Customer Reviews
Your childhood fairy tales all growed up. 
2008-09-05
10th Kingdom was a mini series originally aired on NBC in 2000. Although the ratings at the time were not what everyone hoped they would be, the series did, and still does, have a loyal following - and with good reason.
A stellar cast, attention to detail, witty, inteligent writing, beautiful locations and good old fashioned fantasy make this 'movie' great. I've often described it to my friends as a "believeable fairy tale." The characters from the fantasy realm are truly believable and very seldom campy. The main characters from 'the real world' are believable in their interaction with the fantasy world because they accept they're there, but still question why you have to "guess my name before you can have my magic axe" and other such wonderful scenes.
If you enjoy fantasy or fairy tale type movies (I'll say it's somewhat akin to Stardust although 10 Kingdom is more reality based) that are family friendly but made to cater to grown-ups, you should definitely watch 10th Kingdom. And if you're looking at this review, you're likely considering purchasing it, in which case you're probably already in love with it.
The price for this 3-disc set was incredibly reasonable, I paid for expedited shipping and it arrived on time in perfect condition.
Great Family Movie! 2008-09-01
We love this movie! I bought it for my daughter and me to watch and enjoy, but my dad borrowed it and loved it as well. My daughter watches it over and over. It has a lot of humor as well as excitement and magic. I would recommend it to any family for their DVD library.
A very Good Movie 2008-08-26
If you like Fantasy movies, this movie is awesome! Its a bit long..about 7 hours or so but it has a very good storyline. I would really recommend this movie. :)
Great Movie for All Ages 2008-08-22
As an elementary school teacher, I think that there is a small bit of language that I would not want my students to hear but I think overall it is a great movie for the young and the old. It has an imaginative plot with many interesting twists and turns. The acting is great. There are a lot of characters and sometimes is hard to follow but with a few pauses here and there and a few rewinds, it is easy to figure out. I think this is a great investment. $12.99 is a steal! I highly recommend this movie.
great but long 
2008-08-18
This movie is really good. It has a mixture of some of Disney's classics, like Snow White and Cinderella. It is unusually long though. It is so long in fact, that it has to be on three different discs. It does have some parts that may be unsuitable for children, but that's the parents' decision. The 10th Kingdom is actually New York. Trolls found themselves there and have never seen it before, so they claimed it as the 10th Kingdom. Where they were orginally, there were nine kingdoms. Well, Virginia and her father end up in the magical world of the ninth kingdom, and the only way back to New York is though a specific mirror. While on their journey to find this mirror, they meet some strange beings, like a werewolf, an evil queen, a lying frog, and a singing ring. Watching it was an enjoyable experience.
Would not recommend this movie for children to watch! 
2008-08-08
At the edge of the mortal world lies a mystical vortex which leads to the Nine Kingdoms a fantastic land where fairy tales are reinvented... and not with happily-ever-after results! An evil queen (Dianne Wiest) has just doomed Prince Wendell (Daniel Lapaine) to life as a dog. His quest to recapture the throne leads him through a portal to the mythical Tenth Kingdom... Central Park! With the help of ordinary mortals Virginia (Kimberly Williams) and Tony (John Larroquette) they battle evil in a parallel universe of vile trolls goblins and every fairy tale character imaginable. Stunning visual effects and a stellar cast include Scott Cohen Rutger Hauer Camryn Manheim and Ed O'Neill dominates this epic adventure that will enchant audiences of all ages.System Requirements:Starring: Ann-Margret Scott Cohen Rutger Hauer John Larroquette Camryn Manheim and Ed O'Neill Directed By: David Carson and Herbert Wise Running Time: 417 minutes Color Presented in "Standard" formatFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY Rating: NR UPC: 707729127185 Manufacturer No: 12718
One of the BEST fantasy movies of all time!!! 2008-08-07
The 10th Kingdom is a wonderful movie about an average girl transported into the fairytale world. Unlike our Disney adaptations of the orginal Grimm fairy tales, these fairytale characters are a bit meaner. I loved this DVD set as apposed to the crappy VHS one and was excited for all the extra scenes. DEFINATLY worth EVERY penny.
Decent Epic Tale 
2008-08-04
The Tenth Kingdom
After a television showing on NBC in the late 90s, this cult classic took off. Despite its horrible ratings when appearing on NBC, The Tenth Kingdom has gained a huge following. The original airing showed this series in five two-hour episodes. This video collection shows it on three separate VHS tapes. There are no cuts between the shows. You will see no openings or credits for the show, so it all feels like one big epic tale and not just a television show.
Virginia, a young waitress, is living with her father, Tony, and living a fairly normal life. Little do they know that their epic tale was about to unfold. In another dimension, trouble is brewing. Trolls have attacked Snow White Memorial Prison and they have unleashed an Evil Queen. Snow White's killer herself trained this Queen. The Queen quickly explains her plan to take over the Kingdom with the help of the Trolls. Prince Wendell arrives at the prison shortly after in a stop before he reaches his coronation ceremony to be crowned King. The Queen casts a horrible spell on him that makes him trade places with her dog. Wendell escapes in dog form and finds his way to a magic traveling mirror.
The mirror leads him to Virginia's world, which is New York. Virginia ends up hitting Wendell with her bike and has to help him. As time goes on, eventually her and her father get sucked into the Fairy Tale world where Wendell is from and must try to escape. They have Trolls, Hunters, and others trying to stop them.
This Series isn't one of my favorites. I personally feel that most of the acting just isn't sincere enough. Virginia may be about to be killed, and all she can mutter is "Ouch, stop hurting me." There is no real emotion drawn from the characters. The Troll Siblings are very annoying characters. The only real character that I felt developed well is Wolf. Wolf accompanies Virginia on her journey, but he could possibly be under the influence of the Queen. He is probably the only character I liked in this tale.
The series is one that progresses well though. Most of Part 1 is boring to watch. Once you pop in the second tape though, it appears to have gotten slightly better. The third tape finally reveals some emotion from Virginia that I wish had been there the entire movie. If you can just stick with it, the series actually turns into a pretty nice show. Most of what happens is predictable, but that doesn't seem to take away from it.
Most of the show they are looking for the traveling mirror that just seems to keep escaping their grasps. Virginia often focuses on trying to help others though when she has the mirror and ends up losing it in the process. Eventually, you just get the feeling that they are never going to get that mirror.
One huge problem I had with the series was the Evil Queen. In the beginning, she is made to look weak. The Troll King often hinders her, despite her being an all-powerful magical Queen. The Queen never comes off as a threat or as even powerful. With her being the antagonist in the story, this is not good at all.
I won't say this is the worst series I've ever watched. I had fun with it, but the acting just isn't sincere enough. The funny parts aren't funny enough and the serious parts aren't serious enough. Still, the story does feel like an epic tale when you look back at all they have done. I wouldn't run out and buy it, but it is something to check into if you have some spare cash.
Grows on you 2008-07-25
When I first started watching this story, it was a little slow at first. It took awhile for me to get into the overall plotline, although it was quite funny and entertaining at times. Virginia's father (played bytheway by John Laroquette) was the most annoying character in the entire story, but he slowly and surely redeemed himself, at least to me.
Since this whole thing is so long, it has plenty of time for character development. I don't really recall specifics very well of this, but I do remember being impressed with the job done here. I would agree with those who say this is NOT a kids' show, but at the same time I think there's plenty of non-kids'-stuff that would go over the heads of most little ones anyway. Overall, I definitely enjoyed this and plan to buy it myself someday.
My childrens favorite kids story 2008-07-23
We love it, we love it, we love it. We put this one up there with the wizard of oz, and willy wonka. appeals to all ages and genders
