, self consistent and bears a strong enough relation to the book to be interesting - it is not the book and I would hope that anyone who sees this first would be intrigued enough to read the book. Whilst an early discworld (number 6 in fact) I think that it is one of the best of the early ones. A star is also awarded for good presentation (nice case, cover art, extras etc). It's not the best ever, but it is pretty good for one dvd. As a note to any would be producers of TPs work, I think that the CGI type animation of films such as Shrek would suit much better - but that is just my opinion.
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24 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Buy This Only if You've Never Read the Book, 26 May 2003
By Mr. M. Woodburn "Mike Woodburn" (Wiltshire, England) - See all my reviews
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I purchased this DVD with high hopes, having read other reviews. Maybe I've missed something, but I found watching it embarrasing and disappointing. Embarrasing because I watched it with my wife, who had never read a Discworld novel, and has now vowed she never will (yes, it was THAT bad). Disappointing because it was badly animated and failed to even touch on the subtlety and humour of the book. With possibly two exceptions (three if you count Chrysophase the troll, who had a bit part), the voices were hideous and overdone.
If you've read the books you will be disappointed, if you haven't you may be put off for life - which would be a great loss, and it is for that reason alone that I'm writing this review. Terry Pratchett's books deserve to be read - don't let this travesty of an animation spoil them for you.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Not Wyrd Enough
Yes, I agree - the all star cast turn in some good performances and it is nice to have a Cosgrove Hall production which doesn't have David Jason all over it. Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2007 by D. J. Dix

3.0 out of 5 stars as usual the book is better!
wyrd sisters being one of my fav in the discworld series, i was curious to see its adaptation onto the screen. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Witches wild
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3.0 out of 5 stars Only OK
I confess to some bias when writing this: when reading Pratchett's books, I prefer the Watchman and Death serieses over the others. Read more
Published on 19 Jul 2004 by Francisco

4.0 out of 5 stars It's a movie not the book !
When I first bought the DVD I was full of wondering if I was throwing my money away, Fear not dear reader I haven't and allow yourself the optional feelings this isn't the book... Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2004 by Paul kelly

1.0 out of 5 stars It's not Pratchett
I know we all have feeling of loyalty to Terry Pratchett but it's with this in mind I say don't bother! Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
I bought this DVD after seeing Soul Music. You can loose a lot of Pratchetts humor when you go to a movie and Wyrd Sisters did a wonderful job of keeping that playful feel that... Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2001 by marcus@alldataillinois.com

4.0 out of 5 stars brings ye discworld to life
I somehow contrived to miss the serialised tv screening,and thoroughly enjoyed this. At over 2 hours long, it's good value. Read more
Published on 16 Dec 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Pratchett's off-beat humour will keep you chuckling for days
If you are a childhood fan of Harry Potter, or you love the world of Tolkien then this DVD is for you! Read more
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