I was telling my brother the other day that this mini-series is for everyone who ever loved fairy tales when they were kids, and I'm telling the same thing to my fellow IMDb users now. The opening title sequence is one of the most beautiful things you will ever see on TV. The performances are all top-notch, especially Scott Cohen as Wolf, Ed O'Neill as Relish the Troll King and Rutger Hauer as the Huntsman. The guest stars get to hog the limelight as well. John Shrapnel is truly menacing as the Governor of Snow White Memorial Prison, a guy you would love to hate. Two of my favourite dwarfs, Warwick Davis and Mike Edmonds get in on the fun as well. Ann-Margret doesn't really do much with her appearance as Queen Cinderella, though. The really great thing is the story. It reminds us how not all fairy tales are fluffy and sentimental (The Grimm fairy tales weren't just named after their authors, you know), and great new worlds are presented before us (Kissing Town is a highlight.). The romance between Virginia and Wolf is truly touching as well. Humour is also provided by the bungling Trolls Burly, Blabberwort and Bluebell and by Daniel Lapaine as the Dog in the Prince's body ('Prince Wendell loves biscuits!'). There are a couple of hairy moments (the trial in Little Lamb Village) but overall, you will love this. I recommend that you also read the novelisation of this series as it clears up a few plot points.

I was pleasantly surprised by this mini-series. It's rare to find something that both adults and children can enjoy together. I watched this with my five year old nephew and he loved it, as did I.

This story combines all classic fairy tales with a modern twist. The scenery and costumes were great. Although the running time is long, the story moves keeps your attention and isn't slow paced. The actors did an excellent job. I found myself laughing out loud at the antics of some of the characters, like trolls singing along to Saturday Night Fever. In my opinion Scott Cohen made the series thanks to his portrayal of the wolf. He has gained a new fan in me.

I recommend this mini-series to all, whether young or young at heart.

'The 10th Kingdom' is something for all ages. It combines every known fairytale, especially stories from the Grimm Brothers, with other fantasy stories, including Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings'. The story is about a girl named Virginia (Kimberly Williams) who enters a fantasy world through a magic mirror. Together with her father Tony (John Larroquette), Wolf (Scott Cohen), who looks like a man but has a tale and animal instincts, and a prince turned into a dog (Daniel Lapaine) they have to save the kingdom from the evil queen (Dianne Wiest). The entire journey they are followed by Huntsman (Rutger Hauer) who is ordered to kill the heroes.

The story is predictable in a way, but original with some nice touches. We have appearances of Snow White, Cinderella and Red Riding Hood for example. There is even a musical number that involves 'We Will Rock You'. As a complete story it is never boring and that is quite impressive for something over 400 minutes long. Most of the funny moments are with Wolf. He is played by Scott Cohen, an actor who I only knew from 'Gilmore Girls'. He does a very nice job with his character. I could say more about the production but that is not really needed. It is entertaining for kids and adults, that's it. To spot all the references to fantasy stories is a nice extra.

The 10th Kingdom has to be one of the most captivating, spellbinding movies to come along in years. So many have tried, but few have succeeded in creating such a beautifully woven masterpiece as The 10th Kingdom. There isn't a moment of this movie that I did not wholeheartedly enjoy.

Sure, it's long...very long. But with its spectacular visuals, compelling storyline, and off-beat but lovable characters, The 10th Kingdom takes you along for the journey that so captivates, you hardly notice the time that passes. This movie is an adventure of epic proportions that I would rank up there with The Neverending Story and The Princess Bride. Actually, as far as fairytales go, I daresay this is better.

The cast is perfect for each of their roles and acted them out spectacularly. The script is excellent with its many references to so many beloved fairytales...rapunzel, cinderella, snow white...and so many more.

This is a classic in the making. Please, if you haven't yet, check this one out. You'll be so very happy you did. Ten out of ten stars...without a doubt.

When I was first approached to watch this film, I noticed the length and was completely turned away. Ten hours. Who could endure this many interactions with children's storybook characters? Luckily, my wife sat me down and we began this lengthy process. To say the least, I was impressed. Directors David Carson and Herbert Wise did a spectacular job of bringing the magic and detail of fairy tales to the small screen. Through the voyages of our three main heroes, we see so many of our childhood escapes. Places where only our imagination took us before, we are guided through the images of modern television.

Imagination is only part of this miraculous tale. This film keeps with the modern idea of fairy tales with some very dark thematic elements. The scenes with the Trolls and with Snow White were spellbinding. You could literally get lost in this film and never want to escape. John Larroquette and Kimberly Williams are decent in their roles (about average for television), but it is Scott Cohen as the Wolf that literally steals every scene. He plays his part to the fullest extent. Ed O'Neill and Rutger Hauer also contribute well to this story.

Overall, this was a beautiful (if long) story that continually pushed the boundaries of a television mini-series. I never knew where it was going to take me next or which fairy tale it would dive right into. There was never a dull moment and it is a story that can be watched over and over again. This is a treat for anyone with a passion for children's literature!

Grade: ***** out of *****

I wasn't sure what to expect when I saw the previews for this mini series. I thought it was to be a fluff piece on fairy tales. I was quite surprised to see the amazing make-up, the costumes and the scenery. All those things make the series well worth the 4 hours. The storyline is interesting and has a number of fantasy filled subplots. The Trolls were scary and humorous at the same time. The clash of the parallel worlds was done well, with much attention to detail. The different 'kingdoms' were distinguishable and each unique and fantastic. I see definite Emmy nominations and awards here, especially for make-up, costumes, and script.

The 10th Kingdom was much better than I had expected, and I had high hopes going into it! It was a visual delight with fantastic effects and locations. I couldn't wait for each installment. Scott Cohen did a fantastic job as the over-the-top Wolf. I was routing for Wolf and Virginia from their first meeting. Dianne Wiest makes a potentially one dimensional character come to life. Kimberly Williams and John Larroquette shine! The trolls are delightful and disgusting at once, particularly Ed O'Neill. The movie reminded me of all of the fairy tales I heard growing up. I was eagerly awaiting the addition of each new well-known character. Camryn Manheim as Snow White was a surprise, but she did a wonderful job. Happily ever after may not have lasted as long as Prince Wendell wanted, but its definitely back with the 10th Kingdom!

I think I'm going to have to disagree with the critics on this one- I thought it was pretty good. When 'The 10th Kingdom' opened to universally negative reviews and plummeting ratings back in February, I wasn't even sure I was going to take the time to watch it. I remember, about two months before it opened, reading a newspaper article on the miniseries, and laughing at it. The article wasn't very flattering, and I was looking forward to seeing it fail. As the next two months passed I saw it advertised heavily on NBC, and I thought it looked pretty good. I did some looking around on the internet, and I became intrigued by it. I was still convinced it would fail, but I found myself counting down the days until it began.

After the first installment, I was hooked. Despite being downright silly much of the time, the scenery was absolutely extraordinary, ditto for the special effects. I ended up watching all five two hour installments, and I can't think of anything better that I could have spent it on.

Granted, the series still has several problems. The one thing I was disappointed most by was the lack of screen time of many of the *name* actors. Ann-Margret had only a few minutes, and Camryn Manheim appeared in only one installment. Also, Rutger Hauer had only about twenty minutes on screen spread over several installments. While still good, John Larroquette and Kimberley Williams didn't quite have either the talent or drawing power to hold the series.

Still, it was surprisingly engaging, and very well photographed. If you have the time, watch the series, I doubt you'll be disappointed

7/10

In this movie there were so many great things that not only brought up childhood memories but it also brought back an imagination to people all over the world. When I first watched the series on TV, it was like watching something that you could read in a book. Everything looked and sounded real. While watching this movie when Virginia losses her mother for the second time its just so hard to understand why this is happening to this young girl even though it is just a movie. This movie can actually take you to any of the nine kingdoms to explore with them. I really love this movie because its just so magical and so beautiful that really no words could describe how good this movie is. There are not enough hours in the day to be able to watch this movie. If I had the opportunity to watch this movie all of the time then I would.

I can watch this over and over again. I own the book,VHS,DVD, and the soundtrack and anything thing else i can get my hands on. This was well written well acted and just all in all great. This movie was one of the best things NBC could have done. Me and my entire family love this movie and say nothing but good things about it. I watched it when it first aired and when they replayed it a year later. I'm a big fan of every one that was in the cast so it's hard to name just some. This movie can sweep you away to another world and let you watch the beloved fairy tales that have been told for many of years come to life on the screen. The places where they shot the movie like Austria and england were beautiful scenic areas. The music is great and you can't help but fall in love with the 10th kingdom. I also love the fact hat they left it off for a part two and i'm hoping if there ever decide to they will have if possible depending on their schedules have the original cast come back. I recommend this movie for everyone who has loved fairy tales! ~!

Hallmark's miniseries "The 10th Kingdom" is not based on any book, and given the staleness of so many fantasy adaptations, that may be a good thing. But it is reminiscent of a range of novels, the kind where modern big-city dwellers find themselves thrust into a preindustrial and typically magical setting. It's a genre that has rarely been done well on screen and is usually the domain of outright camp like "Army of Darkness" (not that there's anything wrong with that). Yet here it is, a straightforward epic fantasy in this tradition, and it doesn't embarrass itself.

About a decade after its original airing, which I missed, I picked up the DVD intrigued but not excited, impressed by the big names in the cast but hardly expecting anything more than a reasonably competent production--at best. I remembered the unhappy experience of Sci-Fi Channel's "Legend of Earthsea," which not even Danny Glover and Isabella Rossellini could save from sheer awfulness. I also remembered Hallmark's solid if unmemorable "Gulliver's Travels" with Ted Danson. I assumed that was the best these sorts of projects usually got. Halfway through "The 10th Kingdom" I was hooked, realizing I had never seen a TV fantasy serial this good before, and savoring every moment.

It begins in the realm of "the nine kingdoms," where an evil queen (Dianne Wiest) plots to take over by transforming the king-to-be (Daniel Lapane) into a golden retriever. The Dog Prince escapes by jumping into a magic mirror, which turns out to be a portal to present-day Manhattan, and crashes into a young waitress (Kimberly Williams) riding her bike through Central Park. At first she thinks it is a stray, until she starts noticing its rather un-canine behavior, such as tracing messages in spilled flour. The queen sends three trolls and a wolfman named Wolf (Scott Cohen) after them. The Wolf sells the waitress's dad (John Laroquette) a magical bean in return for the address of her grandmother's apartment where the girl is headed. If you think you can guess what happens next, you're probably only partly right. Here as in elsewhere, the miniseries follows the fairy-tale conventions only to subvert them.

I was a little uncertain about these early scenes, especially those involving the dim-witted trolls who seemed to have stepped out of a Saturday morning cartoon. They tromp through New York, or what they call "the tenth kingdom," calling each other "you idiot" and puzzling over such sorcerous objects as cars, boomboxes, and elevators. But the series picks up pace when the waitress and her dad, accompanied by the Dog Prince, enter the alternate world, where the classic tales of Grimm exist as historical events from a couple of centuries before. "Happy ever after didn't last as long as we'd hoped," the Dog Prince sullenly observes. The Wolf, appearing at first as a sort of Jim Carrey-esque comical villain, soon makes a hilarious and scarcely believable transformation into a fascinating character who dominates the whole story. Meanwhile, the queen sends a menacing Huntsman (Rutger Hauer) to track the group down, wielding an enchanted crossbow guaranteed to kill a living being every time it is fired.

The miniseries cruises through these events with a confidence in tone that screen fantasies often fail to achieve. It strikes a balance between seriousness and silliness, creating an involving and often funny adventure that grows in complexity as the protagonists traverse the different kingdoms. Some elements are more or less predictable, such as the way the mirror that will lead them home always manages to stay just beyond their reach. But the story has a couple of real surprises along the way, and as the Wolf character becomes the focus of attention, we realize we don't want the girl and her father to return home just yet; what's happening in this realm is more compelling.

Among the funniest scenes are their encounters with a blind, demented woodsman, a singing ring, and a trippy swamp with talking mushrooms swaying to "A Whiter Shade of Pale." We meet a few fairy-tale celebrities including a zaftig Snow White (Camryn Manheim) and a 200-year-old Cinderella (Ann-Margret), but most of the time the miniseries settles for more indirect references, such as a logical question that somehow never crops up in most tellings of "Rapunzel."

But "The 10th Kingdom" is not a "Shrek"-style parody. For one thing, while it isn't anywhere near as dark a subversion of fairy tales as "Pan's Labyrinth" or Terry Gilliam's "The Brothers Grimm," much of it seems aimed at adults, despite its being labeled in many places (including the DVD cover) as a family film. (That may be one reason for its poor ratings: people were unsure who the intended audience was.) For another, it takes the fantasy part seriously. It vividly imagines the nine kingdoms with their own history and rules, and although many of the elements will be familiar to those well-versed in the fantasy genre, they frequently come with a twist. (Even something as obvious as the werewolf legend is handled in an interesting manner, emphasizing the psychological over the physical.) As usual, the magic never works quite as well as it is advertised: it's unreliable, or unpredictable, or dangerously addictive.

With high production values and a supporting cast full of British character actors, "The 10th Kingdom" has the mark of quality. But it wouldn't have amounted to much if the story weren't compelling. There are several things that make it work: a warm, natural chemistry between Laroquette, Williams, and Cohen, as the father, the daughter, and the enigmatic Wolf; two juicy villain performances by Wiest and Hauer; and a continual inventiveness on the part of the filmmakers, who seem to have put much thought into the subject of fairy tales, but who didn't let their hard work stop them from taking many risks with the material, making the story a lot more fun than it had to be.

Okay, so sue me... I'm a sucker for any kind of fantasy, and despite the reviews, I loved it. I fell madly in love with Scott Cohen's Wolf; I watched every episode eagerly, and awaited the next even more eagerly. I think everyone did a wonderful jobs in their roles... Ed O'Neil as Relish the Troll King was a delightful reprieve from his 'Married With Children' role. I also thought Rutger Hauer, one of my all time favorite actors since the moment I saw him in 'LadyHawke', was awesome as the Hunter. Diane Weist was a wonderfully wicked evil queen, and Camryn Manheim was a wonderful Snow White. It was very nice to see Ann Margaret still looking beautiful as ever. John Laroquette and Kimberly Williams also were excellent.

I think one of my favorite scenes in the movie was Virginia trying to put 'sheep' words to to Queen's 'We Will Rock You'. I think even Freddie would have found it hysterically funny.

I have it on both VHS and DVD. Loved it!

A year before "Lord of the Rings" came along and made all previous attempts at epic fantasy sagas look like child's play, there was this great little mini-series that resulted from a USA-UK-Germany co-production.

It's about a teenage girl and her father, living in New York on the edge of central park, who through a series of unusual events end up taking refuge in a fantasy world consisting of nine kingdoms. I know what you're thinking -- this has Cheap TV Teen Fodder written all over it, and there are moments throughout where it does border on that. But as it progresses, there are enough great ideas and excellent performances to keep it well above that level, and it certainly does not look cheap.

At first the only object is to return home to their own dimension, which they almost achieve with the help of their companions -- a half-wolf, played brilliantly by Scott Cohen, and a prince who has traded bodies with a dog due to an evil witch's black magic. But as it goes on, they become involved in an epic struggle for power caused by the descendant of Snow White's evil step-mother ... and there are plenty of clever twists, turns and not-so-subtle fairy tale references to keep you hooked on this for hour upon hour. Chances are you'll probably end up like me, watching the first four or five hours in one go, then having to stop for fear of becoming one with the television.

There are appearances from cult icons such as Warwick Davis (who probably played about 90% of all memorable fantasy dwarf characters you can think of) as a tough dwarf convict, and the great Rutger Hauer (Ladyhawke, Blade Runner) who plays a very cool 'huntsman' character with a magic crossbow. The most memorable performance in the series would definitely come down to a toss-up between Hauer and Cohen, but the entire cast do a good job, and Dianne Weist in particular is perfectly cast as the deviously evil queen.

In short, 10th Kingdom is as clever, funny and dark as the fairy tales it's based on. It's an epic story about dwarfs, trolls, magical mirrors and mushrooms singing "A Whiter Shade Of Pale". Who could ask for more?

I have to say, My sister is the person who attracted me to the movie. I was uneasy about watching it; the 7 hours was quite a long time to be sitting in one spot, but i must say that when I gave it a try I was amazed at the movie! It's spectacular! Scott Cohen is excellent in the role of Wolf. He steals every scene. Kimberly Williams, and John Larroquette were great for what they had, but I cant get over the amazing job Scott Cohen did.

This story can take you in. You're always on the edge of your seat wondering what will happen next. No matter what type of movie you are in the mood to watch, The 10th Kingdom can form to your mood! It has comedy, romance, action, drama, and classic fairy tales involved which can enthrall any viewer at any age! If you haven't seen The 10th Kingdom I highly recommend that you watch it, it's amazing!

In New York, the lonely waitress Virginia Lewis (Kimberly Williams- Paisley) lives in a building on the edge of the Central Park where her father Tony Lewis (John Larroquette) is the janitor. Meanwhile, in the Snow White Memorial Prison, Relish the Troll King (Ed O'Neill) wears a pair of magic boots to become invisible and release his sons Blabberwort the Troll (Dawnn Lewis), Burly the Troll (Hugh O'Gorman) and Blue Bell the Troll (Jeremiah Birkett). When they are leaving the prison, they are summoned by the Evil Queen (Dianne Wiest) that offers half of the 4th Kingdom to Relish if he helps her in her evil plan. When Prince Wendell (Daniel Lapaine) arrives for a visit in the prison, the Evil Queen uses a magic dog and the prince swaps identity with the dog. However he escapes and the Evil Queen order the trolls to chase him and releases Wolf (Scott Cohen) to bring the prince back. However, the prince jumps in a magic mirror and falls over Virginia in the Central Park. Wolf and the trolls also jump in the Central Park hunting the prince. When Wolf meets Tony, he offers a magic beam with six wishes to know where Virginia is. Tony gets in trouble with his wishes and together with Virginia, they jump in the magic mirror to escape from the police and they arrive in the 4th Kingdom. They decide to help the prince to retrieve his human form and they live the adventure of their lives in the nine kingdoms of the fairytale land.

"The 10th Kingdom" is a delightful fantasy in the magic land of the fairy tales. I have spent the last three days watching with my wife the three imported DVDs with 417 minutes running time and it was really an worthwhile time that we have spent. Despite being long, the story keeps the attention and is highly entertaining. The only weak point of the story is the relationship between the needy Virginia and the wicked Evil Queen that does not deserve the attitude of Virginia in the end. This is the type of film that is pleasant for adults and children. The Brazilian distributor Alpha Filmes released an edited edition with only one DVD of about 180 minutes running time. My vote is eight.

Title (Brazil): "Império Perdido" ("Lost Empire")

The 10th Kingdom is an excellent adult oriented mini series that is full of adult oriented situations, magic, and fun. I would not rate this series as an all age production as it does indeed contain quite a bit of adult oriented subject. Some examples are that of the trolls who continuously shout "Suck an Elf" at least 60 times throughout the movie. Then there is a scene where the "Wolf" begs Virginia to stroke his tail, and when she does he moans and groans eventually leading up to them having sex. And one more example is when they are in the swamp on there way to the castle they eat magic mushrooms and drink the swamp water which makes them hallucinate and hear Procal Harum's "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" These are just 3 examples of adult oriented content in this movie which definitely make this movie appropriate for a viewing age of at least 14 years. This movie has become one of my all times favorites and I have added it to my cult classics list. It is good to finally see a fairy tale movie that is directed to an adult audience instead of children. It is a good fun movie for an adults to enjoy.

I never saw The 10th kingdom when it was aired on TV back in 2000. About a year ago I stumbled upon it at blockbuster. This year was a bad year for good movies; So I thought I would rent something I hadn't seen yet from years past. I wasn't expecting to much as I had the prior notion that all made for TV movies were filled with bad acting, and made to deliver emotional "true stories" or help society learn the error of its ways.

After watching The 10th kingdom I was stunned. I thought, wheres my bad acting? Wheres my complete lack of plot? By all measures it was a great movie. Great plot, good acting, good direction, even the music was great(and hilarious at times). To top it all off it even had name actors. This is a movie you can truly get lost in, and being that its 6+ hours thats certainly no easy task.

After watching The 10th Kingdom I was completely taken aback. I decided I would make a personal effort to watch other made for TV movies. Sadly I was disappointed at every turn. I'm not here to bash the other movies so I won't list them, but the only other TV mini I found even remotely worth watching was The Mists of Avalon, and in truth that was still nothing special.

In closing I guess The 10th kingdom is a rare entity. An instant classic. I'd love it if they made a second movie. They certainly left the door open for another. Well I hope you all enjoyed the movie as much as I did.

I found this mini series to be more than I expected. I at first thought it would be a rip off of all other fairy tale kingdom stories out there. But the Tenth Kingdom truly does stand on it's own. Keeping the watcher drawn in with a Great story line and memorable characters. My Favourite personally is The Wolf I love his Humour and the way he just draws you in. This reassures my feelings that Scott Cohen is a Great actor. I Just have to say I cannot wait to see what happens and pray the ending will not be a disappointment like many good mini-series are.

This mini-series is truly a wonder to behold. The cast, costumes, scenery, and story line is breathtaking. If you missed it then you missed the greatest mini-series ever. A definite watch for sci-fi and fantasy buffs.

I first saw this by accident halfway through the series on digital TV and I loved it and thankfully it was shown again and I caught it from the beginning and now to my joy I have it on DVD and can watch it to my hearts content. It is simply a lovely story from the very start even the opening titles and music are haunting and magical, John Larroquette was especially good and Scott Cohen as Wolf was very funny (and gorgeous). You just knew Wolf and Virginia were made for each other as she had said she wanted a man who loved food in the first few minutes of the movie. The trolls were hilarious and even likable in their own way and the fairy tale gone bad storyline was so well written it was impossible not be drawn in by it. I especially loved the way Wolf behaved in Kissing Town when he wanted to impress Virginia and the crafty Jeweller sold him the singing ring it was a lovely touch and we were all waiting with bated breath to see if Virginia's heart would melt, but I won't say any more about that in case anyone hasn't seen it. Anyone who didn't like The 10th Kingdom must have truly forgotten their childhood and all the joy and suspense of being told a real fairytale, I hope I never do.

It took me awhile to get motivated to put this DVD into my DVD player to start it, but once I started watching it, I was hooked. I loved the storyline, and thought that Kimberly Williams did an awesome job as Virginia. This was a very long movie/mini-series, but once I started watching, I wished it was even longer! I am glad I purchased this as I will be watching it again for sure. I wish there was a continuation for it. I wish the 10th kingdom series was never ending! I'm trying to convince my mom to watch it but it's too long for her. Even though I knew the ending before it happened, there were lots of surprises along the way. I was thoroughly entertained. I laughed, I felt sad, I felt happy, I felt anxious throughout the movie. Even the villains I enjoyed which is rare for me!!

The 10th Kingdom was one of my greatest pleasures to view in a seriously long time! It was full of humour, romance, thrills, adventure, a great (and unexpected) story line and amazing scenery. Wolf stole the show, in my opinion...he was simply adorable (and more). The trolls were a makeup/costume feast. The scenic locations were breathtaking and the sets - smart visual feasts. Come to that, the entire movie is a visual feast. Most of the characters are strong and interesting and very engaging. These are just a small sample of the aspects of this movie which chart it's escape value off the map. Yes, it's a looonnnggg movie but so entertaining you really just can't wait to see every next thing that happens. When's the sequel?!

This is the most beautiful mini-series you're liable to see. A modern woman from contemporary New York City still living with her father ends up on an adventure beyond her imagining when a gateway between her world and the strange and surreal world of the 9 kingdoms is opened. The 9 kingdoms is an alternate reality where the fairy tales are strangely true and wolves (werewolves actually) do seduce young women, princes are put under wicked spells and dark, deep secrets are hidden behind the villainous wicked queen. (I won't spoil it for you.)

One character I love in particular in this is the neurotic Wolf. Wolf is a half-wolf (werewolf) and apparently a descendant of The Big Bad Wolf. Wolf becomes the love interest in the story.

There are some amazing acting talents in this mini-series including Diane Weist in her very first villain role. It's shocking to see her out of the sugary sweet motherly role we're used to such as her role as Peg in Edward Scissorhands and the mother role in Lost Boys.

Another thing I like is the beautiful yet full figured woman who played Snow White- the actress from the practice. The writers paid close attention to detail in remembering that the original Snow White story's protagonist was fair and plump and they didn't follow the modern trend of the sickly-thin conception of beauty.

The fairy tales return to their roots with this mature- yet decent enough for people of all ages- fantasy. It's simply beautiful.

I wasn't quite sure what to expect from The 10th Kingdom. At first I thought it may be like an extended version of The Princess Bride- which in a way it was- but it was also so, so different at the same time. This series became addictive in the first five minutes, and sometimes I couldn't believe what I was watching - it was very unique and well done!. Wiest, Williams, Cohen & Larroquette all did superbly, especially Williams- she was a great heroine. I loved picking up all the references to fairy tales, nursery ryhmes & the like, it was such great fun and very inventive. It had everything that you would ever want in a fairy story, trolls, goblins, princesses, witches, dwarfs, elfs, giants etc. They should really make more of this type of thing.