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Fairytale: A True Story [DVD] [1998] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
 
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Fairytale: A True Story [DVD] [1998] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]

DVD ~ Paul McGann
4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Paul McGann, Florence Hoath, Elizabeth Earl, Harvey Keitel, Jason Salkey
  • Directors: Charles Sturridge
  • Writers: Albert Ash, Ernie Contreras
  • Producers: Albert Ash, Bruce Davey, Margaret French Isaac, Paul Tucker
  • Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Colour, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC, Widescreen
  • Language English, French
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
  • Studio: Paramount
  • DVD Release Date: 11 Nov 2003
  • Run Time: 99 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0000AUHQR
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 8,040 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and Charming, 3 Jan 2006
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It's not very often that we see a children's film that so effortlessly captures the spirit of imagination while also steering clear of mawkish sentiment and clumsy moralising, but this film achieves all this and much more.

Children will love the story about two young girls who fool so many silly grown-ups into believing that fairies really do exist.

Adults will appreciate the film even further for the clever allegory that it offers us. The charming innocence of the girls is a snapshot of the innocence and naivety of Britain itself as it happily strolled into the slaughter house that was World War One, convinced that it "would all be over by christmas". The images that the film gives us of cynical, exhausted troops, many horribly wounded, coming back from the front line say more about the futility and anguish of war than any number of over-blown Vietnam-fests.

This is a remarkable film, beautifully acted to a literate and intelligent script. Your kids will love it and so will you.

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A film to trigger the magic of a nearly-known other-world., 31 Mar 2001
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This review is from: Fairy Tale - A True Story [VHS] [1998] (VHS Tape)
Having a definite interest in the occult, and having been disappointed in earlier attempts to portray this genre ("GHOST" excepted), I watched this mainly because I had heard of the events of 1917 it re-enacts, and believed this to be a largely documentary-oriented film which would tell me the full story. Wow! I was soon enlightened! I have rarely seen a film wholly lacking (for me) any element I would rather have missed. Acting, filming, special effects (how wonderful to see them UNDER-stated for a change) and screenplay were brought together by a director of very fine judgement, and a remarkable score framed the whole to perfection. The humourous element, also, was neither too heavy nor too slight as to be noticed. This is the best film I have seen since "Love Story", in the way it lacked any hint of either obscure subtlety, blatant obviousness or that worn-out device - "Dramatic Effect". It was, in a word: "Romantic". Hooray! Recommended for all kids and their grand-children.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Sensitive and Magical, 14 Dec 2002
This review is from: Fairy Tale - A True Story [VHS] [1998] (VHS Tape)
This is not simply a movie for kids, it works on too many levels to be pinned down to one age group. I found this film both sensitive and beautiful. Capturing and holding onto a childs perspective and innocence. For me this was particularly interesting since I have heard so many stories regarding fairys and the association of them around those that are very ill or close to death. Also, the fact the I grew up with my parents telling me about the legend of these two girls and their photo's of fairys. So to see it finally put to film was very interesting indeed. Fortunately (no offence to any Americans) it has retained its very British roots and stayed pretty faithful to the story I grew up with.
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1.0 out of 5 stars sent back
in have sent back this item because of the region!!!!!!!! i have emailed the surplier but no reply!!!!
Published 16 days ago by Ms. S. L. Daniel

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
What a charming film with the late great Bob Peck. I knew nothing about this film, even though it was shot near where I come from in Keighley, until I read about it in MADE IN... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Yorkshire Man

5.0 out of 5 stars Truth and Photography
A story of the magic of a medium, long lost in the throws of our digital and cynical age. If you love photography, this will please your every sense, particularly the scene in the... Read more
Published on 6 Jun 2007 by Emma Rose Caulfield

5.0 out of 5 stars Recommend to all
As old as I am I enjoyed this film with my granddaughters and was captivated by the magic. I revisited my childhood innocence as I watched the smiles on the children's faces light... Read more
Published on 12 Dec 2006 by S. Wallace

5.0 out of 5 stars Enchanting!
This is a beautiful film for small and/or adult children. I watched it by coincident on tv about a year ago and thought it was just so beautiful! Read more
Published on 9 Feb 2004 by L. Nilsson

5.0 out of 5 stars The Famous Cottingley Fairies
The film based on events which occurred in Cottingley village near Bradford during 1917 is an attempt to show what might have been. Read more
Published on 12 Aug 2002 by E. A. Redfearn

5.0 out of 5 stars A very endearing and charming story
A well adapted and acted representation of a well known legend, which brings warmth to your heart and hope to the soul, much like the original events in 1917. Read more
Published on 20 Nov 2000

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