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Jim Henson's The Storyteller: The Definitive Collection [DVD] [1988] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
 
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Jim Henson's The Storyteller: The Definitive Collection [DVD] [1988] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]

DVD ~ John Hurt
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: John Hurt, Brian Henson, Frederick Warder, David Greenaway, Robert Tygner
  • Writers: Anthony Minghella, Jim Henson
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Colour, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Classification: Unrated (US MPAA rating. See details.)
  • Studio: Sony Pictures
  • DVD Release Date: 23 May 2006
  • Run Time: 310 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000EU1Q5E
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 18,065 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Utterly, utterly brilliant, but a poor value 2nd disc, 11 Jan 2007
By Alan Sturgess - See all my reviews
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If you know the Storyteller series it's probably the famous nine programmes made with John Hurt as the tale-teller. There is no way to adequately describe the brilliance of the films and special effects .... save to say these are definitely NOT bedevilled with CGI but are based upon the superb Henson creature workshop and advanced puppetry and animatronics.

The second DVD of Greek myths featuring Michael Gambon (and the shaggy dog) is no less excellent - but there are only 4 stories and absolutely no extras. Surely there was room for some behind-the-scenes films about the Creature Workshop? This is a totally cheapskate and unforgivable oversight - hence the loss of a star.

But all 13 films are beyond criticism and if you are reading this review because you half-remember the original series on TV and wondered if they were as good as you remember them to be .... THEY ARE.

No child should grow up without seeing these.
No adult should pass over the chance to remember what it was like to be a child.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless Magic, 18 May 2009
By Jon Shipton "Jon" (United kingdom) - See all my reviews
Utterly charming, and absolutely captivating.

The first nine stories are European folk tales, told by the masterful John Hurt.
The stories are brought to life with a handful of stars all early in their careers. Sean Bean, Miranda Richardson, Jennifer Saunders, Brenda Blethyn and Jonathan Pryce, to name but a few.

All this interwoven with the brilliance of Jim Henson. Puppets, animatronics and charming special effects.

Get this for those dark winter nights, if you have children, or even if you don't have children. You need no excuse!

Winner of 1 Emmy and 2 BAFTA's

1 complaint though...Nine stories are simply not enough!


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