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VHS : The Witches [1989]
starring: Anjelica Huston, Mai Zetterling, Jasen Fisher, Jane Horrocks, Anne Lambton
directed by: Nicolas Roeg
directed by: Nicolas Roeg
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Audience Rating: Parental Guidance Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 5014780067127 Format: Dolby, PAL, Surround Sound Label: Warner Home Video Manufacturer: Warner Home Video Number Of Discs: 1 Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Warner Home Video Release Date: October 10, 1994 Running Time: 87 minutes Sales Rank: 2711 Studio: Warner Home Video Theatrical Release Date: August 24, 1990 |
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.co.uk Review:
This splendid adventure-fantasy from 1990 was adapted from Roald Dahl's book, The Witches, and directed by maverick British filmmaker Nicolas Roeg, who turned out to be a perfect (if seemingly unlikely) interpreter of Dahl's fiendishly clever tale of witchcraft in contemporary England. Scary, funny, and wildly entertaining, it's all about a young boy named Luke (Jasen Fisher) whose parents have died in a tragic accident, and whose grandmother (Mai Zetterling) takes him to a posh hotel in England, where a secret coven of witches is holding its annual convention. The Grand High Witch (Anjelica Huston, in a scene-stealing performance) has decreed that all children in England be turned into mice, and Luke and his pal Bruno (Charles Potter) are the first victims on the list. That's when the movie magicians from Jim Henson's creature shop have their work cut out for them, turning Luke and Bruno into clever little rodents and The Witches into a dazzling display of imaginative special effects, using a seamless combination of real mice and superb animatronic puppets. Director Roeg doesn't compromise the sinister edge of Dahl's story, but comedy gets equal time from the brilliant cast including Brenda Blethyn (from Secrets and Lies and Little Voice), Rowan Atkinson (of Black Adder and Mr. Bean fame), and Jane Horrocks (Little Voice) as the Grand High Witch's beleaguered assistant. Although it was largely neglected during its brief theatrical release, this wonderful movie has since enjoyed a thriving appreciation on video--see it and you'll understand why. --Jeff Shannon
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- The Witches - Anjelica HustonI watch this film even when the kids aren't around, its a superb film from beginning to end if you're aged 4 or 94. Its a little frightening in places but not too bad for small children. The make-up is fantastic and Anjelica Huston plays the best witch on screen since the Wizard Of Oz....really powerful and evil. I won't spoil the ending but its clever funny and they all get their just desserts 'so to speak'. One of Rowan Atkinsons better parts, Jane Horrocks' cameo role is delightful. You get the ... Read More
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- Completely Bewitched!I absoloutly love this film and one of the reasons why is because for the majority of the time it stays true to the book, whereas some other of the films have strayed form the book, this movie stays true to the origional Roald Dahl classic with only the ending slightly altered.
The movie is centered around Luke, a young boy, who when his parents are killed in a tragic accident is taken to live with his grandmother. The grandmother enthralls Luke with tales of Witches and how they look ... Read More
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- An O.K filmthe film is good the first time you see it then it begins to get boring the boy who plays bruno is funny though and Mr Bean is in it.Do not recomend for young children.In conclusion the film is O.K.
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- Brill! 21st january 2004Brill film, although some scenes may be a bit frightening for young children. I enjoyed it.
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- the best film ever!!!I am a big Anjelica Huston fan anyway-but this is my favourite film ever. Anjelica (grand high witch) is absolutely brilliant as well as the rest of the cast.It is a great film for all the family, but possibly not very young children. If you're like me and an Anjelica Huston fan or you're a fan of rold dahl's books- you'll definately enjoy this film.
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