The
Witches (1990) DVD - Full Screen - Dolby Stereo 2.0 Retail
The Witches (1990) DVD - Full Screen - Dolby Stereo 2.0 Retail
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This splendid adventure-fantasy from
1990 was adapted from Roald
Dahl's book 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.
This was the great
Jim Henson's last producer credit!!
Features/Specifications
Attractive Retail Box
Genre:
Science-Fiction/Fantasy,
Fantasy, Thriller, Witches And Wizards, Children,
Recommended, Family Film
Rating:
PG (MPAA)
Starring:
Jasen Fisher , Mai Zetterling , Anjelica Huston ,
Rowan Atkinson , Bill Paterson , Brenda Blethyn
Directed By:
Nicolas Roeg
Producer:
Mark Shivas
Screenplay:Allan Scott
Based on the Book By:
Roald Dahl
Photographed By:
Harvey Harrison
Edited By:
Tony Lawson
Music By
Stanley Myers
Release Information:
Studio: Warner Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: February
16, 1990
DVD Release Date: February 3, 2004
Run Time: 91 minutes
Production Company: HBO Home Video
Package Type: Snap Case
A Jim Henson Production
DVD Features:
Encoding:
Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only).
This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other
countries.
