Rating: - Faeries
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I really like the video I would like to see this one on DVD real soon please thank you.
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Rating: - Great Entertainment For Kids of All Ages!
I watched this (and bought it) movie recently. It's very cute indeed. I must confess the reason I even watched was because the WONDERFUL Kate Winslet lent her beautiful voice for this film. Though I am glad I checked it out! If you have young kids, you may want to check it out! It's brilliant!
Rating: - Enthralling and refreshing
This is definitely a great show for children and people who enjoy a good fairy story. If you liked "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe," you'll probably like this one as well. The plot is simple, and geared toward a child's pace and grasp of conflict. But it has an ample supply of magical and unexpected twists that keep the story enthralling, even for some adult viewers like me.
The animation is different from what you might expect. It's nothing like the mega-budget eye candy typically put out by Disney, Dreamworks, and other media giants. (Some of us actually consider that a plus.) "Faeries" uses a combination of 2-D hand-drawn animation and very simple 3-D, flying-toaster-like computer animation. The result, as I said, is quite different. But it's not unpleasant, and I found myself getting quite used to it after only a few minutes. So while the animation technique is unusual and more economical than some, the artists use it well, and the result is a beautiful and effective piece of visual story-telling.
The voice acting is also very good, with excellent performances all around. And it's fun to recognize the voices of the three adult stars (Kate Winslet as Brigid, Jeremy Irons as Shapeshifter, and Dougray Scott as the Prince).
All-in-all, it's a fine piece of work. But since not all people enjoy this sort of thing, I'll just say this: If you don't get it... don't get it. The rest of us will enjoy a great show!
Rating: - Enchanting -- And good for kids
About the animation: Whatever you're expecting, this film isn't like that. "Faeries" in no way resembles the mega-budget masterpieces you might expect from Disney, Dreamworks, or other media giants specializing in state-of-the-art, rapid-fire eye candy (though departure from that can sometimes be a good thing). It's definitely a lower-budget production, utilizing a rather conspicuous blend of hand-drawn animation and very simple, flying-toaster-like computer animation. To the artists' credit, they've managed to do a very credible job within the obvious limitations of their technique. And younger children (the audience to whom the film is targeted) probably won't mind the animation style. Some adults might not either. I found myself getting quite used to it after only a few minutes, and was rewarded with a very charming and enjoyable experience. However, if you're a person who tends to be distracted by film styles that fall outside the popular media norm, then maybe "Faeries" isn't for you. It might be kind of like having to watch PBS when you're really in the mood for a big-budget hit.
The voice acting is very good, with fine performances all around, and it's fun to recognize the voices of the three adult stars (Kate Winslet, Jeremy Irons, and Dougray Scott). The story itself I found engrossing, despite its very simple plot which is geared toward a child's pace and grasp of conflict. It is magical and has an ample number of twists, not unlike "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe," which also takes place in England in roughly the same time period. And importaly, this particular fairy story enjoys the distinct advantage of NOT being two-hundred years old.
So for younger children (and for the young at heart), I definitely recommend "Faeries." For people not so easly enchanted, perhaps you'll want to think it over more carefully before buying it.
Rating: - Enchanting animation and a noble prince!
This film, with its wonderfully done animation, captivated my forty-year old heart as well as my childrens'. The animators did a remarkable job of utilizing 2D and 3D-effects. The combination of the two help to make this picture a refreshing departure from the likes of Disney & Co. This film is creative, cheerful, and bright. Great family fun. Not recommended for adults who cherish the sport of Wrestling.
- Faeries
- Enchanting -- And good for kids